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Eighth Judicial Circuit Judge James M. Colaw recently received the Florida Council on Crime and Delinquency's Distinguished Service Award. The nomination summary for Judge James M. Colaw states that he…

On September 28, 2026, Chief Judge William E. Davis signed Administrative Order 9.03 (2027-1), which established judicial assignments beginning January 4, 2027. https://circuit8.org/eighth-judicial-circuit-court/administrative-orders/

Beginning Monday, September 14, 2026, the public will enter the courthouse through the east-side entrance along Lake Avenue, next to the Tax Collector’s office. This entrance will be the courthouse’s…

The Eighth Judicial Circuit is pleased to welcome the Honorable Lorelie Brannan to the Circuit Court bench. Appointed by Governor Ron DeSantis on July 22, 2026, Judge Brannan will officially…

The Eighth Judicial Circuit warmly welcomes the Honorable Lua Lepianka to the Alachua County Court bench. Governor DeSantis appointed Judge Lepianka to the bench on July 22, 2026. She will…

We are pleased to announce that the judges of the Eighth Judicial Circuit have elected the Honorable James M. Colaw as Chief Judge to serve the remainder of Chief Judge…

Is your criminal record preventing you from getting a job or finding housing? Experienced volunteers will assist you in preparing an application to have your criminal record sealed or expunged.…

Volunteer attorneys will be available to meet on September 18, and November 6, 2026, at the Alachua County Headquarters Library from 2 to 4 pm. If you have a license…

Chief Judge Davis has signed 3 new Administrative Orders, including AO 9.03, General Assignments, effective March 30, 2026. https://circuit8.org/eighth-judicial-circuit-court/administrative-orders/

Governor DeSantis has appointed Joy L. Danne to the Alachua County Court Bench. https://www.flgov.com/eog/news/press/2026/governor-ron-desantis-makes-four-judicial-appointments