Congratulations to the following judges who are either new to the bench or have recently been elected or appointed to a new position.
Hon. Linda W.Y. Coburn, Edmonds Municipal Court, Washington
Hon. Chad Hendricks, Oneida Judiciary Court of Appeals (re-election) (Oneida Nation of Wisconsin)
Hon. Patrick W. Flanagan, 10th Judicial District, Minnesota
Hon. Nick Leonardo, Davidson County General Sessions Court, Tennessee
Hon. Karin L. McCarthy, 10th Judicial District, Minnesota
Hon. Jennifer Nichols, Shelby County Criminal Court, Tennessee
Hon. Egan Walker, Washoe County District Court, Nevada
Hon. Adam Mow, Third District Court, Utah
Hon. Shalonda Jones-Parker, Clayton County State Court, Florida
Hon. Kathern L. Powers, Clayton Judicial Circuit Superior Court, Florida
Know of a new judge (of any kind) we’ve missed? Let us know with an email to njc-communications@judges.org.

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