Gov. Lee Appoints Circuit Court Judge in Hamilton County - Articles

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Posted by: Azya Thornton on May 12, 2025

Gov. Bill Lee has appointed Jennifer Peck as the new 11th Judicial District Circuit Court judge effective immediately, the Chattanooga Times Free Press reports. Her appointment fills a vacancy created by the resignation of Judge Michael Dumitru, who recently took office as a new federal magistrate judge in East Tennessee. Peck has been serving as chief of staff and chief operating officer at the Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance. She previously owned and managed Peck Legal Group. She earned her law degree from Regent University School of Law. “Jennifer has faithfully served Tennesseans during her tenure at the Department of Commerce and Insurance, and I am confident she will continue to serve with integrity,” Lee said in a news release.