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23rd Judicial Circuit Judges<\/h1>\n

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There are 67 counties in Alabama divided into 41 judicial circuits. The 23rd Judicial Circuit covers only Madison County.<\/p>\n

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Address<\/h2>\n

100 North Side Square<\/strong>
Huntsville, AL 34801<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Call Us<\/h2>\n

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