Alabama Appellate Courts
Voter Guide 2010
Nonpartisan information about the Alabama Courts of Appeal and the
candidates running in those elections in 2010.


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Eric Johnston
Candidate for
Associate Justice,
Alabama Supreme Court, Place 3
Republican Primary Election
June 1, 2010

Candidate Biography

The following biographical information was provided by the candidate. It is published here verbatim up to a limit of 250 words for each biographical line item.


Place of Residence:
 Shelby County, Alabama                                                                                                                                                
Family:
 Spouse – Jennifer Fuller Johnston (formerly of Bay Minette, Al)

Children – Nicole Johnston Sanders (Jesse Sanders), Geoffrey Johnston, Jenni Johnston

Grandchildren – Parker Sanders, Maggie Sanders                                                                                                                                                
Education:
 Marion Institute – Associate in Science

University of Alabama – Bachelor of Arts

Cumberland School of Law, Samford University – Doctor of Jurisprudence                                                                                                                                                
Occupation:
 Lawyer                                                                                                                                                
Employer:
 Self                                                                                                                                                
Bar Admission(s) &
Date(s) of Admission:
 Supreme Court of Alabama (Alabama Bar Association) - May 9, 1973

Supreme Court of the United States - April 4, 1988                                                                                                                                                
Legal / Judicial
Experience:
 37 years private practice of law; areas have included most civil practice, with emphasis on federal and Alabama constitutional law.

President – Southeast Law Institute – a nonprofit organization providing pro bono legal services to individuals and entities on issues including religious freedom, sanctity of life, parental rights, free speech, healthcare, education, and related areas; this also includes providing assistance to Alabama state legislators on these issues and others effecting public policy, statutes, regulations, and other areas of Alabama law.

President – Alabama Pro-Life Coalition – providing legal and public policy assistance in the judicial and legislative arenas on sanctity of life issues, both unborn life and those who are disabled, elderly or infirm.

Deputy Attorney General, State of Alabama by appointments by Jimmy Evans and Bill Pryor.
Other Experience:
 Certified mediator, Continuing Legal Education Lecturer                                                                                                                                                
Honors & Awards:
 Outstanding Young Men of America; Who’s Who in American Law; 2009 Eagle of the Year Award by Alabama Eagle Forum