Judge Charles A. Schwab: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

Appointed By: Gov. Richard L. Scott

Biography

Hon. Charles A. Schwab is a judge for the 19th Judicial Circuit Court of Florida. He was appointed to the bench by former Governor Rick Scott on November 15, 2013, filling the vacancy created by the retirement of the Hon. Mark W. Klingensmith.


The 19th Judicial Circuit includes Martin, Saint Lucie, Indian River, and Okeechobee Counties. During his judicial tenure, Schwab has held assignments in the Appellate and Probate-Guardianship Divisions. He has also served as Chief Judge of the 19th Judicial Circuit since 2021.


Prior to his appointment, he worked as a private practice attorney and spent ten years as a traffic magistrate for the 19th Judicial Circuit Court (2003 to 2013). Schwab also served as an assistant state attorney with the Office of the State Attorney for the 19th Judicial Circuit (1993 to 1997).


He received a bachelor’s degree from the University of Colorado. Schwab then completed a J.D. at the University of Denver, Sturm College of Law, in 1993.


He was admitted to practice in Florida (1993) and the United States District Court for the Southern and Middle Districts of Florida.

Recent Cases by Hon. Charles A. Schwab

On February 28, 2024 a dissolution of marriage case was filed in the jurisdiction of St. Lucie County. Judge SCHWAB, CHARLES presiding.

Filed

Feb 28, 2024

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Active

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Circuit

County

St. Lucie County, FL

Category

DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

May 22, 2024

On February 12, 2024 a name change case was filed in the jurisdiction of St. Lucie County. Judge SCHWAB, CHARLES presiding.

Filed

Feb 12, 2024

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Active

Judge

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Circuit

County

St. Lucie County, FL

Category

NAME CHANGE

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

May 22, 2024

On February 9, 2024 a name change case was filed in the jurisdiction of St. Lucie County. Judge SCHWAB, CHARLES presiding.

Filed

Feb 09, 2024

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Active

Judge

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Circuit

County

St. Lucie County, FL

Category

NAME CHANGE

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

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May 22, 2024

On February 6, 2024 a paternity case was filed in the jurisdiction of St. Lucie County. Judge SCHWAB, CHARLES presiding.

Filed

Feb 06, 2024

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Active

Judge

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Circuit

County

St. Lucie County, FL

Category

PATERNITY

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

May 22, 2024

On February 6, 2024 a dissolution of marriage case was filed in the jurisdiction of St. Lucie County. Judge SCHWAB, CHARLES presiding.

Filed

Feb 06, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. SCHWAB, CHARLES Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for SCHWAB, CHARLES

Court

Circuit

County

St. Lucie County, FL

Category

DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

May 22, 2024

On February 6, 2024 a dissolution of marriage case was filed in the jurisdiction of St. Lucie County. Judge SCHWAB, CHARLES presiding.

Filed

Feb 06, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. SCHWAB, CHARLES Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for SCHWAB, CHARLES

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Circuit

County

St. Lucie County, FL

Category

DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

May 22, 2024

On February 2, 2024 a dissolution of marriage case was filed in the jurisdiction of St. Lucie County. Judge SCHWAB, CHARLES presiding.

Filed

Feb 02, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

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Circuit

County

St. Lucie County, FL

Category

DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

May 22, 2024

On January 17, 2024 a paternity case was filed in the jurisdiction of St. Lucie County. Judge SCHWAB, CHARLES presiding.

Filed

Jan 17, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Circuit

County

St. Lucie County, FL

Category

PATERNITY

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

May 22, 2024

On January 8, 2024 a simplified dissolution case was filed in the jurisdiction of St. Lucie County. Judge SCHWAB, CHARLES presiding.

Filed

Jan 08, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

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Circuit

County

St. Lucie County, FL

Category

SIMPLIFIED DISSOLUTION

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

May 22, 2024

On January 2, 2024 a malpractice - medical case was filed in the jurisdiction of St. Lucie County. Judge SCHWAB, CHARLES A presiding.

Filed

Jan 02, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

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Circuit

County

St. Lucie County, FL

Category

MALPRACTICE - MEDICAL

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Malpractice

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 04, 2024

On January 2, 2024 a dissolution of marriage case was filed in the jurisdiction of St. Lucie County. Judge SCHWAB, CHARLES presiding.

Filed

Jan 02, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

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Circuit

County

St. Lucie County, FL

Category

DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

May 22, 2024

On January 2, 2024 an other complaint case was filed in the jurisdiction of St. Lucie County. Judge SCHWAB, CHARLES A presiding.

4 Files
Filed

Jan 02, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

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St. Lucie County, FL

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OTHER COMPLAINT

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Jan 04, 2024

On January 2, 2024 an other complaint case was filed in the jurisdiction of St. Lucie County. Judge SCHWAB, CHARLES A presiding.

