Branden Bellar

General Sessions Judge

Branden Bellar is a native of Smith County. Judge Bellar graduated from Gordonsville High School in 1988, the University of Tennessee at Knoxville in 1991, and the University of  Memphis, Cecil C. Humphries School of Law in 1995. Judge Bellar’s legal career began in 1995 under the guidance of his father as a second-generation attorney with whom he worked for several years. In recent years, Judge Bellar has worked with his wife at his own law firm of Bellar & Bellar located in Carthage, Tennessee. Throughout his legal career, Judge Bellar has served a multitude of individuals, families, churches, small businesses, corporations, and local governments. Until August 7, 2020, Judge Bellar worked as the Smith County Attorney. Branden Bellar was appointed as Smith County General Sessions Judge on August 31, 2020 filling a judicial vacancy of an unexpired term of office. Judge Bellar’s dedication toward service, hard work, and his standard of excellence have been his trademark throughout his career.