MIAMI, Fla. — Judge Edwin Scales III has been appointed as the chief judge of Florida’s Third District Court of Appeal, beginning July 1. His election marks a significant moment, as Scales is the first resident of Monroe County to hold this position.
Appointed to the court by former Governor Rick Scott in December 2013, Scales has made a notable impact in the legal community. Prior to his judicial appointment, he operated as a sole practitioner in Key West, focusing on appellate and commercial litigation, land use law, and mediation.
In addition to his work on the bench, Scales has a rich history of service in various leadership roles. He has been a member of The Florida Bar Board of Governors and has served on the Board of Trustees at the College of the Florida Keys. His contributions extend to local governance, having previously held office as a city commissioner in Key West.
Scales has recently been appointed by Florida Supreme Court Chief Justice Carlos Muñiz to lead the District Court of Appeal Budget Commission. His involvement in judicial administration doesn’t end there; he is also a member of Florida’s Judicial Management Council and serves on the board of directors for Funding Florida Legal Aid, a position to which he was appointed by the Florida Supreme Court.
Educated at the University of Florida, where he earned both his undergraduate and law degrees, Scales was also a former student body president. His commitment to community engagement is evident through his long-running weekly radio show on US-1 Radio in the Florida Keys, where he has shared insights for the past 26 years.
As he steps into this leadership role, Judge Scales aims to uphold the values of justice and equity in Florida’s judicial system, continuing his dedication to public service and legal advancement in the state.
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