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Circuit Judge
Burton C. Conner

EDUCATION

 

JD Degree:  University of Florida (with honors) 1977

BA Degree:  Duke University (with honors) 1975

JUDICIAL EXPERIENCE

Circuit Judge: 1997 to Present (Appointed 1997; re-elected 1998)

Okeechobee County Judge:  1984-1988

LEGAL EXPERIENCE

 

Conner & Hooker, P.A., 1996-1997, Partner.  Practiced in the areas of civil litigation, domestic relations, real estate, business law, probate and guardianship.

Burton C. Conner, P.A., 1989-1996, Owner.  Practiced in same areas as above.

Conley & Conley, P.A., 1979-1984, Associate.  Practiced in the areas of civil litigation, domestic relations, and criminal law.

Assistant Public Defender, 19th Judicial Circuit, 1978-1979.
 


 

MILITARY EXPERIENCE

None
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT St. Lucie County Executive Round Table, Children's Shared Services Network, Board Member, 1998-1999 and 2002-Present.

St. Lucie County Children's Services Council, Board Member, 1998-1999 and 2002-Present.

Okeechobee Non-Profit Housing, Inc., 1989-Present.

Hospice of Okeechobee, Inc., 1989-1996.

Exchange Club Center for the Prevention of Child Abuse, 1990-1992.
OTHER AWARDS 19th Judicial Circuit Pro-Bono Award, 1983.