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MICHAEL L. SCHNEIDER
EXECUTlVE DIRECTOR
GENERAL COUNSEL
(850) 488- I 58 I
ALEXANDER J. WILLIAMS
ASSiSTANT GENERAL COUNSEL
February 2,2016
Neil Gillespie
Ocala, FL 34481
Re:
completed its
review of your complaint in the above matter and has determined, at
its most recent meeting, that the concerns you have expressed are
not allegations involving a breach of the Code of J dic;jal. Conduct
warranting further action by the Commission butqare matters for
review through the normal court p'rocess,
The purpose of the Commission is to determine the existence of
judicial misconduct and disability as defined by the Constitution and
the laws of the State of Florida. If such misconduct or disability is
found, the Commission can recommend disciplinary action to the
Florida Supreme Court. The Commission has four d no basis for
further action on your complaint that therefore has been dismissed.
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ALEXANDER .J. WILLIAMS
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COMPLAINT FORM
This form is designed to provide the Commission with information required to make an
initial evaluation of your complaint.
PLEASE NOTE: COMPLAINT FORM MUST BE TYPED OR LEGIBLY HAND PRINTED, DATED
AND SIGNED BEFORE IT WILL BE CONSIDERED.
___________________________________________________________________
I.
Gillespie
Neil
Joseph
___________________________________________________________________________
(Last)
(First)
(Middle)
352-854-7807
Telephone Number(s): (Day)_________________________
352-854-7807
(Evening)_________________________
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II. Judge Against Whom Complaint is Made
Name
ARNOLD
JAMES
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___________________________________________________________________________
(Last)
(First)
(Middle)
Address
Tampa, FL 33603-1719
___________________________________________________________________________
Supreme Court ___________________________________
District Court
of Appeal
___________________________________
Circuit Court
County Court
___________________________________
Judge James D. Arnold, in combination with Public Defender Mike Peacock, whos office was
appointed to represent me, altered the official record of a hearing June 1, 2011 at 11:00 a.m.
before Judge Arnold, on OFFICE OF THE PUBLIC DEFENDER'S MOTION FOR
CLARIFICATION, to remove, fail to file, or otherwise cause the motion not to appear in the
official court records of Hillsborough County, Florida, in case no. 2005-CA-7205, Neil J
Gillespie v Barker, Rodems & Cook, PA. Enclosed is the following:
1. Public Defender mailing to Gillespie June-01-2011-Attorney-Client privilege applies 5p
2. 2011, 06-01-11, TRANSCRIPT Judge Arnold hearing-Certified Copy
3. 2015, 07-31-15, AFFIDAVIT of Dana Caranante, cannot locate on OFFICE OF THE PUBLIC
DEFENDER'S MOTION FOR CLARIFICATION
2005-CA-7205
Case name: ______________________________ Case No. _____________________________
Gillespie v Barker, Rodems & Cook, PA
civil
/ plaintiff/petitioner
/ defendant/respondent
/ attorney for _______________________________: ________________________________
/ witness for ________________________________: ________________________________
/ other (specify)
b. If you were represented by an attorney in this matter at the time of the judges conduct, please
identify the attorney:
(813) 272-5980
Phone ____________________________________________________________________________
c. List and attach copies of any relevant documents which you believe support your claim that the
judge has engaged in judicial misconduct or has a disability. (Note: Retain a copy for your
records as these documents shall become the property of the Commission and may not be
returned.)
See above
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
d. Identify, if you can, any other witnesses to the conduct about which you complain:
Name(s): __________________________________
_______________________________________
Addresses: _________________________________
______________________________________
V. Under penalty of perjury, I declare that I have examined and understand this complaint form and
to the best of my knowledge and belief, the above information is true, correct and complete and
submitted of my own free will.
Dec-31-2015
______________________
(Date)
Neil J Gillespie
______________________________________________________________
(Complainants Signature)
(Note: Only signed complaints will be considered.)
Please note that the Commission only has authority to investigate allegations of judicial
misconduct or permanent disability by persons holding state judicial positions. The Commission
has no jurisdiction over and does not consider complaints against Federal Judges, magistrates,
lawyers, police, court personnel, or State Attorneys. The Commission does not act as an
appellate court and cannot review, reverse or modify a legal decision made by a judge in the
course of a court proceeding. For example, the Commission does not investigate claims that a
judge wrongfully excluded evidence; imposed an improper sentence, awarded custody to the
wrong party; incorrectly awarded alimony or child support; incorrectly resolved a legal issue or
believed perjured testimony.
