Dickey Appointed to Escambia County Court

Submitted by Anonymous on February 8, 2012 - 4:33pm

Gov. Rick Scott has appointed Darlene F. Dickey of Molino to the Escambia County Court.

Throughout Darlenes career, she has gained valuable experience listening to all sides of the issues in order to gain the understanding needed to resolve conflicts, Scott stated in a release. Her willingness and ability to apply sound and restrained legal analysis will serve the people of Escambia County well.

According to a release from the governor's office:

"Dickey, 41, has been general counsel for the Escambia County sheriffs office since 2006.

"Previously, she practiced with Bozeman, Jenkins and Matthews PA from 2003 to 2005, after three years as an assistant state attorney with the 1st Judicial Circuit.

"After completing a bachelors degree, she served five years as a law enforcement officer, first with the University of West Florida police department, and later as a field training officer with the Escambia County sheriffs office.

"Dickey received a bachelors degree from the University of West Florida and a law degree from Florida State University.

"Dickey will fill the vacancy created by the appointment of Judge John F. Simon to the 1st Judicial Circuit."

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