Linda Ann Wells
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| Linda Ann Wells | |
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| Former Judge | |
| Florida Third District Court of Appeal | |
| Tenure | |
| 2003-2017 | |
| Chief | 2011-2013 |
| Successor | Norma S. Lindsey |
| Elections and appointments | |
| Appointed by | Gov. Jeb Bush (R) |
| Education | |
| Bachelor's | University of Florida, 1969 |
| J.D. | Florida State University College of Law, 1977 |
| Past experience | |
| Chief District Legal Counsel, Florida Department of Children & Families | |
| Personal | |
| Hometown | Florida |
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Linda Ann Wells was a judge on the Florida Third District Court of Appeal. She was appointed by Republican Governor Jeb Bush in 2003 and was retained by voters on November 2, 2004, on November 2, 2010, and again on November 8, 2016.[1][2][3] [4]
Wells served as the Third District's first female chief judge from 2011-2013.[1]
Judge Wells announced in February 2017 that she would retire on March 31, 2017.[5] Her final term would have expired in 2023.
Education
Wells earned her bachelor's degree in medical technology from University of Florida in 1969. She received her J.D. from Florida State University College of Law in 1977.[1]
Career
After law school, Wells joined the law firm of Fine, Jacobson. In 1994 she became an equity partner of the firm Holland & Knight. In 1996, she joined the firm Russo, Wells & Associates. She later became chief district legal counsel for the Florida Department of Children & Families, District 11. She held this position until her appointment to the court of appeal in 2003.[1]
Elections
2016
- See also: Florida judicial elections, 2016
Judge Wells filed to stand for retention in 2016.[6]
In a retention election, voters respond "yes" or "no" when asked if a judge whose term is ending should remain on the court for another term. In most states, judges must receive more than 50 percent "yes" votes to win another term.
Election results
November 8 general election
Linda Ann Wells was retained in the Florida Third District Court of Appeal, Wells' Seat election with 74.72% of the vote.
| Florida Third District Court of Appeal, Wells' Seat, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Name | Yes votes | |
 Linda Ann Wells | 74.72% | |
| Source: Florida Division of Elections Official Results | ||
2010
Wells was retained on November 2, 2010 with 75.52% of voters in favor.[3][7]
- Main article: Florida judicial elections, 2010
Recent news
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See also
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Florida Third District Court of Appeal, "Judge Linda Ann Wells," accessed December 1, 2016
- ↑ 2004 General Election Results
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Florida 2010 Unofficial Election Results:Wells
- ↑ Florida Constitution, Article V, Section 10
- ↑ Daily Business Review, "Third DCA Judge to Retire Next Month," February 8, 2017
- ↑ Florida Department of State, Division of Elections, "Download Candidate List," list accessed May 12, 2016
- ↑ Florida Division of Elections, 2010 Candidate List
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
Former Florida intermediate appellate court judges, Third District]]
