--- title: "W. Troy McDougal | KnowJudges" canonical: "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/w-troy-mcdougal-tn-juvenile-court-magistrate-hamilton" page_type: "judge_profile" updated: "2026-10-07" --- # W. Troy McDougal Tennessee Juvenile Court, Hamilton County · Juvenile Court Magistrate ## Profile - Court: Tennessee Juvenile Court, Hamilton County - State: Tennessee - Role: Juvenile Court Magistrate - Service status: active - Last verified: 2026-07-26 ## Summary Official statewide and applicable court procedural guidance applies to this judge. ## Biography ### Professional career - Licensed to practice law in Tennessee and the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Tennessee - His areas of practice include juvenile law, general practice, and other civil matters - Judge W. Troy McDougal’s career reflects a long-standing commitment to justice in Tennessee’s juvenile justice system, supported by a strong academic background and recognized professional standing ### Education - University of Tennessee College of Law the biographical record+1 — J.D. (1998) - B.S. (1993): University of Tennessee at Chattanooga the biographical record+1 ### Additional information - Year Elected/Appointed: 2002 - Magistrate for the Hamilton County Juvenile Court in Tennessee, appointed in 2002, with a legal career spanning over two decades in state and federal courts. - Appointed: 2002 to the Hamilton County Juvenile Court the biographical record+1 - U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Tennessee — 1999 the biographical record+1 - Tennessee State Bar — 1998 the biographical record+1 - A.A.S.: Cleveland State Community College (1991) - Judge McDougal serves as - He is listed in the Tennessee Administrative Office of the Courts’ official judicial roster - Previous roles: Magistrate in Hamilton County Juvenile Court the biographical record - According to, William Troy McDougal holds - AV Preeminent® - the highest peer rating for legal knowledge, communication skills, and ethical standards - Court: Hamilton County Juvenile Court - Address: 1600 East Third Street, Chattanooga, TN 37404 Tennessee Administrative Office of the Courts - Phone: +1 (423) 209‐5107 the biographical record+1 ## 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/juvenile-family-courts/judges/w-troy-mcdougal) - [Official roster](https://www.tncourts.gov/courts/juvenile-family-courts/judges/w-troy-mcdougal) - [Tennessee Administrative Office of the Courts official judicial roster](https://www.tncourts.gov/courts/juvenile-family-courts/judges/w-troy-mcdougal) - [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) - [W. Troy McDougal](https://www.tncourts.gov/courts/juvenile-family-courts/judges/w-troy-mcdougal) ## JSON-LD ```json { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@graph": [ { "@type": "WebPage", "@id": "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/w-troy-mcdougal-tn-juvenile-court-magistrate-hamilton", "url": "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/w-troy-mcdougal-tn-juvenile-court-magistrate-hamilton", "name": "W. Troy McDougal | KnowJudges", "description": "W. Troy McDougal, Tennessee Juvenile Court, Hamilton County. Source-linked judicial identity, courtroom procedures, and presentation guidance.", "dateModified": "2026-10-07", "isPartOf": { "@id": "https://knowjudges.com/#website" }, "mainEntity": { "@id": "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/w-troy-mcdougal-tn-juvenile-court-magistrate-hamilton#judge" } }, { "@type": "Person", "@id": "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/w-troy-mcdougal-tn-juvenile-court-magistrate-hamilton#judge", "name": "W. 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