Jefferson County District Court Judge Kim Bridgforth has announced that she will seek re-election for the office of Jefferson County District Court, Division I. The court is responsible for county and state misdemeanor cases, traffic, civil and small claim matters and one half of felony first appearance cases. Additionally, this court is also responsible for all city courts within the county. This includes White Hall, Redfield, Humphrey, Altheimer, and Wabbaseka Courts.
Judge Bridgforth is currently serving her fifth term in that position. She attended the University of Arkansas School of Law in Little Rock and has been licensed to practice law for thirty-two years. Prior to her election, she served as a Deputy Prosecuting Attorney for Jefferson County. Her professional affiliations include membership in the Arkansas Bar Association, the American Bar Association, and the Jefferson County Bar Association. Judge Bridgforth has served as vice president and secretary of the District Judge’s Association. She has also served on the District Court Domestic Violence Committee.
In cooperation with the Jefferson County Sherriff’s Department the court utilizes clean team and has operated several successful amnesty weeks. Also, in conjunction with Arkansas State Police, the court hosted classes to assist citizens in obtaining drivers licenses. Judge Bridgforth was appointed to the Access to Justice Commission by the Supreme Court. The commission enables low income citizens access and aid to legal assistance. She currently serves as vice chairman of the commission.
She has volunteered with the United Way and the Salvation Army and is a member of First Methodist Church in Pine Bluff. She has been married to her husband, David, for thirty-one years. They have two children, Dr. John David Bridgforth (Morgan), and Elizabeth Bridgforth Hartz (Whitt) and two grandchildren.
Judge Bridgforth stated, “It has been my honor to serve and I am so grateful for the support of my wonderful family, friends , staff.”
