J. Kevin Abdoney
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J. Kevin Abdoney is a judge of the 10th Circuit Court in Florida. He was appointed by Governor Rick Scott on July 21, 2014, to replace Beth Harlan. He must face election in 2016 if he wishes to retain the seat. Otherwise, his term will end in January 2017.[1]
Education
Abdoney received his undergraduate degree from Duke University and his J.D. from Samford University.[1]
Career
- 2014-2017: Judge, 10th Circuit Court
- 2008-2014: Judge, Polk County Court
- 2007-2008: Assistant regional counsel (part-time), 2nd District of Florida
- 2005-2008: Sole practitioner
- 1999-2005: Assistant state attorney, 10th Judicial Circuit
- 1998-1999: Sole practitioner
- 1997-1998: Assistant public defender, 13th Judicial Circuit[2]
See also
- Hardee County, Florida
- Highlands County, Florida
- Polk County, Florida
- Florida 10th Circuit Court
- Judicial selection in Florida
External links
Footnotes
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