Cynthia J. Newton
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| Cynthia J. Newton | |
| Current Court Information: | |
| Florida Sixth Circuit Court | |
| Title: | Judge |
| Service: | |
| Active: | 1/2005 - 1/2/2017 |
| Preceded by: | Thomas Penick, Jr. |
| Past position: | Assistant Public Defender |
| Personal History | |
| Bachelors: | University of South Carolina |
| Law School: | Gonzaga University, 1994 |
Education
Newton received her undergraduate degree (in Philosophy) from the University of South Carolina and then her law degree from Gonzaga University in 1994.[1]
Legal career
Newton began her legal career at a private law firm in St. Petersburg. After a short time, she left that firm and became an Assistant Public Defender of the 6th Judicial Circuit. She served in that position until she was elected to the Circuit Court in 2004.[1]
2010 election
Newton ran unopposed and was automatically retained to a new term.[3][4]
- Main article: Florida judicial elections, 2010
External links
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 St. Petersburg Times, "Pinellas-Pasco Circuit Judge Group 22", October 26, 2004
- ↑ Florida Department of State, Division of Elections November 2, 2004 General Election Results, Circuit Judge
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Florida Division of Elections: FAQs Scroll to "5. How are judges elected in Florida and what are their terms?"
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Florida Candidate Listing for 2010 General Election Select top "View List" button and scroll to "Circuit Judge" section
