Ronald V. Swanson
Ronald V. Swanson was a judge on the Florida First District Court of Appeal. He was appointed by Governor Rick Scott in June 2011. He was retained in 2012.[1][2] Judge Swanson retired from the court on April 30, 2016.[3]
Education
Swanson received his B.S. from Florida State University in 1970, his J.D. from the University of Florida College of Law in 1973, and his LL.M. from George Washington University in 1982.[4]
Career
- 2011-2016: Judge, Florida First District Court of Appeal
- 2003-2011: Judge, Florida 1st Circuit Court
- 2000-2003: Judge, Santa Rosa County Court
- 1995-2000: Assistant state attorney
- 1975-1995: Judge Advocate General's Corps, United States Navy[1][4]
Approach to the law
In the press release announcing Swanson's appointment to the First District Court of Appeal, Governor Scott said, "With 11 years on the bench, and a long and distinguished career as a Navy JAG, Judge Swanson will bring integrity, wisdom, and experience to the First DCA. He has a proven record of judicial conservatism, and a reputation for considering cases with respect and patience, coming to each decision in a firm but fair manner. As a well-respected member of the Pensacola community, Judge Swanson will bring that community’s values and perspectives with him to the bench. I am confident he will prove to be a wonderful addition to this important court."[1]
Elections
2012
Swanson was retained on Nov. 6, 2012 with 64.9% of the vote.[5][2][6]
- See also: Florida judicial elections, 2012
Bar poll results
88% of Florida lawyers polled by the state Bar were in favor of Swanson's retention.[7]
2010 election
Swanson ran unopposed and was automatically retained to a new term. He ran unopposed and was retained in the August 24, 2010 primary to a six-year term that would have ended on January 2, 2017. [8][9][8]
- Main article: Florida judicial elections, 2010
Recent news
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See also
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Office of the Florida Governor, Press Release: "Governor Scott Appoints Judge Ronald V. Swanson and Commissioner Stephanie Williams Ray to the First District Court of Appeal," June 17, 2011
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Florida Election Watch: Unofficial 2012 General Election Results - Judicial
- ↑ Florida First District Court of Appeal, "The Judges of The First District Court of Appeal," accessed May 6, 2016
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Florida First District Court of Appeal, "Judge Ronald V. Swanson," accessed November 23, 2015
- ↑ Florida Division of Elections: Official November 6, 2012 General Election Results
- ↑ Florida Division of Elections, "Ron Swanson"
- ↑ The Florida Bar, "Florida Bar Poll Shows Overwhelming Support for Supreme Court Justices, Appellate Judges in Merit Retention Elections," September 7, 2012
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 Florida Candidate Listing for 2010 General Election Select top "View List" button and scroll to "Circuit Judge" section
- ↑ Florida Division of Elections: FAQs Scroll to "5. How are judges elected in Florida and what are their terms?"
