Dannheisser Appointed To Escambia Bench, Replaces Ackerman

August 10, 2010

Thomas V. Dannheisser of Pensacola was appointed Monday to the Escambia County Court by Gov. Charlie Crist.

“Tom has a long-standing commitment and dedication to pursuing public service and to fairly and compassionately enforcing Florida law,” said Governor Crist. “I am confident his over two decades of experience will serve him well as he takes the bench.”

Dannheisser, 54, has been an assistant county attorney for Santa Rosa County since 1986. Previously, he was an assistant Escambia County attorney from 1983 to 1986, an assistant state attorney with the Fifteenth Judicial Circuit from 1982 to 1983 and with the Twelfth Judicial Circuit from 1981 to 1982. Dannheisser received his bachelor’s and law degrees from the University of Florida.

Dannheisser will fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Judge David Ackerman.

Ackerman resigned his office on May 24 with the intent to return in February, 2011, one month after he was to begin a new six-year term. He was the only candidate to qualify for the position for the November ballot. Ackerman resigned, he said, to collect a $1.3 million lump sum retirement payment to deal with a financial problem involving his wife’s business.

In an unanimous opinion, the Supreme Court said Crist should appoint a new judge to fill the position.

Comments

One Response to “Dannheisser Appointed To Escambia Bench, Replaces Ackerman”

  1. Carolyn Bramblett on August 10th, 2010 6:34 am

    All the best to Mr. Dannheisser because I don’t believe that Ackerman will ever get reelected after this stunt.

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