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ABOUT THE COURT CASES RECEIVERSHIP RESOURCES TRAFFIC CONTACT More ABOUT THE JUDGE Judge Patrick Dandridge presides over the Shelby County Environmental Court, General Sessions Criminal Court Division 14. The Shelby County Board of Commissioners appointed him on April 2, 2018, he was subsequently elected on August 2, 2018, and again re-elected on August 4, 2022, as the second Shelby County Environmental Court judge. Before his election, he was recommended and endorsed by his predecessor, Judge Larry E. Potter, who assisted in creating the Shelby County Environmental Court and served as judge for over 35 years. Before serving on the bench, Judge Dandridge addressed blight and other environmental concerns for the City of Memphis for over 18 years. He served as the City of Memphis Assistant City Attorney for 15 years and most recently as the City of Memphis Code Enforcement Department Director from January 2016 – April 2018. ​ ​Judge Dandridge was born and raised in Memphis, Tennessee, and is a 1983 graduate of Central High School. He earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in Government from Georgetown University in 1987 and his Juris Doctorate from Georgetown University Law Center in 1991. Judge Dandridge later earned his Master of Business Administration degree from Christian Brothers University in 2012. Judge Dandridge is a member of the Memphis Bar Association, Tennessee Bar Association, and National Bar Association, Ben F. Jones Chapter. Judge Dandridge is licensed to practice law in both the states of Tennessee and Pennsylvania. ​ ​Judge Dandridge has a demonstrated passion for our community and the environment. ​ Patrick M. Dandridge Judge General Sessions Criminal Court Division XIV Address Walter L. Bailey, Jr. Criminal Justice Center 201 Poplar Ave., 10th floor Memphis, TN 38103

ABOUT THE COURT CASES RECEIVERSHIP RESOURCES TRAFFIC CONTACT More CLEANER AND SAFER NEIGHBORHOODS SHELBY COUNTY ENVIRONMENTAL COURT REPORT CODE VIOLATION SEARCH YOUR CASE The Shelby County Environmental Court hears approximately 1,200 environmental cases and 4,000 traffic cases per month. ABOUT JUDGE DANDRIDGE ABOUT THE COURT COURT CASES COMMUNITY COURTS PROPERTIES ELIGILBLE FOR RECEIVESHIP PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM RESOURCES & AGENCY DIRECTORY TRAFFIC NEWS & MEDIA How to Join Our Partnership Program? Learn how you or your organization can help make Shelby County safe and clean. How to Become A Receiver Learn how to become a receiver today. Environmental Court 201 A virtual session to connect with community groups currently reshaping Shelby County. Watch Zoom Event View More

ABOUT THE COURT CASES RECEIVERSHIP RESOURCES TRAFFIC CONTACT More CONTACT Shelby County Environmental Court Walter L. Bailey, Jr. Criminal Justice Center 201 Poplar, Suite 10-1 Memphis, TN 38103 901-222-3690 Email : ecourt@shelbycountytn.gov Shelby County Traffic Court 201 Poplar, Suite 2-55 Memphis, TN 38103 901-222-3399 Email: sctraffic@shelbycountytn.gov Get in Touch Submit Thanks for submitting! DISCLAIMER: For information on your specific case, please contact the General Sessions Clerks Office or the Shelby County District Attorney's Office at the numbers listed above. You may also refer to the "Search Your Case" tab on the website homepage. Court employees are not authorized to give legal advice to the public.