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Amira is Supported By

Attorney General of Florida Pam Bondi

National Rifle Association & Unified Sportsmen of Florida

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Fraternal Order of Police, Charlotte County

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Businesspeople United for Political Action Committee

The Hispanic Vote, Southwest Florida Chapter

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Royal Palm Coast Realtor® Association

Punta Gorda, Port Charlotte North Port Association of Realtors®

Charlotte-DeSoto Building Industry Association

Englewood Area Board of Realtors®

Naples Daily News

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  • Attorney General of Florida Pam Bondi

  • Charlotte County Sheriff Bill Prummell

  • Collier County Sheriff Kevin Rambosk

  • Glades County Sheriff David Hardin

  • Hendry County Sheriff Steve Whidden

  • Lee County Sheriff Mike Scott

  • Brevard County Sheriff Wayne Ivey

  • Lee County Tax Collector and Former Fort Myers Police Department Chief Larry Hart

  • Former Charlotte County Sheriff Bill Cameron

  • Former Charlotte County Sheriff Richard Worch

  • Former Collier County Sheriff Don Hunter

  • Former Glades County Sheriff Stuart Whiddon

  • Former Glades County Clerk of Court Joe Flint

  • Former Fort Myers Police Chief Dennis Eads

  • Lee County Property Appraiser Ken Wilkinson

  • Lee County Clerk of Court Linda Doggett

  • Collier County Commissioner Burt Saunders

  • State Representative Mike Grant

  • State Representative and Majority Whip Dane Eagle

  • Former State Representative Lindsay Harrington and Debbie Harrington

  • State Attorney Steve Russell (20th Circuit)

  • Former State Attorney Joe D'Alessandro (20th Circuit)

  • President of Florida Prosecuting Attorney's Association State Attorney R.J. Larizza (7th Circuit)

  • State Attorney Brad King (5th Circuit)

  • State Attorney Bernie McCabe (6th Circuit)

  • State Attorney Ed Brodsky (12th Circuit)

  • Statewide Prosecutor Nick Cox

  • Charlotte County Clerk of Court Roger Eaton

  • Fort Myers Mayor Randy Henderson

  • Naples Mayor Bill Barnett

  • Bruce L. Scheiner, Founder, Associates and Bruce L. Scheiner, Attorneys for the Injured

  • Hendry County Clerk of Courts Barbara Butler

  • Glades County Commissioner John Ahern

  • Hendry County Commissioner Darrell Harris

  • Hendry County Tax Collector Pat Langford

  • Former Cape Coral Police Chief Jay Murphy

  • Charlotte County Commissioner Ken Doherty

  • Charlotte County Commissioner Bill Truex

  • Former Cape Coral Police Chief Bart Connelly

  • Glades County Clerk of Courts Sandra Brown

  • Former Chief Assistant U.S. Attorney for Southwest Florida Douglas Molloy

  • Former Lee County Clerk of Court Charlie Green

  • Charlotte County Clerk of Circuit Court (1984-2016) Barbara T. Scott



What People are Saying


"Working with Chief Assistant State Attorney Amira Fox on criminal justice system issues in Lee County has truly been my pleasure. Amira has the experience, skill and balance to do the top job! I wholeheartedly support her as the most qualified candidate to be elected State Attorney for the 20th Judicial Circuit in the 2018.Please vote for Amira Fox in the August Republican Primary and General Election."

Lee County Clerk of Courts Linda Doggett

"In my time with Amira Fox working together in public service I have come to know Amira as a dedicated and determined professional. She is empathetic and caring, yet tough when required. She is focused on fairness and justice for all and the perfect candidate for State Attorney."

Fort Myers Mayor Randy Henderson

"Working on complex statewide prosecutions, I have appreciated the coordination and support provided to my office by Chief Assistant State Attorney Amira Fox. I consider her not only a respected colleague, but also a friend. Amira will make a great State Attorney for the 20th Judicial Circuit because she works so well with other prosecutors and law enforcement."

Nick Cox
Statewide Prosecutor
Office of the Attorney General

"Amira Fox provides great leadership and a deep commitment to public safety in Charlotte County. I look forward to continuing to work with her to ensure an efficient and effective criminal justice system. Please join me in Checking the Box for Fox in the 2018 Republican Primary and General Election. Vote for Amira Fox for State Attorney – 20th Circuit!"

