Anne Kaylor
Anne Kaylor
District: County Judge
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Anne Kaylor's final appearance on The Ledger's biennial survey again finds her name last among her 10 fellow county judges.
Kaylor, 71, must retire because under Florida law her age prevents her from running again.
Kaylor, elected to the county bench in 1990, said she is looking forward to retirement.
'It has been my pleasure and my honor to serve the citizens of Polk County,' she said.
She did not wish to comment on the survey's results or the anonymous comments about her. 'There is no point,' she said.
Kaylor has been ranked at the bottom eight times in the past nine surveys of local lawyers.
She did receive an overall rating of 6.66 out of 10 in 2000. Back then, she was ranked next to last, surpassing County Judge Mary Catherine Green's rating of 5.02.
This year, Kaylor's overall rating was 6.29 ñ a slight improvement to her rating of 6.27 in 2008.
Her highest individual category was 6.69 for professional conduct. Her lowest was 6.03 for written decisions.
Some lawyers described her as 'an outstanding judge' and a 'real asset.'
'She can be very ëno nonsense,' which sometimes helps gets things resolved,' one lawyer wrote. 'Otherwise, she does not perform as well as her colleagues in almost all respects.'
'She is retiring soon,' another wrote. 'It took a few years, but she is a good judge.'
'A great county court judge who will be missed when she retires,' a person offered.
However, others did not share such nostalgia for the judge.
Some criticized her temperament, calling her 'bitter and rude' or 'hotheaded.'
'Judge Kaylor has been the most abrasive and insensitive judge on the bench for a long time,' one person wrote.
'Obnoxious and rude,' another commented. 'Nothing has changed.'
Kaylor is a 1978 graduate of Stetson University College of Law.
Her legal career includes working for the Public Defender's Office and in private criminal and family law practice.
She also has been a schoolteacher and real-estate broker.
| 2010 Overall | Legal Ability | Communication Ability | Written Decisions | Professional Conduct |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6.29 | 6.23 | 6.20 | 6.03 | 6.69 |
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I'm not sure she ever went to law school or read a statute or case.
She will be missed by all in the Polk County court system.
Will not be missed when she retires.
Gone.
She can be very "no nonsense" which sometimes helps get things resolved. Otherwise, she does not perform as well as her colleagues in almost all respects.
Still a drunk after all these years.
Very glad she's retiring … long overdue!
A great county court judge who will be missed when she retires.
Bitter and rude.
She's been a real asset to Winter Haven and Polk County.
Did she retire in 1991? She should have.
Been an outstanding judge.
Much brighter than she is credited for due to Quixotic lapses.
Glad she's going.
Goodbye.
Obnoxious and rude. Nothing has changed.
She is retiring soon. It took a few years, but she is a good judge.
Judge Kaylor has been the most abrasive and insensitive judge on the bench for a long time.
Au revoir, Cherie! You did OK.
Hot headed.
A clever mind, but sometimes too quick to make judgments.
Flies off on tangents - follows her own law not the state of Florida's.
I like her, she's just not a great judge.
She will be missed by all in the Polk County court system.
Will not be missed when she retires.
Gone.
She can be very "no nonsense" which sometimes helps get things resolved. Otherwise, she does not perform as well as her colleagues in almost all respects.
Still a drunk after all these years.
Very glad she's retiring … long overdue!
A great county court judge who will be missed when she retires.
Bitter and rude.
She's been a real asset to Winter Haven and Polk County.
Did she retire in 1991? She should have.
Been an outstanding judge.
Much brighter than she is credited for due to Quixotic lapses.
Glad she's going.
Goodbye.
Obnoxious and rude. Nothing has changed.
She is retiring soon. It took a few years, but she is a good judge.
Judge Kaylor has been the most abrasive and insensitive judge on the bench for a long time.
Au revoir, Cherie! You did OK.
Hot headed.
A clever mind, but sometimes too quick to make judgments.
Flies off on tangents - follows her own law not the state of Florida's.
I like her, she's just not a great judge.
Article
Anne Kaylor's final appearance on The Ledger's biennial survey again finds her name last among her 10 fellow county judges.
Kaylor, 71, must retire because under Florida law her age prevents her from running again.
Kaylor, elected to the county bench in 1990, said she is looking forward to retirement.
'It has been my pleasure and my honor to serve the citizens of Polk County,' she said.
She did not wish to comment on the survey's results or the anonymous comments about her. 'There is no point,' she said.
Kaylor has been ranked at the bottom eight times in the past nine surveys of local lawyers.
She did receive an overall rating of 6.66 out of 10 in 2000. Back then, she was ranked next to last, surpassing County Judge Mary Catherine Green's rating of 5.02.
This year, Kaylor's overall rating was 6.29 ñ a slight improvement to her rating of 6.27 in 2008.
Her highest individual category was 6.69 for professional conduct. Her lowest was 6.03 for written decisions.
Some lawyers described her as 'an outstanding judge' and a 'real asset.'
