Six finalists named for 4th Judicial Circuit


  • By Max Marbut
  • | 12:00 p.m. April 10, 2017
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After interviewing 12 applicants on Thursday, the 4th Judicial Circuit Nominating Commission on Friday sent to Gov. Rick Scott the names of six candidates, the maximum that may be submitted.

The commission convened to fill an opening on the bench created when former Circuit Judge Mark Hulsey resigned in January the day before an investigation of allegations of judicial misconduct by the state House of Representatives.

Five are attorneys practicing in Jacksonville, one is a Duval County judge.

Five received their J.D. from the University of Florida Levin College of Law, one from the Florida State University College of Law.

They range in age from 37 to 59 years.

Scott must appoint one of the finalists by June 6 – or he can direct the commission to submit additional candidates.

Candidates for judge

Meredith Charbula

Assistant State Attorney

Age: 59

Law degree: Florida State University College of Law, 1987

Admitted to Bar: 1987

Michael Fackler

Shareholder, Milam Howard Micandri Gillam & Renner

Age: 45

Law degree: University of Florida Levin College of Law, 2002

Admitted to Bar: 2002

R. Kyle Gavin

Partner, Liles Gavin

Age: 57

Law degree: University of Florida Levin College of Law, 1987

Admitted to Bar: 1988

Lee Kellison

Lee G. Kellison PA

Age: 53

Law degree: University of Florida Levin College of Law, 1992

Admitted to bar: 1992

Eric Roberson

Duval County Judge

Age: 37

Law degree: University of Florida Levin College of Law, 2005

Admitted to Bar: 2005

David Tucker

Northeast Regional Counsel, Florida Department of Children and Families

Age: 54

Law Degree: University of Florida Levin College of Law, 1987

Admitted to Bar: 1987

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