Seth H. Donaldson
Republican · AL
Seth H. Donaldson appears on Alabama's Republican certification for Circuit Judge, Circuit 37, Place 4.
Track record
Track record — General
General · 2 records
Argued for the state as a Lee County assistant district attorney in the Toomer's Corner oak tree fire case. He told the court that replacing the tree would cost at least $15,000.
November 30, 2016
Source: oanow.com
Represented a man charged with murder in a stabbing death at a Lee County court hearing. He argued self-defense and asked to lower bond from $200,000 to $50,000. The judge denied the request.
February 19, 2014
Source: oanow.com
Track record — Legal Competence
Legal Competence · 2 favorable
Defended a client at a June 2013 Lee County jury trial on a felony charge involving a young child. He argued the evidence was too weak. During deliberations, the client took a plea deal to a lesser misdemeanor with a 12-month sentence.
June 19, 2013Favorable on Legal Competence
Source: oanow.com
Defended a man charged in a deadly 2013 Opelika stabbing. He argued his client was present but did not help his brother. He said a Lee County grand jury declined to indict the client and the charges were dropped.
May 14, 2013Favorable on Legal Competence
Source: oanow.com
Past race Seth H. Donaldson ran in:
- Circuit Judge, 37th Judicial Circuit, Place No. 4 · November 3, 2026 · Lee County, Alabama