TBA Law Blog


Posted by: Stacey Shrader Joslin on Jul 30, 2021

Hamilton County Criminal Court Judge Don W. Poole announced today that he will retire at the end of his current term. By then, he will have served two eight-year terms. In a letter notifying the court of his decision, Poole said, "In my mind, a lawyer can receive no greater honor than to be elected to serve as a judge. For almost 16 years the people of Hamilton County have entrusted me with that position and I am eternally grateful for that.” Among those said to be interested in the post are former Criminal Court Judge Rebecca Stern, attorney Amanda Dunn and Boyd Patterson of the Public Defender's Office, Chattanoogan.com reports.