Our lawyers serve in the Circuit Courts of the 14th Judicial District and General Sessions Courts of Coffee County, Tennessee representing clients charged with misdemeanor and felony offenses and revocations of probation. We represent people accused of offenses in these courts to whom we have been appointed by the respective judge. Most appellate representation in the Tennessee Court of Criminal Appeals and Tennessee Supreme Court is provided by the attorneys of the Appellate Division of the Tennessee District Public Defenders Conference.
Starting salary for this position depends on date of licensure, previous experience as an attorney, and any qualifying prior service credits. Prior service credits may be given for prior experience as a public defender, district attorney, investigator for either public defender or district attorney, United States attorney, active-duty judge advocate serving in criminal law slots, assistant state attorney general in criminal litigation, law clerk to trial or appellate judge with criminal jurisdiction, and/or prior practice of law.
Full compensation package includes contributory retirement plan, health insurance, paid vacation days and holidays, sick leave, State professional privilege tax paid on your behalf, required annual and additional CLE provided at no cost, 401(k) plan with limited employer match, professional liability covered by State claims act, and membership dues for Tennessee Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers.
To be considered, please submit a letter or email of intent to apply. Submit the letter or email to John E. Nicoll at john.e.nicoll@tn.gov and/or hard copy to 1001 1st Avenue, Manchester, Tennessee 37355.