Pike County Court

Judge David Lee Brewer: A Life of Service and Dedication to Pike County, Mississippi

 

Early Life and Foundation:

David Lee Brewer was born on March 7, 1971, in McComb, Pike County, Mississippi, the son of the late Roy Brewer and Ganeath Brewer Daniel, and step-son of Sam Daniel. From his earliest years, Judge Brewer demonstrated exceptional leadership and commitment to excellence.
Academic and Leadership Excellence
Brewer's senior year at McComb High School was remarkable. He served as Student Body President, played football, and led his team to victory in both the Mock Trial and Odyssey of the Mind State Championships. His Odyssey of the Mind team won the World Championship in creative problem solving in Boulder, Colorado—a first for any team from Pike County. He also participated in the American Legion's Mississippi Boy's State, where he was elected State Auditor. He was later inducted into the McComb High School Alumni Hall of Fame in 2017.

 

Distinguished Military Service

In 1989, Brewer graduated from McComb High School and was appointed by Congressman Wayne Dowdy to the United States Air Force Academy. He graduated in 1993 with a Bachelor of Science degree in behavioral science.
As a Nuclear Missile Launch Officer at Minot Air Force Base from 1993-1995, Brewer commanded ten on-alert Minuteman III Intercontinental Ballistic Missiles with the capability to initiate launch actions for up to 150 nuclear warheads. He is a veteran of the Gulf War, having served 18 months in support of that campaign.

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Legal Education and Career

 

In 1995, Brewer resigned his commission to attend the University of Mississippi School of Law, where he received his Doctorate of Jurisprudence in 1998 and earned a Masters of Social Science in sociology with a minor in psychology in 2000. He was an Ole Miss cheerleader while attending law school and graduate school. He was admitted to the Bar of the Supreme Court of the United States in 2015.
After returning to his hometown in 2006, Brewer served as Pike County Youth Court Prosecutor beginning in 2005, McComb City Prosecutor from 2007-2018, and was elected Pike County Attorney in 2008, serving until 2022. Throughout his prosecutorial career, he handled approximately 11,000 to 12,000 cases per year while maintaining a private practice, representing 800 clients and arguing cases in 58 of Mississippi's 82 counties.

 

Judicial Career

Judge Brewer was elected Pike County Court Judge on November 29, 2022, and took the bench on January 1, 2023. He was sworn in by his predecessor, Judge John Price, who had been his Mock Trial coach in high school.

 

Community Involvement

Judge Brewer is deeply committed to community service. He is a 32nd Degree Scottish Rite Freemason, a Shriner, a current member of the McComb Lions Club, and a 27-year member of the Mississippi American Legion. He is the Founder of the Ole Miss Cheerleading Alumni Association, a member of MENSA, and served as Director of Mentoring for the United States Air Force Academy Bolt Brotherhood Alumni Association from 2021-2022.

 

Faith and Family

 

Judge Brewer is a Christian and member of the First Baptist Church of Summit, Mississippi. He and his wife, Deidre Rutherford Brewer, have been married since 2005 and reside in Summit, Pike County.

Legacy

Judge Brewer believes his calling is "to improve the quality of life and sense of security of our local families, the community and Southwest Mississippi," noting that his family has lived in Pike County for close to two centuries. His life exemplifies a promise kept—returning home to serve his community with the same dedication and excellence that have characterized his entire career in military service, law, and public service.