VIA U.P.S. No.

1Z64589FP298763102
JOHN F. HARKNESS
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
The Florida Bar
651 East Jefferson Street
Tallahassee, FL 32399-2300
Mr. Harkness:
Enclosed is a Florida Bar complaint against Hale Ralph Stancil.
Sincerely,

Neil J. Gillespie
8092 SW 115th Loop
Ocala, Florida 34481
Telephone: 352-854-7807
Email: neilgillespie@mfi.net
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THE FLORIDA BAR

INQUIRY/COMPLAINT FORM
PART ONE (See Page 1, PART ONE Required Information.):

Neil J. Gillespie
Your Name: ___________________________________
n/a
Organization: __________________________________
8092 SW 115th Loop
Address: ______________________________________
Ocala
FL
City: ______________________________
State: _____
34481
352-854-7807
Zip Code: _________
Phone: ______________________

Hale Ralph Stancil, ID 165425

Attorneys Name: ______________________________
110
NW
1st Ave Rm 2017
Address: _____________________________________
Ocala
FL
City: ____________________________
State: ______
34475 Telephone: ___________________
352-401-6763
Zip Code: _______

neilgillespie@mfi.net
Email: ________________________________________
none
ACAP Reference No._____________________________
PART TWO (See Page 1, PART TWO Facts/Allegations.): The specific thing or things I am complaining about are:

Hale Ralph Stancil retired December 31, 2015 as a Marion County Circuit Court Judge, according to notarized documents
provided by the Office Of State Court Administrators, see attached.
The Florida Bar directory page for Hale Ralph Stancil, printed today March 7, 2016 at 2:48 PM, shows he is an active
member of the judiciary, Judicial Position: Circuit Court - Sr. Judge, see attached.
Hale Ralph Stancil violated the following Rules of Professional Conduct.
Rule 4-7.21(a) A lawyer may not use a professional designation that violates rules 4-7.11 through 4-7.15; .
Rule 1-3.3 Official Bar Name and Contact Information (a) Designation. Each member of The Florida Bar must designate
an official bar name, mailing address, business telephone number, and business e-mail address. (b) Changes. Each member
must promptly notify the executive director of any changes in any information required by this rule.
Rule 4-8.4 A lawyer shall not: (c) engage in conduct involving dishonesty, fraud, deceit, or misrepresentation,...
I am concerned that Hale Ralph Stancil has not accepted the finality of his retirement from the bench, and that he plans to
usurp power to make rulings again in my open foreclosure case in Marion County (2013-CA-115), relying in part on the
authority of his Florida Bar directory page. If guilty of misconduct, I request The Florida Bar disbar Hale Ralph Stancil for
life. I am not asking The Bar to get involved in my foreclosure case. Professional discipline is all I request from The
Florida Bar.

PART THREE (See Page 1, PART THREE Witnesses.): The witnesses in support of my allegations are: [see attached
sheet].

PART FOUR (See Page 1, PART FOUR Signature.): Under penalties of perjury, I declare that the foregoing facts are
true, correct and complete.

Digitally signed by Neil J Gillespie

DN: cn=Neil J Gillespie, o, ou,
email=neilgillespie@mfi.net, c=US
Date: 2016.03.07 15:53:20 -05'00'
_______________________________________________________

Neil J Gillespie
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Hale Ralph Stancil

Member of the Judiciary
Bar Number:

165425

Mail Address:

Marion County Courthouse

110 NW 1st Ave Rm 2017
Ocala, FL 34475-6601
United States
Office: 352-401-6763

Email:

hstancil@circuit5.org

Personal Bar URL:

www.floridabar.org/mybarprofile/165425

vCard:

County:

Marion

Circuit:

Admitted:

10/18/1973

Judicial Position:

Circuit Court - Sr. Judge

10-Year Discipline

None

History:
Law School:

Stetson University College of Law

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Neil Gillespie
From:
To:
Sent:
Attach:
Subject:

"Tad David" <davidt@flcourts.org>

"Neil Gillespie" <neilgillespie@mfi.net>; "PK Jameson" <jamesonp@flcourts.org>; "osca"
<osca@flcourts.org>; "ADA" <ADA@flcourts.org>; "Debbie Howells" <howellsd@flcourts.org>
Friday, February 26, 2016 2:54 PM
STANCIL - Retirement documents_Redacted.pdf
RE: Feb 15, 2016 Records Request re: Judge Stancil

Mr. Gillespie,

Attached is a copy of the requested records.

