Barry Bennett (Florida)
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Barry Bennett is a judge on the Polk County Court in Florida. He was appointed by Governor Charlie Crist in 2010. He was elected in 2012 for a term that expired on January 8, 2019.[1][2][3][4]
Education
Bennett earned his B.A. from Florida State University in 1970 and his J.D. from the University of Florida Law School in 1974.[5][1]
Career
Bennett was admitted to the Florida Bar in 1975.[5] He currently serves on the Polk County Court. Before serving on the County Court he worked with the Winter Haven law firm, Stanley, Wines, Bennett, Murphy and Helms.[1]
2012 election
Bennett was unopposed and automatically elected following the Nov. 6, 2012 general election.[4][6]
- See also: Florida judicial elections, 2012
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Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 The Ledger, "Polk Judge's Switch From Lawyer to Bench Was ‘Rewarding'," May 24, 2011
- ↑ Polk County Supervisor of Election, Barry Bennett
- ↑ The Ledger, "Polk Judge's Switch From Lawyer to Bench Was ‘Rewarding'," May 24, 2011
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Polk County Supervisor of Elections: 2012 candidates
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Martindale.com, "Judge Profile: Barry W. Bennett"
- ↑ Florida judicial elections, 2012 - County Court
Federal courts:
Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals • U.S. District Court: Middle District of Florida, Northern District of Florida, Southern District of Florida • U.S. Bankruptcy Court: Middle District of Florida, Northern District of Florida, Southern District of Florida
State courts:
Florida Supreme Court • Florida District Courts of Appeal • Florida Circuit Court • Florida County Court
State resources:
Courts in Florida • Florida judicial elections • Judicial selection in Florida
