Judge C.A. Woody Woodall the 56th Circuit Court District in Trigg County, has announced that his retirement will be effective January 31.
According to a news release, Judge Woodall has served as the Circuit Judge of the 56th Judicial Circuit consisting of Caldwell, Livingston, Lyon, and Trigg counties since January 1, 2007 and has tried to make his campaign promises from then hold true even now—fairness for all under the law, guided by common sense and conscience. He will continue to serve until the vacancy is filled by Governor Andy Beshear from a list of three nominees by the Judicial Nominating Commission.
Judge Woodall says, “I have been honored to serve the litigating public for 15 years. It has been a challenging time with the number of cases and with the changes brought about by the Coronavirus. Being Circuit Judge is far from a one-person job. I could not have done the job at all without the help of my Administrative Assistant, Kathy Wallace, Judge Redd and Judge White and the Circuit Clerks in all four counties and their staff, as well as the lawyers who practice in the 56th Circuit.”
As for his plans for retirement, Judge Woodall says he’s looking forward to spend more time with family and friends.