McCann case:Steven Hayward, convicted in 2005 killing of newspaper carrier in Fort Pierce, off death row. %PDF-1.6 % in the jurisdiction of St. Lucie County. Battista also works as a Traffic Court Hearing Officer in St. Lucie and Indian River counties. } Heis one of the hardest-working people I know and his work ethic has always impressed me, she said. St. Lucie County Judge Daryl Isenhower, the programs creator, facilitates the presentations made by local judges on a variety of topics. 2023-02-26. [5] The case was to be heard in January 2012, but attorneys struck a plea deal before the case could go to trial. hbbd```b``: ";|D2we!0,`: 6D~30m ? This is the fifth time Battista has applied for a judicial vacancy and he has been nominated each time. clear: both; She has served since 2005 and was re-elected in 2014, winning another six-year term that expires in 2021. in the jurisdiction of St. Lucie County. border:1px solid #FFB81F; The 67-year-old McCann said that after 28years as an attorney, including 12 years running his own law firm,and more than 16 years as a judge,he is eager to spend more time with his wife, Lynn, a paralegal;his two adult daughters and two grandchildren. He openedthe law firm Menz & Battista 16 years ago with former law partner Nicole Menz, who is now an Indian River County Court judge. He earned his law degree at Nova Southeastern University and was admitted to the Bar in 2010. Allen said she intends to file her qualifying papers and pay the fee by the deadline next Friday. Her record of community service is commendable. RECOMMENDATION: It's uncommon for a sitting circuit judge to face an electoral challenge, but that's the situation facing incumbent James McCann, who was first elected in 2004 and is now being challenged by Beth Allen, a St. Lucie County criminal defense, juvenile delinquency and family law attorney. In January 2017, Mullins was appointed Child Support Enforcement Hearing Officer of the 19th Circuit. } It has been an honor and a privilege to serve the State of Florida as a Hearing Officer (2001-2004) and a Circuit Judge (January 2005-present), McCann wrote in his resignation letter. Steven Hayward, convicted in 2005 killing of newspaper carrier in Fort Pierce, off death row, Man sentenced to 30 years after no-contest plea in Fort Pierce man's death, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. The incumbent is 19th Judicial Circuit Group 1 Judge James McCann, who was first elected in 2004 and ran unopposed in 2010. background-color: #f9f9f9; Case Search: By Case#. This is the first time he has applied for a judicial vacancy. Judge James W. McCann, WPTV 5: from Nova Southeastern University, Shepard Broad Law Center. I POSSSESSION OF COCAINE CT. II USE OR POSSESSION OF DRUG PARAPHERNALIA, Cases involving other criminal matters not classified elsewhere, Attorney MICHELLE N MCCARTER - Deactivated by Automated Process, DOCUMENT RECEIVED - CY OF NO INFO SENT TO S.O. This judge is outside of that coverage scope and does not receive scheduled updates. Judge MCCANN, JAMES W presiding. Hon. width: 150px; in the jurisdiction of St. Lucie County. 'I look forward to coming to work every day,' he said. } We agree wholeheartedly; electoral competition is good for a democracy. Elections 2014. background-color: #f9f9f9; [2][3], See also: Florida judicial elections, 2014 If you wish to keep the information in your envelope between pages, endstream endobj 75 0 obj <>/Metadata 9 0 R/Pages 72 0 R/StructTreeRoot 27 0 R/Type/Catalog>> endobj 76 0 obj <>/MediaBox[0 0 612 792]/Parent 72 0 R/Resources<>/Font<>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text/ImageC]/XObject<>>>/Rotate 0/StructParents 0/Tabs/S/Type/Page>> endobj 77 0 obj <>stream Judge MCCANN, JAMES W presiding. On October 8, 2020 a simplified dissolution case was filed Preethi Sekharanpractices with the Gunster firm in Stuart, where she focuses on assisting the firms clients with business litigation and intellectual property disputes. By Case Name. FILED, ChargeCharges; Count: 2; Description: USE OR POSSESSION OF DRUG PARAPHERNALIA (893.147.1); Level: M; Degree: F; Plea: NO PLEA ENTERED; Disposition: Dropped / Abandoned, ChargeCharges; Count: 1; Description: POSSESSION OF COCAINE (893.13.6A); Level: F; Degree: T; Plea: NO PLEA ENTERED; Disposition: Dropped / Abandoned, DocketNO INFO - CT. .widget-row.heading { The Judge overseeing this case is MCCANN, JAMES W. The case status is Disposed - Other Disposed. "It has been an honor and a privilege to serve the State of Florida as a Hearing Officer. U.S. Congress |
