Circuit Judge, 11th Judicial Circuit Group 76 Choose 1
Candidates for Circuit Judge participate in nonpartisan elections held in even-numbered years. All voters in the county cast votes for candidates in all the judicial races. Races for circuit and county court seats are competitive elections.Circuit Court judges handle most civil and criminal cases in Florida. The circuit courts are courts of general jurisdiction, handling such matters as domestic relations, major criminal offenses, probate issues, civil cases involving amounts greater than $15,000, and appeals from county courts.
Biographical Information
1. What qualifies you to be a judge beyond a law degree?
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2. Please explain your judicial philosophy to the voters.
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3. Given the high number of cases on court dockets, how do you balance the need for judicial efficiency against the need to give each case due consideration?
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Biographical Information
1. What qualifies you to be a judge beyond a law degree?
I have served on the court for over twenty years, in every division: juvenile, criminal, civil, family, and probate.
2. Please explain your judicial philosophy to the voters.
I you ever have to come to court, it’s probably going to be one of the most important days of your life. On that day you deserve an experienced judge.
3. Given the high number of cases on court dockets, how do you balance the need for judicial efficiency against the need to give each case due consideration?
Candidate has not yet responded.