A Longtime 1st Judicial Circuit Court Judge Is Stepping Down. Thomas Seeley Jr. Has Served In The District Since 1985. He Said He Plans To Remain Active In The Legal Field As A Mediator. Seeley Began His Law Career As Trial Attorney In 1970. Any Interested Applicant Must Be A Licensed Attorney Who Is At Least 30 Years Old, A Tennessee Resident For Five Years And A Resident Of The Judicial District.