Circuit Judge
A Florida circuit judge is an elected trial court official who presides over major civil and criminal cases. Responsibilities include presiding over felony trials, family law (divorce, custody), juvenile matters, probate, and civil lawsuits where disputes exceed $50,000. Judges must interpret the law, ensure fair trials, and manage large caseloads.
District Court of Appeal
Florida’s District Courts of Appeal (DCA’s) are the primary appellate courts in the state. They hear appeals from lower circuit and county courts to correct harmful errors and promote clarity in the law. Because most litigated cases end here, they serve as the court of final review for the vast majority of litigants.
Supreme Court Justice
Florida Supreme Court justices act as the state’s highest appellate authority, determining the final interpretation of Florida law. Operating from Tallahassee, the seven-member bench reviews decisions by lower tribunals, handles specified direct appeals, and advises the governor on constitutional questions. Under Florida law, Supreme Court justices do not run against opposing candidates. Instead, they appear […]
State Representatives
A Florida State Representative is a part-time elected official serving in the lower chamber of the Florida Legislature Their primary duties are writing, debating, and voting on state legislation, passing the annual state budget, and serving constituents in their specific local district.
State Senator
Florida State Senators draft and pass legislation, vote on the state budget, set tax levels, and confirm gubernatorial appointments. Operating as part of a “citizen legislature,” the 40 elected Senators represent approximately 470,000 residents each, serving four-year terms.
Public Defender
A Florida public defender is an elected constitutional officer who provides legal representation to indigent individuals facing the loss of liberty or life who cannot afford a private attorney. They manage entire judicial circuit offices to defend clients in felonies, misdemeanors, juvenile cases, and Baker Act proceedings.
State Attorney
In Florida, the State Attorney is the chief prosecuting officer for their specific judicial circuit. Elected to a four-year term, they are responsible for reviewing police investigations, deciding whether to file formal criminal charges, and prosecuting all felony, misdemeanor, juvenile, and criminal traffic cases on behalf of the state.
Florida Cabinet – Commissioner of Agriculture
The Commissioner of Agriculture leads the state’s agriculture department, managing agribusiness promotion, food safety, consumer protection, and resource conservation. Responsibilities include enforcing agricultural laws, testing food for purity, regulating weights and measures, managing state forests, and, depending on the state, handling consumer fraud or concealed weapons licensing.
Florida Cabinet – Chief Financial Officer
A Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is the top-tier executive responsible for a company’s financial health. They oversee cash flow management, financial planning, budgeting, and financial reporting. As a strategic partner to the CEO, they drive long-term growth and mitigate financial risks.
Florida Cabinet – Attorney General
An Attorney General is the chief legal officer and primary law enforcement representative for a government. Responsibilities include providing formal legal advice, representing the state or federal government in court, enforcing consumer protection laws, and overseeing criminal investigations.