Judge William E. Davis: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

Biography

Hon. William E. Davis is a judge for the 8th Judicial Circuit Court of Florida. He was elected to the seat in 2008 and re-elected in 2014 and 2020.


The 8th Judicial Circuit encompasses Alachua County, Baker County, Bradford County, Gilchrist County, Levy County, and Union County. Davis has held assignments in Alachua and Levy Counties, presiding over criminal, family, dependency, civil, adoption, and probate matters. He also sat as the administrative judge of the Criminal Division.


Prior to his election, Davis was a judge for the Alachua County Court, a position to which he was named in 2006. Before that, he worked as a prosecutor and special public defender. Davis also taught as an adjunct professor at the University of Florida, Fredric G. Levin College of Law.


He received a bachelor’s degree from the University of Arizona in 1989. Davis went on to complete a J.D. at the University of Florida, Fredric G. Levin College of Law, in 1994.


He and his wife, Lore, have two children. Davis spent nine years as an enlisted soldier, and later as an officer, in the United States Army, serving with the 24th Infantry Division in both Desert Shield and Desert Storm. He entered the military after working in law enforcement as a police officer, correctional officer, and dispatcher.

Recent Cases by Hon. William E. Davis

On January 8, 2014 a paternity (used prior to 2010) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Alachua County. Judge William E. Davis presiding.

Filed

Jan 08, 2014

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Alachua County

County

Alachua County, FL

Category

PATERNITY (Used prior to 2010)

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Paternity

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 23, 2021

On January 23, 2013 a dissolution of marriage case was filed in the jurisdiction of Alachua County. Judge William E. Davis presiding.

Filed

Jan 23, 2013

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Alachua County

County

Alachua County, FL

Category

DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 23, 2021

On May 2, 2012 a homestead res. - $50,001 - $249,999 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Alachua County. Judge William E. Davis presiding.

13 Files
Filed

May 02, 2012

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Alachua County

County

Alachua County, FL

Category

HOMESTEAD RES. - $50,001 - $249,999

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Foreclosure

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 23, 2021

On January 11, 2012 a domestic violence f.s. 741.30 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Alachua County. Judge William E. Davis presiding.

Filed

Jan 11, 2012

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Alachua County

County

Alachua County, FL

Category

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE F.S. 741.30

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Domestic Violence

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 11, 2021

On October 22, 2009 a mortgage foreclosures >50,000.01 <$250,000. (used prior to 2010) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Alachua County. Judge William E. Davis presiding.

19 Files
Filed

Oct 22, 2009

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Alachua County

County

Alachua County, FL

Category

MORTGAGE FORECLOSURES >50,000.01 <$250,000. (Used prior to 2010)

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Foreclosure

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 23, 2021

On February 4, 2009 a mortgage foreclosures < $50,000. (used prior to 2010) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Alachua County. Judge William E. Davis presiding.

12 Files
Filed

Feb 04, 2009

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Alachua County

County

Alachua County, FL

Category

MORTGAGE FORECLOSURES < $50,000. (Used prior to 2010)

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Foreclosure

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 23, 2021

On January 7, 2009 a paternity (used prior to 2010) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Alachua County. Judge William E. Davis presiding.

Filed

Jan 07, 2009

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Alachua County

County

Alachua County, FL

Category

PATERNITY (Used prior to 2010)

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Paternity

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 23, 2021

On June 27, 2008 an eviction residential possession only or with damages up to $2500.00 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Alachua County. Judge William E. Davis presiding.

13 Files
Filed

Jun 27, 2008

Status

Closed

Judge

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Court

Alachua County

County

Alachua County, FL

Category

EVICTION RESIDENTIAL POSSESSION ONLY OR WITH DAMAGES UP TO $2500.00

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Landlord-Tenant

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 23, 2021

On February 15, 2008 a sexual violence f.s. (used prior to 2010) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Alachua County. Judge William E. Davis presiding.

Filed

Feb 15, 2008

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Alachua County

County

Alachua County, FL

Category

SEXUAL VIOLENCE F.S. (Used prior to 2010)

Practice Area

Criminal

Matter Type

General Criminal

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 23, 2021

On February 5, 2007 a contract and indebtedness $500.01 to $2500.00 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Alachua County. Judge William E. Davis presiding.

12 Files
Filed

Feb 05, 2007

Status

Stipulated Judgment

Judge

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Court

Alachua County

County

Alachua County, FL

Category

CONTRACT AND INDEBTEDNESS $500.01 TO $2500.00

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

General Creditor

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 23, 2021

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