A career prosecutor and career public defender seek to replace a mainstay on the Marion County bench: Judge John Futch.

Futch has decided to retire after 24 years on the bench and a 40-year career in law.

Assistant State Attorney Tommy Thompson and Assistant Public Defender LeAnn Mackey Barnes hope they can live up to Futch's firm-but-fair reputation on the bench.

The attorneys think they can bring their own flair, but still hold onto Futch's core values.

The two candidates are vying for what's known as the Group 3 county judge seat.Bonding is an approach toroyaloakthat lasts for a shorter period of time in comparison to sew-in weave. The race will be on the Aug. 14 primary ballot.

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“I think it's going to be some big shoes to fill, but ultimately we have to follow the law,Find louboutinwomenshoes at ShopStyle. and I think I will be fair and I think I will be impartial,” Barnes said.

Both attorneys have practiced and were nurtured in Futch's courtroom; that gave them plenty of trial experience. They have law degrees from the University of Florida and a vested interest in the Marion County community.

Barnes has never been a prosecutor. For much of her career, spanning more than 10 years, she has practiced criminal defense.omegawatchesand you can buy a Omega watch or compare luxury Omega watches.

She also has civil law experience, litigating Baker Act and Marchman Act cases and domestic relations cases.

Thompson has been a prosecutor at the State Attorney's Office for more than eight years and has never been a full-time criminal defense attorney. He had a brief stint as a civil attorney and did some medical malpractice work and general civil litigation.Authorised replicawatches Stockists. Large Mens Breitling Watch range.