J. Alex Villalobos

Jose Alex Villalobos (born November 2, 1963) is an American lawyer and former politician. He was a Republican member of the Florida Senate, representing the 38th District from 2001 through 2010. Previously he was a member of the Florida House of Representatives from 1993 through 2000. He served as the Republican Majority Whip[7] from 2001 to 2002 and as the Republican Majority Leader[7] from 2004 to 2006 in the Florida Senate.

J. Alex Villalobos
Member of the Florida Senate
from the 38th district
In office
January 20, 2003 – January 3, 2011
Preceded byRon Silver[1]
Succeeded byAnitere Flores[2]
Member of the Florida Senate
from the 37th district
In office
January 3, 2001 – January 3, 2003
Preceded byMario Díaz-Balart[3]
Succeeded byBurt Saunders
Member of the Florida House of Representatives
from the 112th district
In office
January 3, 1993 – January 3, 2001
Preceded byCarlos L. Valdes[4]
Succeeded byMario Díaz-Balart[5]
Personal details
Born
Jose Alex Villalobos[6]

(1963-11-02) November 2, 1963
Miami, Florida
Political partyRepublican
Spouse(s)Barbara
Children1
ResidenceMiami, Florida
EducationUniversity of Miami (BA)
Florida State University (JD)
ProfessionAttorney

He received his B.A. degree from the University of Miami and his J.D. degree from Florida State University. He later served as an Assistant State Attorney for the Second Judicial Circuit of Florida.

He and his wife have one child. His grandfather, Lolo Villalobos was re-elected six consecutive times as mayor of Guanabacoa, Cuba (1940–1959).

Since leaving the legislature, Villalobos has been an outspoken advocate for reform of the judicial system. He is the founding president of Democracy at Stake[7] and also serves on the board of directors for Justice at Stake, a national judicial watchdog group. In 1995 he was a Adjunct Professor of Constitutional Law at Florida International University.[7]

Villalobos currently practices law and serves as Of Counsel with the firm of Meyer, Brooks, Demma and Blohm.[7]

References
  1. "Our Campaigns - FL State Senate 38 Race - Nov 05, 2002". www.ourcampaigns.com.
  2. "Our Campaigns - FL State Senate 38 Race - Nov 07, 2006". www.ourcampaigns.com.
  3. "Our Campaigns - FL State Senate 37 Race - Nov 07, 2000". www.ourcampaigns.com.
  4. "Our Campaigns - FL State House 112 Race - Nov 03, 1992". www.ourcampaigns.com.
  5. "Our Campaigns - FL State House 112 Race - Nov 03, 1998". www.ourcampaigns.com.
  6. University of Miami (Class of 1985) Commencement
  7. "J. Alex Villalobos". Meyer, Brooks, Blohm and Hearn, P.A. Retrieved 2020-07-21.
Florida House of Representatives
Preceded by
Carlos L. Valdes		 Member of the Florida House of Representatives
from the 112th district
1993–2001		 Succeeded by
Mario Díaz-Balart
Florida Senate
Preceded by
Mario Díaz-Balart		 Member of the Florida Senate
from the 37th district
2001–2003		 Succeeded by
Burt Saunders
Preceded by
Ron Silver		 Member of the Florida Senate
from the 38th district
2003–2011		 Succeeded by
Anitere Flores
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