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Kim Hernandez Vance
Kim Hernandez Vance was a judge of the Hillsborough County Court in Florida.
Hernandez Vance ran for re-election for judge of the Florida 13th Circuit Court. She won in the general election on November 6, 2018.
Education
Vance received her undergraduate degree from the University of West Florida and her J.D. from Stetson University.[1]
Career
- 2014-2016: Judge, Hillsborough County Court, Florida
- 2005-2014: Partner, GrayRobinson P.A.
- 1997-2005: Attorney, Rahdert, Anderson, McGowen & Steele, P.A.[1]
Elections
2018
General election
General election for Florida 13th Circuit Court
Incumbent Kim Hernandez Vance won election in the general election for Florida 13th Circuit Court on November 6, 2018.
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Selection method
- See also: Nonpartisan elections
There are 597 judges on the Florida Circuit Court, each elected via nonpartisan elections. They serve six-year terms, after which they must run for re-election if they wish to retain their seat.[2]
The chief judge is selected by peer vote and serves in that capacity for two years.
Qualifications
To serve on this court, a judge must be:[2]
- a qualified elector;
- a state resident;
- admitted to practice law in the state for five years; and
- under the age of 75 (retirement at 75 is mandatory).
Awards and associations
- 2007-2008: Member, Gulf Ridge Council Hispanic Outreach Committee
- 2006-2016: Member, Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council
- 1987-1985: Certified Public Accountant[1]
See also
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
