Judge Christopher C. Sabella: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

13th Judicial Circuit Court of Florida, Department Room 516, Courtroom 52A

Appointed By: Gov. John E. Bush

Biography

Hon. Christopher C. Sabella is a judge for the 13th Judicial Circuit Court of Florida in Hillsborough County. He was appointed to the bench by former Governor Jeb Bush in 2006.


Sabella has held assignments in the Civil; Family; Criminal Justice and Trial; and Probate, Guardianship, and Trust Divisions.


Prior to joining the bench, he was the deputy chief legal adviser to the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office. He rejoined the Sheriff’s Office after serving as an assistant United States attorney with the United States Attorney’s Office. During his first stint with the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office, he was its legal adviser for twelve years.


He attended Florida State University, where he received a B.A. in psychology in 1989. Sabella went on to complete a J.D. at Stetson University College of Law in 1992.


Sabella was named Tampa Bay’s Top Lawyer in Law Enforcement by Tampa Bay Magazine in 2010.


His memberships have included the Herbert G. Goldburg, Criminal Inn of Court, the Hillsborough County Bar Association, and the Florida Bar Association. Sabella has also taught trial skills at Western Michigan University, Cooley Law School, and he has was an instructor at St. Petersburg College.

Recent Cases by Hon. Christopher C. Sabella

On November 20, 2023 an administrative file case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hillsborough County. Judge Christopher C. Sabella presiding.

1 File
Filed

Nov 20, 2023

Status

Active

Court

Circuit

County

Hillsborough County, FL

Category

Administrative File

Practice Area

Administrative

Matter Type

General Adminstrative

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 21, 2023

On September 5, 2012 a declaratory judgment case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hillsborough County. Judge CHRISTOPHER C. SABELLA presiding.

Filed

Sep 05, 2012

Status

Active

Court

Hillsborough County

County

Hillsborough County, FL

Category

Declaratory Judgment

Case Last Refreshed

Aug 27, 2015

On May 29, 2012 a mortgage foreclosure - homestead -2- $50,001 - $249,999 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hillsborough County. Judge CHRISTOPHER C SABELLA presiding.

Filed

May 29, 2012

Status

Settlement

Court

Hillsborough County

County

Hillsborough County, FL

Category

Mortgage Foreclosure - Homestead -2- $50,001 - $249,999

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Foreclosure

Case Last Refreshed

May 12, 2016

On March 23, 2012 a mortgage foreclosure - nonhomestead -2- $50,000 - $249,999 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hillsborough County. Judge CHRISTOPHER C. SABELLA presiding.

Filed

Mar 23, 2012

Status

Judgment of Foreclosure

Court

Hillsborough County

County

Hillsborough County, FL

Category

Mortgage Foreclosure - NonHomestead -2- $50,000 - $249,999

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Foreclosure

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 16, 2018

On February 27, 2012 a mortgage foreclosure - homestead -2- $50,001 - $249,999 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hillsborough County. Judge CHRISTOPHER C SABELLA presiding.

Filed

Feb 27, 2012

Status

Active

Court

Hillsborough County

County

Hillsborough County, FL

Category

Mortgage Foreclosure - Homestead -2- $50,001 - $249,999

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Foreclosure

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 18, 2017

On January 6, 2012 a mortgage foreclosure - homestead -3- $250,000 or more case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hillsborough County. Judge CHRISTOPHER C SABELLA presiding.

Filed

Jan 06, 2012

Status

Settlement

Court

Hillsborough County

County

Hillsborough County, FL

Category

Mortgage Foreclosure - Homestead -3- $250,000 or More

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Foreclosure

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 29, 2017

On August 10, 2011 a mortgage foreclosure - nonhomestead -2- $50,000 - $249,999 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hillsborough County. Judge CHRISTOPHER C SABELLA presiding.

Filed

Aug 10, 2011

Status

Judgment of Foreclosure

Court

Hillsborough County

County

Hillsborough County, FL

Category

Mortgage Foreclosure - NonHomestead -2- $50,000 - $249,999

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Foreclosure

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 25, 2013

On July 26, 2011 a mortgage foreclosure - homestead -2- $50,001 - $249,999 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hillsborough County. Judge CHRISTOPHER C SABELLA presiding.

Filed

Jul 26, 2011

Status

Active

Court

Hillsborough County

County

Hillsborough County, FL

Category

Mortgage Foreclosure - Homestead -2- $50,001 - $249,999

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Foreclosure

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 13, 2014

On June 27, 2011 a mortgage foreclosure - nonhomestead -3- $250,000 or more case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hillsborough County. Judge CHRISTOPHER C SABELLA presiding.

Filed

Jun 27, 2011

Status

Default Judgment

Court

Hillsborough County

County

Hillsborough County, FL

Category

Mortgage Foreclosure - NonHomestead -3- $250,000 or More

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Foreclosure

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 12, 2019

On January 18, 2011 a mortgage foreclosure - homestead -2- $50,001 - $249,999 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hillsborough County. Judge CHRISTOPHER C SABELLA presiding.