Filed

Jan 02, 2024

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Active

Judge

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St. Lucie County, FL

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OTHER COMPLAINT

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 05, 2024

On December 29, 2023 a homestead mf $50,001-$249,999 case was filed in the jurisdiction of St. Lucie County. Judge SCHWAB, CHARLES A presiding.

8 Files
Filed

Dec 29, 2023

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. SCHWAB, CHARLES A Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for SCHWAB, CHARLES A

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Circuit

County

St. Lucie County, FL

Category

HOMESTEAD MF $50,001-$249,999

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Foreclosure

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 30, 2023

On December 29, 2023 a homestead mf $50,001-$249,999 case was filed in the jurisdiction of St. Lucie County. Judge SCHWAB, CHARLES A presiding.

9 Files
Filed

Dec 29, 2023

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. SCHWAB, CHARLES A Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for SCHWAB, CHARLES A

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Circuit

County

St. Lucie County, FL

Category

HOMESTEAD MF $50,001-$249,999

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Foreclosure

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 05, 2024

On December 29, 2023 a breach of contract case was filed in the jurisdiction of St. Lucie County. Judge SCHWAB, CHARLES A presiding.

4 Files
Filed

Dec 29, 2023

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. SCHWAB, CHARLES A Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for SCHWAB, CHARLES A

Court

Circuit

County

St. Lucie County, FL

Category

BREACH OF CONTRACT

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 30, 2023

On December 28, 2023 a breach of contract case was filed in the jurisdiction of St. Lucie County. Judge SCHWAB, CHARLES A presiding.

4 Files
Filed

Dec 28, 2023

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. SCHWAB, CHARLES A Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for SCHWAB, CHARLES A

Court

Circuit

County

St. Lucie County, FL

Category

BREACH OF CONTRACT

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 30, 2023

On December 28, 2023 an other complaint case was filed in the jurisdiction of St. Lucie County. Judge SCHWAB, CHARLES A presiding.

6 Files
Filed

Dec 28, 2023

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. SCHWAB, CHARLES A Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for SCHWAB, CHARLES A

Court

Circuit

County

St. Lucie County, FL

Category

OTHER COMPLAINT

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 30, 2023

On December 28, 2023 an other complaint case was filed in the jurisdiction of St. Lucie County. Judge SCHWAB, CHARLES A presiding.

4 Files
Filed

Dec 28, 2023

Status

Closed

Judge

Hon. SCHWAB, CHARLES A Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for SCHWAB, CHARLES A

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Circuit

County

St. Lucie County, FL

Category

OTHER COMPLAINT

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Dec 29, 2023

On December 28, 2023 a business transactions case was filed in the jurisdiction of St. Lucie County. Judge SCHWAB, CHARLES A presiding.

2 Files
Filed

Dec 28, 2023

Status

Active

Judge

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Circuit

County

St. Lucie County, FL

Category

BUSINESS TRANSACTIONS

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

General Commercial

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 30, 2023

On December 28, 2023 a breach of contract case was filed in the jurisdiction of St. Lucie County. Judge SCHWAB, CHARLES A presiding.

4 Files
Filed

Dec 28, 2023

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. SCHWAB, CHARLES A Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for SCHWAB, CHARLES A

Court

Circuit

County

St. Lucie County, FL

Category

BREACH OF CONTRACT

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 30, 2023

On December 28, 2023 a homestead mf $50,001-$249,999 case was filed in the jurisdiction of St. Lucie County. Judge SCHWAB, CHARLES A presiding.

9 Files
Filed

Dec 28, 2023

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. SCHWAB, CHARLES A Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for SCHWAB, CHARLES A

Court

Circuit

County

St. Lucie County, FL

Category

HOMESTEAD MF $50,001-$249,999

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Foreclosure

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 30, 2023

On December 28, 2023 a homestead mf $250,000-more case was filed in the jurisdiction of St. Lucie County. Judge SCHWAB, CHARLES A presiding.

8 Files
Filed

Dec 28, 2023

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. SCHWAB, CHARLES A Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for SCHWAB, CHARLES A

Court

Circuit

County

St. Lucie County, FL

Category

HOMESTEAD MF $250,000-MORE

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Foreclosure

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 30, 2023

On December 26, 2023 a homestead mf $50,001-$249,999 case was filed in the jurisdiction of St. Lucie County. Judge SCHWAB, CHARLES A presiding.

9 Files
Filed

Dec 26, 2023

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. SCHWAB, CHARLES A Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for SCHWAB, CHARLES A

Court

Circuit

County

St. Lucie County, FL

Category

HOMESTEAD MF $50,001-$249,999

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Foreclosure

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 28, 2023

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