Darlene F. Dickey at a glance
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Darlene F. Dickey
Circuit Judge · Florida First Judicial Circuit Court
Biography
Professional career
- 2012–2015: Judge of the Escambia County Court, appointed by Governor Rick Scott on February 8, 2012, succeeding Judge John F. Simon, Jr
- 2006–2012: General Counsel for the Escambia County Sheriff’s Officethe biographical record+1
- 2003–2006: Private practice at Bozeman, Jenkins & Matthewsthe biographical record+1
- Began as an assistant state attorney, later transitioned to private legal work, and then served in a senior legal role for the county sheriff’s office
- Worked as a law enforcement officer with the University of West Florida Police Department and the Escambia County Sheriff’s Officethe biographical record
- , Judge Darlene F. Dickey’s career reflects a strong background in law enforcement, public service, and legal practice, culminating in her current judicial role in Florida’s 1st Judicial Circuit
Education
- Florida State University College of Law in the biographical record+1 — J.D. (2000)
- B.A. in Criminal Justice from the University of West Floridathe biographical record+1.
Additional information
- December 1, 2015
- 2000–2003: Assistant State Attorney for the 1st Judicial Circuitthe biographical record+1.
- to fill a vacancy created by the retirement of Judge T. Michael Jones
- Before entering the judiciary, Judge Dickey’s career combined public service, law enforcement, and legal practice.
- Judge Dickey’s work spans a variety of cases, among them domestic violence, stalking, and other family matters, as reflected in her docket records
- The 1st Judicial Circuit covers Escambia, Okaloosa, Santa Rosa, and Walton Counties
- Court: 1st Judicial Circuit Court of Florida - Assignment: Santa Rosa County - Office: Santa Rosa County Courthouse, 4025 Avalon Blvd., Milton, FL 32583 First Judicial Circuit Court of Florida
- Phone: 850‐981‐5541 First Judicial Circuit Court of Florida
- In summary
Applicable Court Rules & Procedures
Media And Still Photography
Statewide
Electronic media and still-photography coverage is allowed in Florida public trial and appellate proceedings under Rule 2.450's equipment and conduct standards, always subject to the presiding judge's control of decorum, distractions, and fair administration.
Subject at all times to the authority of the presiding judge to: (i) control the conduct of proceedings before the court; (ii) ensure decorum and prevent distractions; and (iii) ensure the fair administration of justice in the pending cause, electronic media and still photography coverage of public judicial proceedings in the appellate and trial courts of this state shall be allowedFlorida Rule of General Practice and Judicial Administration 2.450, Media and Still Photography Coverage ↗
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