The promotion of judges set in motion by the appointment of Judge Bill Lewis to the Alabama Court of Civil Appeals is over. Friday, Ben Baxley was sworn in as Elmore County District Judge replacing Judge Patrick Pinkston who is now in Lewis’ position. All three positions were filled by Gov. Kay Ivey’s appointments. Baxley was on the job a few weeks before Friday’s investiture but he has already noticed something — judges work a lot.
Baxley was at the Elmore County Judicial Complex working late as he was trying to get accustomed to everything.
Cliff Williams / TPI Nacole, Gavan and Ava Faith Baxley help robe new Elmore County District Court Judge Ben Baxley Friday. Baxley was appointed to fill the remaining term of Judge Patrick Pinkston who was appointed circuit court judge.
Cliff Williams / TPI New Elmore County District Court Judge Ben Baxley speaks at his investiture ceremony Friday. Baxley was appointed to the position by Gov. Kay Ivey.
Cliff Williams / TPI Judges from across the state traveled to be with new Elmore County District Court Judge Ben Baxley for his Friday investiture ceremony.
Cliff Williams / TPI Nacole, Gavan and Ava Faith Baxley help robe new Elmore County District Court Judge Ben Baxley Friday. Baxley was appointed to fill the remaining term of Judge Patrick Pinkston who was appointed circuit court judge.
Cliff Williams / TPI New Elmore County District Court Judge Ben Baxley speaks at his investiture ceremony Friday. Baxley was appointed to the position by Gov. Kay Ivey.
Cliff Williams / TPI Judges from across the state traveled to be with new Elmore County District Court Judge Ben Baxley for his Friday investiture ceremony.
