Background
Morphonios, Ellen James was born on September 30, 1929 in Ponzer, North Carolina, United States.
(People tell a lot of outrageous stories about Florida's E...)
People tell a lot of outrageous stories about Florida's Ellen Morphonios--most of them true. Known for being tough on crime, she gives long sentences to criminals--in one instance, 1,698 years behind bars--especially if they've hurt children or pets. She has had her own radio talk show and has been seen nationally on 60 Minutes, and now she hands down her gutsy memoir.
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Morphonios, Ellen James was born on September 30, 1929 in Ponzer, North Carolina, United States.
Juris Doctor, University Miami, 1957.
Sole practice,, Florida, 1958-1961;
assistant states atty, State of Florida, 1961;
chief prosecutor Criminal Court, Dade County, Florida, 1961-1970;
judge Criminal Court of Record, Dade County, Florida, 1971-1972;
judge, Florida Circuit Ct (11th circuit), Miami, 1973-1987;
associate administrative judge criminal division, Florida Circuit Ct (11th circuit), Miami, 1987-1992;
senior judge criminal division, Florida Circuit Ct (11th circuit), Miami
retired. Florida Board Bar Examiners, 1968-1970. Member Supreme Court Committee Criminal Court Relief, 1971.
Commentator Station WKAT, Miami, 1968-1972. Guest commentatorSta. KMOX, St. Louis; speaker in field.
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Member Governor's Commission Criminal Justice, Standards and Goals, 1974-1979, Corrections Task Force, 1974-1979. Member American Bar Association, Florida Bar Association, National Association Women Lawyers, Florida Circuit Judges Conference, American Judicature Society, Business and Professional Women's Club, National Organization for Women, Mensa. F C.
Daughter of Wesley L. and Lydia James. Divorced; children: Dean Barry, Dale James.