Chief Circuit Court Judge

Sandra Taylor

Professional Experience

Chief Judge for the 16th Judicial Circuit

Administrative Family Judge/Unified Family Court Coordinator 2002-2006

Chief Judge for the 16th Judicial Circuit 1997-1999

Elected Circuit Judge (Unopposed);  Monroe County, FL. 1991 to date

Elected County Judge (Unopposed); Monroe County, FL. 1987-1991

Private Practice; 1981-1986

Monroe County Public Defender's Office; 1979-1981

Professional Activities

Member, Florida conference of Circuit Judges;

Member, Delphi Case Weighing Policy Committee, 1998-2000

(Appointed by Chief Justice, Florida Supreme Court)

Member, Family Court Steering Committee, 1998-2000

(Appointed by Chief Justice, Florida Supreme Court)

Mentor for new Circuit Judges (Appointed by Chief Justice, Florida Supreme Court)

Volunteer Judge for University of Miami Law School Trial Skill Program

Community Service

Key West Woman's Club

Member since 1987

Community Foundation of Florida Keys

Board of Trustees, July, 2003-Present

Florida Keys Children's Shelter

Board of Directors member, 1994-1996; 2000-2001

Monroe County Fine Arts Council

Board of Directors Member, 1984-1988

Chairman of Council, 1986-1987

Advisory Board Member Florida Keys Council of the Arts, 2002-present

Pace Center for Girls, Inc.

Charter Member, Board of Directors, 1997-2003

Monroe County Representative to State Board of Directors, 1999 to present

Military Affairs Committee

Member, 1995-Present

Chairman, 1998

Education

J.D., 1978, Mercer University

B.A., 1975, University of South Florida

Honors

2001 PACE Center for Girls Outstanding Volunteer

1997 ZONTA's Community Service Award

1996 Athena Recipient, Key West Chamber of Commerce

1992 Salvation Army Outstanding Community Service Award;

1989 Woman of the Year, Key West Woman's Club;

1989 Woman of the Year, ZONTA International;

1986 Recipient of the Florida Bar Association's President's Pro Bono Service Award