Judge Richard Minor
@judgeminor.bsky.social
Judge on the Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals. Follower of Christ, husband, father, and former District Attorney.
Excellent article on the growing crisis for our rural counties in Alabama. 68% of private practice attorneys are in seven counties.
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FROM THE ALABAMA LAWYER: Am I the Last of My Kind? | Alabama State Bar
By Christy Crow A few years ago, I was talking to a partner at a large Plaintiffs’ firm about a case we were working on together and he said, “Christy, I am...
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March 10, 2025 at 4:59 PM
Excellent article on the growing crisis for our rural counties in Alabama. 68% of private practice attorneys are in seven counties.
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www.alabar.org/news/from-th...
As we begin this new week remember.
February 23, 2025 at 1:43 PM
As we begin this new week remember.
🚨🚨 Opinions released by the Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals on 2/21/25.
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February 21, 2025 at 2:38 PM
🚨🚨 Opinions released by the Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals on 2/21/25.
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In honor of Valentines tomorrow …
Roses are red,
Violets are blue.
It is an honor & privilege
To write opinions for you.
#RuleOfLaw
Roses are red,
Violets are blue.
It is an honor & privilege
To write opinions for you.
#RuleOfLaw
February 14, 2025 at 1:55 AM
In honor of Valentines tomorrow …
Roses are red,
Violets are blue.
It is an honor & privilege
To write opinions for you.
#RuleOfLaw
Roses are red,
Violets are blue.
It is an honor & privilege
To write opinions for you.
#RuleOfLaw
Thanks to Judge Anderson for bringing in one of his homemade King cakes this morning. Delicious.
February 10, 2025 at 7:57 PM
Thanks to Judge Anderson for bringing in one of his homemade King cakes this morning. Delicious.
As we begin this new week remember.
February 9, 2025 at 1:35 PM
As we begin this new week remember.
Looking forward to speaking to Professor @s_frisby’s Appellate Advocacy class @FaulknerLaw today.
February 5, 2025 at 1:53 PM
Looking forward to speaking to Professor @s_frisby’s Appellate Advocacy class @FaulknerLaw today.
By legislative Act in 1819, all one required to practice law was a license granted by the Alabama Supreme Court. But by an Act in 1821, all one needed was permission of 2/5 of the circuit judges to sign off on the granting of said license. Those 5 circuit judges also served as the Ala. Sup. Ct.
February 4, 2025 at 3:11 PM
By legislative Act in 1819, all one required to practice law was a license granted by the Alabama Supreme Court. But by an Act in 1821, all one needed was permission of 2/5 of the circuit judges to sign off on the granting of said license. Those 5 circuit judges also served as the Ala. Sup. Ct.
From the Ala. Sup. Ct. & Law Library - George Goldthwaite served as Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Alabama from January 2nd to January 15, 1856, the shortest tenure of any of Alabama's Chief Justices. He resigned to return to private practice.
February 1, 2025 at 2:17 AM
From the Ala. Sup. Ct. & Law Library - George Goldthwaite served as Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Alabama from January 2nd to January 15, 1856, the shortest tenure of any of Alabama's Chief Justices. He resigned to return to private practice.
Looking forward to tomorrow’s Investiture of the new Chief Justice of Alabama, Sarah Stewart, new Associate Justice Chris McCool, @cmc0031, & our newest judge on the Court of Crim. Appeals, Judge @andersonforAL.
January 24, 2025 at 1:37 AM
Looking forward to tomorrow’s Investiture of the new Chief Justice of Alabama, Sarah Stewart, new Associate Justice Chris McCool, @cmc0031, & our newest judge on the Court of Crim. Appeals, Judge @andersonforAL.
List of Decisions released by the Supreme Court of Alabama on 1/17/25.
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January 17, 2025 at 2:25 PM
List of Decisions released by the Supreme Court of Alabama on 1/17/25.
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February 2025 Oral Arguments Docket at the Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals.
January 15, 2025 at 7:33 PM
February 2025 Oral Arguments Docket at the Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals.
