Charles T. Wells

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Charles T. Wells (born 1939) has been a member of the Florida Supreme Court since 1994, following his appointment by Governor Lawton Chiles. He served as Chief Justice from July 1, 2000 until June 30, 2002. He is perhaps most noted for presiding over appeals brought to the Court as part of the dispute over Florida's electoral votes in the U.S. presidential election, 2000, which were broadcast live to a world-wide audience. He graduated from William R. Boone High School in 1957. Wells received his bachelor's degree from the University of Florida in 1961 and received his Juris Doctor degree from the University's law school in 1964.