Opinion: A father remembers how Dwyer’s service points us to the best in ourselves
Drug Court Judge Tim Dwyer hold a print of himself and his uncles Buddy Dwyer and Judge Robert Dwyer. After 38 years, Judge Dwyer will be retiring from the bench at the end of August. (Mark Weber/The Daily Memphian)
Ron Maxey
Ron Maxey is a Memphis native with 45 years of journalism experience in the city and surrounding area.
As Judge Tim Dwyer steps down from the drug court he started in 1997, he leaves behind a legacy of hope for those saddled with addiction.
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