Murfreesboro resident Mike Jones has announced his candidacy for Circuit Court Judge 16th Judicial District, Division 1. Jones is a Founding Partner at Perkins and Jones, PLLC in Murfreesboro where he primarily practices criminal defense, civil litigation, and family law. Prior to practicing law, he was employed with the State of Tennessee.

“I’m excited about the opportunity to serve the people of Rutherford and Cannon Counties as their next Circuit Court Judge. We need a judge who shares the same fundamental conservative values as the people who live in these Counties,” said Jones.

“I believe it is now more important than ever to make sure we elect candidates to office who share our core conservative values. If elected Judge, I will serve the citizens of Rutherford and Cannon Counties by upholding the laws of Tennessee, protecting the rights granted by our State Constitution, and the Constitution of this great Nation,” Jones continued.

Jones graduated from Middle Tennessee State University with a Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice Administration. He obtained his Juris Doctorate at Nashville School of Law. He is a member of the Tennessee Bar, a member of the Rutherford Cannon County Bar Association, and a lifetime member of the National Rifle Association. He was formerly a Tennessee Achieves mentor and has spent years as a volunteer coach in youth sports throughout Rutherford County. He currently volunteers as a coach with the Murfreesboro Little League organization.

Jones is married to Haley. They have three children, Alexis, Xavier, and Axel.

The election will be held on August 4th with early voting July 15th through July 30th. The 16th Judicial District contains all of Rutherford and Cannon Counties.

Source: The above information is from a Jones for Circuit Court Judge campaign

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