Patrick Brackins
$900,000 worth of fines from red light infractions are expected to be collected in 2018 according to this. Meanwhile the City of Miami just dumped their red light camera program altogether.There is a legislative mandate to fulfill the requirements set forth in The Mark Wandall Traffic Safety Act (Ch. 316.0083 F.S.) to provide for the appointment of a local hearing officer for the adjudication of red light camera offenses. This is an independent contractor position.
Patrick Brackins is recommended for appointment by the Orlando City Council. He works at Shepard, Smith & Cassady, P.A. He is a member of the orange County Bar Association, the folks who allegedly squeal at dogs and downtown residents.
According to his contract with the City, his pay is $250 for 4 hours of work. That's $62.50 per hour. According to the fiscal impact statement, the cost to the City is $1,500 per year.
His duties include...
A hearing officer works through the dispute resolution process between agencies and the public. A hearing officer acts much like a judge, but only deals with cases involving administrative agencies. The officer's hearings are also much less formal than a traditional court case with a presiding judge. These hearings mostly take place in person, but can also be conducted through mailed testimony as well. The officer takes the time to review both sides and lets everyone have their say in the matter. The officer may also listen to testimonies and review evidence to make a judgement decision. This allows both parties to feel that a fair decision was made and not a hasty one.
Patrick Brackins received his undergraduate degree in political science from the University of Florida and, in 2006, his Juris Doctor degree from St. Thomas University School of Law at 16401 NW 37th Ave, Miami Gardens. Patrick moved to Orlando in 2006, where he began his career as a staff attorney for Florida’s Ninth Judicial Circuit Court. Prior to joining Shepard, Smith & Cassady, P.A., from 2008 to 2016, Patrick served as the career law clerk for a United States Magistrate Judge in the Orlando Division of the Middle District of Florida, which statistically is the second busiest district court in the United States.
Patrick Brackins received his undergraduate degree in political science from the University of Florida and, in 2006, his Juris Doctor degree from St. Thomas University School of Law at 16401 NW 37th Ave, Miami Gardens. Patrick moved to Orlando in 2006, where he began his career as a staff attorney for Florida’s Ninth Judicial Circuit Court. Prior to joining Shepard, Smith & Cassady, P.A., from 2008 to 2016, Patrick served as the career law clerk for a United States Magistrate Judge in the Orlando Division of the Middle District of Florida, which statistically is the second busiest district court in the United States.
Patrick’s federal litigation experience and his understanding of state court practice allow him to focus on all aspects of local government law, commercial litigation, social security disability appeals, wage and hour litigation, insurance defense, and business transactions. In addition to serving local governments and business organizations, Patrick is committed to meeting the needs of individuals, families, and small employers. Patrick is also an active participant in the Orlando community, serving on the Board of Directors and Executive Committee of the Christian Service Center of Central Florida since 2014. He is a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Orlando, the Florida Bar (2006), and the Orange County Bar Association.
