Jay Mitchell (judge)
James Letcher "Jay" Mitchell (born August 26, 1976) is an American lawyer from Alabama and is an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of Alabama. His term of office began on January 11, 2019. Early life and education. Mitchell was born August 26, 1976 in Mobile, Alabama. He received his Bachelor of Arts with honors from Birmingham–Southern College. He received his J.D. degree from the University of Virginia School of Law. Legal career. Prior to serving on the Alabama Supreme Court, Mitchell was a partner with Maynard, Cooper & Gale, P.C. Alabama Supreme Court. On June 5 , 2016, Mitchell announced his intent to run for the seat on the Alabama Supreme Court being vacated by James Allen Main. He defeated his Republican rival in the primary and went on to win the general election in November, defeating Democratic candidate Donna Smalley, 60.5%–39.4%. Personal life. He is married to his wife, Elizabeth; they reside in Homewood with their four children. He is a lifelong Republican and a member of the Federalist Society.