DA’s office taps new leadership

By , Daily Memphian Updated: September 22, 2026 2:09 PM CT | Published: September 22, 2026 1:58 PM CT

The appointments come as the District Attorney’s Office fills vacancies left by current Deputy District Attorney Paul Hagerman and Chris Lareau, according to the release. 

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Shelby County District Attorney's office Lessie Rainey Monica Timmerman

Mary Evans

Mary Evans reports on public safety for The Daily Memphian. She previously wrote for the Clarion-Ledger and got her start at Ole Miss' The Daily Mississippian. When she's not in a courtroom or cheering on the Rebs, you can find her trying new recipes from The New York Times, running in Overton Park or scavenging for treasure in estate sales.


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