Bay County Judge 1995 to 2006 Circuit Judge 2007 to Present Chief Judge July 2015 to 2019. Legal Experience: Managing Attorney, Legal Service of North Florida Staff Attorney, Northwest Florida Legal Services Assistant Public Defender Private Law Practice. Education: Bachelor in Government, FSU Master of Business Administration, UWF Bachelor in ...

Nov 21, 2024 · SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today announced his nomination of two Court of Appeal Justices: Judge Charles A. Smiley as Associate Justice of the First District Court of Appeal, Division One and Judge Nathan R. Scott as Associate Justice of the Fourth District Court of Appeal, Division Three.

Dec 9, 2024 · After overseeing civil and criminal cases in the East Bay for more than a decade, Alameda County Superior Court Judge Charles A. Smiley ’97 has been elevated to a higher branch of the state judiciary. Gov. Gavin Newsom in November nominated Judge Smiley to serve as an associate justice on California’s First District Court of Appeal ...

Judge Smiley began his legal career as a deputy public defender working in various roles that include trial lawyer and branch supervisor. Prior to his judicial appointment, he worked for the court as a court commissioner presiding over family law, traffic, and small claims cases.

Feb 18, 2025 · Chief Justice Patricia Guerrero, chair of the Commission on Judicial Appointments, announced that the commission today confirmed Judge Charles A. Smiley as an associate justice of the First District Court of Appeal, Division One. The appointment was confirmed unanimously.

Judge Smiley is both the first and third head of Black Ops Division, a mild-mannered figure with a harmless appearance and a ruthlessly manipulative mind. During his time, he was partly responsible for one of the worst massacres in Mega-City One's history.

Judge Elijah Smiley has served as a Florida Trial Court Judge for thirty years, including as a County, Circuit, and Chief Judge. He has adjudicated more than 30,000 cases. Born, raised, and educated in Gulf County.

Hon. Elijah Smiley is a judge for the 14th Judicial Circuit Court of Florida. He was elected to the Circuit Court in 2006. The 14th Judicial Circuit includes Bay, Calhoun, Gulf, Holmes, Jackson, and Washington Counties. Smiley has held an assignment in Bay County.

The Hon. Charles A. Smiley, III is a judge for the Alameda County Superior Court in California. He was appointed to the bench in 2012 by former Governor Jerry Brown. He filled the vacancy created by the resignation of the Hon. Paul D. Fogel.

Charles A. Smiley III is a judge for Division 1 of the California 1st District Court of Appeal. He assumed office on February 14, 2025. His current term ends on January 4, 2027.