Judicial Appointments
We are pleased to announce the appointments of Judge Danielle Sherriff to the Circuit Court Bench and Michael Barnett to the County Court Bench by Governor Ron DeSantis.
Announcements
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Judge Cheesman Awarded Jurist of the Year
Congratulations to the Honorable Maxine Cheesman who was awarded Jurist of the Year by the Palm Beach County Justice Association.
Veterans Court
The Judge Ted Booras Veterans Court, established in 2010, is a resolution-based specialty court that helps Veterans address underlying issues that have contributed to their involvement in the criminal justice system. Learn more about the importance of Veterans Court and its community impact. View the video
Mission & Vision Statement
The mission of the judicial branch is to protect rights and liberties, uphold and interpret the law, and provide for the peaceful resolution of disputes.
Congratulations Judge Stephens
Congratulations to the Honorable Debra Moses Stephens who will receive the Sheree Davis Cunningham Black Women Lawyers Association's 2025 Judicial Bridge Builder Award.
New Circuit Courier
The latest edition of the Circuit Courier is now available and features news on judicial activities, circuit events and ceremonies and more!
New Judgeships in 2025-2026
The Fifteenth Circuit will receive three new judgeships in fiscal year 2025-2026. Based on a judicial workload study, the Circuit was found to have a judicial net need of 9 judges.
The Late Judge Edward Rodgers Honored with Law Library Naming
On May 29, 2025, the Fifteenth Judicial Circuit unveiled the Judge Edward Rodgers Law Library during a naming ceremony held at the Judge Daniel T.K. Hurley Courthouse in Downtown West Palm Beach.
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New Circuit Courier
The latest edition of the Circuit Courier is now available and features news on judicial activities, circuit events and ceremonies and more!
Court History Project
The Fifteenth Judicial Circuit is pleased to announce the launch of its Circuit History project. The webpages include a glimpse into some of the highlights of the Fifteenth Judicial Circuit