Vote Ruchee Patel – Shelby County Criminal Court Judge

First Day of Early Voting – Friday 2028

Last Day of Early Voting – Saturday 2028

Election Day – Tuesday November 3, 2026

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FREE WATERMANE

The arrest of Demarcus Dickerson, known as “Watermane,” raises serious concerns about systemic failures in Memphis’s justice system. Although his charges were dropped, the incident highlights the misuse of legal discretion by law enforcement in responding to minor offenses, necessitating accountability for the judicial system and law enforcement agencies.

SAVE Your Right to Vote

Outdated database systems and bureaucratic obstacles threaten voting rights for naturalized citizens and married women ahead of the November 2026 elections. Administrative discrepancies may result in improper voter registration flags. Eligible voters should proactively verify their registration status and keep updated documents to ensure their right to vote is protected.

Support Patel For Judge

Ruchee Patel expresses gratitude for support and invites contributions to her campaign for Shelby County Criminal Court Judge. Key updates, including voting logistics, are available on her website. With extensive legal experience and community involvement, Patel emphasizes her capability to address court backlogs and encourages voter engagement through sharing her…

Endorsement By A Mentor

Massive thank you to my friend and mentor, Larry Rice, and his lovely wife Joy Rice, for welcoming me into their beautiful home and for their incredible endorsement. Over the years, I’ve learned a lot from Larry. I want to share three lessons he taught me that completely shaped the…

Truth About Trial Experience

In this race for Division 8, you are going to hear candidates talking about ‘trial experience.’ Some of my opponents have almost none. Some candidates have decades of it. I’ve handled multiple Criminal and Civil jury trials as both lead and second chair in both State and Federal Courts. But…

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Frequently Asked Questions

🗳️ Voting & Ballot Mechanics

Q: When is election day, and how does early voting work?

A: The official County General election is on Tuesday November 3, 2026.
Voter Registration ends on Monday October 5, 2026.
Absentee Ballot Request ends on Saturday October 24, 2026.
Early Voting runs from Wednesday October 14 through Thursday October 29, 2026, at various locations across Shelby County.

⚖️ Experience & Qualifications

Q: What is your actual courtroom and trial experience?

A: I have nearly two decades of state and federal criminal defense litigation experience. I built a criminal defense practice from the ground up as a solo practitioner before joining the Donati Law Firm. I have handled hundreds of felony and misdemeanor cases, as well as traffic citations and orders of protections. Particularly close to my heart, I volunteer in the mental health hospital system by representing persons who have been involuntarily committed to treatment for their safety. From bond hearings to jury trials, I have defended the rights of people of Shelby County.

Q: Why step away from a successful private practice to run for Judge?

A: Public trust in our legal system is wavering, and our local courts are bogged down by systemic stagnation and multi-year backlogs. I am running because I know firsthand how an inefficient courtroom disrupts families, harms victims, and wastes tax dollars. I am ready to trade in my law practice to serve the people of Shelby County.

⚖️We have a Federal Task Force in Our Community; We need a Federal Trial Attorney on Our Bench. I am the only candidate who can bring Private Sector Business Experience to solve the Public Sector Bureaucratic Backlog. I have Protected the Rights of the People of Shelby County for nearly 20 Years. If you are a Registered Voter, then you are STAKEHOLDER in the Future of Shelby County. Make Your Voice Heard: Vote for Candidate for Shelby County Criminal Court Judge Ruchee Patel. #901law #gucciwithruchee #patel4judge 💖

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