Education And Academic Accomplishments

Howard University, Washington, D.C.
Howard University School of Law
Juris Doctor (J.D.) Top 1/3
 

Howard University, Washington, D.C.
Bachelor of Arts (BA)
Honors Program

Professional Legal Training And Development

Supreme Court of Florida
Judicial College Graduate - 2001

Supreme Court of Florida
Advanced Judicial Studies Graduate - 2000- 2001

Florida Conference of County Court Judges
Educational Conference Graduate - 2000 - 2001

Florida Conference of County Court Judges
Rules Committee - 2001

Chief Judge's - 13th Judicial Circuit
Judicial Assignments/Rotation Committee - 2001

Highlights of Qualifications And Experience

2000 - Present - Acting Circuit Court Judge - 13th Judicial Circuit - Tampa, FL (Domestic Violence Injunctions; Family Law; General Civil Litigation; Probate and Guardianship).

1983 - 2000 - Office of the State Attorney - 13th Judicial Circuit - Tampa, FL Assistant State Attorney; Deputy Division Chief; Felony Division Chief; Homicide Prosecutor, and Narcotics Division Chief.

1996 - 2000 - Office of the Statewide Prosecutor - Florida Special Assistant Statewide Prosecutor

1981- 1983 - Law Offices of Attorney Warren H. Dawson Associate Attorney (Criminal Law; Civil Law; Labor Law; and Contract Law).

Legal Affiliations

Florida Bar
National Bar Association
National Black Prosecutors Association
American Bar Association
Hillsborough County Bar Association
George Edgecomb Bar Association
United States District Court - Middle District of Florida (Federal Court)

Masonic Affiliations

Mount Pleasant Lodge #13 - Past Master
African Lodge # 459 - Honorary Member
Holy Royal Arch Masons (H.R.A.M.) Joshua Chapter #32 - Past King
Central Florida #3 Royal and Select Masters - Past Thrice Illustrious Master
Idaho Commanders #6 Knights Templar - Past Eminent Commander
Sunshine Consistory #147 A.A.S.R. - Past Commander - in - Chief
United Supreme Council - Grand Inspectors General - 33rd Degree (Southern Jurisdiction)
Knights of the York Cross of Honour - KYCH
Harram Temple # 23 - Past Potentate
Desert of Florida Legal Advisor
Imperial Council - A.E.A.O.N.M.S., - Imperial Captain of the Guard; Past Imperial Legal Advisor (Imperial Council and Imperial Court)

Masonic Accomplishments/Committees

Legion of Honor - A.E.A.O.N.M.S.
Florida Council of Deliberation - A.A.S.R. Charitable Trust Committee - Past Chairman
Harram Temple #23 Liaison for Shriners Hospitals for Children Tampa Unit - Tampa, Florida

Religious Affiliations

New Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church - Haines City, Florida
Beulah Baptist Church - Tampa, Florida

Fraternity Affiliations

Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity - Life Member
Bay City Lodge #268 - I.B.P.O.E.W. - Elks - Past Exalted Ruler
Past Exalted Ruler's Council #61 - I.B.P.O.E.W. - Elks

Social Affiliations/Volunteer Services/Awards

• Urban League Youth Trust (Mentor)
• Tampa Community Relations Committee
• Tampa United Methodist Center - Past Board Member
• NAACP - Member
• American Cancer Society - Member
• Hank Warren Walk-A-Thon - Past Committee Chairman
• American Diabetes Association - Member, Tampa Chapter
• True Faith Inspirational Baptist Church - Past Board Member
• National Prostate Cancer Coalition - Member
• Kentucky Colonel
• Ask - A - Lawyer (Volunteer)
• Law Week - (Volunteer, Tour Guide, and Mentor)
• Legal Society - Founder (Garland V. Stewart Middle School, Tampa, FL)
• Mom's Day Care Center - Volunteer Reader
• 1999 - Received the Narcotics Prosecutor of the Year Award - State of Florida, Florida Narcotics Officer's Association (FNOA)