Background
Appleman, James Paul was born on February 2, 1945 in Mansfield, Ohio, United States. Son of Paul Eugene and Eleanor (Griffith) Appleman.
Appleman, James Paul was born on February 2, 1945 in Mansfield, Ohio, United States. Son of Paul Eugene and Eleanor (Griffith) Appleman.
Bachelor of Science in Business, Florida State University, 1967; Juris Doctor with honors, Florida State University, 1972.
Assistant attorney general, State of Florida, Tallahassee, 1972-1973; assistant state's attorney, State of Florida, Panama City, 1974-1979; state's attorney for 14th circuit, State of Florida, since 1981. County attorney Jackson County, Marianna, 1978-1981. Judicial council Florida Supreme Court, 1986-1988.
Active Florida Governor's Organized Crime Council, 1983-1988, Florida Crime Prevention and Law Enforcement Commission, 1988. Lieutenant United States Naval Reserve, 1967-1970. Member Florida Bar Association, Bay County Bar Association, Panhandle Bar Association, National District Attorney's Association, Florida Prospective Attorney's Association (secretary 1983, vice president 1984-1985, president 1986-1988).