NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee has picked a Shelby County judge for an opening on the state Court of Criminal Appeals.
The Republican announced the selection of Judge John W. Campbell Sr. on Wednesday.
Campbell is a criminal court judge for the 30th Judicial District, which covers Shelby County and Memphis. He previously was an assistant district attorney for 27 years.
Campbell will fill a vacancy created by the retirement of Judge Alan Glenn.
The selection is subject to confirmation by state lawmakers. The 12-member court sits monthly in panels of three in Jackson, Knoxville, Nashville and other places as necessary.
Court of Criminal Appeals judges face a "yes-no" retention election every eight years.
