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I think I will miss some aspects of the assistant state attorney s job, but overall I could not be happier, Drake said. This has been a dream of mine and a goal of mine. I am honored and humbled at the same time.
Drake said he learned Tuesday of DeSantis decision to appoint him to the judgeship from a field of five candidates. The bulk of the interview process took place in February and March.
Due to movement within the First Circuit judiciary prompted by the retirement of Goodman and the resignation of another judge, Drake actually will take on the criminal and civil docket of Judge John Simon, who is moving to Escambia County.
Burns works out of Escambia County for the First Judicial Circuit, which also includes Okaloosa, Santa Rosa and Walton counties. He was presiding over juvenile dependency and delinquency cases at the time of his resignation, according to Court Administrator Robin Wright. Serving the citizens of Escambia County, as well as the entire Judicial Circuit, has been a great honor, and has fulfilled my lifelong dream, Burns letter of resignation said. I wish nothing but the best for my colleagues, the attorneys of the First Judicial Circuit Bar and all citizens of the First Judicial Circuit.
Efforts to reach Burns were unsuccessful, but in a Facebook post announcing the decision, he stated he and his wife, Lindsey, had agreed it is the right time for me to return to my private practice roots.