Pam Vergara
Circuit Judge
Judicial Assistant: Josephine White
Email: jwhite@circuit5.org
Office Information
Office: 352-754-4287
Fax: 352-754-4210
Hernando County Courthouse, Room 200
20 N. Main Street
Brooksville, FL 34601
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.
Probate matters will be handled by Judge Don Barbee.
All civil inquiries should be directed to Josie White, at JWhite@circuit5.org, or (352) 754-4287
These procedures are intended to facilitate continuity of service during this transition and do not reflect permanent case assignments. Thank you for your patience and cooperation during this transition.
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC: The Code of Judicial Conduct governing behavior by judges forbids the Judges of the Fifth Judicial Circuit to discuss pending cases with the public. Please do not call the Court expecting to speak with a Judge about any case. The Court is only allowed to consider arguments made in the courtroom and in documents properly filed by actual parties in the case as authorized by law and the Rules of Court. The Court cannot ethically read or consider any other opinions or arguments about the case. Communications that do not meet these legal requirements cannot be forwarded to the Judges.