David Grimes

David Grimes serves as the Staff Director for the Democratic Office in the Florida House of Representatives since January 2015, previously holding roles as Deputy Staff Director and Attorney within the same office. Grimes is a board member of Legal Services of North Florida and has been involved with the Florida Government Bar Association as Past President, President, Vice President, and Director. Additional experience includes coaching mock trial at Lawton Chiles High School, serving as Governor for The Florida Bar Young Lawyers Division, and holding board positions with the Survive and Thrive Advocacy Center. Grimes began legal career as an Assistant Attorney General, with responsibilities including drafting legal documents and assisting in trials. Earlier advocacy experience includes leadership roles in student government organizations at Florida State University, culminating in a J.D. from Florida State University College of Law.