The Honorable James J. DeKleva
The Honorable:
James J. DeKleva
EDUCATION:
- B.S. Florida State University
- J.D. Samford University, Cumberland School of Law, 1990
PROFESSIONAL HISTORY:
- Admitted to the Florida Bar Association in 1991
- Admitted to the U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida, 1993
- Former Assistant State Attorney, Eighteenth Judicial Circuit, Seminole County, FL
- Private Practice, 1993-2012
JUDICIAL HISTORY:
- Elected County Court Judge in 2012
- Civil Administrative Judge for County Court
ORGANIZATIONS, COMMITTEES AND COMMISSIONS:
- County Representative: Security Committee
- Past Chairman, Canvassing Board, Seminole County Supervisor of Elections Committee
- Past President, Volie Williams Inn of Court, Seminole County, FL
- Past President, Seminole County Legal Aid Society
- Past Board Member, Seminole County Bar Association
- Judge, Barry School of Law Regional Mock Trial Competition
- Past Member, Florida Prosecutors Association
- Past Member, National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
- Past Member, Central Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
- Past President, The Rotary Club of Seminole County, South
- Past President, Crystal lake Estates HOA
- Past Director and Coach, Pop Warner, Sanford Youth Football Association
- Lifetime Alumni Association, Florida State University
- Booster, Florida State Athletic Boosters
AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS:
- 2014 Judge of the Year Award, Seminole County Bar Association
- Thomas E. Whigham Community Service Award, Seminole County Bar Association
- Twice recognized as a Paul Harris Fellow, Rotary International