Lower Court Holding in Florida Bar v. Williams-Yulee
Decision of the Florida Supreme Court
The Florida Bar filed a complaint against the Respondent, alleging that she engaged in misconduct in violation of the Rules Regulating the Florida Bar. In September 2009, the Respondent became a candidate for County Court Judge, Group 10, Hillsborough County, Florida. On September 4, 2009, the Respondent signed a campaign fundraising letter, in which she personally solicited campaign contributions. The Respondent admitted to having reviewed and approved the letter. The referee rejected the Respondent’s testimony that she understood Canon 7C(1) of the Code of Judicial Conduct would apply only if there were another candidate in the judicial race. Canon 7C(1)…
