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November 25, 2003
Governor Phil Bredesen today announced that Nashville attorney David "Randy" Kennedy will fill a position in the 20th Judicial District, Division VII Circuit Court. The position was vacated by Judge Frank Clement, Jr., last month when he was appointed by Bredesen to the Tennessee Court of Appeals,…
January 8, 2004
As one Tennessee judge prepares to hang up his black robe and don a military uniform, another is heading home to Cocke County after a year of active duty, including nearly four months in Mosul, Iraq, helping local officials create a judicial system.Circuit Court Judge Craig Johnson of Coffee County…
January 29, 2004
The public will have an opportunity Feb. 12 to its views on 13 attorneys who have applied to fill a 30th Judicial District vacancy created by the retirement of Circuit Court Judge Robert Lanier, who retired in December after serving 21 years.The state Judicial Selection Commission will conduct a…
February 2, 2004
Disasters with the potential to disrupt - or even shut down - court systems can be as diverse and unpredictable as tornados or unanticipated high-profile cases, such as the 2000 election dispute in Florida, Criminal Court Judge Lillie Ann Sells said.Judge Sells led a local delegation invited to…
February 12, 2004
Davidson County Criminal Court Judge Cheryl Blackburn has been awarded a State Justice Institute (SJI) scholarship to attend a tw0 week course in General Jurisdiction at the National Judicial College in Nevada.SJI Executive Director David Tevelin said the award will cover tuition, transportation…
May 7, 2004
Davidson County Criminal Court Judge Monte D. Watkins was the recipient of a scholarship from the National Judicial College in Nevada to attend a week-long course in General Jurisdiction with judges from across the country.The jurists shared ideas on courtroom and case management, including cases…
June 21, 2004
Circuit Court Judge John McLellan, III, of Kingsport has assumed the top leadership role in the Tennessee Judicial Conference, which includes all of the state’s 185 trial, senior and appellate judges. He accepted the president’s gavel at the TJC Spring conference in Nashville, succeeding Circuit…
July 16, 2004
Governor Phil Bredesen today announced that Murfreesboro attorney J. Mark Rogers will fill the Circuit Court vacancy in the 16th Judicial District, Part I, created by the retirement of Judge Steve Daniel. The 16th Judicial District covers Rutherford and Cannon counties.“I am pleased to appoint Mark…
September 8, 2004
Circuit Court Judge Robert L. Childers of Memphis has been appointed to a second term on an American Bar Association advisory commission created to assist lawyers and other legal professionals with addictions, mental health issues and other personal problems.ABA President Robert Grey, Jr., asked…
October 5, 2004
When Circuit Court Judge William Acree, Jr., of Union City took the lead to establish a drug court in his rural 27th Judicial District, marijuana and cocaine users were the impetus. Now, less than two years later, he said meth is the leading drug of choice for defendants accepted into the program."…
November 26, 2004
About 30 children clutching teddy bears, along with their new families, will be the focus of legal proceedings in Memphis Saturday, Nov. 20, presided over by Chancellor Arnold Goldin, who will open the courthouse doors to legalize their adoptions.As part of National Adoption Day, the chancellor…
December 10, 2004
Governor Phil Bredesen named two appointments to the 30 th Judicial District’s Criminal Courts, announcing Shelby County attorney Paula Skahan to fill a position in the Division 1 Criminal Court, and Assistant Shelby County Public Defender W. Mark Ward to fill a position in the Division 9 Criminal…
January 4, 2005
The Tennessee Judicial Selection Commission will meet Jan. 10 in Franklin for a public hearing followed by private interviews with 12 attorneys who have applied to fill a Circuit Court vacancy in the 21st Judicial District, including Hickman, Lewis, Perry and Williamson counties.The public hearing…
January 18, 2005
Governor Phil Bredesen today announced that 17th Judicial District Assistant District Attorney General Robert G. Crigler will fill a vacancy in part one of the District's Circuit Court, created by the retirement of William Charles Lee of Lewisburg. The 17th Judicial District Circuit Court covers…
January 21, 2005
Governor Phil Bredesen today announced that Fayette County General Sessions Judge J. Weber McCraw will fill a vacancy in part one of the 25th Judicial District's Circuit Court, created by the retirement of Jon Kerry Blackwood of Somerville. The 25th Judicial District Circuit Court covers Fayette,…
February 3, 2005
Governor Phil Bredesen appointed Williamson County attorney Jeffrey S. Bivins to fill a vacancy in Division III of the 21 st Judicial District’s Circuit Court, created by the retirement of Judge Donald Paul Harris. The 21 st Judicial District Circuit Court covers Hickman, Lewis, Perry and…
March 5, 2005
Governor Phil Bredesen announced that Nashville attorney Donna M. Fields will fill a position in the 30th Judicial District, Division VII Circuit Court. The position was vacated by Judge Robert Lanier upon his retirement Dec. 31, 2003. "I am confident that Ms. Fields will serve with honor and…
April 5, 2005
Davidson County Chancellor Claudia C. Bonnyman has been awarded a State Justice Institute (SJI) scholarship to attend a 10-day General Jurisdiction course at the National Judicial College in Nevada.The award will cover tuition, transportation and lodging. Bonnyman and judges from across the country…
April 21, 2005
Phil Bredesen announced that Memphis attorney Jerry Stokes will fill a vacancy in division six of the 30th Judicial District's Circuit Court, created by the retirement of George H. Brown, Jr. The 30th Judicial District Circuit Court covers Shelby County. "Jerry Stokes has more than 20 years…
May 11, 2005
Tennessee Judges to Receive National HonorsJudges from Madisonville, Nashville and Memphis are being recognized with awards from the National Association of Women Judges (NAWJ), with more than 1,500 members nationwide representing all levels of the state and federal judiciary.State Court of Appeals…