Judge David R Howard

Husband, Father, Sumner County Juvenile Court Judge who likes Dungeons & Dragons, the Titans, the Braves, Arsenal FC, hard rock/heavy metal, and vinyl records.

[Judge David R Howard @Howard4Judge]

@Arsenal Let’s go!!

[Judge David R Howard @Howard4Judge]

Is it next season yet?

[Jim Wyatt @jwyattsports]

A look at the 2025 opponents for the @Titans, home and away:

HERE https://t.co/LOkcnfBj3t

[Jim Wyatt @jwyattsports]

A look at the 2025 opponents for the @Titans, home and away:

HERE https://t.co/LOkcnfBj3t

[J&L Historical @Jason_R_Burt]

The legend, Dick Winters, at Camp MacKall in 1943…Major Winters passed away 11 years ago today at the age of 92.

- 2 Combat Jumps 🪂
- Combat Infantry Badge 🪖
- Distinguished Service Cross 🇺🇸
- 2 Bronze Stars 🎖️
- Purple Heart 💜
- Croix de Guerre 🇫🇷

[Judge David R Howard @Howard4Judge]

Let’s make it a good one!

[Judge David R Howard @Howard4Judge]

As 2024 winds down, I just want to say how blessed I have been. We opened the new Courthouse; I swore in two new Magistrates; and with the best court team in Tennessee, we served hundreds of kids & families. Happy New Year!

[Judge David R Howard @Howard4Judge]

@PrezWisdom He wasn’t wrong.

[Judge David R Howard @Howard4Judge]

Today was the dedication of the new Sumner County Courthouse. Thanks to Chief Justice Kirby for her keynote address, and to all of the Judges, Clerks, Courthouse staff, County officials, and citizens who made it all happen.

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It is with a heavy heart that I announce the passing of Judge Barry Brown. He served the citizens of Sumner County as Juvenile Court Judge for over 30 years. He touched thousands of lives. I was blessed to have him as a friend and mentor.

[Judge David R Howard @Howard4Judge]

It’s a tough day in Sumner County with the passing of Sheriff Sonny Weatherford. He was a great public servant and a true friend of our court system. He will be missed.

[Judge David R Howard @Howard4Judge]

After six years, Magistrate Erin Begley has left the Sumner County Juvenile Court to accept a position with the State of Tennessee. I certainly hate losing her but celebrate the great things to come. Thank you, Erin, for being both friend and colleague.

[Judge David R Howard @Howard4Judge]

@Prawfish Bleacher Report graded the Penix draft as F.
It’s incredibly confusing.

[Judge David R Howard @Howard4Judge]

Today marks my 24th anniversary in the practice of law…my 24th anniversary in my friendship, partnership and brotherhood with Mike Carter…and a Happy Heavenly Birthday to Mike, as well. I sure miss him.

[Judge David R Howard @Howard4Judge]

Looks like there is some traction in raising the pay rate for attorneys willing to take court appointed cases. There is still more to do…but it’s a nice start.

[Judge David R Howard @Howard4Judge]

@Prawfish Happy St. Patrick’s Day, Your Honor!

[Judge David R Howard @Howard4Judge]

@clownatlaw I was wildly happy about this one.

[Judge David R Howard @Howard4Judge]

@Prawfish Fair enough.
When my son had a similar situation, he wrote a letter to the Tooth Fairy that was well-received.

[Judge David R Howard @Howard4Judge]

Looks like no compensation increase to those attorneys who take appointments for indigent clients…and that includes Guardians ad litem in child abuse cases. But some of us are still fighting for it.

[Judge David R Howard @Howard4Judge]

This is imperative. Courts across Tennessee are losing attorneys willing to take appointments…and in my Court that involves representing children.

[Judge Rob Philyaw @JudgePhilyaw]

Tennessee Supreme Court justices, state judges want increased pay for court-appointed attorneys | Chattanooga Times Free Press https://t.co/UnZ1HkLpAO

[Judge David R Howard @Howard4Judge]

All Sumner County Courts are open on January 22nd. All General Sessions Courts begin at 9am.