Judge Dustin S. Stephenson: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

Florida Bar #: 320950 (September 14, 2000)

Appointed By: Gov. Richard L. Scott

Biography

Hon. Dustin S. Stephenson is a judge for the 14th Judicial Circuit Court of Florida. He was appointed to the bench by former Governor Rick Scott in 2018. He filled the vacancy created by the retirement of the Hon. James Fensom (Ret.).


The 14th Judicial Circuit includes Bay, Calhoun, Gulf, Holmes, Jackson, and Washington Counties. Stephenson has held an assignment in Bay County.


He received a B.A. in political science and criminology from the University of Florida in 1996. Stephenson then completed a J.D. at Florida State University College of Law in 2000.


After graduating from law school, he joined the Office of the State Attorney for the Fourteenth Judicial Circuit, where he served as an assistant state attorney in the Felony Division. He remained with the State Attorney's Office until 2007.


It was at that time, Stephenson became a criminal defense attorney with Jonathan W. Dingus, Attorney at Law. Then, in 2009, he left to become a sole practitioner at his own law firm. Stephenson maintained his law practice until receiving an appointment to the Circuit Court bench. He became a Board-Certified Specialist in Criminal Trial Law by The Florida Bar Board of Legal Specialization and Education in 2008.


His memberships include the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and the Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers.

Recent Cases by Hon. Dustin S. Stephenson

On March 15, 2022 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Bay County. Judge STEPHENSON, DUSTIN presiding.

Filed

Mar 15, 2022

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Bay County

County

Bay County, FL

Case Last Refreshed

May 06, 2022

On July 30, 2021 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Bay County. Judge STEPHENSON, DUSTIN presiding.

Filed

Jul 30, 2021

Status

Closed

Judge

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Court

Bay County

County

Bay County, FL

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 15, 2023

On July 27, 2021 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Bay County. Judge STEPHENSON, DUSTIN presiding.

Filed

Jul 27, 2021

Status

Default Judgment

Judge

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Court

Bay County

County

Bay County, FL

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 15, 2023

On July 26, 2021 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Bay County. Judge STEPHENSON, DUSTIN presiding.

Filed

Jul 26, 2021

Status

CLOSED

Judge

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Court

Bay County

County

Bay County, FL

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 15, 2023

On July 20, 2021 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Bay County. Judge STEPHENSON, DUSTIN presiding.

Filed

Jul 20, 2021

Status

Settlement

Judge

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Court

Bay County

County

Bay County, FL

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 15, 2023

On July 16, 2021 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Bay County. Judge STEPHENSON, DUSTIN presiding.

Filed

Jul 16, 2021

Status

CLOSED

Judge

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Court

Bay County

County

Bay County, FL

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 15, 2023

On July 14, 2021 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Bay County. Judge STEPHENSON, DUSTIN presiding.

Filed

Jul 14, 2021

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Bay County

County

Bay County, FL

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Paternity

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 15, 2023

On July 13, 2021 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Bay County. Judge STEPHENSON, DUSTIN presiding.

Filed

Jul 13, 2021

Status

CLOSED

Judge

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Court

Bay County

County

Bay County, FL

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 15, 2023

On July 12, 2021 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Bay County. Judge STEPHENSON, DUSTIN presiding.

Filed

Jul 12, 2021

Status

Judgment of Divorce,Annulment,Separation

Judge

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Court

Bay County

County

Bay County, FL

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 15, 2023

On July 12, 2021 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Bay County. Judge STEPHENSON, DUSTIN presiding.

Filed

Jul 12, 2021

Status

Closed

Judge

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Court

Bay County

County

Bay County, FL

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 15, 2023

On July 8, 2021 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Bay County. Judge STEPHENSON, DUSTIN presiding.

Filed

Jul 08, 2021

Status

Judgment of Divorce,Annulment,Separation

Judge

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Court

Bay County

County

Bay County, FL

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 15, 2023

On July 8, 2021 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Bay County. Judge STEPHENSON, DUSTIN presiding.

Filed

Jul 08, 2021

Status

Closed

Judge

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Court

Bay County

County

Bay County, FL

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 15, 2023

On July 6, 2021 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Bay County. Judge STEPHENSON, DUSTIN presiding.

Filed

Jul 06, 2021

Status

Closed

Judge

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Court

Bay County

County

Bay County, FL

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Child Support

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 15, 2023

On June 29, 2021 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Bay County. Judge STEPHENSON, DUSTIN presiding.

Filed

Jun 29, 2021

Status

Closed

Judge

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Court

Bay County

County

Bay County, FL

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Name Change

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 15, 2023

On June 29, 2021 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Bay County. Judge STEPHENSON, DUSTIN presiding.

Filed

Jun 29, 2021

Status

CLOSED

Judge

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Bay County

County

Bay County, FL

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 15, 2023

On June 28, 2021 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Bay County. Judge STEPHENSON, DUSTIN presiding.

Filed

Jun 28, 2021

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Bay County

County

Bay County, FL

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Child Support

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 15, 2023

On June 25, 2021 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Bay County. Judge STEPHENSON, DUSTIN presiding.

Filed

Jun 25, 2021

Status

Closed

Judge

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Bay County

County

Bay County, FL

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 15, 2023

On June 11, 2021 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Bay County. Judge STEPHENSON, DUSTIN presiding.

Filed

Jun 11, 2021

Status

Settlement

Judge

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Court

Bay County

County

Bay County, FL

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 15, 2023

On June 11, 2021 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Bay County. Judge STEPHENSON, DUSTIN presiding.

Filed

Jun 11, 2021

Status

Closed

Judge

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Court

Bay County

County

Bay County, FL

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 15, 2023

On June 9, 2021 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Bay County. Judge STEPHENSON, DUSTIN presiding.

Filed

Jun 09, 2021

Status

Closed

Judge

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Court

Bay County

County

Bay County, FL

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 15, 2023

On June 8, 2021 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Bay County. Judge STEPHENSON, DUSTIN presiding.

Filed

Jun 08, 2021

Status

Closed

Judge

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Court

Bay County

County

Bay County, FL

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 15, 2023

On June 8, 2021 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Bay County. Judge STEPHENSON, DUSTIN presiding.

Filed

Jun 08, 2021

Status

Closed

Judge

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Court

Bay County

County

Bay County, FL

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Name Change

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 15, 2023

On June 3, 2021 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Bay County. Judge STEPHENSON, DUSTIN presiding.

Filed

Jun 03, 2021

Status

Closed

Judge

Hon. STEPHENSON, DUSTIN Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for STEPHENSON, DUSTIN

Court

Bay County

County

Bay County, FL

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 15, 2023

On June 2, 2021 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Bay County. Judge STEPHENSON, DUSTIN presiding.

Filed

Jun 02, 2021

Status

CLOSED

Judge

Hon. STEPHENSON, DUSTIN Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for STEPHENSON, DUSTIN

Court

Bay County

County

Bay County, FL

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 15, 2023

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