Name:
Charles W. Arnold Jr.
Education:
B.S., B.A., University of Florida, 1966; J.D., University of Florida, 1968.
Admitted to the bar:
December 1968.
Date sworn in to the bench:
January 1998.
Court:
Circuit Court, Fourth Judicial Circuit, State of Florida.
Division:
Criminal.
Why did you become a judge?
I practiced law for over 30 years and thought it would be a logical progression of my legal career.
What should every lawyer know about appearing in your court?
Be on time.
What do you know now that you didn’t when you were practicing before the bench?
The value of patience.
Community involvement:
Have been active in youth athletics and as past president of the San Jose Athletic Association (an organization that provides youth athletic activities to approximately 800 children). Spearheaded the design and construction of Baker-Skinner Park. Former director and member of the Rotary Club of Mandarin. Former chair and director of the University Club. Former director, Jacksonville Sports Development Authority. Former director, Mandarin Community Club.
What are your interests outside the courtroom?
Golf, fishing, restoring old cars and baby-sitting grandchildren.
What was the last book you read or are reading?
“Atlas Shrugged” by Ayn Rand.