TBA Law Blog


Posted by: Stacey Shrader Joslin on Aug 26, 2022

Hamilton County Circuit Court Judge Jeff Hollingsworth and Criminal Court Judge Don Poole will hang up their judicial robes at the end of this month. For both men, the change will mean a life adjustment. Hollingsworth first joined the bench in 2006 after practicing for almost 30 years. As he looks back on his judicial career, he says, “I’m going to miss being in the courtroom.” He does plan to open a mediation practice so he will stay connected to the legal community. Poole is retiring after 17 years on the bench and three decades practicing law. “I’ve enjoyed being a judge. I’m going to miss being a judge,” he says. He plans to spend more time with his children and grandchildren and travel with his wife. The Administrative Office of the Courts has more on both judges.