Eckel and Associates, PLLC

07/19/2024

07/09/2024

Happy belated Independence Day! If you still have one of my campaign signs, please place it in your yard from now until the day after the Election.

As we enter yet another voting season, I wanted to provide you with an update on what has been accomplished so far in my first six months on the bench for General Sessions and Juvenile Court, and thank you for all of the support that put me here.

First, “Night Court” continues to be well received and has afforded those with traffic violations to handle their matter without also having to take time off from work. Night Court continues to take place at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday evenings.

I am proud to report that Recovery Court is up and running with our new Recovery Court Director, Ms. Gracie Jones. I also want to mention our Team Members, without whom our efforts would be most difficult. ADA Stephanie Draughon for the District Attorney’s Office, Attorney Frank DesLauriers for the Public Defender’s Office, Probation officers Penny Goracke, Jeff Fletcher, and Xavier Richardson. We are also contracted with Hope Restored Counseling, which provides valuable services to our participants.

Local Rules for the Tipton County Juvenile Court have been filed, published and went into effect July 1, 2024. Local Rules for the Tipton County General Sessions Court are drafted and I anticipate will go in effect in a few weeks.

The Court continues to face challenges in the area of juvenile detention, but we are routinely entering contracts with various detention centers across the state with the most recent being with Putnam County Juvenile Detention. I am working with Mayor Huffman and the County Commissioners as we explore options to address this growing problem.

The Court continues to address the issue of setting bonds for criminal defendants. I hope to add judicial commissioners to assist with these efforts, and I thank Mayor Huffman and the County Commissioners for acknowledging the challenges the Court faces in this area and assisting the Court in finding a viable solution. Additionally, I want to thank Senator Rose and Representative Moody for their ongoing support as I endeavor to improve our courts for the benefit of Tipton Countians.

I look forward to the challenges ahead as I seek more ways to serve our county and improve our courts.
Reminder: Early voting begins Friday, July 12, 2024 and ends Saturday, July 27, 2024. Thursday, August 1, 2024 is election day for the State and Federal Primary and State and County General Elections.

Again, I want to thank each and every one of you for your vote again on August 1st.

Sincerely, Judge M.O. Eckel, III

03/05/2024

03/05/2024

Today is Election Day! Thank you for all of the support we have received and we ask for your vote as you visit the polls today!

Polls are open 7:00-7:00!

Polling locations:
Canaan Baptist Church: 211 N Main Street, Covington
Covington Church of Christ: 1690 Highway 51 S, Covington
Garland Community Center: 1598 Garland Drive, Garland
Gateway Baptist Church Tanner Family Life Center: 1915 Rosemark Road, Atoka
Munford Baptist Church Family Life Center: 1253 Munford Ave., Munford
Poplar Grove Methodist Church: 228 Quito Drummonds Road, Drummonds
Greenleaf Community Church: 9703 Hwy 59 S, Mason
St. Mark’s MB Church: 3220 Wilkinsville Road, Drummonds
Brighton Baptist Church: 132 E Woodlawn Ave, Brighton

03/04/2024

Be sure to pick up your copy of the March edition of Cypress Magazine and read about Tipton County General Sessions Judge MO Eckel - and vote on March 5!
We appreciate your support and ask for your vote at the polls on the Republican primary ballot!

03/04/2024

Tomorrow is Election Day! We look forward to seeing you as you cast your vote and vote for Judge Eckel for General Sessions! Polls are open 7:00-7:00!

Polling locations:
Canaan Baptist Church: 211 N Main Street, Covington
Covington Church of Christ: 1690 Highway 51 S, Covington
Garland Community Center: 1598 Garland Drive, Garland
Gateway Baptist Church Tanner Family Life Center: 1915 Rosemark Road, Atoka
Munford Baptist Church Family Life Center: 1253 Munford Ave., Munford
Poplar Grove Methodist Church: 228 Quito Drummonds Road, Drummonds
Greenleaf Community Church: 9703 Hwy 59 S, Mason
St. Mark’s MB Church: 3220 Wilkinsville Road, Drummonds
Brighton Baptist Church: 132 E Woodlawn Ave, Brighton

03/01/2024

It’s been a busy few days leading up to Election Day on March 5 - meeting with community leaders and ensuring people know what our local issues are.
We appreciate your support and most of all, your vote!

03/01/2024

Judge Eckel recently attended the Tennessee Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges and Tennessee General Sessions Judges Conference Mid-Winter Conferences. Bringing ideas back to our county and implementing them for the benefit of our citizens is important, and he is looking forward to sharing new information!