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Circuit Judge
Robert A. Hawley 

EDUCATION

J.D. Degree: Nova Southeastern University -Shepard Broad Law Center 1987
B.A. Degree: Florida Atlantic University 1975
A.S. Degree: Palm Beach Community College 1973High School: Forest Hill (West Palm Beach) 1969

 

JUDICIAL
EXPERIENCE

Present: Indian River County Circuit Civil Div./Probate and Guardianship and Mental Health - 2002
St. Lucie County Circuit Civil Div. - 2000-2002
Indian River County Circuit Criminal Div. - 1997-2000
Martin County Circuit Family Div. (including Juvenile and Dependency) - 1995-1996
Administrative Judge for Circuit Criminal Div. - 1998-2000
Administrative Judge for Circuit Civil Div. - 2000-2001
19th Circuit Appellate Panel - 1997-2000
19th Circuit Mentor Judge - 2000-Present
19th Circuit Judicial Chair Pro Bono Committee - 1996-Present

 

LEGAL
EXPERIENCE

Associate/Partner Paxton, Crow, Bragg & Smith, P.A. -
   1987-1994
15th Circuit State Attorney’s Office Intern Program - 1987
Law Clerk/ Matheson & Deckert, P.A. - 1986

ASSOCIATIONS

Florida Conference of Circuit Judges - 1995-Present
Florida Bar - 1987-Present
Indian River County Bar - 1990-Present
St. Lucie County Bar - 2001-Present
Palm Beach County Bar - 1987-Present
Indian River County Junior Achievement - 1994-1999
Martin County Children Services Council - 1995-1996
Indian River County Substance Abuse Council - 1998-2000