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Vincent Torpy
Vincent G. Torpy, Jr. was a judge on the Florida Fifth District Court of Appeal from 2003 to 2018. He was appointed by Governor Jeb Bush (R) in January 2003 and was retained by voters in 2004, 2010, and 2016.[1][2] He retired on December 31, 2018.[3]
Education
Torpy graduated from Brevard Community College in 1980 and from the University of Central Florida the following year. He received his J.D. from Florida State University College of Law in 1983. Before college, Torpy graduated from the police academy in Brevard County and was a police officer for the Town of Indialantic.[1]
Career
Torpy began his legal career as an associate attorney with the law firm Peirsol, Boroughs, Grimm, Bennett & Griffin, P.A. In 1986, he became a partner in the firm Frese, Nash & Torpy, P.A. Gov. Jeb Bush appointed Torpy to the Circuit Court of Brevard County in 1999. He held this position until his appointment to the court of appeal in 2003.[1]
Elections
2016
- See also: Florida judicial elections, 2016
Judge Torpy filed to stand for retention in 2016.[4]
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
Vincent Torpy was retained in the Florida Fifth District Court of Appeal, Torpy's Seat election with 68.33% of the vote.
| Florida Fifth District Court of Appeal, Torpy's Seat, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Name | Yes votes | |
 Vincent Torpy | 68.33% | |
| Source: Florida Division of Elections Official Results | ||
2010
Torpy was retained on November 2, 2010 with 64.48% of voters in favor.[5][6]
- Main article: Florida judicial elections, 2010
Recent news
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See also
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 'Florida Fifth District Court of Appeals, "Judge Vincent G. Torpy, Jr.," accessed December 1, 2016
- ↑ Florida Secretary of State, "2004 General Election Results"
- ↑ FLgov.com, "Resignation letter," December 7, 2018
- ↑ Florida Department of State, Division of Elections, "Download Candidate List," list accessed May 12, 2016
- ↑ Florida Division of Elections, Florida 2010 Unofficial Election Results:Torpy
- ↑ 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
