A long-time prosecutor has been named Montgomery County district attorney following the recent retirement of Daryl Bailey.
“Ensuring we have a safe Alabama begins with having a safe Capital City, so having our local officials embody that goal is critical,” Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey said in a release announcing the appointment of Oliver. “Azzie Oliver has dedicated most of her career to upholding the criminal laws of Alabama and by pursuing justice for the people of Montgomery County, so I am confident she will help us create a safer Montgomery.
“Azzie has protected victims of crimes and prosecuted criminals, so she has become well respected by many from law enforcement officials to prosecutors. I look forward to working with her as our Capital City’s district attorney.”
Oliver had been serving as district attorney pro-tem. Before that, she was chief assistant district attorney, acting as Bailey’s second-in-command. She has also served as chief of the Criminal Trials Division in the office of the Alabama Attorney General.