16^th District Public Defender Gerald Melton, left, presents Christopher Peterson a certificate of appreciation for his work as an intern this summer in the Public Defender’s Office. Assistant Public Defender Ken McKnight is pictured at right. Peterson attends law school at Appalachia State. A graduate of Cannon County High School and MTSU, Peterson is the son of Dale and Donna Peterson. Dale Peterson serves as attorney for the Town of Woodbury.