MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Governor Kay Ivey has appointed Heath Edward Meherg of Cullman to serve as district judge in the 32nd Judicial Circuit in Cullman County. Meherg fills the vacancy left by Chad Floyd, whom Ivey appointed to the 32nd Judicial Circuit bench Feb. 5, 2026, to replace Gregory Nicholas, who retired Jan. 26, 2026.
Meherg is a graduate of The University of Alabama at Birmingham, the Birmingham School of Law and The University of Alabama School of Law.
“Heath Meherg comes to the bench with a strong legal background of nearly two decades service including municipal judge and county attorney, to representing local government, businesses and the public in private practice,” said Ivey. “He has experience in all facets of law, both criminal and civil, and will serve the people of Cullman County with the highest integrity.”
“I am deeply honored and grateful for the trust and confidence placed in me by Governor Ivey through my appointment,” said Meherg. “This opportunity to serve the people of our state and uphold the principles of justice is a privilege that I hold in the highest regard. This is an extraordinary opportunity to contribute to the administration of justice in our great state. I am truly humbled by this appointment and look forward to serving.”
