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Judge James V. Pierce
Judge James V. Pierce was born December 16, 1958, in Valdosta, Georgia. He holds a B.A. degree in Political Science from Bethune-Cookman College, and a Juris Doctor Degree from Ste...view moreJudge James V. Pierce was born December 16, 1958, in Valdosta, Georgia. He holds a B.A. degree in Political Science from Bethune-Cookman College, and a Juris Doctor Degree from Stetson University College of Law. Judge Pierce was appointed to the Pinellas County bench by former Florida Governor Jeb Bush in 2006. As an Assistant Public Defender, Judge Pierce represented numerous defendants charge with murder and other serious crimes. Prior to his appointment to the bench, Judge Pierce represented State Farm Insurance Company and its clients in automobile negligence cases and their insurance related claims. Judge Pierce is currently assigned to the Unified Family Court Division in the 6th Judicial Circuit of Florida.view less