Stacy A. Scott

Professional Background

Stacy A. Scott has led the Eighth Judicial Circuit Public Defender’s Office since appointment in 2010 and subsequently won election. Before leading the office, she spent more than ten years as an assistant public defender, including county-court supervision, and also worked as a prosecutor and private criminal-defense lawyer. She earned a University of Florida bachelor’s degree and a law degree with honors in 1995. Her official biography records teaching and clinical supervision at the University of Florida and work with the Florida Public Defenders Association. The office serves six counties and represents eligible clients facing criminal prosecution or involuntary commitment.

Experience

• Assistant public defender, more than10years before appointment
• County Court Supervisor, Eighth Circuit Public Defender’s Office
• Public defender, appointed2010 and subsequently elected
• Former assistant state attorney/private criminal-defense practice

Education

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  University of Florida — bachelor’s degree

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  University of Florida College of Law — Juris Doctor with honors,1995

Office & Authority

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