Experience from both sides of the courtroom creates the perspective Nashville needs.
They come to the bench as former prosecutors or former defense attorneys. Jim Todd is different. He's been both — and that changes everything.
Violent offenders must be held accountable. Period. Jim's 13 years as a prosecutor taught him how to keep dangerous people off our streets while ensuring victims get the justice they deserve.
Justice shouldn't depend on your bank account. Jim's 19 years as a defense attorney showed him how the system can fail those without resources. He's committed to equal treatment for all.
Justice delayed is justice denied — for victims waiting for closure, for defendants waiting for their day in court, and for taxpayers funding an overcrowded jail. Jim will move cases efficiently.
The best way to make Nashville safer is to stop the cycle of crime. Jim supports evidence-based programs that actually work: drug courts, mental health diversion, and job training.
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