View Comments With about a year until the election, C.J. Robinson, chief assistant district attorney for the 19th Judicial Circuit, has announced his intention to run for district attorney. Long-serving District Attorney Randall Houston confirmed he is not seeking a fourth term. He has been DA for 20 years, and has been with the office for a total of 35. He started out as an assist district attorney, then worked his way up to chief ADA under then district attorney Janice Clardy Massa. The circuit covers Autauga, Chilton and Elmore counties. Robinson, who is running as a Republican, joined the office in 2008, being appointed to the chief's spot in 2012. He serves as Houston's second in command.