8th Judicial Circuit State Attorney's Office

06/03/2026

We are thrilled to welcome Ray Tremblay to our investigation team. Investigator Tremblay comes to us from the Public Defender’s Office after spending his career serving the citizens of Gilchrist and Levy County with the Sheriff’s Offices and Chiefland PD.

05/25/2026

Remembering and Honoring those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our Nation

05/15/2026

Remembering those who made the ultimate sacrifice.

05/14/2026

Welcome to our Investigations Team, Michael Hathcock. Sgt Michael Hathcock with the Florida Highway Patrol has chosen to continue his law enforcement career by joining our team of Investigators! His new SAO8 lapel pin was pinned on him by his wife and our Director of Attorney Support, Mary Hathcock.

05/10/2026

Happy Mother’s Day!

05/01/2026

May 1st is Florida’s Annual Law Enforcement Appreciation day. State Attorney Brian Kramer and all members of our offices offer our sincere thanks to our law enforcement partners in the 8th Judicial Circuit. Thank you for all you do to keep our citizens safe.

04/22/2026

Happy Administrative Professional’s Day to all, but especially to our hard working crew at SAO8!

04/17/2026

Great week for SAO8. Formally welcomed our newest Assistant State Attorney, Luke Edney. Luke recently passed the Florida Bar and was sworn in by State Attorney, Brian Kramer. Also, a group of our ASAs and Directors joined Mr Kramer to support Girl Scouts at the annual Women Who Make a Difference Luncheon.

01/19/2026

11/07/2025

It is National Love Your Lawyer Day and we love ours. Thank you to all of the SAO8 Assistant State Attorneys who could excel in private practice but choose to use their talents to do justice daily. A single day isn’t enough of a thank you.