Three local attorneys interviewed with the Hamilton County Commission on Wednesday for an open judicial commissioner position.
Commissioners are looking to replace former magistrate Stuart Brown, who was fired for poor performance earlier this month.
The three candidates were Blake Murchison, Robert “Bob” Widerkehr Jr. and Bob Davis.
Murchison reminded commissioners he had applied for the position earlier this year when Brown was hired. He has practiced criminal law in Hamilton County for 15 years, including a stint in the public defender’s office.
Widerkehr (pronounced WIDD-a-ker) has 30 years’ experience in Hamilton County, focusing on personal injury, worker’s compensation and criminal defense.