WHY IS CIRCUIT COURT IMPORTANT? JURY TRIALS!
"In suits at common law, trial by jury in civil cases is as essential to secure the liberty of the people as any one of the pre-existent rights of nature."
-James Madison
Why Pat Ballard?
Pat Ballard is the best qualified candidate to replace retiring Judge Ed Ramsey.
EXPERIENCED
Over 15 years representing Alabama's citizens and businesses in civil litigation throughout Alabama.
QUALIFIED
Only Democratic candidate for Place 13 who has devoted his practice to the types of cases heard in that court.
BACKGROUND
15-year career as a master carpenter and small business owner before entering the legal profession.
COMMITTED TO JEFFERSON COUNTY
Resident of Jefferson County, Alabama for over 24 years.
COMMITTED TO JUSTICE
Understands the role of the Circuit Courts in maintaining peace and stability in our society.
HELPED SHAPE OUR LAWS
Wrote appellate briefs that helped shape the laws governing civil litigation in Alabama.EVENTS/APPEARANCES
Fall 2011 - Spring 2012
Pat will be visiting Birmingham's neighborhood associations. As the Secretary of the Central City Neighborhood Association, Pat understands the importance of the neighborhood associations in Birmingham.
March 8, 2012
Here is the link to the Alabama Secretary of State's webpage listing the weekly reporting by the candidates of contributions and expenditures. Just type in the name of the candidate and you will be able to access all reports filed by that candidate
February 28, 2012
In a recent poll by the Birmingham Bar Association of Jefferson County attorneys who know and practice with the candidates, Pat received a rating of qualified or highly qualified from 89% of the lawyers who know his work. This was the highest approval rating for any candidate for Place 13. Neither of Pat's Democratic opponents received a 50% or better rate of approval. The Birmingham Bar Association Poll can be found here.
February 12, 2012
Pat ran in the 11th Annual Mercedes Marathon to benefit the Bell Early Intervention Center and Kid One Transport.
February 3, 2012
Pat spoke at the annual Jefferson County Democratic Conference banquet at the Bessemer Civic Center.
January 16, 2012
Pat attended the 26th annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Unity Breakfast.
January 7, 2012
Pat ran in the 2012 annual Red Nose Run to benefit the Birmingham Ronald McDonald House.
December 1-10, 2011, 2011
Pat participated in the annual Christmas Parades in Gardendale, 5-Points West, Leeds, West End Germania Park and Adamsville. During the parades, Pat and his helpers handed out over 4,000 candy canes to children of all ages!
November 20, 2011
Pat won his division in the inaugural Ruben Studdard Half Marathon benefitting the Ruben Studdard Foundation For The Advancement of Children In The Music Arts.
November 5, 2011
Pat ran in the 34th annual "Vulcan Run."
October 22, 2011
Pat attended Olivet Monumental Baptist Church's celebration of Rev. Harold W. Bass's 20th Anniversary as Senior Pastor.
October 22, 2011
Pat participated in the inaugural "Sistah Strut" at Legion Field to benefit Brenda's Brown Bosom Buddies, a foundation focusing on breast cancer issues facing our African-American sisters.
October 15, 2011
Pat ran with the Grace Ministries team in the 20th Annual Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure in Birmingham and won 3rd place in his division.
October 9, 2011
Pat visited the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 312 at their annual picnic.
October 7, 2011
Pat announced his candidacy to the Alabama Democratic Conference at their annual meeting at the Wynfrey Hotel.
October 3, 2011
Pat spoke to the United Steel Workers Local 1013 in Fairfield, Alabama.
October 1, 2011
Pat won 3rd place in his division in the Pony Express 5k run benefitting the Spirit of Hope Youth Ranch.
September 30, 2011
Pat made many new friends in Birmingham's vibrant Greek community during the 39th Annual Birmingham Greek Festival.
September 17, 2011
Pat made a lot of new friends at McAlpine Park during the Jackson-Olin Alumni Reunion Day.
September 13, 2011
The Committee to Elect Pat Ballard Circuit Judge hosted a very successful Campaign Kickoff reception at the Wine Loft.
September 9-10, 2011
Pat Ballard hosted three artists during the 10th annual BirminghamArtwalk.
September 5, 2011
Pat attended the Central Alabama Labor Federation (AFL-CIO) Labor Day celebration at Tannehill State Park.He has been endorsed by the United Mine Workers and is speaking to other union locals.