--- title: "Matthew Wilson | KnowJudges" canonical: "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/matthew-wilson-tn-court-of-criminal-appeals-judge-statewide" page_type: "judge_profile" updated: "2026-08-02" --- # Matthew Wilson Tennessee Court of Criminal Appeals · Court of Criminal Appeals Judge ## Profile - Court: Tennessee Court of Criminal Appeals - State: Tennessee - Role: Court of Criminal Appeals Judge - Service status: active - Last verified: 2026-07-26 ## Summary Official statewide and applicable court procedural guidance applies to this judge. ## Biography ### Professional career - Matthew J. Wilson is also noted for his previous role as a hearing officer for the 1st Judicial District Court in New Mexico, where he was appointed in 2013. - Assistant United States Attorney in the Western District of Arkansas - Current Position: Matthew J. Wilson is a judge on the Tennessee Court of Criminal Appeals - Assistant United States Attorney, United States Department of Justice, assigned to the United States Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Tennessee - He has extensive experience in criminal law, having also worked as a state prosecutor in Florida ### Education - AUBURN UNIVERSITY Undergraduate - FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY Law School - Bachelor’s degree from Auburn University and his law degree from Florida State University College of Law ### Additional information - Election: Wilson was retained in the retention election held on August 1, 2024, receiving 74.1% of the vote - Year Elected/Appointed: 2023 - He filled the vacancy left by the passing of Judge John Everett Williams in September 2022 - Appointed by Governor Bill Lee and confirmed by the General Assembly. - Legal Background: Before his appointment, Wilson held the role of an Assistant United States Attorney in the Western District of Tennessee, where he handled various criminal cases. - His experience includes assignments in family and civil courts This overview provides a snapshot of Judge Matthew J. Wilson's career, highlighting his current role, professional background, and contributions to the legal field ## Before you appear - Read the judge-specific standing order first when one is listed. - Check the docket and case orders for requirements that supersede broader guidance. - Confirm current remote-access and courtroom technology arrangements before the proceeding. ## Courtroom Rules ### media coverage and recording Scope: statewide Tennessee Supreme Court Rule 30 allows media coverage of public judicial proceedings subject to the presiding judge's control and requires written media requests at least two business days before the proceeding unless waived. Evidence excerpt: Requests by representatives of the media for such coverage must be made in writing to the presiding judge not less than two (2) business days before the proceeding is scheduled to begin. [Rule 30: Media Guidelines](https://www.tncourts.gov/courts/supreme-court/rules/supreme-court-rules/rule-30-media-guidelines) Source checked: 2026-07-26 ### recording restrictions Scope: statewide Tennessee Rule 30 prohibits media coverage of jury selection, jurors, closed proceedings, and certain minor or juvenile-court participants. Evidence excerpt: Media coverage of jury selection is prohibited. [Rule 30: Media Guidelines](https://www.tncourts.gov/courts/supreme-court/rules/supreme-court-rules/rule-30-media-guidelines) Source checked: 2026-07-26 ### remote technology Scope: statewide Tennessee Supreme Court Rule 55 permits teleconferencing, video conferencing, or other technology for court proceedings at the discretion of the trial or appellate court. Evidence excerpt: The use of teleconferencing, video conferencing or other technology to conduct court proceedings or other court business remotely is permissible at the discretion of the trial or appellate court. [Rule 55: Use of Technology for Court Proceedings](https://www.tncourts.gov/courts/supreme-court/rules/supreme-court-rules/rule-55-use-technology-court-proceedings) Source checked: 2026-07-26 ## Sources - [Official profile](https://www.tncourts.gov/courts/court-criminal-appeals/judges/matthew-wilson) - [Official roster](https://www.tncourts.gov/courts/court-criminal-appeals/judges/matthew-wilson) - [Tennessee Administrative Office of the Courts official judicial roster](https://www.tncourts.gov/courts/court-criminal-appeals/judges/matthew-wilson) - [Rule 30: Media Guidelines](https://www.tncourts.gov/courts/supreme-court/rules/supreme-court-rules/rule-30-media-guidelines) - [Rule 55: Use of Technology for Court Proceedings](https://www.tncourts.gov/courts/supreme-court/rules/supreme-court-rules/rule-55-use-technology-court-proceedings) - [Matthew Wilson](https://www.tncourts.gov/courts/court-criminal-appeals/judges/matthew-wilson) ## JSON-LD ```json { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@graph": [ { "@type": "WebPage", "@id": "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/matthew-wilson-tn-court-of-criminal-appeals-judge-statewide", "url": "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/matthew-wilson-tn-court-of-criminal-appeals-judge-statewide", "name": "Matthew Wilson | KnowJudges", "description": "Matthew Wilson, Tennessee Court of Criminal Appeals. 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Shared court context only; case-type restrictions, exceptions, later amendments and case orders apply. This is not a personal preference or a complete rules inventory. [Official source](https://www.tncourts.gov/courts/supreme-court/rules/supreme-court-rules/rule-30-media-guidelines). Collected 2026-07-26.