The three finalists for Criminal Court judge, Division II, are set to be interviewed by Governor Bill Haslam on Monday.
The Governor’s Council for Judicial Appointments met on April 9, then submitted the names of Mike Little, Leslie Longshore and Boyd Patterson.
The vacancy was created when Judge Rebecca Stern announced that she was retiring prior to the end of her term.
Today was her final day on the job.
Mr. Little serves as the top assistant to Public Defender Steve Smith.
Ms. Longshore was in the District Attorney's office before serving as county human resources director. Then she returned to the D.A.'s office.
Mr. Patterson was in the District Attorney's office prior to being named the Gang Czar under the Ron Littlefield administration. When the Gang Task Force was disbanded by the Andy Berke administration, Mr. Patterson returned to the D.A.'s office.