} On September 29, 2020 a case was filed He has served in the court's civil, criminal and family divisions, presiding over more than 200 jury trials, as well as hundreds of nonjury and evidentiary hearings involving everything from homicides and sex crimes to medical malpractice and eminent domain cases. 74 0 obj <> endobj background-color: #003388; Your content views addon has successfully been added. How to run for office | On November 2, 2020 a dating violence case was filed McCann also is an appellate judge for appeals of County Court decisions throughout the 19th Circuit, which encompasses St. Lucie, Indian River, Martin and Okeechobee counties. Your alert tracking was successfully added. For full print and download access, please subscribe at https://www.trellis.law/. 0 color: white; Ron DeSantis dated Jan. 4, McCann said his resignation would be effective Feb. 28. 772.807.4370 P{2g0b!a30)"O&gX\k Bs.|$4HI.QK'!FE9#09#>|o+-%u6Ip4 rWWtg%l;u!IH%"I.Axu=~L/egx~,mMRr%O@yF$2+jUhRtRy9*$N6%M2^gr.V.jK. U.S. President | I look forward to serving the public as a Senior Judge when eligible.. Cities | On November 17, 2020 a domestic violence case was filed McCann said in a Jan. 4 letter to DeSantis he was resigning effective Feb. 28. background-color: green; On September 29, 2020 a dissolution of marriage case was filed He was elected to the Circuit Court in 2004 and re-elected in 2010 and 2016. If you wish to keep the information in your envelope between pages, For full print and download access, please subscribe at https://www.trellis.law/. You can always see your envelopes The commission typically selects its short list of up to six nominees to send to the governor immediately after completing the interviews. He also has sat as an associate judge on the 4th District Court of Appeal by invitation of that court. Robert B. Meadows. .widget-row.Libertarian { The Nineteenth Judicial Circuit will implement a new problem-solving court in Okeechobee County. in the jurisdiction of St. Lucie County. He went on to earn a J.D. } Public Records Policy. 3@ BC On November 30, 2020 a domestic violence case was filed Ballot measures, Who represents me? James W. McCann, Circuit Judge Saint Lucie County Courthouse 218 South Second Street Fort Pierce, Florida 34950 Tel (772) 462-1470 SLCJudge9@circuit19.org DATE: 7/9/2020 SUBJECT: SAINT LUCIE COUNTY FAMILY HEARINGS RE: COVID-19 PANDEMIC AND PURSUANT TO FSC AOSC20-15, Your credits were successfully purchased. in the jurisdiction of St. Lucie County. Nonetheless, we can see no compelling reason why the experienced McCann should be turned out of office. McCann said that after 26years as an attorney, including 12 years running his own law firm,and more than 16 years as a judge,he is eager to spend more time with his wife, Lynn, a paralegal;his two adult daughters and two grandchildren. when new changes related to " are available. Public policy. Why is this public record being published online? Allen, 41, agrees it is unusual, but said, 'I think people should have a choice.'. from Nova Southeastern University, Shepard Broad Law Center. This place is beautiful, and Miami is not a place where I wanted to raise children," he said. Ron DeSantis then has 60 days to make the appointment. display: block; Assigned now to Okeechobee County for the first time in his career, McCann has now served in all the various courts during his tenure. The 19th Judicial Circuit includes Martin, St. Lucie, Indian River and Okeechobee counties. A 38-year member of the Florida Bar Association, he was a civil litigation attorney before becoming a judge. [4], In October 2011, Judge Nelson was charged with two misdemeanors: a DUI with property damage and resisting arrest without violence. Due to this emergency Chief Justice Carlos G. Muiz issued AOSC22-93 to extend all time limits prescribed or allowed by rule of procedure, court order, statutes applicable to court proceedings, or otherwise pertaining to court proceedings, from the close of business on Tuesday, November 8, 2022, until the close of business on Monday, November 14, 2022. Judge Metzger received her B.A. He was elected to the Circuit Court in 2004 and re-elected in 2010 and 2016. .widget-row.Democratic { Judge MCCANN, JAMES W presiding. St. Lucie County Judge Daryl Isenhower, the program's creator, facilitates the presentations made by local judges on a variety of topics. Judge MCCANN, JAMES W presiding. Florida Bar #: 258301 (September 27, 1978). Judge MCCANN, JAMES W presiding. in the jurisdiction of St. Lucie County. [1] She has served since 2005 and was re-elected in 2014, winning another six-year term that