Chief Judge Terry D. Terrell
Robin M. Wright, Trial Court Administrator
The First Circuit has a job vacancy - Administrative Secretary I to be headquartered in Okaloosa County. Check out the details on this web site under About the Court / Job Opportunities.
Governor Rick Scott has announced the appointment of J. Scott Duncan, of Pensacola, to the First Judicial Circuit Court. A graduate of the University of Florida, Scott Duncan has been with the firm of Borowski and Duncan, P.A. since 2002. Previously, he was an assistant state attorney with the First Judicial Circuit from 1997 to 2002, where he coordinated the Escambia County Drug Court Program from 2000 to 2002.
When Governor Scott announced the appointment he said: "Throughout his legal career, Scott has had experience with complex cases that have required intensive research of legal principles and thoughtful application of the law ... His ability to quickly analyze issues and make informed decisions based on the rule of law will enable him to be an effective Circuit Judge. Judge Duncan will be assuming Division A in Escambia County on December 29, 2011.
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