A Life of Judicial Service: Judge Charles Price
A Digital Exhibit by
The Montgomery County Archives
Judge Price served six years in the United States Army; three years with the Green Beret and three years with the 82nd Airborne Division. He joined the United States Army Reserve from which he retired as Lt. Colonel.
Throughout his career Judge Price heavily focused on curating the next generation of attorneys. A United States Attorney from the Department of Justice, Illinois District, sent a letter on behalf of an applicant who previously worked under Judge Price. They thanked Judge Price for the letter of recommendation, recognizing the weight Price’s letter had.
After Perry Hooper Sr. retired from the 15th Circuit, Judge Charles Price was appointed by Gov. George Wallace.
Prior to Judge Charles Price’s appointment to the 15th Circuit Court, the choice fell between Judge Price and District Judge Mark Kennedy, Gov. Wallace’s son-in-law. Black leadership in Montgomery lobbied Gov. Wallace to appoint Price, pushing for better African American representation in county government. This newspaper article gives further context into the events surrounding Judge Price’s appointment.
Prior to Judge Charles Price’s appointment to the 15th Circuit Court, the choice fell between Judge Price and District Judge Mark Kennedy, Gov. Wallace’s son-in-law. Black leadership in Montgomery lobbied Gov. Wallace to appoint Price, pushing for better African American representation in county government. This newspaper article gives further context into the events surrounding Judge Price’s appointment.
Judge Price pictured with colleague following his appointment to the 15th Circuit Court.
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Judge Charles Price in his office, ca. 1980s.
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Judge Charles Price being sworn in as the first African American Circuit Judge in Montgomery County.
Judge Price receiving the 1997 John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Award.