Judge Darrin Gayles was appointed by Governor Charlie Christ to the 11th circuit court bench. I am proud to say that I had the honor of being assigned to his courtroom as a public defender when he was first appointed to the county court bench. I can’t say enough about Gayles but ill start with this:Judge Gayles is kind, caring, considerate, and judicious all at the same time. He brings much needed perspective and compassion to the Circuit Court. In the 11th Circuit we are blessed to have many good judges. But the great ones, well those are few. I believe that Judge Gayles will be as great on the circuit bench as he he was on the county court. Good luck and congratulations.