Yesterday, Gov. Rick Scott announced the appointments of Judge Thomas V. Dannheisser and Judge Darlene F. Dickey to the First Judicial Circuit Court.
Judge Dannheisser, 59, of Pensacola, has served as an Escambia County Court judge since 2010. He previously served as the Santa Rosa County Attorney from 1986-2010, and as an Assistant County Attorney at the Escambia County Attorney’s Office from 1983-1986. Dannheisser also served as an Assistant State Attorney for the Fifth Judicial Circuit from 1982-1983, and as an Assistant State Attorney for the Twelfth Judicial Circuit from 1981-1982. He received his bachelor’s degree and law degree from the University of Florida. Dannheisser fills a vacancy created by the resignation of Judge Terry D. Terrell.
“Judge Dannheisser has demonstrated a commitment to serving Florida families throughout his career,” Scott said in a written statement. “I am confident he will be a valuable addition to the circuit bench.â€
Judge Dickey, 45, of Molino, has served as an Escambia County Court judge since 2012. She previously served as the General Counsel of the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office from 2006-2012. She also practiced with Bozemann, Jenkins & Mathews, P.A. from 2003-2005. Dickey began her legal career as an Assistant State Attorney for the First Judicial Circuit in 2000. She received her bachelor’s degree from the University of West Florida and her law degree from Florida State University. Dickey fills a vacancy created by the resignation of Judge T. Michael Jones.
“Judge Dickey has a thorough understanding of the law, and I am confident she will continue to serve honorably on the First Judicial Circuit,†the governor said.