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Judge Myron Calvin Milford, Jr., was honored by the LaFayette City Council at their most recent meeting on June 9.  Family members were in attendance during the reading of the proclamation by LaFayette Mayor Kenneth Vines.

The proclamation describes Milford’s journey from humble beginnings as a resident of LaFayette and his attendance at Chambers Academy. After graduation, Milford attended Auburn University and received his Juris Doctor from the University of Alabama School of Law.

Milford began his legal career as Assistant District Attorney in Randolph County, Alabama, from 1988 to 1990. In 1991, he opened a private practice in LaFayette and practiced law for 14 years, including serving as the Municipal attorney for the City of LaFayette from 1996 to 2005.

Milford was appointed to the post of Judge by Governor Bob Riley in May of 2005 to fill an unexpired term. After this term was filled, Milford ran and was elected Judge of District 10.

During his tenure, Milford implemented the drug court program in Chambers County which has seen an 85 percent graduation rate with a 10 percent recidivism rate.  The notable success of this program led to the development of a family drug court.

The family drug court program worked with the Department of Human Resources to address substance abuse issues among parents. The program enables parents to recover from their addiction and re-integrate with their children as soon as possible.

Milford has also personally impacted the LaFayette Community by championing such projects as the  Federal Courthouse Expansion Project, allowing the annex to be built as an extension of the courthouse in Lanett. He also championed the Joe Louis statue project along with many others that has had a lasting impact on the LaFayette community.

After the mayor’s proclamation, Milford gave a heartfelt address to the city council as well as his family, where he expressed his love and appreciation for the city of LaFayette

“Growing up, Lafayette was my world. It was a magic place, and it still is a magic place to me, and the courthouse was the pinnacle of success. I had the privilege of working with and getting it expanded and keeping it downtown, which almost didn’t happen. A lot of you all helped me with that.” Milford said with humility in his address to the crowd.

After the mayor’s proclamation, Milford’s daughter Emily, a law student at Faulkner University, presented her father with a resolution signed by the governor of Alabama, also giving praise for his achievements.

Milford plans to remain active in the community after retiring to his farm and tending to his livestock.