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September 16, 2013
Chancellor Ron E. Harmon of the 24th Judicial District passed away Saturday, September 14 following a long illness."All within the judicial branch of government mourn the death of Chancellor Ron Harmon of Hardin County,” said Tennessee Supreme Court Justice Gary R. Wade. “A kind and gracious man,…
August 12, 2013
Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam will visit Hawkins County this week to perform the formal investiture ceremony for Circuit Court Judge Mike Faulk and Chancellor Douglas T. Jenkins.The ceremony will take place at 2 p.m. EDT Wednesday, August 14 at Church Hill Middle School, 211 Oak St., Church Hill.Both…
August 7, 2013
Gov. Bill Haslam has announced the appointment of John C. Rambo as chancellor in the First Judicial District in east Tennessee.Rambo, 43, has served as Washington County attorney since 1999 and as municipal judge in Jonesborough since 2003. He worked as a solo practitioner from 2008-2012,…
August 1, 2013
After more than three decades serving the legal profession, Shelby County Circuit Court Judge Kay Spalding Robilio will retire at the end of this month.“My heart is full of gratitude for the opportunity to serve for these 30 years,” Robilio said. “It has been rewarding and affirming and I have…
July 23, 2013
JudgeM. Keith Siskin, of Division III of the Circuit Court for Rutherford and Cannon counties, has introduced a new website for the Court.Judge Siskin said that the new website is part of his ongoing effort to make the court more open and accessible to the public. The website allows members of the…
July 10, 2013
The Third Judicial District welcomed its newest judge today, a day after Gov. Bill Haslam appointed Douglas T. Jenkins of Rogersville as chancellor.Criminal Court Judge John F. Dugger, Jr. performed the swearing in of Judge Jenkins.Judge Jenkins, 45, has practiced in the Law Office of Douglas T.…
July 5, 2013
Memphis Criminal Court Judge Chris Craft was recently recognized by the Tennessee Lawyer’s Assistance Program as the group’s JAG Judicial Volunteer of the Year.This is the first year of the award, which was presented at TLAP’s annual retreat at Montgomery Bell State Park.The Judicial Assistance…
June 29, 2013
Memphis attorney Glenn Wright was appointed by Gov. Bill Haslam to the 30th Judicial District Criminal Court opening.Wright was one of three names submitted in late March to Haslam for the opening created by the death of Judge W. Otis Higgs in February.Wright has been a lifelong resident of the…
June 27, 2013
Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam today appointed Mike Faulk as circuit court judge for the Third Judicial District, replacing Judge Kindall T. Lawson, who retired effective June 1. “Mike will bring vast experience to the bench,” Haslam said. “He has served his state well in the past, and I know he…
June 14, 2013
The Judicial Nominating Commission met on June 14, 2013 in Johnson City, Tenn., to hold a public hearing and conduct interviews of candidates for the Chancery Court vacancy in the 1st Judicial District.After interviewing the candidates and conducting a vote, they have submitted the following three…
June 14, 2013
Forest A. Durard, Jr., has been appointed by Governor Bill Haslam as Circuit Court judge in the 17th Judicial District.“Forest brings valuable experience to the bench from a career that includes both the public and private sectors,” Haslam said. “I know he will serve the citizens of the 17th…
June 7, 2013
Driving Under the Influence cases will take priority in a single court under an innovative plan implemented by the Davidson County trial courts this week.The 18 trial court judges approved a plan effective October 15 that transfers first-, second- and third-offense DUIs, as well as all other driver…
May 30, 2013
Knox County Circuit Court Judge Deborah Stevens was sworn in Wednesday, May 29 by Gov. Bill Haslam in Knoxville. The ceremony was a formality, as Judge Stevens was officially sworn in and began performing her duties in March for the 6th Judicial District.The Knoxville News Sentinel and WBIR…
June 14, 2013
The Judicial Nominating Commission met on June 14, 2013 in Johnson City, Tenn., to hold a public hearing and conduct interviews of candidates for the Chancery Court vacancy in the 1st Judicial District.After interviewing the candidates and conducting a vote, they have submitted the following three…
May 10, 2013
After 25 years on the bench, Chancellor G. Richard Johnson has announced he is retiring, effective June 30. He sits in the Chancery Court in the 1st Judicial District, which serves Carter, Johnson, Unicoi and Washington counties.Chancellor Johnson submitted his letter of resignation to Governor…
May 10, 2013
The Judicial Nominating Commission is now accepting applications for the judicial vacancy in the 1st Judicial District Chancery Court (Carter, Johnson, Unicoi and Washingtoncounties). The vacancy is being created by the retirement of Chancellor G. Richard Johnson, effective June 30.Any interested…
April 25, 2013
Criminal Court Judge Steven Sword is conducting arraignments via video teleconference, saving both time and money.See the complete story at WBIR.com
April 16, 2013
Elizabethton attorney Stacy Street has been appointed by Governor Bill Haslam as Criminal Court judge in the 1st Judicial District. Street takes the seat held by Judge Lynn W. Brown, who retired March 31.Judge Street will be sworn in at 1:30 p.m. Thursday by Criminal Court Judge Robert Cupp at the…
April 15, 2013
Tennessee’s newest judge was sworn in Tuesday.
Andrew Tillman was appointed Monday by Gov. Bill Haslam to the Chancery Court opening in the 8th Judicial District, which serves Campbell, Claiborne, Fentress, Scott and Union counties.
Tennessee Court of Appeals Judge Charles D. Susano, Jr.…
April 12, 2013
The Judicial Nominating Commission met on April 12, 2013 in Greeneville, Tenn., to hold a public hearing for the Chancery Court vacancy in the 3rd Judicial District.After conducting a vote, they have submitted the following three as nominees to Gov. Bill Haslam for the vacancy in the district that…