57 0 obj <>stream hb```e``*e`a` L@Q K0(@\QAq>LLf2D>`fXiy j&;sB6q007@DK4cf`"p +ty Manuel Farach, chairman of the 19th Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission, put out a call for attorney applicants for the vacancy to apply by Feb. 1, and has scheduled interviews of the applicants for Feb. 15 and Feb. 18. Your recipients will receive an email with this envelope shortly and Ballotpedia does not currently cover this office or maintain this page. color: black; The Hon. Counties | On November 20, 2020 a dissolution of marriage case was filed Public Records Policy. margin-bottom:0px; in the jurisdiction of St. Lucie County. He earned his law degree at Nova Southeastern University and was admitted to the Bar in 2010. Her record of community service is commendable. Due to this emergency Chief Justice Carlos G. Muiz issued AOSC22-93 to extend all time limits prescribed or allowed by rule of procedure, court order, statutes applicable to court proceedings, or otherwise pertaining to court proceedings, from the close of business on Tuesday, November 8, 2022, until the close of business on Monday, November 14, 2022. Allen, who was an assistant public defender under Diamond Litty for two years, entered private practice in 2007 and started her own firm in 2010. Judge Metzger received her B.A. Please wait a moment while we load this page. from the University of Florida in 1981 and her J.D. He has tirelessly been dedicated to imposing the rule of law. when new changes related to " are available. Lawrence M. Mirman. margin-top: 1px; font-weight: bold; This year, the sessions will be held during the evenings of February 21,. McCann also is an appellate judge for appeals of County Court decisions throughout the 19th Circuit, which encompasses St. Lucie, Indian River, Martin and Okeechobee counties. Saint Lucie West, United States, Form B: Request for Hearing of Pleading/Motion in Open Department of Revenue/Child Support Enforcement Case, Sign Language Interpreter Request/Cancellation Form, Spoken Language Interpreter Request/Cancellation Form. Earle, who has been practicing law in the circuit since 1994, said he could recall only one other instance during that time, when Circuit Judge Larry Schack held off a challenger in 2008 to be re-elected to his fourth term. from Villanova University in 1984. color: white; Former St. Lucie County Teacher Dan Hussan Sentenced to Life in Prison, Nineteenth Judicial Circuit: Your alert tracking was successfully added. Nonetheless, we can see no compelling reason why the experienced McCann should be turned out of office. In 1983, five years after earning his law degree at Nova Southeastern University, McCann moved to Stuart. Court Partner Agency Only Audio Request Form, Sign Language Interpreter/CART Services Request/Cancellation Form, Opioid Awareness Training (For Industry Professionals), Uniform Invoice for Expert Witness Services, Court Administration Allen, 41, agrees it is unusual, but said, 'I think people should have a choice.'. [1], Nelson initially entered a not guilty plea and requested a jury trial. Judge MCCANN, JAMES W presiding. background-color: green; He also has. . Ask the Candidates | TCPalm's mobile-friendly election guide. Alexzander Zan Gonano has lived on the Treasure Coast most of his life. You will lose the information in your envelope, 19th Judicial Circuit - Saint Lucie County Circuit Court. width: 250px; 19th Judicial Circuit - Saint Lucie County Circuit Court. "He loves the law and is someone who always wants to do the right thing.. RECOMMENDATION: It's uncommon for a sitting circuit judge to face an electoral challenge, but that's the situation facing incumbent James McCann, who was first elected in 2004 and is now being challenged by Beth Allen, a St. Lucie County criminal defense, juvenile delinquency and family law attorney. Judge MCCANN, JAMES W presiding. James W. McCann, Circuit Judge Saint Lucie County Courthouse 218 South Second Street Fort Pierce, Florida 34950 Tel (772) 462-1470 SLCJudge9@circuit19.org DATE: 7/9/2020 SUBJECT: SAINT LUCIE COUNTY FAMILY HEARINGS RE: COVID-19 PANDEMIC AND PURSUANT TO FSC AOSC20-15, font-weight: bold; On November 2, 2020 a domestic violence case was filed font-weight: bold; width: 150px; Judge MCCANN, JAMES W presiding. He worked a few years in criminal defense for a Fort Lauderdale firm and did plaintiff foreclosure work for a Boca Raton firm. }, Kathryn Nelson is a county judge for the St. Lucie County Court in St. Lucie County, Florida. Ron DeSantis dated Jan. 4, McCann said his resignation would be