Judge James A. Yancey

EDUCATIONN	J.D., Cumberland School of Law, Sanford University, 1984 B.A., Political Science, University of South Florida, 1981 Graduated Lakeland Senior High School, 1978
JUDICIAL EXPERIENCE	Circuit Court Judge - Appointed 2002; Elected 2004 County Court Judge - Appointed 1999; Elected 2002 Code Enforcement Hearing Officer, 1994-1999
LEGAL EXPERIENCE	James A. Yancey, P.A. (1996-1999) Devane, Munson, Allen & Yancey (1989-1996) Devane, Munson, Allen & Langston(1984-1989) Pinellas County State Attorney (1983)
PROFESSIONAL ADMISSIONS AND ACTIVITIES	The Florida Bar - October 1984 - Present The Middle District of Florida (Federal Court) 1985 - Present Board Certified in the area of Marital and Family law - June 1996 to May 2001; recertified June 2001 to May 2006 Willson American Inn of Court - 1994 - present Participated in 1996-1997 Leadership Lakeland Program Member, Lakeland Downtown Kiwanis Club, 1996 - present Board Member, Girls Club of Lakeland (now known as Girls, Inc.), 1987-1993 Member, Lakeland Bar Association, 1985 - 2000; Past President 1990-1991