Gov. Lee Appoints Rachele Gibson as 28th District Public Defender

Wednesday, May 22, 2019 | 02:21pm

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Today, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee appointed Rachele Gibson of Gibson County as the 28^th judicial district public defender to succeed Tom W. Crider.

“Rachele has passionately served the 28^th district for years and is exceptionally qualified for this role,” said Gov. Lee. “We congratulate her on this promotion and look forward to working together.”

Gibson has served as the assistant public defender from 2004-2008 and again from 2013-2019. Previously, she served as the assistant district attorney from 2008-2013. She is a graduate of the University of Tennessee at Martin and the Nashville School of Law.

Gibson resides in Bradford, Tenn. with her husband and two children.