Background
Luten, Claire Kovach was born on May 6, 1940 in Pittsburgh. Daughter of Charles Rudolf and Irene (Leistinger) Kovach.
Luten, Claire Kovach was born on May 6, 1940 in Pittsburgh. Daughter of Charles Rudolf and Irene (Leistinger) Kovach.
Bachelor of Science, Valparaiso U., 1961; Juris Doctor, U. Washington, 1964.
Attorney, Cates & Cates, Sarasota, Florida, 1967-1969; attorney, Crabtree, Brush, Sypett et. al., Sarasota, 1969-1970; assistant public defender, 16th Judicial Circuit, Key West, Florida, 1970-1971; attorney, Nixon & Farnell, Clearwater, Florida, 1971-1973; assistant state attorney, 6th Judicial Circuit, Clearwater, 1973-1974; county court judge, 6th Judicial Circuit, Clearwater, 1977-1984; circuit court judge, 6th Judicial Circuit, Clearwater, 1985-1996; assistant public defender, 9th Judicial Circuit, Orlando, Florida, 1974-1975; attorney, Webster, Caltagirone & Luten, Clearwater, 1975-1976; president, Lutten Law Group, since 1997. Member of advisory board Pinellas Emergency Mental Health, Clearwater, 1983-1987.
Member Florida Association Women Lawyers (president), Clearwater Bar Association.
Married Michael H. Cates, March 11, 1961 (divorced). Children: Keir Kayleen, Michelle Irene, Michael James. Married William C. Luten Junior, August 30, 1974.
1 child, William C. III.