Everard E. Potter 
PO Box 1165 
St. Thomas, VI 00804 
(340)998-2616
October 1, 2025 
Legislature of the Virgin Islands 
Capitol Building 
PO Box 1690 
St. Thomas, VI  00804 
Dear Honorable Senators, 
Please permit me to provide this letter of support for Attorney Melanie L. Turnbull as 
Governor Albert Bryan seeks your advice and consent on Attorney Turnbull's 
nomination to the Bench of the Superior Court. 
I recall seeing Melanie for the first time. She was delivering a closing argument in a 
murder case that was a lost cause. But she was fantastic! So poised and in control of the 
well! I thought she would make an excellent federal prosecutor. Instead, she went to the 
federal public defender’s office where she developed a reputation as one of the best the 
office ever produced. I can attest to her skills in the courtroom, her total grasp of the 
rules of evidence and procedure, and her respectful demeanor towards the court and 
opposing counsel. 
Melanie will make an excellent judge. She is smart. She is charming. She is level. 
Her peers hold her in high esteem and respect her strong advocacy on behalf of her 
clients. 
Her skills are easily transferable to a judgeship, and she will be a welcomed addition to 
the Superior Court.
I look forward to answering any questions or concerns you may have regarding this 
competent nominee.
Sincerely, 
Everard E. Potter 
Former Assistant United States Attorney 
(Retired September 2025)