Judges

Following the retirement of Judge Pam Vergara, the Court has implemented the following temporary procedures:

Guardianship matters will be handled by Chief Judge Daniel B. Merritt, Jr.

Any Incapacity cases or other MH designated cases assigned to Judge X shall be handled by Judge Merritt with the exception of RPO cases.

All Non-Jury and Foreclosure case inquiries must be directed to Charlotte Harris only: charris@circuit5.org | 352-789-3913

Daniel B. Merritt, Jr.

Chief Judge
Assistant: Joyce Weeks
Fax: (352) 754-4265
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Thomas R. Eineman

Circuit Judge, Administrative Judge Of the Family Law Courts and Divisions
Assistant: Michelle Stevens
Fax: (352) 754-4266
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Don Barbee

Circuit Judge
Assistant: Jamie Shreiber
Fax: (352) 754-4267
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Donald E. Scaglione

Circuit Judge
Assistant: Becky Haimes
Fax: (352) 754-4273
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Stephen E. Toner

Circuit Judge
Assistant: Amy Stephens
Fax: (352) 754-4245
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Barbara-Jo Bell

County Judge
Assistant: Lindsay Stewart - lstewart@circuit5.org
Fax: (352) 754-4267
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Kurt E. Hitzemann

County Judge
Assistant: JoAnne Clay - jclay@circuit5.org
Fax: (352) 754-4267
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Jason L. Smith

County Judge
Assistant: Josie White - jwhite@circuit5.org
Fax:
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