Don Lester
Don Lester was a judge of the Florida 4th Circuit Court. He left office on August 31, 2023.
Lester won re-election for judge of the Florida 4th Circuit Court outright after the general election on November 6, 2018, was canceled.
Lester was appointed to this position by Gov. Charlie Crist on January 12, 2010 to replace retired Judge Michael Weatherby. He was elected in 2012.[1][2][3]
Education
Lester received his undergraduate degree from the University of Maryland and his law degree from the University of Florida College of Law.[1]
Career
Lester worked as an assistant state attorney from 1983 to 1984. He then joined the private law firm of Selber & Selber, where he worked until 1987. From 1987 to 1994, he practiced law with Mahoney, Adams & Criser and, from 1994 to 1995, with Shafer, Lester & Jones. He then practiced with the firm of Lester & Mitchell until he was appointed to the circuit court in 2010.[1]
Elections
2018
General election
The general election was canceled. Don Lester (Nonpartisan) won without appearing on the ballot.
Selection method
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2012
Lester was unopposed and automatically re-elected following the primary election on August 14, 2012.[4][5]
- See also: Florida judicial elections, 2012
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Americantowns.com: Tallahassee, FL, "Governor Crist Appoints Thomas M. Beverly and Don H. Lester to 4th Judicial Circuit Court," January 13, 2010
- ↑ Clay County Clerk of the Circuit Court: Judges
- ↑ Duval County Supervisor of Elections, "Don H. Lester"
- ↑ Florida Division of Elections, "2012 Candidate Listing"
- ↑ Florida Division of Elections, "Don H. Lester"
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
