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Gov. Lee Announces Judicial Appointments
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Today, Gov. Bill Lee announced two key judicial appointments.
“I am proud to announce the appointment of these highly qualified individuals and value the significant experience they will bring to their respective roles,” said Gov. Lee. “I appreciate their leadership and am confident they will serve Tennesseans with integrity.”
The following Tennesseans have been appointed:
Steven W. Sword – Court of Criminal Appeals, Eastern Division
Valerie L. Smith – Court of Appeals, Western Division
Steven Sword currently serves as a Criminal Court Judge for the 6th Judicial District. Sword earned his bachelor’s degree at King College and juris doctor at University of Tennessee School of Law. Sword has been appointed to fill the vacancy created by the untimely passing of Judge James C. Witt, Junior. This appointment is effective upon confirmation by the Tennessee General Assembly.
Valerie Smith currently serves as a Circuit Court Judge for the 30th Judicial District. Smith earned her bachelor’s degree at The University of Memphis and juris doctor at The University of Memphis Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law. Smith has been appointed to fill the vacancy created by the retirement of Judge Arnold B. Goldin. This appointment is effective upon confirmation by the Tennessee General Assembly.
“I am proud to announce the appointment of these highly qualified individuals and value the significant experience they will bring to their respective roles,” said Gov. Lee. “I appreciate their leadership and am confident they will serve Tennesseans with integrity.”
The following Tennesseans have been appointed:
Steven W. Sword – Court of Criminal Appeals, Eastern Division
Valerie L. Smith – Court of Appeals, Western Division
Steven Sword currently serves as a Criminal Court Judge for the 6th Judicial District. Sword earned his bachelor’s degree at King College and juris doctor at University of Tennessee School of Law. Sword has been appointed to fill the vacancy created by the untimely passing of Judge James C. Witt, Junior. This appointment is effective upon confirmation by the Tennessee General Assembly.
Valerie Smith currently serves as a Circuit Court Judge for the 30th Judicial District. Smith earned her bachelor’s degree at The University of Memphis and juris doctor at The University of Memphis Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law. Smith has been appointed to fill the vacancy created by the retirement of Judge Arnold B. Goldin. This appointment is effective upon confirmation by the Tennessee General Assembly.
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