Melina Buncome
FL
Melina Buncome is a longtime Fourth Judicial Circuit public defender and candidate for Duval County Court Judge, Group 13. She has nearly three decades of courtroom experience, formerly supervised felony attorneys, and has worked with Duval specialty-court programs.
Where Melina Buncome stands, based on their records
Supports
Public Safety and Crime Control (1 record), Civil Rights (1 record)
Campaign finance information not available
Track record
Track record — Public Safety and Crime Control
Public Safety and Crime Control · 1 support
As director of Problem-Solving Courts in the Fourth Judicial Circuit Public Defender's Office, Buncome supported treatment-oriented court programs addressing criminal cases involving substance use, mental health, and veterans' needs.
February 2, 2023Supports Public Safety and Crime Control
Source: jaxdailyrecord.com · researched July 13, 2026
Track record — Civil Rights
Civil Rights · 1 support
Buncome provided sustained pro bono civil legal aid through Sulzbacher and Jacksonville Area Legal Aid, assisting low-income residents with family-law, landlord-tenant, and other civil matters.
February 2, 2023Supports Civil Rights
Source: jaxdailyrecord.com · researched July 13, 2026
Track record — Legal Competence
Legal Competence · 1 favorable
As director of Problem-Solving Courts in the Fourth Judicial Circuit Public Defender's Office, Buncome supported treatment-oriented court programs addressing criminal cases involving substance use, mental health, and veterans' needs.
February 2, 2023Favorable on Legal Competence
Source: jaxdailyrecord.com · researched July 13, 2026
Race Melina Buncome is in:
- County Court Judge Group 13 · November 3, 2026 · Duval County, Florida
Past race Melina Buncome ran in:
- County Court Judge Group 13 · August 18, 2026 · Duval County, Florida
Profile last researched September 9, 2026.