Charlotte Clerk of Courts Roger Eaton

"I have known Chief Assistant State Attorney Fox for 20 years. I can personally attest to her superior skills as a trial attorney, administrator, and leader within the State Attorney’s Office and in our community. Without reservation, I can proudly state that she is a strong supporter of law enforcement in Lee County and throughout the Circuit. She exhibits a deep knowledge of the law and displays a keen interest in partnering with law enforcement to creatively and successfully implement best practices for investigation and prosecution of criminal cases. Ms. Fox also enjoys a well-earned reputation as an ethical prosecutor and is a leader in the local bar to ensure that lawyers adhere to the highest professional standards"

Lee County Sheriff Mike Scott

"Amira is a skilled, honest and experienced prosecutor. She is tough, fair and knowledgable"

Former State Attorney Joe D’Alessandro

"As a former Glades County Clerk of Court, I worked with Amira Fox when she was the Office Head for Hendry and Glades Counties. Now many years later as the Chief Assistant State Attorney, Amira helps oversee the day-to-day activities of 120 prosecutors and a $26 million budget in the five-county 20th Judicial Circuit. She is the only candidate with State Attorney supervisory or administrative experience – 14 years! Because she is clearly the most qualified candidate, I fully support Amira Fox to be elected our next State Attorney."

Joe Flint
Glades County Clerk of Court, Retired

"Amira Fox is clearly the best candidate to be our next State Attorney. As a former police chief, I know the importance of having a State Attorney who has the intellect and knowledge to understand complex criminal law and excellent trial skills. Solid supervisory and administrative experience is also necessary to lead a large five-county prosecution staff of 300 men and women with a budget of $26 million. Amira Fox is the ONLY candidate to have those qualifications! I am going to vote for Amira Fox for State Attorney-20th Circuit in the upcoming August 2018 Republican Primary and general election and you should too!"

Lee County Tax Collector and Retired Fort Myers Police Chief Larry Hart

"You have the leadership skills, as well as exceptional trial and administrative experience to be a great State Attorney. I know you will continue to work hard to keep Charlotte County and all of Southwest Florida safe. Debbie and I wholeheartedly support you to be elected State Attorney – 20th Circuit in 2018. Amira Fox will be a great State Attorney for the 20th Judicial Circuit. Having seen great leaders in my time in office as a former Mayor and Speaker Pro Temper for the Florida House, I know she is clearly the most qualified candidate to be our top prosecutor. Please join me and Debbie in Checking the Box For Fox!"

Former State Representative Speaker Pro Tempore and Former Mayor of Punta Gorda Lindsay Harrington and Debbie Harrington

"Amira Fox has earned my support and vote to be our next State Attorney for Charlotte County and the 20th Judicial Circuit. I am proud to support her in the upcoming 2018 Republican Primary and General Election. Join me and Check the Box for Fox!"

State Representative Mike Grant

"20th Circuit Chief Assistant Amira Fox has worked hard with the State Attorneys throughout Florida on important issues regarding public safety. She has the experience and leadership skills to help us ensure justice for victims. I support her candidacy for 20th Circuit State Attorney in 2018 and look forward to working with her in the years to come."

Brad King
State Attorney – 5th Circuit and
Former President of the Florida Prosecuting Attorneys Association

"As a career law enforcement officer, I have known, worked with, and respected Amira Fox for her almost 30 year career in criminal justice. I know she is the ONLY candidate who has the prosecution, trial and administrative experience, as well as the professional respect and support of law enforcement, to efficiently and effectively lead the State Attorney’s Office during the next four years and beyond. Please support and vote for Chief Assistant Amira Fox for State Attorney for the 20th Judicial Circuit in the August 2018 Republican Primary"

Former Charlotte County Sheriff Bill Cameron

"As Mayor of Naples, the public safety of our citizens is always my top priority. For that reason, I am wholeheartedly supporting Amira fox to be our next State Attorney for the 20th Judicial Circuit. Her 28 years of experience in the criminal justice system includes managing the Collier County State Attorney’s Office and serving on the Board for the Shelter for Abused Women and Children. Amira Fox has the respect and working relationship with law enforcement to keep our city safe."

Naples Mayor Bill Barnett

"No candidate for State Attorney knows the Twentieth Judicial Circuit better than Amira Fox. She brings to the race a wealth of experience, a strong work ethic, and a deep appreciation for justice. She will carry out the duties of State Attorney with the professionalism, competence, and zeal that have characterized her entire legal career. Amira Fox is by far the best candidate for State Attorney, and she has my enthusiastic endorsement."

Bruce L. Scheiner, Founder, Associates and Bruce L. Scheiner, Attorneys for the Injured

"Chief Assistant Amira Fox has my support to be our next State Attorney. She is by far the most qualified and experienced candidate to serve Hendry County and all of the 20th Judicial Circuit. I look forward to continuing to work with her in the criminal justice system, where she has been a leader for almost 30 years."

