--- title: "William K. Lane III | KnowJudges" canonical: "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/william-k-lane-iii-tn-circuit-court-judge-hickman-lewis-perry" page_type: "judge_profile" updated: "2026-08-02" --- # William K. Lane III Tennessee Circuit Court, Judicial District Unknown (Hickman, Lewis, Perry) · Circuit Court Judge ## Profile - Court: Tennessee Circuit Court, Judicial District Unknown (Hickman, Lewis, Perry) - State: Tennessee - Role: Circuit Court Judge - Service status: active - Last verified: 2026-07-26 ## Summary Official statewide and applicable court procedural guidance applies to this judge. ## Biography ### Professional career - Tennessee Circuit Court Judge for the 32nd Judicial District (Hickman, Lewis, and Perry counties), appointed in 2025 and sworn in on August 23, 2025 - Appointment: Governor Bill Lee appointed Lane in 2025; sworn in at the Hickman County Justice Center by retiring Judge Michael Spitzer - Notable: First district judge to reside locally and be sworn in at the Hickman County Justice Center ### Education - NASHVILLE SCHOOL OF LAW Law School 1992 - THE UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE-KNOXVILLE Undergraduate 1981 ### Additional information - Public Reprimand: In August 2026, the Tennessee Board of Judicial Conduct issued a public reprimand against Judge Lane - Year Elected/Appointed: 2025 - Law Office of William K. Lane, III - Lane has emphasized service as a common thread in his life and career - Professional Experience: Over 33 years as an attorney, including private practice in Hickman County and Franklin, TN Former principal attorney in his own law firm Early career included agricultural education and work at Daniel International on the Nissan plant construction ## 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/william-k-lane-iii) - [Official roster](https://www.tncourts.gov/courts/circuit-criminal-chancery-courts/judges/william-k-lane-iii) - [Tennessee Administrative Office of the Courts official judicial roster](https://www.tncourts.gov/courts/circuit-criminal-chancery-courts/judges/william-k-lane-iii) - [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) - [William K. Lane III](https://www.tncourts.gov/courts/circuit-criminal-chancery-courts/judges/william-k-lane-iii) ## JSON-LD ```json { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@graph": [ { "@type": "WebPage", "@id": "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/william-k-lane-iii-tn-circuit-court-judge-hickman-lewis-perry", "url": "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/william-k-lane-iii-tn-circuit-court-judge-hickman-lewis-perry", "name": "William K. Lane III | KnowJudges", "description": "William K. Lane III, Tennessee Circuit Court, Judicial District Unknown (Hickman, Lewis, Perry). 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