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Retired 32nd Judicial District Circuit Court Judge Mike Spitzer

Senator Joey Hensley and State Representative Jody Barrett presented Judge Spitzer with a resolution.on

Judge Spitzer with his 97-year-old mother, Clarice.

32nd Judicial District Circuit Court Judge Mike Spitzer Retires

July 7, 2025

Judge Mike Spitzer was a bit reluctant when the opportunity to serve as a judge in the 21st Judicial District emerged in 2018.

“To be honest with you I never wanted to be a judge, but I had a very good law practice and enjoyed practicing law,” said Judge Spitzer.

The 21st Judicial…

Joe Byrd, Interim Executive Director of the Office of the Appointed Counsel Commission (ACC)

Administrative Office of the Courts Names Joe Byrd Interim Director of New Appointed Counsel Commission

July 7, 2025

Nashville, Tenn. – The Tennessee Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC) has named attorney Joe Byrd to serve as the Interim Executive Director of the Office of the Appointed Counsel Commission (ACC).

In this new role, Byrd will lead the statewide coordination of indigent…

Commission to Consider Eight Applicants for Vacancy in 20th Judicial District

July 23, 2025

Note: Updated Location Below

Nashville, Tenn. - The Trial Court Vacancy Commission has received eight applications for a vacancy in the 20th Judicial District following the retirement of the Honorable Cheryl A. Blackburn.

The applicants for the Criminal Court Judge…