Six years ago today, I had the honor and privilege of entering the Heflin-Torbert Judicial Building for the first time as a judge on the Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals. I extend my gratitude to the voters of Alabama for placing their trust in me for another six year term.
January 15, 2025 at 5:13 PM
Six years ago today, I had the honor and privilege of entering the Heflin-Torbert Judicial Building for the first time as a judge on the Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals. I extend my gratitude to the voters of Alabama for placing their trust in me for another six year term.
An honor to attend the Retirement Ceremony of Chief Justice Tom Parker. 20 years on the Supreme Court of Alabama. The last six years as CJ. Thank you for your service & leadership Chief.
January 14, 2025 at 11:18 PM
An honor to attend the Retirement Ceremony of Chief Justice Tom Parker. 20 years on the Supreme Court of Alabama. The last six years as CJ. Thank you for your service & leadership Chief.
Popped up on my FB timeline today from 2021. One of my favorite presentations to give because combines history, the law, and civics. And the last photo is my favorite in the presentation. #appellatesky#lawsky #Alabama #civics
January 14, 2025 at 3:24 PM
Popped up on my FB timeline today from 2021. One of my favorite presentations to give because combines history, the law, and civics. And the last photo is my favorite in the presentation. #appellatesky#lawsky #Alabama #civics
On January 12, 1951, Annie Lola Price of Cullman became the first woman to serve on an Alabama appellate court when she was appointed to the Court of Appeals by Governor "Big Jim" Folsom. (1/2)
January 12, 2025 at 2:39 PM
On January 12, 1951, Annie Lola Price of Cullman became the first woman to serve on an Alabama appellate court when she was appointed to the Court of Appeals by Governor "Big Jim" Folsom. (1/2)
As we begin this new week remember
January 5, 2025 at 1:50 PM
As we begin this new week remember
From the Alabama Supreme Court & State Law Library … On this date in 1872, Moses Wenslydale Moore, born on February 15, 1841, in Demerara, British Guiana, was admitted to practice before the Supreme Court of Alabama, becoming the first African-American to be admitted before the Court.
January 4, 2025 at 2:20 PM
From the Alabama Supreme Court & State Law Library … On this date in 1872, Moses Wenslydale Moore, born on February 15, 1841, in Demerara, British Guiana, was admitted to practice before the Supreme Court of Alabama, becoming the first African-American to be admitted before the Court.
Thank you #Alabama for the privilege of serving on the Court of Criminal Appeals for the last six years. Last week during family Christmas, I was honored to have the other Judge Minor, my brother, do my Oath of Office for my second term beginning later this month. It is an honor to serve.
January 1, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Thank you #Alabama for the privilege of serving on the Court of Criminal Appeals for the last six years. Last week during family Christmas, I was honored to have the other Judge Minor, my brother, do my Oath of Office for my second term beginning later this month. It is an honor to serve.
As we prepare for the final bowl games and continue to hear about NIL for college athletes, let us recall the origins of intercollegiate athletics,
December 30, 2024 at 7:26 PM
As we prepare for the final bowl games and continue to hear about NIL for college athletes, let us recall the origins of intercollegiate athletics,
🚨🚨 The order
adopting the Alabama Rules of Court-Record Privacy and
Confidentiality and adopting the Task Force's Notes thereto,
effective January 1, 2025. #Alabama
judicial.alabama.gov/docs/rules/R...
adopting the Alabama Rules of Court-Record Privacy and
Confidentiality and adopting the Task Force's Notes thereto,
effective January 1, 2025. #Alabama
judicial.alabama.gov/docs/rules/R...
judicial.alabama.gov
December 29, 2024 at 8:02 PM
🚨🚨 The order
adopting the Alabama Rules of Court-Record Privacy and
Confidentiality and adopting the Task Force's Notes thereto,
effective January 1, 2025. #Alabama
judicial.alabama.gov/docs/rules/R...
adopting the Alabama Rules of Court-Record Privacy and
Confidentiality and adopting the Task Force's Notes thereto,
effective January 1, 2025. #Alabama
judicial.alabama.gov/docs/rules/R...
As we begin this new week remember
December 29, 2024 at 1:54 PM
As we begin this new week remember