Filed

Jan 18, 2011

Status

Dismissal

Court

Hillsborough County

County

Hillsborough County, FL

Category

Mortgage Foreclosure - Homestead -2- $50,001 - $249,999

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Foreclosure

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 12, 2019

On September 7, 2010 a mortgage foreclosure - homestead -2- $50,001 - $249,999 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hillsborough County. Judge CHRISTOPHER C SABELLA presiding.

Filed

Sep 07, 2010

Status

Active

Court

Hillsborough County

County

Hillsborough County, FL

Category

Mortgage Foreclosure - Homestead -2- $50,001 - $249,999

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Foreclosure

Case Last Refreshed

Aug 23, 2017

On June 30, 2010 a mortgage foreclosure - homestead -2- $50,001 - $249,999 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hillsborough County. Judge CHRISTOPHER C SABELLA presiding.

Filed

Jun 30, 2010

Status

Active

Court

Hillsborough County

County

Hillsborough County, FL

Category

Mortgage Foreclosure - Homestead -2- $50,001 - $249,999

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Foreclosure

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 12, 2016

On June 23, 2010 a mortgage foreclosure - nonhomestead -2- $50,000 - $249,999 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hillsborough County. Judge CHRISTOPHER C SABELLA presiding.

Filed

Jun 23, 2010

Status

Judgment of Foreclosure

Court

Hillsborough County

County

Hillsborough County, FL

Category

Mortgage Foreclosure - NonHomestead -2- $50,000 - $249,999

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Foreclosure

Case Last Refreshed

Aug 18, 2017

On March 10, 2010 a mortgage foreclosure - nonhomestead -2- $50,000 - $249,999 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hillsborough County. Judge CHRISTOPHER C SABELLA presiding.

Filed

Mar 10, 2010

Status

Active

Court

Hillsborough County

County

Hillsborough County, FL

Category

Mortgage Foreclosure - NonHomestead -2- $50,000 - $249,999

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Foreclosure

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 16, 2013

On May 6, 2009 a mortgage foreclosure case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hillsborough County. Judge CHRISTOPHER C SABELLA presiding.

Filed

May 06, 2009

Status

Dismissal

Court

Hillsborough County

County

Hillsborough County, FL

Category

Mortgage Foreclosure

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Foreclosure

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 05, 2021

On March 27, 2009 a mortgage foreclosure case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hillsborough County. Judge Sabella, Christopher. C presiding.

12 Files
Filed

Mar 27, 2009

Status

Active

Court

Hillsborough County

County

Hillsborough County, FL

Category

Mortgage Foreclosure

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Foreclosure

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 24, 2022

On December 31, 2008 a mortgage foreclosure case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hillsborough County. Judge Sabella, C. Christopher presiding.

Filed

Dec 31, 2008

Status

Dismissal

Court

Hillsborough County

County

Hillsborough County, FL

Category

Mortgage Foreclosure

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Foreclosure

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 08, 2018

On December 31, 2008 a mortgage foreclosure case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hillsborough County. Judge Sabella, C. Christopher presiding.

Filed

Dec 31, 2008

Status

Want of Prosecution

Court

Hillsborough County

County

Hillsborough County, FL

Category

Mortgage Foreclosure

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Foreclosure

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 03, 2011

On December 31, 2008 a mortgage foreclosure case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hillsborough County. Judge Sabella, C. Christopher presiding.

Filed

Dec 31, 2008

Status

Dismissal

Court

Hillsborough County

County

Hillsborough County, FL

Category

Mortgage Foreclosure

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Foreclosure

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 08, 2018

On December 31, 2008 a mortgage foreclosure case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hillsborough County. Judge Sabella, C. Christopher presiding.

Filed

Dec 31, 2008

Status

Dismissal

Court

Hillsborough County

County

Hillsborough County, FL

Category

Mortgage Foreclosure

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Foreclosure

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 08, 2018

On December 31, 2008 a mortgage foreclosure case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hillsborough County. Judge Sabella, C. Christopher presiding.

Filed

Dec 31, 2008

Status

Default Judgment

Court

Hillsborough County

County

Hillsborough County, FL

Category

Mortgage Foreclosure

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Foreclosure

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 25, 2018

On December 31, 2008 a mortgage foreclosure case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hillsborough County. Judge Sabella, C. Christopher presiding.

Filed

Dec 31, 2008

Status

Dismissal

Court

Hillsborough County

County

Hillsborough County, FL

Category

Mortgage Foreclosure

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Foreclosure

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 28, 2019

On December 30, 2008 a mortgage foreclosure case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hillsborough County. Judge Sabella, C. Christopher presiding.

Filed

Dec 30, 2008

Status

Dismissal

Court

Hillsborough County

County

Hillsborough County, FL

Category

Mortgage Foreclosure

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Foreclosure

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 08, 2018

On December 30, 2008 a mortgage foreclosure case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hillsborough County. Judge Sabella, C. Christopher presiding.

Filed

Dec 30, 2008

Status

Dismissal

Court

Hillsborough County

County

Hillsborough County, FL

Category

Mortgage Foreclosure

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Foreclosure

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 08, 2018

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