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More judges needed for Pinellas, Pasco says Sixth Circuit Chief Judge

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Judges are needed in Pasco and Pinellas counties, says 6th Judicial Circuit Judge J. Thomas McGrady. The Pinellas-Pasco Chief Judge is calling for more magistrates to adequately serve the region, reports LobbyTools. The 6th Judicial Circuit is the third-largest in Florida. “We can build additional courtrooms but nothing’s going to happen unless we have more judges to oversee them,” McGrady told the meeting of the Hillsborough County Commission. “We haven’t had a new judge in 10 years. Get the (state)…

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Veteran Pinellas/Pasco judge voted into top seat

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A 25-year veteran will succeed J. Thomas McGrady as chief judge of the Sixth Judicial Circuit serving Pinellas And Pasco counties. Circuit Judge Anthony Rondolino was unanimously voted in by all 68 of his peers Wednesday. McGrady chose not to seek re-election after serving thee two-year terms. “I appreciate the confidence my fellow judges have shown in my ability to carry out this important responsibility and I look forward to seeking ways to improve the service we provide the public,”…

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