Aimee Cobb Smith

"Only one candidate has experience with the types of cases that go to the Court of Criminal Appeals. The real question: Why is Republican Mary Windom running for this court? She had never been in a trial as a criminal lawyer when she signed up for the race. She said her experience in criminal law involves representing the Alabama Board of Massage Therapy as an assistant attorney general when Birmingham area law enforcement officers were targeting massage parlors in a prostitution investigation. That hardly prepares her to serve on this court.

Democrat Aimee Cobb Smith doesn't have as familiar a name, but she has a strong background in criminal cases. She has handled more than 1,000 cases during her 10-year legal career, and her experience includes both time as a prosecutor and a criminal defense lawyer. That's the kind of foundation voters should be looking for in a criminal appeals judge.

Aimee Cobb Smith is the stronger candidate. "
 

"Smith's background as a prosecutor and a defense attorney makes her a strong candidate for the Court of Criminal Appeals.

She began her career as a deputy district attorney in Montgomery County and then became an associate attorney with the nonprofit environmental firm. In April of 2002, she opened her own law offices, handling civil, criminal and domestic litigation with a focus on litigation and appeals.

She is a member of the Montgomery County Bar Association, the Alabama State Bar Association, the Montgomery County Trial Lawyers Association and a lifetime member of the Alabama Criminal Defense Lawyers Association. She also has a strong record of civic service."

The Talladega, Pell City, and Sylacauga newspaper endorses Aimee.

Published October 27, 2008

"In Place 2, the candidates are Aimee Cobb Smith, a Democrat, and Mary Windom, a Republican. Smith is a lawyer in private practice and previously served as a deputy district attorney. Windom is the wife of former Lt. Gov. Steve Windom and a deputy attorney general and former assistant U.S. attorney.

The Times recommends Democrat Aimee Cobb Smith. Her background as both a prosecutor and a defense attorney will make an ideal fit with the kinds of cases that come before the court. "

By John Ehinger, for the editorial board. E-mail: john.ehinger@htimes.com

Smith, a Democrat, hit a home run with us when she told the Associated Press, “… partisan politics has no place in any judicial position.”

Smith, an Auburn graduate, has past experience as a prosecutor, criminal defense attorney and criminal appellate attorney.

Those roles from all angles of the judicial spectrum gives her excellent insight. The Opelika-Auburn News endorses Smith.