--- title: "Pamela A. Fleenor | KnowJudges" canonical: "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/pamela-a-fleenor-tn-chancellor-hamilton" page_type: "judge_profile" updated: "2026-08-02" --- # Pamela A. Fleenor Tennessee Chancery Court, Judicial District 11 (Hamilton) · Chancellor ## Profile - Court: Tennessee Chancery Court, Judicial District 11 (Hamilton) - State: Tennessee - Role: Chancellor - Service status: active - Last verified: 2026-07-26 ## Summary Official statewide and applicable court procedural guidance applies to this judge. ## Biography ### Professional career - previously an attorney at Duncan, Hatcher, Hixson & Fleenor, P.C. in Chattanooga ### Education - UNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI-MAIN CAMPUS Law School 1986 - THE UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE-CHATTANOOGA Undergraduate 1982 ### Additional information - Year Elected/Appointed: 2026 - She is also noted for her leadership role as President of the Tennessee Judicial Conference in 2022, the third woman to hold that position and the first from Chattanooga in 30 years - She was first elected to the bench on August 7, 2014 and re‐elected in 2022. - Chancellor of the 11th Judicial District Chancery Court of Tennessee, which covers Hamilton County. - She is known for her approachability, mentoring young attorneys, and hosting “Coffee with the Court” events - Fleenor is active in the Harrison Ruritan Club, Chattanooga Women’s Leadership Institute, and Lookout Mountain Presbyterian Church. - In her role as TJC President, Fleenor emphasized judicial integrity, public trust, and judicial education, highlighting the importance of collegiality among judges. - She has been recognized with the Lioness of the Bar Award from the Southeast Tennessee Legal Association for Women for her legal expertise, mentorship, and community engagement ## 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/circuit-criminal-chancery-courts/judges/pamela-fleenor) - [Official roster](https://www.tncourts.gov/courts/circuit-criminal-chancery-courts/judges/pamela-fleenor) - [Tennessee Administrative Office of the Courts official judicial roster](https://www.tncourts.gov/courts/circuit-criminal-chancery-courts/judges/pamela-fleenor) - [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) - [Pamela A. Fleenor](https://www.tncourts.gov/courts/circuit-criminal-chancery-courts/judges/pamela-fleenor) ## JSON-LD ```json { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@graph": [ { "@type": "WebPage", "@id": "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/pamela-a-fleenor-tn-chancellor-hamilton", "url": "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/pamela-a-fleenor-tn-chancellor-hamilton", "name": "Pamela A. Fleenor | KnowJudges", "description": "Pamela A. Fleenor, Tennessee Chancery Court, Judicial District 11 (Hamilton). Source-linked judicial identity, courtroom procedures, and presentation guidance.", "dateModified": "2026-08-02", "isPartOf": { "@id": "https://knowjudges.com/#website" }, "mainEntity": { "@id": "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/pamela-a-fleenor-tn-chancellor-hamilton#judge" } }, { "@type": "Person", "@id": "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/pamela-a-fleenor-tn-chancellor-hamilton#judge", "name": "Pamela A. 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