Endorsements Governor Phil Bredesen: "Mike has a great reputation among lawyers and judges. That means a lot to me. I think people who are really grounded in the community make really good judges..." Rebecca King "It was a privilege to serve jury duty in your court. You have obviously gone to great efforts to make the experience comfortable and non-threatening, which is evident..." (more) Oliver "Buzz" Thomas "Mike is fair and impartial... . He's the kind of person who treats everybody the same and folks that's what being a good judge is all about." Lee Ann Fairall "I support Judge Mike Meares in the upcoming election for Blount County Criminal Court Judge. It matters not to me if he is a Republican or a Democrat..."(more) Lisa Misosky "Judge Meares refuses to take donations from lawyers because he believes it has the appearance of being unethical and that justice is for sale in the courtroom to the highest bidder..."(more) Dan Lawson "Judge Meares is to be commended for his refusal to accept such donations and for having the foresight to assure every citizen untainted decisions..." (more) Herman Fleming "Judge Meares' decision to avoid the appearance of impropriety shows just how wise and deserving he is to serve the citizens of Blount County..." (more) Jon Nitkowski "Judge Meares is a man of integrity. He is promoting political and financial integrity - nothing more..." (more) Carol Gallagher "Mike Meares is competent. In just nine months he has reduced the criminal court cases awaiting trial to zip...." (more)