'She can be very ëno nonsense,' which sometimes helps gets things resolved,' one lawyer wrote. 'Otherwise, she does not perform as well as her colleagues in almost all respects.'
'She is retiring soon,' another wrote. 'It took a few years, but she is a good judge.'
'A great county court judge who will be missed when she retires,' a person offered.
However, others did not share such nostalgia for the judge.
Some criticized her temperament, calling her 'bitter and rude' or 'hotheaded.'
'Judge Kaylor has been the most abrasive and insensitive judge on the bench for a long time,' one person wrote.
'Obnoxious and rude,' another commented. 'Nothing has changed.'
Kaylor is a 1978 graduate of Stetson University College of Law.
Her legal career includes working for the Public Defender's Office and in private criminal and family law practice.
She also has been a schoolteacher and real-estate broker.
District: County Judge
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By JASON GEARY
The Ledger
Anne Kaylor came in last among her fellow county judges - a position she has held seven times in the past eight Ledger surveys of local lawyers.
Kaylor, who was elected to the county bench in 1990, received an overall rating of 6.27 out of 10.
Her best individual category was 6.44 for legal ability, and her worst was 6.11 for written decisions.
In 2006, Kaylor received an overall rating of 5.91. She was ranked next to last in 2000 with an overall rating of 6.66 - her highest overall rating in the past eight surveys. Her lowest overall rating in the past eight surveys was 5.61 in 2004.
This year, some lawyers criticized Kaylor with comments like "too temperamental," "totally unpredictable" and "bitter."
"Independent, self-confident, occasionally moody," one lawyer concluded.
A few lawyers described Kaylor as "the best county judge on the bench," a "good county judge" and "the most practical judge on the county court bench."
"She is an excellent judge who has the courage of her convictions," one wrote. "She makes the just and legal, if not always popular, ruling."
"I have had some unusual cases before Judge Kaylor, and she has always adapted well," another wrote.
Kaylor did not wish to comment on the survey's results. She said she enjoys serving the citizens of Polk County.
Kaylor, 69, has worked for the Public Defender's Office and in private criminal and family law practice. In addition, she has worked as a schoolteacher and real-estate broker.
She is a 1978 graduate of Stetson University's law school.
Her current term expires in 2010.
| 2008 Overall | Legal Ability | Communication Ability | Written Decisions | Professional Conduct |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6.27 | 6.44 | 6.21 | 6.11 | 6.33 |
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Anne Kaylor
Bad temperament.
Firm, but fair.
Good lawyer.
I have had some unusual cases before Judge Kaylor and she has always adapted well.
Independent, self-confident, occasionally moody.
She calls them likes she sees them; best on the county bench.
She is an excellent judge who has the courage of her convictions; she makes the just and legal, if not always
popular ruling.
Still Anne.
The best county judge on the bench.
The most practical judge on the county court bench.
Too temperamental.
Tough on probation violators.
Very courteous and considerate.
Very impatient but down to earth, except for when she has something to do or is in a hurry.
Good county judge; she should not be promoted beyond her current position.
Bad temperament.
Firm, but fair.
Good lawyer.
I have had some unusual cases before Judge Kaylor and she has always adapted well.
Independent, self-confident, occasionally moody.
She calls them likes she sees them; best on the county bench.
She is an excellent judge who has the courage of her convictions; she makes the just and legal, if not always
popular ruling.
Still Anne.
The best county judge on the bench.
The most practical judge on the county court bench.
Too temperamental.
Tough on probation violators.
Very courteous and considerate.
Very impatient but down to earth, except for when she has something to do or is in a hurry.
Good county judge; she should not be promoted beyond her current position.
Article
By JASON GEARY
The Ledger
Anne Kaylor came in last among her fellow county judges - a position she has held seven times in the past eight Ledger surveys of local lawyers.
Kaylor, who was elected to the county bench in 1990, received an overall rating of 6.27 out of 10.
Her best individual category was 6.44 for legal ability, and her worst was 6.11 for written decisions.
In 2006, Kaylor received an overall rating of 5.91. She was ranked next to last in 2000 with an overall rating of 6.66 - her highest overall rating in the past eight surveys. Her lowest overall rating in the past eight surveys was 5.61 in 2004.
This year, some lawyers criticized Kaylor with comments like "too temperamental," "totally unpredictable" and "bitter."
"Independent, self-confident, occasionally moody," one lawyer concluded.
A few lawyers described Kaylor as "the best county judge on the bench," a "good county judge" and "the most practical judge on the county court bench."
"She is an excellent judge who has the courage of her convictions," one wrote. "She makes the just and legal, if not always popular, ruling."
"I have had some unusual cases before Judge Kaylor, and she has always adapted well," another wrote.
Kaylor did not wish to comment on the survey's results. She said she enjoys serving the citizens of Polk County.
Kaylor, 69, has worked for the Public Defender's Office and in private criminal and family law practice. In addition, she has worked as a schoolteacher and real-estate broker.
She is a 1978 graduate of Stetson University's law school.
Her current term expires in 2010.