Gerald L. Melton, Public Defender

Gerald L. Melton, Public Defender I have been serving the people of Cannon and Rutherford Counties as your Public Defender for several years.

My motto is: "Protecting the public by defending the Constitution." I can continue this important work with your vote and support in 2022. Public Defender services are obtained by making a request for a court appointed attorney. This request is made to the judge presiding over your case in General Sessions Court, Circuit Court or Juvenile Court. You will then make an affidavit of recourses that wi

ll be reviewed by the court, who will then act on your request for an attorney; either granting or denying the request based upon the information provided.

12/13/2022

I graduated law school from the University of Tennessee on December 12, 1980. Wow, 42 years ago yesterday!

Here we are, my wonderful wife Marcia and me, celebrating another election night! I want to thank everyone who voted, as...
08/06/2022

Here we are, my wonderful wife Marcia and me, celebrating another election night! I want to thank everyone who voted, as I am truely honored to continue to serve as your Public Defender. Each day, I work with an incredible group of dedicated people, together we serve the people of Cannon and Rutherford Counties. Your continued confidence in us is heartwarming. I especially thank my incredible wife, for being on this journey together. May everyone be blessed.

05/09/2022

An earlier post somehow omitted. I want to thank everyone for the complimentary votes given to me in the May 3rd primary. It is heartwarming that so many of you did that. The general election is in August and I encourage everyone to vote in that election as many races are yet to be decided. For me, I will once again appreciate your complimentary votes and I look forward to continuing to serve you as public defender.

04/22/2022

Enjoyed speaking to Cannon County GOP last evening. Corey Davenport streamed the event on FB Live. Thanks to Corey for that. You can view the video on Corey's page. Due to FB rules, I can't post the video on this thread for comments, so if you view it on Corey's page, please feel free to come back to this post to let me know. Gerald

The deadline to qualify for the May primary and the August general election has passed. I am pleased and humbled that I...
02/21/2022

The deadline to qualify for the May primary and the August general election has passed. I am pleased and humbled that I will be running unopposed for re-election to be your public defender. I hope to receive your complementary votes. I will always strive to uphold your trust.

A former client sent me the following as a private message a couple of weeks ago. I have edited out the name. The sent...
01/31/2022

A former client sent me the following as a private message a couple of weeks ago. I have edited out the name. The sentiment of the message explains why it is so rewarding to serve as your Public Defender.
"I’m sure you remember me ______________ I just wanted to tell you thank you for saving my life over the years I was messed up for many years now I’m a better person by 100% I been out of prison since 08 and never had any more trouble except 1 speeding ticket lol just wanted to say thank you"

Great to talk with my friend Governor Bill Lee at the Republican Party luncheon today in Murfreesboro. The Governor and ...
01/26/2022

Great to talk with my friend Governor Bill Lee at the Republican Party luncheon today in Murfreesboro. The Governor and I met years ago when we worked on criminal justice reform on a panel advising then Governor Haslam.

Qualifying papers were filed on January 4th. I appreciate all the support.A Daily News Journal article today, mistakenl...
01/26/2022

Qualifying papers were filed on January 4th. I appreciate all the support.
A Daily News Journal article today, mistakenly omitted my name from the list of those who have qualified for various offices.
The Daily News Journal has now updated the article to include my name.

I have released announcements to the media that I am seeking re-election to the office of District Public Defender for R...
12/09/2021

I have released announcements to the media that I am seeking re-election to the office of District Public Defender for Rutherford and Cannon Counties. I will be a candidate in the Republican Primary to be held in May of 2022.

It is an honor to serve you in this important role to fulfill the right to counsel as provided by the Sixth Amendment of the United States Constitution and Article One Section Nine of the Constitution of the State of Tennessee. Serving as your P***c Defender is a position of public trust, that I take seriously.

Along with the dedicated Assistant Public Defenders in our office, we act daily to defend the rights of people who are accused of crimes, so that the rights of everyone can be preserved.

I hope that the voters of Cannon and Rutherford County will once again trust me to perform this task.

Busy day today. Breakfast pictures with Mr. and Mrs. Claus at the Woodbury Lions CLub, followed by the jolly couple rid...
12/05/2021

Busy day today. Breakfast pictures with Mr. and Mrs. Claus at the Woodbury Lions CLub, followed by the jolly couple riding in the Woodbury Christmas Parade; attended Jr. Pro Basketball game to see one of our grandbabies play and wrapped up at the Oakland Mansion Christmas Fundraiser. Thanks to Kim Koon for the photographs.

Marty Luffman, Joe Anderson, Gerald and Marcia Melton at the Grand Opening of the Rutherford County Museum at the Histor...
11/22/2021

Marty Luffman, Joe Anderson, Gerald and Marcia Melton at the Grand Opening of the Rutherford County Museum at the Historic Courthouse on Sunday, November 21. Great to see our old friend Marty doing much better. Thanks to Frank Caperton for the photo.

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