Support Dawn Deaner for Criminal Court Judge
After 30 years defending fairness in Nashville’s courts, Dawn Deaner is running to bring courage, accountability, and a public defender’s perspective to the bench.

For nearly three decades, Dawn Deaner has stood beside people navigating one of the most difficult moments of their lives — inside Nashville’s criminal courts.
Now Dawn is running for Criminal Court Judge, Division III to bring experience, integrity, and a public defender’s perspective to the bench — something Nashville’s Criminal Court has never had.
Your support will help us reach voters, organize our community, and bring Dawn’s decades of experience to the courtroom bench.
Contribution rules
- I am a U.S. citizen or lawfully admitted permanent resident (i.e., green card holder).
- I am at least eighteen years old.
- This contribution is made from my own funds, and funds are not being provided to me by another person or entity for the purpose of making this contribution.
- I am making this contribution with my own personal credit or debit card and not with a corporate or business credit card or a card issued to another person.
Paid for by Dawn for Nashville. Abby Rubenfeld, Treasurer. Contributions or gifts to Dawn for Nashville are not tax deductible.