Tracy S. McCooey
Tracy S. McCooey was a judge for Circuit 15 in Alabama.[1] She won re-election in 2010 for a term set to expire in 2016. However, McCooey retired in September 2014 due to the effects of multiple sclerosis.[2]
Education
McCooney received her J.D. degree from the University of Alabama.[3]
Career
In law school, McCooney was a warrant clerk. After leaving the FBI academy because of medical issues, McCooney joined the drug task force in Montgomery, Alabama. She then became an assistant district attorney for three years. Afterward, she served as the chief legal counsel for the Alabama State Employees Association.[3]
Approach to the law
McCooney pioneered the implementation of what is now known as "Restorative Justice."
Circle peacemaking
- McCooey was responsible for the launching of restorative justice programs in Montgomery, Alabama. The programs focus on personal interaction.[3][4]
- She emphasizes how important the judge’s role is in transforming lives and how there is a need for action and connection outside the courtroom.[3][4]
Elections
2010
McCooey was re-elected to Circuit 15 after running unopposed.[5]
- Main article: Alabama judicial elections, 2010
See also
External links
- Youtube.com, "Interview series with Tracy McCooney"
- Montgomery Advertiser, "Tough justice: Approaching retirement, resilient judge details her long struggle with MS," March 10, 2014
Footnotes
- ↑ Alabama State Bar, "Circuit 15 officials and contact information," accessed December 10, 2014
- ↑ Montgomery Advertiser, "James Anderson appointed special circuit court judge," September 5, 2014
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 Fairnessworks.com, "A Visionary Judge Makes Restorative Justice Come Alive in Alabama," April 28, 2011
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Cutting Edge Law, "Judge Tracy McCooey: Maverick in Problem-Solving Courts and Restorative Justice," accessed December 10, 2014
- ↑ TimesDaily.com, "Election 2010 Runoff Results," accessed December 10, 2014
Federal courts:
Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals • U.S. District Court: Northern District of Alabama, Middle District of Alabama, Southern District of Alabama • U.S. Bankruptcy Court: Northern District of Alabama, Middle District of Alabama, Southern District of Alabama
State courts:
Alabama Supreme Court • Alabama Court of Civil Appeals • Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals • Alabama Circuit Courts • Alabama Municipal Courts • Alabama Probate Courts
State resources:
Courts in Alabama • Alabama judicial elections • Judicial selection in Alabama