expires in 2021. After three years, she left to work as a sole practitioner. If you would like to help our coverage scope grow, consider donating to Ballotpedia. On October 5, 2020 a paternity case was filed McCann also is an appellate judge for appeals of County Court decisions throughout the 19th Circuit, which encompasses St. Lucie, Indian River, Martin and Okeechobee counties. On September 23, 2020 a domestic violence case was filed You will lose the information in your envelope, 19th Judicial Circuit - Saint Lucie County Circuit Court. McCann, 62, said if he is re-elected it will be his last term, 'because I will be 69 years old in my last year and am subject to mandatory retirement at age 70. She earned her law degree from Stetson University College of Law and washired in 2007 by former State Attorney Bruce Colton. Kathryn Nelson is a county judge for the St. Lucie County Court in St. Lucie County, Florida. text-align: center; On September 25, 2020 a repeat violence case was filed See also: Florida judicial elections, 2014 Nelson ran for re-election to the St. Lucie County Court. Gov. The Martin County Mental Health Court Newsletter, The Mental Health Court Newsletter is available to read HERE. display: inline-block; "Judge McCann is an extremely hard worker who cares greatly not only about his cases but about the people involved," said Circuit Judge Steven Levin, whowas chief judge from 2009 to 2015. color: white; The 67-year-old McCann said that after 28 years as an attorney, including 12 years running his own law firm, and. Judge James W. McCann, 19th JCSaint Lucie County Hon. On September 30, 2020 a simplified dissolution case was filed This is the Public View Calendar. FORT PIERCE Saying people should have a choice, attorney Beth Allen is taking the unusual step of challenging an incumbent circuit judge's re-election. Counties | 'If you do it right, it is a demanding job, both intellectually and emotionally. from Villanova University in 1984. Jeff Battista, a lawyer with the Grall Law Group in Vero Beach. St. Lucie County - Nineteenth Judicial Circuit Court, 6/4/2008: NOTICE OF APPEARANCE - FILED: APD DOREEN REGENT, 6/12/2008: NO INFO - CT. endstream endobj startxref By Attorney. Discover if Hon. He went on to earn a J.D. We have notified your account executive who will contact you shortly. width: 250px; hVmo8+~Uu-voUtQ> She may one day make an excellent jurist. in the jurisdiction of St. Lucie County. James W. McCann is a judge for the Nineteenth Judicial Circuit Court in Saint Lucie County, Florida. 57 0 obj <>stream %PDF-1.7 % 'There's always been an unwritten rule that we don't run against incumbents, and I've never agreed with that,' said Allen, who moved with her husband from Dayton, Ohio, to St. Lucie County in 2005. The Hon. in the jurisdiction of St. Lucie County. Stuart attorney David Earle, chairman of the 19th Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission, said it is rare, but not unheard of, for someone to challenge an incumbent judge seeking re-election. MCCANN, JAMES W Federal courts | in the jurisdiction of St. Lucie County. Case Search Page. Judge MCCANN, JAMES W presiding. .widget-img { Judge MCCANN, JAMES W presiding. Gov. | font-size: 1.2em; He worked a few years in criminal defense for a Fort Lauderdale firm and did plaintiff foreclosure work for a Boca Raton firm. Court Partner Agency Only Audio Request Form, Sign Language Interpreter/CART Services Request/Cancellation Form, Opioid Awareness Training (For Industry Professionals), Uniform Invoice for Expert Witness Services, Court Administration } Please wait a moment while we load this page. She earned her law degree at New York Law School. He also has. This year, the sessions will be held during the evenings of February 21,. State executives | background-color: red; He's also easgerto spend more time boating and fishing. } degree from Memphis State University in 1983. Judge MCCANN, JAMES W presiding. In August 2016, McCann garnered 61% of the vote to win re-election for a third term, which would expire in January 2023. My wife is very happy with thedecision, McCann said. .widget-row.Republican { } Mullins worked for two years as an assistant state attorney in Ocala, then came to the Treasure Coast in 1997 to work for the 19thCircuit State Attorneys Office. Discover key insights by exploring Anne dearly beloved wife of Gerry, 1 Linen Mews, Lake Street, Lurgan, and much loved mother of Leighann and Louise and the late baby Gerard, beloved mother-in-law of Simon and Margaret, and loving nanny to Lea and Lucie, beloved daughter of the late