Judge James R. Stearns: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

6th Judicial Circuit Court of Florida, Department Sections 7/9/A/I/J/X

Florida Bar #: 331864 (October 30, 1981)

Biography

The Hon. James R. Stearns is a judge for the 6th Judicial Circuit Court of Florida. Stearns was elected to the bench in 2014. He filled the vacancy created by the retirement of the Hon. R. Timothy Peters.

The 6th Judicial Circuit encompasses Pasco County and Pinellas County. Stearns has held assignments in both counties, presiding over cases in the Civil, Probate, Family, and Juvenile Divisions.

Prior to his election, Stearns was an attorney in private practice, handling family law, traffic, and criminal cases. Before that, he worked as an assistant public defender with the Office of the Public Defender for the 6th Judicial Circuit for three years.

Stearns received his B.A. from the University of Florida in 1978. He went on to earn a J.D. from Stetson University College of Law in 1981.

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About

James R. Stearns
Current Appointment 6th Judicial Circuit Court of Florida, Department Sections 7/9/A/I/J/X	6th Judicial Circuit Court of Florida, Department Sections 7/9/A/I/J/X
Election/Appointment 2014 - 6th Judicial Circuit Court; 2020 - Re-election	2014 - 6th Judicial Circuit Court; 2020 - Re-election
Education J.D., Stetson University College of Law B.A., University of Florida - 1978	J.D., Stetson University College of Law B.A., University of Florida - 1978

Court Info

Court Info
Current Court:	FL - 6th Judicial Circuit Court of Florida
Clerk phone:	+1 (727) 847-8095

Career History

Career History
Role	Employer	Where
Attorney	Private Practice	Pinellas County, Florida
Judge	6th Judicial Circuit Court of Florida	None
Assistant Public Defender	Office of the Public Defender for the 6th Judicial Circuit	None