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Biography
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Prior Judicial Experience
Appointed to the Circuit Court in 1988
Former Chief Judge
Education
University of Virginia in 1973 (B.S. Nuclear Engineering)
University of Florida College of Law in 1973 (JD)
Prior Work Experience
General Counsel to the Palm Beach County School Board
Professional Activities
Faculty member of the Gerald T. Bennet Prosecutor/Public Defender Trial Training Program
Volunteer in the Palm Beach County Youth Court
Previous member of the statewide Family Steering Committee
Previous member of the Jury Management Steering Committee
Member of the statewide Judicial Mentor Program.
Miscellaneous
The Honorable Richard L. Oftedal
Division:
Circuit Criminal "S"
Room:
11.2214
Courtroom:
11E
Main Judicial Complex
205 N Dixie Highway
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
Judical Assistant:
Erin Brandt
Phone Number:
(561) 355-7848