Ross L. Bilbrey
2014 - Present
2029
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Ross L. Bilbrey is a judge of the Florida 1st District Court of Appeal. He assumed office on December 23, 2014. His current term ends on January 2, 2029.
Bilbrey ran for re-election for judge of the Florida 1st District Court of Appeal. He won in the retention election on November 8, 2022.
Bilbrey was appointed to the court on December 23, 2014, by Republican Governor Rick Scott to fill a vacancy created when Judge William Van Nortwick retired at his term's end on January 5, 2015.[1]
Education
Bilbrey received both his bachelor's degree and J.D. from the University of Florida.[1]
Career
- 2015 - Present: Judge, Florida First District Court of Appeal
- 2012-2014: Judge, Florida 1st Circuit Court, appointed by Gov. Scott
- 2006-2012: Judge, Santa Rosa County Court
- 2003-2006: Managing partner, The Bilbrey Law Firm
- 2000-2003: Civilian attorney, Naval Legal Services office
- 1997-2000: Attorney, Brant, Moore, MacDonald and Wells P.A.[1]
Elections
2022
See also: Florida intermediate appellate court elections, 2022
Florida 1st District Court of Appeal, Ross L. Bilbrey's seat
Ross L. Bilbrey was retained to the Florida 1st District Court of Appeal on November 8, 2022 with 64.9% of the vote.
Retention Vote |
% |
Votes |
|||
| ✔ | Yes |
64.9
|
722,594 | ||
No |
35.1
|
391,324 | |||
Total Votes |
1,113,918 | ||||
|
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2016
- See also: Florida judicial elections, 2016
Judge Bilbrey filed to stand for retention in 2016.[2]
In a retention election, voters respond "yes" or "no" when asked if a judge whose term is ending should remain on the court for another term. In most states, judges must receive more than 50 percent "yes" votes to win another term.
Election results
November 8 general election
Ross L. Bilbrey was retained in the Florida First District Court of Appeal, Bilbrey's Seat election with 63.25% of the vote.
| Florida First District Court of Appeal, Bilbrey's Seat, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Name | Yes votes | |
 Ross L. Bilbrey | 63.25% | |
| Source: Florida Division of Elections Official Results | ||
2014
See also: Florida judicial elections, 2014
Bilbrey ran for re-election to the First Circuit Court.
As an unopposed candidate, he was automatically re-elected without appearing on the ballot.
[3]
Campaign themes
2022
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Ross L. Bilbrey did not complete Ballotpedia's 2022 Candidate Connection survey.
See also
2022 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Office of the Governor, "Governor Rick Scott Appoints Judge Ross L. Bilbrey to the First District Court of Appeal in Tallahassee," December 23, 2014
- ↑ Cite error: Invalid
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Federal courts:
Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals • U.S. District Court: Middle District of Florida, Northern District of Florida, Southern District of Florida • U.S. Bankruptcy Court: Middle District of Florida, Northern District of Florida, Southern District of Florida
State courts:
Florida Supreme Court • Florida District Courts of Appeal • Florida Circuit Court • Florida County Court
State resources:
Courts in Florida • Florida judicial elections • Judicial selection in Florida
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