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Posted by: Stacey Shrader Joslin on Jan 24, 2022

The Governor’s Council for Judicial Appointments is now accepting applications for a Tennessee Court of Appeals vacancy in the Middle Division following Judge Richard H. Dinkins’ decision not to stand for retention in the August 2022 election. Dinkins has served on the court since 2008. He previously served on the Davidson County Chancery Court and was in private practice for 26 years. He suffered a stroke in July 2020.

Those interested in being considered for the seat should be licensed attorneys at least 30 years of age, residents of the state for five years and residents of the Middle Grand Division. Applicants must complete the designated application and submit it to the Administrative Office of the Courts by noon CST on Feb. 3.  The council will hold a virtual hearing via video conference with all applicants on Feb. 14 and 15. The hearing will be live streamed for public viewing on the court’s YouTube page. Read the full vacancy notice.