Barbara Butler
Hendry County Clerk of Courts (2001-present)

"Chief Assistant Amira Fox has my full support in her campaign to be elected State Attorney for Glades County and the 20th Judicial Circuit. I know Amira well and she is clearly the most qualified candidate. She understands the needs of our area, having been the State Attorney Office Head for Hendry-Glades Counties during her almost 30 years in the criminal justice system. Please join me in voting Amira Fox for State Attorney in the upcoming August, 2018 Republican Primary."

Glades County Commissioner John Ahern

"Amira Fox is well qualified to be our next State Attorney. She is a skilled and successful trial attorney with almost 30 years of experience in the criminal justice system. As an administrator, currently the Chief Assistant State Attorney, Amira has supervised a staff of 300, including 120 prosecutors, and helped oversee a $26 million-dollar budget. You can vote for Amira Fox to be our next State Attorney in the August 2018 Republican Primary."

Glades County Sheriff David Hardin

"Amira Fox has my support and vote to be our next State Attorney for the 20th Judicial Circuit. Having worked in Hendry County and with almost 30 years of trial and administrative experience, Chief Assistant State Attorney Amira Fox is the most qualified candidate by far. I know she will work effectively with law enforcement and serve us well as State Attorney. Please remember to vote for Amira Fox in the August 2018 Republican Primary."

Hendry County Commissioner Darrell Harris

"I fully support Amira Fox in her Campaign to be elected State Attorney for the 20th Judicial Circuit. Amira has almost 30 years in the criminal justice system, including being Hendry-Glades State Attorney Office Head and ten years of managing a private law practice with an office in LaBelle. Chief Assistant State Attorney Amira Fox understands our needs and will serve us well! Please join me in “Checking the Box for Fox” in the upcoming August, 2018 Republican Primary."

Hendry County Tax Collector Pat Langford

"Based on her exceptional prosecution experience and leadership, I am supporting Chief Assistant State Attorney to be elected as our next 20th Circuit State Attorney. She has the endorsement of current State Attorney Steve Russell and the Sheriffs of all five counties – Glades, Hendry, Collier, Charlotte, and Lee. And now I am proud to join them."

Former Glades County Sheriff Stuart Whiddon

"As Sheriff I have developed a great working relationship with Chief Assistant State Attorney Amira Fox and her staff in Hendry County. As she is clearly the most qualified candidate, I wholeheartedly support Amira Fox to be our next State Attorney for the 20th Judicial Circuit. Together, we will work to keep our communities safe. Please join me in voting for Amira Fox in the August, 2018 Republican Primary."

Steve Whidden
Hendry County Sheriff

"Soon we will have a rare opportunity to elect a new State Attorney for the 20th Judicial Circuit. I will be voting for Amira Fox. Amira has the experience, work ethic, integrity, and temperament needed to succeed in this integral role in our community. Her successful track record in the private sector coupled with her achievements in the State Attorney’s office prove she will be tough on crime and highly effective in prosecuting cases to ensure criminals stay off our streets. As the current Chief Assistant State Attorney, Amira is responsible for managing the office’s $20 million budget, supervising 120 Assistant State Attorneys in a five-county region, and working with the legislature on the priorities of this office. With this experience, I have no doubt Amira will be an effective leader on day one when elected as our State Attorney. Amira brings a deep understanding of our Constitution and the rule of law to this office. She has a record of success when trying cases and has an intimate understanding of how this office operates. For these reasons and more, I ask you to join me in voting for Amira Fox for State Attorney on August 28th"

Representative Dane Eagle
Florida House of Representatives, District 77
Majority Whip

"I am proud to support Amira Fox in her 2018 Campaign for State Attorney - 20th Judicial Circuit. I know she will work well with law enforcement and the community to maintain a safe environment for Charlotte County and the five county Southwest Florida area. I will Check the Box for Fox in the August primary and the general election."

Ken Doherty
Charlotte County Commissioner

"Chief Assistant State Attorney Amira Fox is my clear choice to be our next State Attorney for the 20th Circuit. Charlotte County and Southwest Florida need Amira’s decades of experience including supervising a staff of 300, including 120 prosecutors, and overseeing a $26 million budget. Please join me in voting Amira Fox for State Attorney in the upcoming August, 2018 Republican Primary and in the General Election."

