TBA Law Blog


Posted by: Stacey Shrader Joslin on Apr 12, 2024

Some Nashville defense attorneys are challenging the competency of longtime Criminal Court Judge Cheryl Blackburn nearly three years after she suffered a stroke, the Nashville Banner reports. The motions, most of which have been filed under seal, reportedly question Blackburn’s ability to oversee serious criminal cases. One motion has been filed publicly. It came this week in a felony assault case. Blackburn has served on the court since 1996. She previously worked at the Davidson County District Attorney’s Office and the Tennessee Department of Mental Health. She holds a master’s degree in clinical psychology and law degree.