effective Feb. 28. h25V0P05Q07V05U041W05S022QwJ,Nu+M-uIwKOKs+KJ*RC!4((?71B. } On October 5, 2020 a dating violence case was filed in the jurisdiction of St. Lucie County. margin-bottom: 0; in the jurisdiction of St. Lucie County. On November 24, 2020 an other (miscellaneous) case was filed } word-wrap: break-word; James W. McCann is a judge for the Nineteenth Judicial Circuit Court in Saint Lucie County, Florida. Public policy. St. Lucie County Judge Daryl Isenhower, the programs creator, facilitates the presentations made by local judges on a variety of topics. Cities | color: white; Court Administration 250 NW Country Club Drive Saint Lucie West, United States. St. Lucie County Judge Daryl Isenhower, the program's creator, facilitates the presentations made by local judges on a variety of topics. background-color: red; FORT PIERCE Saying people should have a choice, attorney Beth Allen is taking the unusual step of challenging an incumbent circuit judge's re-election. Julie K. Oldehoff. font-weight: bold; Your subscription was successfully upgraded. He began his law career with a four-year stint as a prosecutor in Vero Beach. She earned her law degree at New York Law School. Accessing Verdicts requires a change to your plan. .top_disclaimer { "Judge McCann is an extremely hard worker who cares greatly not only about his cases but about the people involved," said Circuit Judge Steven Levin, whowas chief judge from 2009 to 2015. In his letter to Gov. This is the fifth time Battista has applied for a judicial vacancy and he has been nominated each time. Your content views addon has successfully been added. On October 5, 2020 a paternity case was filed by clicking the Inbox on the top right hand corner. [1] She has served since 2005 and was re-elected in 2014, winning another six-year term that expires in 2021. Judge MCCANN, JAMES W presiding. Judge MCCANN, JAMES W presiding. FORT PIERCE With less than two years remaining in his third term on the bench, Circuit Judge James McCann has decided to hang up his robes. in the jurisdiction of St. Lucie County. } Prior to his election, McCann had worked as a sole practitioner at his own law practice since 1992. McCann said that after 26years as an attorney, including 12 years running his own law firm,and more than 16 years as a judge,he is eager to spend more time with his wife, Lynn, a paralegal;his two adult daughters and two grandchildren. On October 5, 2020 a simplified dissolution case was filed My wife is very happy with thedecision, McCann said. Federal courts | He spent six years as a felony prosecutor in Indian River County. 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} Born in Detroit, Michigan, and raised in Benton Harbor, Michigan, she has worked in the Treasure Coast her entire 18-year career. In January 2019, she was promoted to supervisor of the St. Lucie County Court division and isresponsible for training new prosecutors and managing a staff of 15 people, while also prosecuting serious felonies. font-weight: bold; For full print and download access, please subscribe at https://www.trellis.law/. Judge MCCANN, JAMES W presiding. } In January 2017, Mullins was appointed Child Support Enforcement Hearing Officer of the 19th Circuit. in the jurisdiction of St. Lucie County. .widget-row.Green { 74 0 obj <> endobj in the jurisdiction of St. Lucie County. He has served in the court's civil, criminal and family divisions, presiding over more than 200 jury trials, as well as hundreds of nonjury and evidentiary hearings involving everything from homicides and sex crimes to medical malpractice and eminent domain cases. color: white; 52 0 obj <>/Filter/FlateDecode/ID[<2CC18D3C141D6D479E042032333DC294>]/Index[39 19]/Info 38 0 R/Length 71/Prev 177496/Root 40 0 R/Size 58/Type/XRef/W[1 2 1]>>stream We have notified your account executive who will contact you shortly. On September 29, 2020 a dissolution of marriage case was filed We agree wholeheartedly; electoral competition is good for a democracy. He also has sat as an associate judge on the 4th District Court of Appeal by invitation of that court. McCann also is an appellate judge for appeals of County Court decisions throughout the 19th Circuit, which encompasses St. Lucie, Indian River, Martin and Okeechobee counties. background-color: grey; Your subscription has successfully been upgraded. Elections 2014. background-color: #f9f9f9; 113 0 obj <>stream

