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Probate Judge

Probate Judge:
Ward D. “Rob” Robertson, III

Mailing Address:
714 Greensboro Avenue, Room 121
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401

Phone: (205) 464-8204

Email: probatejudge@tuscco.com

Judge Ward D. “Rob” Robertson, III was sworn into office January 14, 2019 as the 16th Probate Judge of Tuscaloosa County. In addition to his duties in the Probate Court, he serves as Chairman of the Tuscaloosa County Commission. He brings a wide range of experience to the office from the public and private sectors including law enforcement, military service, business, emergency management, community planning, disaster recovery, information systems, and logistics.

Judge Robertson seeks to justly serve all stakeholders bringing matters before the Court with efficiency and compassion. He is committed to helping address the growing needs of the mental health community along with community partners and the local legislative delegation. As Commission Chair, he works with his fellow Commissioners and staff daily to ensure Tuscaloosa County becomes an even better place to live, work, and play.

Family: Married to Dana Robertson with two daughters.

Education: Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Business Administration, University of Alabama. Graduate of Oak Ridge High School, Orlando, FL, Certified Local Emergency Manager.

Military: U.S. Marine Corps Reserve, Veteran of the Persian Gulf War.

Church: Charter member, Christ Harbor Church, Northport.

Current Committees and Boards

  • Chairman, Tuscaloosa County Commission
  • Chairman, Tuscaloosa County Emergency Communication District (9-1-1 Board)
  • Chairman, Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO)
  • Chairman, Tuscaloosa County Special Tax Board
  • Chairman, – Tuscaloosa County Road Improvement Commission
  • Committee Member, West Alabama Regional Commission
  • Board Member (Ex-Officio), Board of Directors, Tuscaloosa County Economic Development Authority (TCEDA)
  • Member of:
    • Exchange Club of Tuscaloosa
    • Marine Corp League
    • Alabama Marine Foundation
    • Association of County Commissions of Alabama
    • Alabama Probate Judges Association

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About Susan Jones

As the Tax Collector of Tuscaloosa County, I, Susan Jones and my staff would like to welcome you to the Tuscaloosa County website. We are here to serve the property owners and citizens of Tuscaloosa County. We are very proud of our county and feel that it is our people who make this a wonderful place to live. Thank you for visiting our website and allowing us to serve your needs as it relates to the Tax Collectors Office.

Our goal is to provide you with personalized service and to constantly improve and enhance this site to bring more services to you via the internet. Our office is dedicated to providing professional, efficient and convenient services to the taxpayers of Tuscaloosa County. Our office is responsible for collecting taxes based on each parcel’s assessment and disbursing it to the various agencies. This service is designed to offer you the following:

  • The ability to pay your taxes at your convenience at any time
  • The option to securely use a credit or debit card to pay your taxes
  • The ability to access tax related information for research or payment at any time
  • The convenience of paying your taxes from home, work or anywhere that you have access to the internet.

About Leigh Ann Fair

Leigh Ann Fair is a Tuscaloosa County native and grew up in Northport. She graduated from Tuscaloosa County High School and The University of Alabama. Leigh Ann resides in Ralph with her husband, Kevin and their two rescue pets.

Leigh Ann began working in the Tax Assessor’s Office in 2003 and served for 16 years before being elected Tax Assessor in 2018. In addition to overseeing the Tax Assessor’s Office, Leigh Ann is also a senior instructor for Auburn’s Government and Economic Development Institute. After receiving her Alabama Certified Appraiser certification, in 2010, she knew instructing would be a way to assist others in reaching their goals of being a certified business personal property appraiser. Leigh Ann continues to maintain a desire to learn and, in 2022, earned the designation of Alabama Certified Tax Administrator.

Professional/community involvements include being an active member of the Association of Alabama Tax Administrators, active member, past president, and Honorary Lifetime Member recipient, of the Alabama Association of Assessing Officials, 2021 Leadership Tuscaloosa Graduate, active member and past president of Kiwanis Club of Greater Tuscaloosa and active member, former hospitality chairperson at The Word Community Church.