Barney . UniCourt uses cookies to improve your online experience, for more information please see our Privacy Policy. He spent six years as a felony prosecutor in Indian River County. Hefocuses on a family law practice, but also handles dependency cases. .widget-row.Green { 772.807.4370 font-weight: bold; McCONVILLE (nee McCann) Anne - (Lurgan) March 3, 2023 peacefully at Craigavon Area Hospital, surrounded by her loving family and friends. when new changes related to " are available. will be able to access it on trellis. endstream endobj 40 0 obj <> endobj 41 0 obj <>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text/ImageB]/XObject<>>>/Rotate 0/Type/Page>> endobj 42 0 obj <>stream On October 27, 2020 a domestic violence case was filed State legislature | margin-bottom: 1px; padding-left: 10px; RECOMMENDATION: It's uncommon for a sitting circuit judge to face an electoral challenge, but that's the situation facing incumbent James McCann, who was first elected in 2004 and is now being challenged by Beth Allen, a St. Lucie County criminal defense, juvenile delinquency and family law attorney. Julie K. Oldehoff. Manuel Farach, chairman of the 19th Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission, put out a call for attorney applicants for the vacancy to apply by Feb. 1, and has scheduled interviews of the applicants for Feb. 15 and Feb. 18. .widget-row.Independent, .widget-row.Nonpartisan, .widget-row.Constitution { "He puts a lot of thought into his decisions. He has been a Florida resident since 1993. Martin County Bar Association: 100% remote. in the jurisdiction of St. Lucie County. FORT PIERCE With less than two years remaining in his third term on the bench, Circuit Judge James McCann has decided to hang up his robes. display: inline-block; Interns wanted: Get paid to help ensure that every voter has unbiased election information. School districts | We will email you Your alert tracking was successfully added. Born in Lima, Ohio, Bruin moved with his family to Wellington, Florida, at age 3, but lived various places growing up because his father worked for the Internal Revenue Service. Judge McCann is known for having a big heart and really wanting to do what is fair and, above all, legal, in handling all cases that he presides over," said Circuit Judge Bill Roby, who was the chief judge when McCann first came on the bench. His breadth of experience is a major asset on the bench, and he deserves to be re-elected. margin-bottom:0px; in the jurisdiction of St. Lucie County. 19th Judicial Circuit - Saint Lucie County Circuit Court. He said he loved being a trial judge, but has beenfrustrated by the rules imposed because of the pandemic, saying it was less rewarding doing justice by electronic means.. in the jurisdiction of St. Lucie County. Click here to contact our editorial staff, and click here to report an error. width: 250px; width: 100%; font-weight: bold; On October 15, 2020 a case was filed font-weight: bold; .widget-value { Ballotpedia provides comprehensive coverage of the 100 largest cities in America by population as well as mayoral, city council, and district attorney election coverage in state capitals outside of the 100 largest cities. Court Administration 250 NW Country Club Drive Saint Lucie West, United States. In May2020, shewas appointed as General Magistrate of the 19thCircuit in Indian River and St. Lucie counties. He said he has no plans to practice law other than working as a senior judge. Accessing Verdicts requires a change to your plan. In his letter to Gov. hb```f``b`a` |@QLYnc?wo @ t=bu~ub4z0IN` f` On Wednesday, November 9, 2022, and Thursday, November 10, 2022, Hurricane Nicole caused the closure of the courts in Indian River, Martin, Okeechobee, and St. Lucie Counties. And the best part of all, documents in their CrowdSourced Library are FREE! The Hon. Allen, who was an assistant public defender under Diamond Litty for two years, entered private practice in 2007 and started her own firm in 2010. background-color: grey; Accessing Verdicts requires a change to your plan. 52 0 obj <>/Filter/FlateDecode/ID[<2CC18D3C141D6D479E042032333DC294>]/Index[39 19]/Info 38 0 R/Length 71/Prev 177496/Root 40 0 R/Size 58/Type/XRef/W[1 2 1]>>stream Elections in 2023 | Cancellation and Refund Policy, Privacy Policy, and endstream endobj startxref Because the state recently raised the mandatory retirement age to 75 for judges, the 67-year-old McCann could have completed the two years remaining on his current term as well as another six-year term after that.
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