Andrew Gibbons

Andrew is a native of Sullivan County, Tennessee. He graduated from Sullivan Central High School in 1990. He then attended East Tennessee State University from 1990 to 1995. While there he was a member of Kappa Omicron Rho Criminal Justice Society. He graduated in 1995 with a major in Political Science and a minor in Criminal Justice. ‍ Andrew entered Ohio Northern College of Law in the fall of 1995 and graduated in 1997. While in law school Andrew served the people of Allen County Ohio in the Allen County Blackhoof Area Legal Services Association. After graduation Andrew opened a law office in Kingsport where he practiced until joining the 2nd Judicial District Public Defender’s Office in 2001. Andrew was told as a young lawyer that “you have never truly practiced law until you are all that stands between a man and the jail house”. Andrew took that to heart and dedicated his career to criminal defense. Andrew was appointed to be the District Public Defender in November of 2018 by Governor Bill Haslam. Andrew was elected in August of 2020 and was unopposed for re-election in 2022. Andrew has been married to his bride, Greta Ann (Clark) Gibbons since 2001 and they have three children. Andrew is a strong believer in service and has always been active in his community. He is a past board member of the Indian Springs food pantry, Holston Valley Hospital, Sullivan County Soccer Association and the Friends of Warriors Path State Park. Andrew continues to serve in his church as a deacon, Sunday School teacher and youth worker.