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Theresa Williamson
Circuit Judge · Alabama Thirteenth Judicial Circuit Court
Theresa Williamson — Alabama Thirteenth Judicial Circuit Court
Biography
Professional career
- Joined the Alabama Thirteenth Judicial Circuit in June 2026 after more than 25 years in private practice.
- Private practice, 1998-2026, including more than 25 years with The Mims Firm, P.C.
- Served as prosecutor and city attorney for municipalities in Mobile County
- This appointment fills a vacancy in the 13th Judicial Circuit and adds to the leadership in Mobile County’s judicial system, which also includes District Judge Deborah McGowin
- The newly appointed Circuit Judge for the 13th Judicial Circuit in Mobile County, Alabama, serving as a Domestic Relations Judge and succeeding Circuit Judge Michael Sherman
Education
- B.A. from the University of Alabama in Huntsville in 1989 and graduated from Birmingham School of Law in 1998.
Additional information
- Legal Experience: Over 25 years in the legal profession, including: Attorney work advocating for the rule of law in courtrooms Assistant Prosecutor for several Mobile County cities Special sitting judge for the District Court of Mobile Special Master for the Mobile Circuit Court
- She emphasized the importance of impartiality and protecting the rights of all parties in domestic cases.
- In her own words, Williamson said she is “humbled and honored” by the trust placed in her and committed to serving citizens “with the respect and dignity they deserve” Alabama Gazette.
Published courtroom rules
Shared court rules
Alabama Rule of Criminal Procedure 9.4: Televising, photographing, or radio broadcasting of judicial proceedings
Alabama Thirteenth Judicial Circuit Court
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Official source ↗ · Collected 2026-07-26Sources
Mobile County - Circuit Court Judges
13th Judicial Circuit Current Judges source · HTML · Source checked October 5, 2026
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Theresa Williamson Assignment And Biography source · HTML · Source checked October 5, 2026
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