2 judges named to fill newly created Shelby County criminal courts

By , Daily Memphian Updated: September 15, 2026 9:38 PM CT | Published: September 15, 2026 4:36 PM CT

The appointments follow legislative action adding violent‑crime divisions after the county lost two judicial seats in 2024.

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Bill Lee Paul Hagerman Marques Young Shelby County Criminal Court

Mary Evans

Mary Evans reports on public safety for The Daily Memphian. She previously wrote for the Clarion-Ledger and got her start at Ole Miss' The Daily Mississippian. When she's not in a courtroom or cheering on the Rebs, you can find her trying new recipes from The New York Times, running in Overton Park or scavenging for treasure in estate sales.

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