Gov. Lee Appoints New Judges to Shelby County Criminal Courts

Governor Lee Appoints Two Judges to Newly Created Violent Criminal Court in 30th Judicial District – The Tennessee Tribune

Governor Bill Lee appointed Paul Hagerman and Marques Young to newly created Violent Criminal Court judgeships in the 30th Judicial District. These positions were established by the Tennessee General Assembly during the 2026 legislative session. Mr.  Hagerman currently serves as Deputy District Attorney General at the Shelby County District Attorney General’s Office. He earned his bachelor’s degree at Vanderbilt University and juris doctor at Ne…

2 judges named to fill newly created Shelby County criminal courts

The appointments follow legislative action adding violent‑crime divisions after the county lost two judicial seats in 2024.

Gov. Lee appoints new judges to Shelby County criminal courts

MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- Governor Bill Lee has appointed two veteran prosecutors to "new positions" in the Shelby County criminal courts. The governor appointed Paul Hagerman and Marques Young to the new judgeships. Hagerman is a deputy district attorney with the Shelby County District Attorney's Office. Young is the deputy criminal chief in the U.S. Attorney's [...]