Sheila Bruce-Renfroe for Judge General Sessions Division 9
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Political Candidate Sheila Bruce-Renfroe: Attorney at Law
Juris Doctrate(Law Degree), Cecil C. Licensed to practice 2000. Twenty -two years in Practice. Sheila B.
Humphreys School of Law, University of Memphis; Law clerk for the Honorable James Swearengen Circuit Court, Division IV. Renfroe Law firm, PLLC: 2000-2007 General Civil Practice; Represented City of Memphis and Memphis Light, Gas and Water in Civil matters and Debtor/ Creditor matter in Bankruptcy. Member, mental Health defender panel.
2007-present. Renfroe, Attorney at Law. Represented parties
in areas of:
Landlord/Tenants, Debtor/Creditor/, Plaintiff/Defendant Automobile Accidents for Personal Injury; Mental Health Matters; Commitment Hearings, Criminal Law, Juvenile Justice, Child Support, and Family Law. Significant and extensive experience as General Sessions Special Judge both Civil and Criminal Courts, particularly on the Mental Health Docket. Instructor for new Attorneys in the defense of the mentally ill, Lead Attorney at Juvenile Court, trainer, volunteer and Youth Court Judge. Regularly appointed by courts, county-wide, as Attorney, Guardian ad Litem, and Attorney ad Litem. Member of Mental Health and Juvenile Defender Panels (Lead Attorney). Practice in all Courts: Circuit, Chancery, Probate, General Sessions Civil and Criminal, Juvenile, Federal, Bankruptcy and Appellate ( Class Action). Extensive Pro-Bono practice; Access to Justice program (through Memphis Area Legal Services) for indigents. Membership in local and State Bar associations; respected by her peers. Divorced mother of two sons, and proud companion of a two spirited fur babies. Community Associations
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. (MAC)
Tennessee Bar Association
Memphis Bar Association
National Association for Criminal Defense Lawyers
Hope Church/ Mt. Moriah East Baptist Church/ Christ U.M. Church
Why Vote Sheila?? ...Change
The Judge in General Sessions Criminal Court Division 9 hears misdemeanor cases preliminary matters in felony cases, and mental health matters for mental health consumers who are charged with non-violent crimes. General Sessions Judges hear cases without a jury. People who appear before the court are due the courtesy and respect of one who has the commonality of experience that resembles theirs. A Judge should have the patience and judicial temperament to dispense justice equally . A Judge should also be creative, in sentencing and in the disposition of cases to avoid unnecessary incarceration, and reduce recidivism. General Sessions Judges serve an eight year term, that is why your VOTE is so important. Our community has suffered devastating human loss because our mental health consumers are so under-serviced. Public opinion is finally changing about mental health illness. It is no longer locked up, hidden away or shamed. As a result, more resources throughout the community, and in our courts are needed to support these citizens and their families. Mental health consumers are entitled to due process, and I believe a Judge who hears their cases has a special duty to ensure their due process rights are protected, with a goal in mind of keeping them, and the citizenry safe. I have worked extensively to help establish a full-time Mental Health Court. The current Mental Health docket is a culmination of my efforts combined with the joint efforts of other dedicated mental health advocates. This court currently hears mental health cases on a part-time basis. Shelby County is vast. Its ever-growing population demands this court be a dedicated, full-time codified mental health court. It is my goal to see it though and make it a reality. I need your vote, prayers and support. Sheila Bruce-Renfroe