Bill Truex
Charlotte County Commissioner

"As former Cape Coral Police Chief and still an active law enforcement profession for 40 years, it was my privilege and pleasure to work with Amira for many of these years. As a resident who will look to the Office of the State Attorney to aid law enforcement in its efforts to combat crime, it is comforting to know that a person of Amira’s tenacity and professional qualities will be directing those efforts. Amira’s personal investment, the compassion she expresses for the victim and family, her uncanny ability to empathize with all types of individuals in various stages of grief, anger or other human emotion, to garner that single missing kernel of evidence resulted in many of the successful prosecutions of some of the most heinous crimes the Cape Coral Police Department investigated. It is, therefore, without any trepidation, I can say, Amira Fox is the most qualified candidate to be our next State Attorney for Cape Coral, Lee County and the entire Southwest Florida 20th Judicial Circuit. Her professional relationship with law enforcement and willingness to work with and assist law enforcement will result in safer communities. Please get out and Check the Box for Fox in the upcoming August 2018 Republican Primary."

Former Cape Coral Police Chief Jay Murphy

"As former Cape Coral Police Chief, I worked closely with Chief Assistant Amira Fox to help the 20th Judicial Circuit State Attorney’s Office, law enforcement, and our citizens achieve the lowest crime rate of all 20 Judicial Circuits in Florida (2012-2017). I know Amira is dedicated to supporting law enforcement and the community. Please join me in voting for Amira Fox as our next State Attorney for the 20th Circuit."

Former Cape Coral Police Chief Bart Connelly

"Chief Assistant State Attorney Amira Fox has almost 30 years of experience in the criminal justice system, including fourteen years as a supervisor and administrator in the State Attorney’s Office. As the Clerk of Courts for Glades County with decades working in the court system, I believe Amira Fox is the most qualified candidate to be our next State Attorney for the 20th Judicial Circuit."

Sandra Brown
Glades County Clerk of Courts

"As a 30-year Fort Myers Police Officer, including serving as Interim Police Chief, I know the dedication of Chief Assistant Amira Fox in working with law enforcement day in and day out to solve difficult crime problems. Her hard work in supporting new approaches to solving and prosecuting cases has yielded positive results. I wholeheartedly support Amira Fox as our next State Attorney for the 20th Judicial Circuit."

Former Fort Myers Police Interim Police Chief Dennis Eads

"I have known Chief Assistant State Attorney Amira Fox for many years and have found her to exemplify the moral courage, ethics and professionalism expected of a Florida prosecutor. Chief ASA Fox is a Class “A” person!"

Former Collier County Sheriff Don Hunter

"With a number of decades of experience as a prosecutor (former Chief Assistant U.S. Attorney for SW Florida) and practicing criminal defense attorney, I know Chief Assistant State Attorney Amira Fox is the most qualified candidate to be our next State Attorney. Amira is the candidate with the intellect, balance, and the extensive legal and administrative experience to provide leadership for 120 prosecutors, a staff of 300, and a State Attorney’s budget of $26 million. The importance of the State Attorney position to the community of Southwest Florida is crucial, and our area needs someone who has experience in all responsibilities of this office. I urge you to study the qualifications of Amira in making this important decision, and I believe you will be convinced that Amira Fox is the right person for State Attorney – 20th Circuit in the August 2018 Republican Primary!"

Former Chief Assistant U.S. Attorney for Southwest Florida Douglas Molloy

"As Lee County Clerk of Court from 1984 until 2013, I worked with Amira Fox and know she is a highly skilled attorney and administrator. As the Chief Assistant State Attorney, Amira has tremendous knowledge and experience in the day to day oversight of 120 prosecutors, a prosecution staff of 300, and a $26 million budget. Amira Fox is clearly the only qualified candidate to be our next State Attorney for Lee County and the entire five-county 20th Judicial Circuit. I support her 100%! Please vote for Amira Fox in the August, 2018 Republican Primary."

Charlie Green
Lee County Clerk of Court, Retired

"In serving as Charlotte County Clerk of the Circuit Court (1984-2016), I was honored to know and work with Chief Assistant State Attorney Amira Fox in the criminal justice system. Amira Fox is the only candidate for State Attorney – 20th Judicial Circuit with the rare combination of excellent trial and leadership skills, along with solid administrative experience to lead a prosecution staff of 300, including 120 Assistant State Attorneys and oversee a $26 million dollar budget. Please join me in supporting and voting for Amira Fox to be State Attorney – 20th Judicial Circuit in the upcoming August 28, 2018 Republican Primary."

Amira Fox's Continuing Record of Excellence

Family

Chief Assistant State Attorney Since 2014

Assistant State Attorney for 18 years including serving as office head of Hendry, Glades and Collier counties.

AV Preeminent Rating from Martindale-Hubbell, its highest rating awarded by measuring client satisfaction and peer review for legal ability and the highest ethical standards

Small Business Owner – Managing Partner at Her Own Law Firm

Serves on the Judicial Nominating Commission for the 20th Judicial Circuit

Event leader for City of Palms Relay for Life for American Cancer Society

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