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Because the state recently raised the mandatory retirement age to 75 for judges, the 67-year-old McCann could have completed the two years remaining on his current term as well as another six-year term after that. width: 57%; RECOMMENDATION: It's uncommon for a sitting circuit judge to face an electoral challenge, but that's the situation facing incumbent James McCann, who was first elected in 2004 and is now being challenged by Beth Allen, a St. Lucie County criminal defense, juvenile delinquency and family law attorney. 'Obviously, I have a desire to become a judge and serve the community,' said Allen, who was an assistant public defender under Diamond Litty for two years, entered private practice in April 2007 as an associate for T. Charles Shafer & Associates. See also: Florida judicial elections, 2014 Nelson ran for re-election to the St. Lucie County Court. Judge James W. McCann, WPTV 5: width: 100%; And the best part of all, documents in their CrowdSourced Library are FREE! %%EOF Rebecca Whitegrew up in Brevard County. As a circuit judge, McCann said he has served in the Civil, Family and Criminal divisions, presiding over more than 220 jury trials, 100-plus nonjury trials and hundreds of evidentiary hearings. Judge MCCANN, JAMES W presiding. background-color: #003388; State executives | She has applied for the two most recent openings on the St. Lucie County bench, but did not make it onto the nominating commission's shortlist submitted to the governor either time. font-size: .9em; 772.807.4370 McCann case:Man sentenced to 30 years after no-contest plea in Fort Pierce man's death. %PDF-1.7 % He openedthe law firm Menz & Battista 16 years ago with former law partner Nicole Menz, who is now an Indian River County Court judge. [4], In October 2011, Judge Nelson was charged with two misdemeanors: a DUI with property damage and resisting arrest without violence. 1)Administrative Order No. in the jurisdiction of St. Lucie County. Your credits were successfully purchased. font-weight: bold; 19th Judicial Circuit - Saint Lucie County Circuit Court. Judge McCann is known for having a big heart and really wanting to do what is fair and, above all, legal, in handling all cases that he presides over," said Circuit Judge Bill Roby, who was the chief judge when McCann first came on the bench. 772.807.4370 FILED, Charges; Count: 2; Description: USE OR POSSESSION OF DRUG PARAPHERNALIA (893.147.1); Level: M; Degree: F; Plea: NO PLEA ENTERED; Disposition: Dropped / Abandoned, Charges; Count: 1; Description: POSSESSION OF COCAINE (893.13.6A); Level: F; Degree: T; Plea: NO PLEA ENTERED; Disposition: Dropped / Abandoned. } in the jurisdiction of St. Lucie County. Circuit judges serve six-year terms. FILED, ChargeCharges; Count: 2; Description: USE OR POSSESSION OF DRUG PARAPHERNALIA (893.147.1); Level: M; Degree: F; Plea: NO PLEA ENTERED; Disposition: Dropped / Abandoned, ChargeCharges; Count: 1; Description: POSSESSION OF COCAINE (893.13.6A); Level: F; Degree: T; Plea: NO PLEA ENTERED; Disposition: Dropped / Abandoned, DocketNO INFO - CT. .widget-row.Independent, .widget-row.Nonpartisan, .widget-row.Constitution { Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. Elections in 2023 | Adding your team is easy in the "Manage Company Users" tab. Another member of the Judicial Nominating Commission, attorney George W. Bush Jr., said challenges to incumbent judges are less rare in other South Florida circuits. } NOTICE OF APPEARANCE - FILED: APD DOREEN REGENT, NO INFO - CT. On December 3, 2020 a dissolution of marriage case was filed } Heis one of the hardest-working people I know and his work ethic has always impressed me, she said. font-weight: bold; You will lose the information in your envelope, BROOMALL, MAUREEN C vs. BROOMALL, THOMAS T, HERMAN, PATRICIA LYNN vs. HERMAN, DENNIS HYM, DEONOFRIO, SUSAN L vs. DEONOFRIO, RICHARD, LINGENFELTER, GRETA vs. GAINES, MARCUS D ANTHONY, RICARD DUNCAN, JILLIAN LEE vs. DUNCAN, JOSEPH, BELIZAIRE, CLAUFENE vs. JEAN-LOUIS, JOANNE, AGUILERA, ESMERALDA vs. CASTILLO, ALEXANDRA, BASS, WINNY BURNS vs. ALCOCK, RYAN CHRISTOPHER, THOMPSON, TE AERA NYAMEKE vs. JACKSON JR, CURTIS, BROWN, HERBERT DARYL vs. BROWN, LORI SUSANNE, POITEVIEN, LUDE-ROSE vs. GOEDEKE, PHILIP MICHAEL J, WRITTEN PLEA OF NOT GUILTY - WAIVES ARRAIGNMENT/ REQ JURY TRIAL ATTY BETH ALLEN PD, COP/ Sentencing Hearing DEFENDANT APPEARED IN OPEN COU, Former St. Lucie County Teacher Dan Hussan Sentenced to Life in Prison, FL - 19th Judicial Circuit - Saint Lucie County Circuit Court, The Nineteenth Judicial Circuit of Florida. in the jurisdiction of St. Lucie County.

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