Jessica Sanders is a 20-year veteran of public service.  She grew up in the Wiregrass and attended college at Faulkner University in Montgomery graduating magna cum laude with a degree in political science. After Law school, she began her legal career as a prosecutor.  For ten years, Judge Sanders worked closely with Randall Houston as an Assistant District Attorney for Autauga, Elmore, and Chilton counties.

Her dedication to public service continued with her appointment as an Assistant Attorney General with the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency. Before taking the bench, she most recently served the Alabama Legislature as a legislative attorney and as Assistant Attorney General and Government Affairs Director for the State Department of Education.

On January 16, 2023, Jessica was sworn in as District Judge of Autauga County where she presides primarily over juvenile, small claims, district criminal, and district court civil cases.  Click here for more information. In addition to her current judicial duties, Judge Sanders also serves on the Alabama Administrative Office of Courts Judicial Education Committee, as Chairman of the Autauga County Children’s Policy Council and as Treasurer for the Alabama Association of Juvenile and Family Court Judges.

A resident of Autauga County, Alabama, Judge Sanders and her husband, Russ, are active members of their church and community. Judge Sanders is a past president of the Prattville Lions Club, President Elect of the Prattville-Millbrook Sunrise Rotary Club, and a current Member of the Board of Directors at the Smith Center.

Contact Information

Office Staff:

Amanda Kinney - Judicial Assistant

134 North Court Street, Room 110
Prattville, AL 36067
Phone: (334) 358-6820