TALLADEGA COUNTY, Ala. – Gov. Kay Ivey announced on Monday, June 24, the appointment of J. Scott Brewer as District Judge for the 29th Judicial Circuit, Place #1, in Talladega County.
“A well-known lawyer and prosecutor throughout the 29th Judicial Circuit, Scott Brewer brings to his judgeship position decades of experience serving the people of Talladega County,” said Gov. Ivey. “Given his strong record of public service, I am confident in his new role he will continue to ensure that the law is applied correctly and fairly to all.”
Brewer will fill the vacancy left by Judge Jeb Fannin, who retired effective June 1, 2024, after serving as District Judge for 15 years since 2009.
“I appreciate Gov. Ivey appointing me as District Judge for the 29th Judicial Circuit,” Brewer said. “I am excited about this new opportunity and am looking forward to working with the other judges, attorneys, court staff and the citizens of Talladega County.”
Brewer began his legal career in 2004 and has served as an Assistant District Attorney of Talladega County since 2008. He has participated in numerous prosecutions and over 60 jury trials, notably impacting the Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Crime Unit and the Talladega County Worthless Check Unit.
Holding degrees from the University of Alabama and the University of Tennessee, Brewer earned his law degree from Samford University’s Cumberland School of Law.
Brewer plans to begin serving on Monday, July 8.
