Criminal
Court Clerk
Thirtieth
Judicial District at Memphis
William R. Key as Criminal Court Clerk took office on September 1, 1994. He is the keeper of the records for the Criminal Court of Shelby County, which holds a staff of over 100 employees.
Along with his Bachelors of Science and Masters in Administration from Memphis State University, Mr. Key's vast career experiences reinforce his role as Criminal Court Clerk. Previously held positions include: Memphis Police Officer; Administrative Assistant to the Juvenile Court Judge, where he was responsible for administrative procedures and supervision involving nine departments; Director of Memphis and Shelby Country Youth Guidance School (also known as Tall Trees), where he was responsible for the administration and supervision of the school; Director of Student Financial Aid at Christian Brothers College; Teacher and Coach at Hillcrest High School where he taught Economics, American History, Psychology, and also coached basketball and interscholastic sports.
Mr. Key is active in community affairs, especially those that involve helping Memphis youth. Currently he is a member of Christ the King Lutheran Church, Memphis Youth Initiative, Variety Club of Memphis, Whitehaven Optimist Club, Memphis Youth Guidance Commission, Tennessee Probation Officers Association, Crimestoppers, Juvenile Drug and Delinquency Prevention Initiation, and the Parenting Coalition.Developed by Shelby County Government for its citizens and the Web community.
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