Commission interviews multiple candidates for General Sessions Division 6 and forwards appointment process
The commission held public interviews for candidates to fill a vacancy in General Sessions Court Division 6. Multiple applicants described their bench and courtroom experience; the commission voted to send the nomination package down without a recommendation so the full commission may consider appointments.
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The commission conducted a public interview and candidate presentations for an appointment to Shelby County General Sessions Court Division 6 (vacancy effective 09/14/2026). Dozens of applicants spoke briefly about their legal experience and courtroom backgrounds — examples included James Blunt (private practice and school system counsel), John Cameron (environmental court referee), Devina Foster (special judge experience), Marcy Ingram (served previously as a general sessions judge), William Lachey (senior assistant city attorney and frequent special judge), and others.
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