Commission Accepting Applications for Vacancy in 21st Judicial District Circuit Court – Hickman, Lewis, Perry & Williamson Counties

The Governor’s Commission for Judicial Appointments is now accepting applications for the Circuit Court Judge vacancy in the 21st Judicial District –Hickman, Lewis, Perry, and Williamson counties. The vacancy has been created by the appointment of Judge Timothy Easter to the Tennessee Court of Criminal Appeals, effective September 1.

Any interested applicant must be a licensed attorney who is at least 30 years of age, a resident of the state for five years, and a resident of the 21st Judicial District. Applicants must complete the designated application, which is available here, and submit it to the Administrative Office of the Courts by noon on Tuesday, September 16, 2014.

The Governor’s Commission for Judicial Appointments will interview all qualified applicants in Franklin on September 30 at a location to be announced. The meeting will include a public hearing, during which members of the public may express their opinions about the applicants. The interview and public hearing will be open to the public.

For more information, visit our judicial resources page