Newly appointed 22nd Judicial District Circuit Court Judge Jessica Parrish attributes her interest in law to a summer school program she attended during high school.
Chancellor Daniel Forrester was elected to the 7th Judicial District Chancery Court in August 2024, achieving a significant milestone in his legal career.
The Third Judicial District Recovery Court has been awarded a federal grant from the United States Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) amounting to just under $2 million.
The Governor's Council for Judicial Appointments in Tennessee has decided to forward three applications directly to the Governor for a vacancy in the Court of Criminal Appeals, Eastern Section.
Wayne County General Sessions & Juvenile Court Judge James Y. Ross was honored with the Sharon G. Lee Award of Excellence at the 2024 Annual Tennessee Municipal Court Judges Conference. “Thank you, everybody,” said Judge Ross. “I will say it’s...
The Tennessee Supreme Court has clarified standing requirements in the state and determined that there is no common law cause of action for "wrongful foreclosure."
The Trial Court Vacancy Commission convened in Sevierville, Tennessee, to choose candidates for a circuit court judge position in the 4th Judicial District.
Hamilton County General Sessions Court Judge Tori Smith's journey to the judiciary began with an unexpected source of inspiration—a popular children's television show.
The Tennessee Supreme Court has issued an order permitting out-of-state attorneys to provide free legal services to residents affected by severe flooding in East Tennessee.
The Trial Court Vacancy Commission is set to review five candidates for a circuit court judge position in the 4th Judicial District. This district covers Cocke, Grainger, Jefferson, and Sevier counties. The meeting will take place on November 12, 2024, in Sevierville.
Judge Ana Escobar, a member of the 20th Judicial District General Sessions Court, has built her career in Nashville, Tennessee. Growing up in Music City, she attended high school locally and graduated from Vanderbilt University before pursuing law at George Washington University.
Knox County Criminal Court Judge Hector Sanchez reflects on his journey from Texas to Tennessee, highlighting his Hispanic heritage, military service, and career in law. Born in Texas, he moved to Massachusetts with his mother after his parents separated. "I lived in Massachusetts for my upbringing with a single mother," said Judge Sanchez. His family later relocated to Tennessee following his stepfather's job offer.
