GOVERNOR CRIST APPOINTS ROBERT K. GROEB AND DAVID P. KREIDER TO ALACHUA COUNTY COURT

May 4, 2010

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TALLAHASSEE – Governor Charlie Crist today announced the appointment of Robert K. Groeb and David P. Kreider to the Alachua County Court.

“With over two decades of experience, Bob has the heart of a public servant and the legal prowess of a veteran attorney,” said Governor Crist. “I am confident he will serve the people of Alachua County fairly and justly.”

Groeb, 50, has been a sole practitioner since 1999 and from 1995 to 1998. From 1998 to 1999, he was an assistant general counsel with the Florida Department of Law Enforcement. He was an assistant state attorney with the Eighth Judicial Circuit from 1991 to 1995, with the Sixth Judicial Circuit from 1990 to 1991, with the 19th Judicial Circuit from 1988 to 1989, and with the 12th Judicial Circuit from 1985 to 1988. He was also an associate with the Law Firm of Robert E. Merchant III from 1989 to 1990. Groeb earned his bachelor’s degree from the University of Michigan and law degree from Stetson University.

“David’s extensive breadth of knowledge and respect of our judicial system make him well prepared to take the bench,” said Governor Crist. “I am confident he is guided by a high ethical standard, strong conscience and professional integrity that will serve Alachua County well.”

Kreider, 42, has been an assistant state attorney with the Eighth Judicial Circuit since 1998 and prior from 1993 to 1998. Previously, he practiced privately at Dell Graham PA in 1998. Kreider earned both his bachelor’s and law degrees from the University of Florida.

Groeb and Kreider will fill the vacancies created by the elevations of Judge Mary Day Coker and Judge Victor Hulslander to the Eighth Judicial Circuit Court.