TBA Law Blog


Posted by: Stacey Shrader Joslin on Jun 26, 2023

Stephanie Williams has announced she is a Democratic candidate for Davidson County Circuit Court. She is running in a special primary election set for March 5, 2024, to replace Judge Philip E. Smith, who died in 2022. Williams has 20 years experience as a family law attorney. Her career began in the Law Office of Richard Manson. From there, she founded the Family Justice Center and represented hundreds of litigants at reduced rates. Most recently she served nine years as the special master of the court under Smith. Williams is one of three candidates vying for the Democratic nomination. In January, Gov. Bill Lee appointed Stanley Kweller to fill the seat until the general election on Aug. 1, 2024.