BIOGRAPHY
Honorable Judge Burton C. Conner

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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.

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.