Please return this form and direct all future communications to:
Florida Judicial Qualifications Commission
Tallahassee, FL 323
NEIL J. GILLESPIE,
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COMES NOW, the undersigned on behalf of the Office of the Public Defender, to seek
clarification of a Clerk's Detennination dated May 27, 2011, attached hereto as Exhibit A, allegedly
appointing the Office of the Public Defender on behalf of the plaintiff, Neil Gillespie, in this cause
based upon the following:
I.
hereto as Exhibit A purports to appoint the Office of the Public Defender to represent the
plaintiff in this cause.
2.
It appears from the docket in this cause that Neil Gillespie is the plaintiff in this
cause and that he is before the Court based upon an Order to Show Cause.
3.
Section 27.51, Florida Statutes, sets forth the duties of the Public Defender. The
duties of the Public Defender under Section 27.5 I (b)(3), Florida Statutes, provide that the Public
belief that the plaintiff in this cause, Neil Gillespie, is facing an action for criminal contempt.
WHEREFORE. the undersigned seeks to clarify with the Court the applicability of the
Application for Criminal Indigent Status and Clerk's Detennination as evidenced in Exhibit A,
attached hereto.
I HEREBY CERTIFY that a copy of the foregoing motion has been furnished to Neil
Gillespie, 8092 SW 115th Loop, Ocala, FL 34481, Ryan C. Rodems, Esq. of Barker, Rodems &
Cook, P.A., 400 North AsWey Drive, Suite 2100, Tampa, FL 33602, and to Richard L. Coleman,
Esq., P.O. Box 5437, Valdosta, GA 31603, by hand or U.S. mail delivery, this 1st day of June,
2011.
Mi
acock
Florida Bar # 0303682
Post Office Box 172910
Tampa, Florida 33672-0910
(813) 272-5980
(813) 272-5588 (fax)
peacock@pdI3.state.f1.us
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Defendant/Minor Child
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I HAVE A PRIVATE ATIORNEY OR AM SELF-REPRESENTED AND SEEK DETERMINATION OF INDIGENCE STATUS FOR COSTS
Notice to Applicant: The provision of a public defenderlcourt appointed lawyer and costs/due process services are not free. AjUdgment and lien may be imposed agains.t all real or
personal property you own to pay for legal and other services provided on your behalf or on behalf of the person for whom you are making this application. There is a $50.00 fee fQr each
application filed. If the application fee is not paid to the Clerli of the Court within 7 days, it will be added to any oosts that may be assessed against you at the oonclusion of this case. If
you are a parent/guardian making this affidavit on behalf of a minor or tax-dependent adult, the information contained in this application must include your income and assets.
1. I have Udependents. (Do not incl!,hildren not living at home and do not include a working spouse or yourself.)
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2. 1have a take home income of $
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paid () weekly () bi-weekly ( ) semi-monthly () monthly ( ) yearly
(Take home inoome equals salary, wages, bon;;ies, commissions, allowances, overtime, tips and similar payments, minus deductions required by law and other court-ordered
support payments)
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3. I have other inco.me paid ( ) weekly ( ) bi-WeekJY~semi-mpQ1l1~~thIY ( ) yearly: (Circle "Yes" and fill in the amount if you have this kind of inoome, otherwise circl~o?
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A persen who knowingly provides false information to the clerk or the oourt in seeking a determination of indigent status under s. 27.52, F.5., oommits a misdemeanor of the first degree,
punishable as provided in s. 775.082, F.S., or s. 775.083, F.S. I attest that the information I have provided on this Application is true and accurate to the best of my
knowledge.
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V-;;::ed n the inf rmation 'in this Application, I have determined the applicant to be
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APPLICANTS FOUND NOT INDIGENT MAY"SEEK REVIEW BY ASKING fOR A HEARING TIME, Sign here if you want the judge
to review the clerk's decision of not indigent
06/18/10
EXHIBIT "A"
NEIL J. GILLESPIE,
Plaintiff,
v.
BARKER, RODEMS & COOK, P.A.,
a Florida corporation; WILLIAM
COOK
Defendants.
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THIS CAUSE having come to be heard on the Motion of the Office of the Public Defender
for Clarification and the Court being fully advised in the premises does hereby relieve the Office of
the Public Defender of the Thirteenth Judicial Circuit from representation of the plaintiff in this cause
as there is no lawful basis for the appointment of the Office of the Public Defender to represent the
plaintiff in the cause currently before the Court.
DONE AND ORDERED at Tampa, Hillsborough County, Florida on this _ _ day of
June, 2011.
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Richard L. Coleman, Esq., P.O. Box 5437, Valdosta, GA 31603
Mike Peacock, Office of the Public Defender
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