Steve Dodd for Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals
Next Tuesday's primary voting is important for all Alabamians.  The Independent editors and staff urges all eligible voters to make an effort to get to the polls.

For Place 1 (Court of Criminal Appeals) in the Democratic Primary, the candidates are Clyde Jones, a circuit judge in Jefferson County since 2002, and Steve Dodd of Montgomery, an assistant attorney generl.

The Huntsville Times endorsed Dodd based on his record of public service, which is, indeed, impressive.  Asst. AG Dodd has been arguing criminal cases for the state in the Court of Criminal Appeals for 17 years and was a former legal advisor to Gov. George Wallace.  We also believe Steve Dodd is the best qualified.

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Who we recommend: Alabama's primary is Tuesday
In our opinion
05-28-2008

In early April, just days before the candidate filing deadline, two members of the Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals announced they would be stepping down at the end of the current term.  

The pending departure of Judge H.W. "Bucky" McMillan and Judge Pam Baschab meant two seats on the five-member appellate court would be open at the start of the 2009 session.

A dozen candidates are on the June 3 primary ballots, seven Republicans and five Democrats. They are hoping to fill Place 1 or Place 2 on the Court of Criminal Appeals. Starting next year, the base salary for a seat on this court will be $160,016.53. Judges with prior experience on the bench can earn more depending on their length of service.

The judicial elections are just a few of several races on Tuesday's ballot. Others include a Republican race for the presidency of the Public Service Commission and a Republican battle for District 3 on the State Board of Education. Ahead of Election Day, The Star's editorial board makes the following recommendations:  Click to continue >>
 
Alabama Appeals court candidates offer different experience
Thursday, May 22, 2008ERIC VELASCONews staff writer 
Steve Dodd says his background prosecuting criminal appeals qualifies him to be an appeals court judge, while Clyde Jones touts his courtroom experience as a judge, prosecutor and defender. 

Dodd, 51, and Jones, 53, are candidates in the June 3 Democratic primary for Place 1 on the Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals. The winner will face the victor in a four-person Republican primary. 

The court hears legal challenges to judicial rulings and verdicts in trial courts. 

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On Saturday, April 12, 2008, Steve Dodd attended the Morgan County Democratic Executive Committee’s annual Albert P. Brewer Dinner. Chief Justice Sue Bell Cobb and Morgan County District Judge David Breland were honored. 

Rex Cheatham was one of the organizers of the event. Rex has worked as a field services officer for the Alabama Education Association for almost three decades.  Rex and Steve worked together on the staff of Governor George Wallace in the early 80s.  Rex was the Governor’s educational advisor, and Steve was one of the legal advisors.

 

On Monday, April 14, 2008, Steve Dodd attended the regular monthly meeting of the Montgomery Democratic Club. Other state and local candidates attended the meeting, and each was allowed to speak briefly. Dodd explained to the audience that his experience as a criminal appellate lawyer for the State of Alabama for almost two decades made him the right choice for the open Place One seat on the Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals.

 

On Saturday morning, April 19, 2008, Steve traveled to the Marriott Hotel at Huntsville’s Space and Rocket Center to meet and mingle at the Alabama National Guard’s annual officer’s association meeting.

Col. Bryan Morgan hosted Steve.  Col Morgan and Steve worked together as assistant legal advisors on the staff of Governor George Wallace’s final term as Alabama Governor. Bryan is the chief lawyer for the Alabama National Guard. 

 

On Saturday evening, April 19, 2008, Steve Dodd attended the annual Blount County Democratic Party Dinner in Palisades Park in Oneonta.  Steve met with county chair Teresa Lindsay and party regulars Mr. and Mrs. Chuck Picone, as well as many others.

 

On Monday evening, April 21, 2008, Steve Dodd traveled to Muscle Shoals to attend a Shoals Democratic Club meeting at the Steelworker’s Hall. 
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