In a formal investiture ceremony on June 5, David E. Durham was sworn in by Gov. Phil Bredesen as the criminal court judge for the 15th judicial district, which is comprised of Jackson, Macon, Smith, Trousdale and Wilson counties. Durham was appointed to fill the vacancy created by the death of Judge J.O. Bond in December.
Prior to his appointment as criminal court judge, Durham served the 15th judicial district as deputy district attorney general since 2006. He also served as assistant district attorney general for both the child support and criminal divisions. Durham is a graduate of the University of Tennessee School of Law.