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Joy K. Goodyear
Nonpartisan · Florida · 2026Assistant Public Defender for approximately 27-28 years, handling thousands of cases throughout Central Florida; Stetson Law graduate, per joy4judge2026.com and the League of Women Voters of Orange County Bench Press recap.
Priorities
- Reducing case backlogs through efficient case management, per joy4judge2026.com
- Treating all individuals with respect and compassion while maintaining fairness, per joy4judge2026.com
- Empathy - understanding each defendant's story and ensuring people understand the legal process, per League of Women Voters of Orange County Bench Press recap (lwvoc.org)
On the ballot
Orange County Court Judge Group 17 · Florida · 2026
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