After years of distinguished service to the Magic City, Presiding Municipal Court Judge Andra Sparks is retiring this May. His successor, Judge LaResha D. Cade-Spearman, has been appointed by Mayor Randall L. Woodfin as the next Presiding Judge of the Birmingham Municipal Court.
“Judge Sparks has served the people of Birmingham with integrity, fairness, and a deep respect for the rule of law,” said Mayor Randall L. Woodfin. “On behalf of our entire city, I want to thank him for his steady leadership and unwavering commitment to justice. His work has strengthened our municipal court system and left a lasting impact on our community.”
Sparks is responsible for modernizing the Birmingham Municipal Court and transforming it into a nationally recognized model of compassion, accountability and innovation. Under his guidance, the court changed from a paper-based system to a digital platform, which saved hundreds of thousands in taxpayer dollars…