Mark S. Blechman
Mark S. Blechman is a judge of the Florida 9th Circuit Court. His current term ends on January 7, 2025.
Blechman won re-election for judge of the Florida 9th Circuit Court outright in the general election on November 5, 2024, after the primary and general election were canceled.
Biography
Education
Blechman earned his B.A. in Criminal Justice in 1979 and his J.D. in 1981 from the University of Florida.[1]
Career
- 2013-2018: Judge, Ninth Circuit Court
- 1999-2012: Owner/President, Mark S. Blechman, P.A.
- 1988-1999: Attorney, Lubet & Blechman
- 1986-1988: Attorney, Lubet & Woodard
- 1982-1986: Felony Division Prosecutor, Office of the State Attorney Ninth Judicial Circuit[1]
Elections
2024
See also: Municipal elections in Orange County, Florida (2024)
General election
The general election was canceled. Mark S. Blechman (Nonpartisan) won without appearing on the ballot.
Endorsements
Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Blechman in this election.
2018
Nonpartisan primary election
Nonpartisan primary for Florida 9th Circuit Court
Incumbent Mark S. Blechman won election outright in the primary for Florida 9th Circuit Court on August 28, 2018.
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Selection method
- See also: Nonpartisan elections
There are 597 judges on the Florida Circuit Court, each elected via nonpartisan elections. They serve six-year terms, after which they must run for re-election if they wish to retain their seat.[2]
The chief judge is selected by peer vote and serves in that capacity for two years.
Qualifications
To serve on this court, a judge must be:[2]
- a qualified elector;
- a state resident;
- admitted to practice law in the state for five years; and
- under the age of 75 (retirement at 75 is mandatory).
2012
Blechman was unopposed for election in 2012.[3]
- See also: Florida judicial elections, 2012
Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Mark S. Blechman did not complete Ballotpedia's 2024 Candidate Connection survey.
See also
2024 Elections
External links
Footnotes
Federal courts:
Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals • U.S. District Court: Middle District of Florida, Northern District of Florida, Southern District of Florida • U.S. Bankruptcy Court: Middle District of Florida, Northern District of Florida, Southern District of Florida
State courts:
Florida Supreme Court • Florida District Courts of Appeal • Florida Circuit Court • Florida County Court
State resources:
Courts in Florida • Florida judicial elections • Judicial selection in Florida
