Autobiography Of Eric R. Myers
Odessa, FL 33556-3041
E-mail: myers_e33@hotmail.com

Place of Birth: Jacksonville, Florida
Marital Status: Married
Occupation: Judge - 13th Judicial Circuit - Tampa, FL

Family Brief: Eric R. Myers is a native Floridian. Mr. Myers and his wife Stella, reside in Tampa, Florida (Odessa); they have two daughters, Imani and Misty, two sons, Travis and Austin, and one grandchild, Christopher. Mr. Myers has practiced law in the State of Florida in excess of 20 years.

Education And Academic Accomplishments
Howard University, Washington, D.C.
Howard University School of Law
Juris Doctor (J.D.) Top 1/3

Howard University, Washington, D.C.
Bachelor of Arts (BA)
Honors Program

Professional Legal Training And Development
Supreme Court of Florida
Judicial College Graduate - 2001

Supreme Court of Florida
Advanced Judicial Studies Graduate - 2000- 2001

Florida Conference of County Court Judges
Educational Conference Graduate - 2000 - 2001
Florida Conference of County Court Judges
Rules Committee - 2001

Chief Judge's - 13th Judicial Circuit
Judicial Assignments/Rotation Committee - 2001

Highlights of Qualifications And Experience
2000 - Present - County Court Judge - 13th Judicial Circuit - Tampa, FL (Contracts; Banking; Landlord and Tenant; Small Claims Disputes; Insurance; Administrative Hearings; and Code Violations).

2000 - Present - Acting Circuit Court Judge - 13th Judicial Circuit - Tampa, FL (Domestic Violence Injunctions; Family Law; General Civil Litigation; Probate and Guardianship).

1983 - 2000 - Office of the State Attorney - 13th Judicial Circuit - Tampa, FL Assistant State Attorney; Deputy Division Chief; Felony Division Chief; Homicide Prosecutor, and Narcotics Division Chief.

1996 - 2000 - Office of the Statewide Prosecutor - Florida Special Assistant Statewide Prosecutor

1981- 1983 - Law Offices of Attorney Warren H. Dawson Associate Attorney (Criminal Law; Civil Law; Labor Law; and Contract Law).

Legal Affiliations
Florida Bar
National Bar Association
National Black Prosecutors Association
American Bar Association
Hillsborough County Bar Association
George Edgecomb Bar Association
United States District Court - Middle District of Florida (Federal Court)

Masonic Affiliations
Mount Pleasant Lodge #13 - Past Master
African Lodge # 459 - Honorary Member
Holy Royal Arch Masons (H.R.A.M.) Joshua Chapter #32 - Past King
Central Florida #3 Royal and Select Masters - Past Thrice Illustrious Master
Idaho Commandery #6 Knights Templar - Past Eminent Commander
Sunshine Consistory #147 A.A.S.R. - Past Commander - in - Chief
United Supreme Council - Grand Inspectors General - 33rd Degree (Southern Jurisdiction)
Harram Temple # 23 - Past Potentate
Desert of Florida Legal Advisor
Imperial Council - A.E.A.O.N.M.S., - Imperial Outer Guard; Past Imperial Legal Advisor (Imperial Council and Imperial Court)

Masonic Accomplishments/Committees
Legion of Honor - A.E.A.O.N.M.S.
Florida Council of Deliberation - A.A.S.R. Charitable Trust Committee - Past Chairman
Harram Temple #23 Liaison for Shriners Hospitals for Children Tampa Unit - Tampa, Florida

Religious Affiliations
New Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church - Haines City, Florida
Beulah Baptist Church - Tampa, Florida

Fraternity Affiliations
Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity - Life Member
Bay City Lodge #268 - I.B.P.O.E.W. - Elks - Past Exalted Ruler
Past Exalted Ruler's Council #61 - I.B.P.O.E.W. - Elks

Social Affiliations/Volunteer Services/Awards

  • Urban League Youth Trust (Mentor)
  • Tampa Community Relations Committee
  • Tampa United Methodist Center - Past Board Member
  • NAACP - Member
  • American Cancer Society - Member
  • Hank Warren Walk-A-Then - Past Committee Chairman
  • American Diabetes Association - Member, Tampa Chapter
  • True Faith Inspirational Church - Past Board Member
  • National Prostate Cancer Coalition - Member
  • Kentucky Colonel
  • Ask - A - Lawyer (Volunteer)
  • Law Week - (Volunteer, Tour Guide, and Mentor)
  • Legal Society - Founder (Garland V. Stewart Middle School, Tampa, FL)
  • Mom's Day Care Center - Volunteer Reader
  • 1999 - Received the Narcotics Prosecutor of the Year Award - State of Florida, Florida Narcotics Officer's Association (FNOA)

    Information provided courtesy of Harram Temple No. 23.