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Regina has ambitions to one day become a Judge . If chosen by appointment or election , it would be an honor and privilege , and another opportunity for her to become an even greater servant to her community . Regina was a Judicial Finalist in January 2014 for retired Hubert Grimes , Circuit Judge vacancy .
Being active in the community is important to Regina even today . Her community involvement includes : Ministry Outreach to the Juvenile Detention Center , donating items to Battered Woman Shelter , volunteering her efforts to give out food , clothing , and painting youth facilities . Teen Court Judge in Flagler County , and public speaking engagements at engagement such as : Daytona Juneteenth Youth Empowerment Summit and “ Can you hear me , I ’ m Hurting ” seminar sponsored in part by Angie Bee Ministries .
Regina , although she does not actively seek it , leadership seems to find her . Her heart is for the youth . She does not see herself too good to be approached , she encourages it . She worked with youth , and taught Sunday school in Orlando at Mt . Zion Missionary Baptist Institutional Church under Pastor Errol G . Thompson . She encourages strong families and young people make wise decisions . She seen so many come through the system , grow up in the system , and graduated to the more serious crimes . “ I have an idea what happened to them and it will take a miracle to re-write the mind that ’ s why if a teaching moment presents itself , I am on it .”
Regina Nunnally began her legal career with the Public Defender ’ s Office on September of 2003 in the Juvenile Court . After six months , she was promoted to Juvenile and Felony Court in Bunnell , Florida on July 2004 . She has been a full-time Felony Court attorney for over ten years . Regina drives 35 minutes each day to work and never regretted a day . She practiced before retired judge Kim C . Hammond and was mentored by Irwin Connelly . They exhibited respect and professionalism . Her office now and then is like family .
Regina has been in Bunnell so long that she ’ s represented two generations of accused offenders . Her clients from all walks of life , are educated , undereducated and uneducated . She receives calls from mothers , finance , baby mothers , wanting to know what is going to happen to their child or significant other . She listens to their cries and lamentations . Many of her clients come from broken homes . They have made bad decisions and suffer from substance abuse issues , mental health issues , and are honorably discharged from the military . No one is immune from becoming a client . She has to humanize them , tell their side of the story to the prosecutor , judge or the jury .
Regina educates her clients and sometime they educate her . She handles thousands of cases a year and sees too many of them come back due to violations . At times , the cases are emotional and some are unforgettable . Clients have poured out their hearts to her , crying about the decisions they have made and how much it has and will change lives . Her career path was chosen for her because it is not for the faint of heart . Regina is a lawyer , a preacher and a motivational speaker . Regina Nunnally lives to serve others ; she is strong for the people .
Front Cover Feature Regina Nunnally Attorney at Law , Justice for the People Daytona Beach , Florida June 2015
Regina , scholarship recipient with Honorable Judge Shirley Green and scholarship recipients taken at Bethune Cookman 1997

“ PEOPLE HAVE HAD A HAND IN HER SUCCESS

Regina does not personally take credit for her achievements because many people have had a hand in her success . She worked as a Summer Camp Counselor / Teacher ’ s Aid under Francis A . Mobley , Executive Director of the Mary McLeod Bethune Center . She interned for Judge Hubert Grimes before entering Law School . She worked at Dillard ’ s and as a Juvenile Services Program simultaneously to pay her way through Law School .
Regina has ambitions to one day become a Judge . If chosen by appointment or election , it would be an honor and privilege , and another opportunity for her to become an even greater servant to her community . Regina was a Judicial Finalist in January 2014 for retired Hubert Grimes , Circuit Judge vacancy . Being active in the community is important to Regina even today . Her community involvement includes : Ministry Outreach to the Juvenile Detention Center , donating items to Battered Woman Shelter , volunteering her efforts to give out food , clothing , and painting youth facilities . Teen Court Judge in Flagler County , and public speaking engagements at engagement such as : Daytona Juneteenth Youth Empowerment Summit and “ Can you hear me , I ’ m Hurting ” seminar sponsored in part by Angie Bee Ministries .
Regina , although she does not actively seek it , leadership seems to find her . Her heart is for the youth . She does not see herself too good to be approached , she encourages it . She worked with youth , and taught Sunday school in Orlando at Mt . Zion Missionary Baptist Institutional Church under Pastor Errol G . Thompson . She encourages strong families and young people make wise decisions . She seen so many come through the system , grow up in the system , and graduated to the more serious crimes . “ I have an idea what happened to them and it will take a miracle to rewrite the mind that ’ s why if a teaching moment presents itself , I am on it .” Regina Nunnally began her legal career with the Public Defender ’ s Office on September of 2003 in the Juvenile Court . After six months , she was promoted to Juvenile and Felony Court in Bunnell , Florida on July 2004 . She has been a full-time Felony Court attorney for over ten years . Regina drives 35 minutes each day to work and never regretted a day . She practiced before retired judge Kim C . Hammond and was mentored by Irwin Connelly . They exhibited respect and professionalism . Her office now and then is like family .
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