What’s next for Valerie Smith’s former judgeship?

By , Daily Memphian Updated: March 11, 2025 7:02 PM CT | Published: March 11, 2025 4:36 PM CT

Two Shelby County judgeships have been eliminated in the recent past rather than appointing new judges to the bench. 

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Aarron Fleming

Aarron Fleming

Aarron Fleming covers Memphis and Shelby County’s court system and is a member of The Daily Memphian’s public safety reporting team. He formerly covered education and earned his B.A. in journalism from the University of Memphis.

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