Judge Groeb Named to the 8th Judicial Circuit Court

Gov. Rick Scott appointed Judge Robert K. Groeb of Newberry to the 8th Judicial Circuit Court.

Roberts experiences as a county judge and as an administrative hearing officer have prepared him to evaluate and consider evidence without bias and prejudice, Scott stated in a release. In addition, his 24 years as a trial attorney have given him the opportunity to develop the highest regard for the rule of law.

According to a release from the governors office:

Groeb, 48, has served as an Alachua County Court judge since 2010. Previously, he was a sole practitioner from 1999 to 2010 and from 1995 to 1998. He was also assistant general counsel for the Florida Department of Law Enforcement from 1998 to 1999. Groeb was an assistant state attorney for the 8th Judicial Circuit from 1991 to 1995, for the 6th Judicial Circuit from 1990 to 1991, for the 19th Judicial Circuit from 1988 to 1989, and for the 12th Judicial Circuit from 1985 to 1988. He also practiced with the Law Firm of Robert E. Merchant III from 1989 to 1990. Groeb received a bachelors degree from Michigan State University and law degree from Stetson University.

Groeb will fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Judge Robert P. Cates.