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James R. Baxley

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James R. Baxley
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Prior offices:
Lake County Court
Years in office: 2010 - 2018

Education
Bachelor's
University of Florida
Law
University of Florida


James R. Baxley was a county judge of the Lake County Court of Florida from 2010 to 2018. He was appointed by Gov. Charlie Crist in June of 2010 to replace Richard W. Boylston. He was re-elected in 2012.[1][2]

Education

Baxley received his B.A. and J.D. degrees from the University of Florida. He was admitted to the Bar in 1997.[3][4]

Career

  • 2010-2018 Judge, Lake County Court
  • 2004-2010 Attorney, Hatfield and Baxley
  • 1999-2004 Assistant Public Defender
  • 1998-2004 Sole practitioner
  • 1996-1997 Kost and Rotella[4]

2012 election

Baxley was unopposed and automatically re-elected following the Nov. 6, 2012 general election.[5][2]

See also: Florida judicial elections, 2012

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