Sincerely,

Thomas A. "Tad" David
General Counsel
Office of the State Courts Administrator
Supreme Court Building
500 South Duval Street
Tallahassee, FL 32399
Phone: (850) 488-1824
Fax: (850) 410-5301
davidt@flcourts.org

From: Neil Gillespie [mailto:neilgillespie@mfi.net]
Sent: Friday, February 26, 2016 2:51 PM
To: Tad David <davidt@flcourts.org>; PK Jameson <jamesonp@flcourts.org>; osca
<osca@flcourts.org>; ADA <ADA@flcourts.org>; Debbie Howells <howellsd@flcourts.org>
Cc: Neil Gillespie <neilgillespie@mfi.net>
Subject: Re: Feb 15, 2016 Records Request re: Judge Stancil


PK Jameson, State Courts Administrator

Office of the State Courts Administrator
Dear Ms. Jameson:
When can I expect records in response to my request submitted February 15, 2016, the retirement
records for Judge Hale Ralph Stancil?
Public Records Request. F.S. 119.07(1)(c) All public records requests shall be acknowledged promptly
and in good faith. For Public Access to Judicial Branch Records, see Fla. R. Jud. Admin. Rule 2.420(m)
(1). Access to public records and meetings, Art. I, Sec. 24, Fla. Const.
Sincerely,

2/26/2016

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Neil J. Gillespie
8092 SW 115th Loop
Ocala, Florida 34481
Tel. 352-854-7807
Email: neilgillespie@mfi.net
----- Original Message ----From: Tad David
To: Neil Gillespie
Sent: Monday, February 15, 2016 3:22 PM
Subject: Feb 15, 2016 Records Request re: Judge Stancil

Mr. Gillespie,

This is to acknowledge the receipt of the attached public records request. We will compile,
review and respond with records pursuant to art. I, sec. 24 of the Fla. Const. and Rule
2.420, Fla. R. Jud. Admin.

Thomas A. "Tad" David
General Counsel
Office of the State Courts Administrator
Supreme Court Building
500 South Duval Street
Tallahassee, FL 32399
Phone: (850) 488-1824
Fax: (850) 410-5301
davidt@flcourts.org


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February 15, 2016

Patricia (PK) Jameson

State Courts Administrator
Office of the State Courts Administrator (OSCA)
500 South Duval Street
Tallahassee, FL 32399-1900
Public Records Request. F.S. 119.07(1)(c) All public records requests shall be acknowledged
promptly and in good faith. Access to public records and meetings, Art. I, Sec. 24, Fla. Const.,
and where applicable, Public Access to Judicial Branch Records, Fla. R. Jud. Admin. Rule 2.420
Dear Ms. Jameson:
Please provide the public record of retirement for Circuit Judge Hale Ralph Stancil, Marion
County, Fifth Judicial Circuit. On August 4, 2015 the Ocala Star-Banner reported Circuit Judge
Hale Stancil to retire after 33 years see attached.
Provide records showing Judge Stancil actually retired. A Florida Bar page shows Judge Stancil
is an active member of the judiciary, Judicial Position: Circuit Court - Sr. Judge, see enclosed.
Thank you for the courtesy of a response.
Sincerely,

Neil J. Gillespie
8092 SW 115th Loop
Ocala, Florida 34481
Tel. 352-854-7807
Email: neilgillespie@mfi.net
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Member of the Judiciary
Bar Number:

165425

Mail Address:

Marion County Courthouse

110 NW 1st Ave Rm 2017
Ocala, FL 34475-6601
United States
Office: 352-401-6763

Email:

hstancil@circuit5.org

Personal Bar URL:

www.floridabar.org/mybarprofile/165425

vCard:

County:

Marion

Circuit:

Admitted:

10/18/1973

Judicial Position:

Circuit Court - Sr. Judge

10-Year Discipline

None

History:
Law School:

Stetson University College of Law

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expanded personal and professional data. It is the attorney's responsibility to routinely review and update those expanded listings. The information contained in those expanded listings is
presented by the Bar "as is" with no warranty of any kind, express or implied. The Florida Bar, its Board of Governors, employees, and agents thereof are not responsible for the accuracy of
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Circuit Judge Hale Stancil to retire after 33

years
Published: Tuesday, August 4, 2015 at 10:22 a.m.

Circuit Judge Hale Stancil will retire Dec. 31,

after wielding the gavel for 33 years.
His retirement was announced by the Fifth
Judicial Circuit.
Stancil served as a Marion County judge from
January 1983 to December 1993. He was
appointed by Gov. Lawton Chiles to the circuit
bench in November 1993 and began his tenure
in January 1994.

Doug Engle/Star-Banner
Circuit Judge Hale Stancil speaks with an
attorney during a murder trial in Ocala in this
Nov. 17, 2014 file photo. Stancil plans to retire.

Judge Stancil has served the people of the Fifth Judicial Circuit with integrity and
steadfast devotion to his duties for many years, said Don Briggs, the circuits chief
judge in a news release. He has earned the respect and admiration of his colleagues
and other members of the court system. His retirement means that we have a huge
void to fill in terms of experience, but more so in terms of wisdom and
understanding.
Stancil currently handles felony and foreclosure cases and presides over drug court.
Circuit Judge David Eddy, who serves as administrative judge in Marion County,
called Stancil an exemplary judge who is respected and held to the highest
esteem by both members of the judicial system and legal community.
It has been a personal honor and privilege to have served as a fellow Circuit Court
Judge with Judge Stancil, said Eddy in the release. When he retires, his wisdom
and experience on the bench will be greatly missed.
In 1968, Stancil received his undergraduate degree from the University of Florida
and earned his law degree in 1973 from Stetson University before venturing into
private practice. He served in the Marine Corps from 1969 to 1971.
April Warren
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