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James J. DeKleva

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James J. DeKleva

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Seminole County Court
Tenure
Present officeholder

Education

Bachelor's

Florida State University

Law

Sanford University Cumberland School of Law, 1990


James J. DeKleva is a judge of the Seminole County Court in Florida. He was elected on Nov. 6, 2012 for a term that expired on January 8, 2019.[1][2][1]

Education

DeKleva received his undergraduate degree (Political Science) from Florida State University and his J.D. degree (1990) from the Sanford University Cumberland School of Law.[3]

Career

DeKleva was an assistant state attorney for three years and, in 1993, he opened his own law practice.[3][4]

Awards and associations

Associations

  • The Florida Bar
  • Seminole County Bar Association
  • Seminole County Inn of Court
  • Seminole County Legal Aid Society
  • Orange County Bar Association
  • Florida Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys
  • Rotary Club of Seminole County, South
  • Private Business Association of Seminole
  • Citizen Leaders and Elected Officials
  • Crystal Lake Estates Homeowners’ Association
  • Sweetwater Oaks Homeowners’ Association
  • Sanford Youth Football Association/Pop Warner
  • Sanford Parks and Recreation past Youth Baseball Coach
  • Lake Mary YMCA past Youth Basketball Coach
  • Lake Brantley High School Chorus Booster
  • Lake Brantley High School Athletics Booster
  • Florida State University Athletics Booster
  • Coastal Conservation Association
  • Chuluota Sportsman’s Club
  • National Rifle Association
  • Wekiva Presbyterian Church[3]

2012 election

DeKleva was unopposed and was automatically elected following the Nov. 6, 2012 general election.[1]

See also: Florida judicial elections, 2012

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