Judge Lawrence M. Lefler: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

13th Judicial Circuit Court of Florida, Department Room 427, Courtroom 40

Appointed By: Gov. Richard L. Scott

Biography

Hon. Lawrence M. Lefler is a judge for the 13th Judicial Circuit Court of Florida in Hillsborough County. He was appointed to the bench by former Governor Rick Scott in 2018, filling the vacancy created by the resignation of the Hon. Claudia Isom.


Lefler has held an assignment in Juvenile Delinquency in the Unified Family Court Division of the 13th Judicial Circuit Court. Prior to his appointment, he presided as a judge for the Hillsborough County Court. Lefler served as a judge on the Hillsborough County Court for thirteen years.


He received a bachelor's degree from Mercer University. Lefler went on to complete a J.D. at Texas Southern University, Thurgood Marshall School of Law.


In addition to his judicial position, he has also taught trial skills as an adjunct professor at Cooley Law School.

Recent Cases by Hon. Lawrence M. Lefler

On October 6, 2023 a gdn incompetent person & property case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hillsborough County. Judge LAWRENCE LEFLER presiding.

Filed

Oct 06, 2023

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Circuit

County

Hillsborough County, FL

Category

GDN Incompetent Person & Property

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

General Probate

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 10, 2023

On April 20, 2021 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hillsborough County. Judge LAWRENCE M LEFLER presiding.

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Filed

Apr 20, 2021

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Hillsborough County

County

Hillsborough County, FL

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 05, 2023

On January 14, 2021 a declaration of paternity (non-dor) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hillsborough County. Judge Lefler, Lawrence presiding.

Filed

Jan 14, 2021

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Hillsborough County

County

Hillsborough County, FL

Category

Declaration of Paternity (Non-DOR)

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Paternity

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 15, 2021

On January 13, 2021 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hillsborough County. Judge Lawrence M. Lefler presiding.

Filed

Jan 13, 2021

Status

Settlement

Judge

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Court

Hillsborough County

County

Hillsborough County, FL

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 22, 2022

On January 13, 2021 a simplified dissolution case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hillsborough County. Judge Lefler, Lawrence presiding.

Filed

Jan 13, 2021

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Lefler, Lawrence Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Lefler, Lawrence

Court

Hillsborough County

County

Hillsborough County, FL

Category

Simplified Dissolution

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 14, 2021

On January 11, 2021 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hillsborough County. Judge Lawrence M. Lefler presiding.

Filed

Jan 11, 2021

Judge

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Court

Hillsborough County

County

Hillsborough County, FL

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 22, 2022

On January 5, 2021 a dissolution of marriage case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hillsborough County. Judge Lefler, Lawrence presiding.

Filed

Jan 05, 2021

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Hillsborough County

County

Hillsborough County, FL

Category

Dissolution of Marriage

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 06, 2021

On January 5, 2021 a dissolution of marriage case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hillsborough County. Judge Lefler, Lawrence presiding.

Filed

Jan 05, 2021

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Hillsborough County

County

Hillsborough County, FL

Category

Dissolution of Marriage

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 06, 2021

On January 4, 2021 a dissolution of marriage case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hillsborough County. Judge Lefler, Lawrence presiding.

Filed

Jan 04, 2021

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Hillsborough County

County

Hillsborough County, FL

Category

Dissolution of Marriage

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 05, 2021

On January 4, 2021 a dissolution of marriage with children case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hillsborough County. Judge Lefler, Lawrence presiding.

Filed

Jan 04, 2021

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Hillsborough County

County

Hillsborough County, FL

Category

Dissolution of Marriage with Children

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 05, 2021

On January 4, 2021 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hillsborough County. Judge Lawrence M. Lefler presiding.

Filed

Jan 04, 2021

Status

Other

Judge

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Court

Hillsborough County

County

Hillsborough County, FL

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 22, 2022

On December 31, 2020 a dissolution of marriage case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hillsborough County. Judge Lefler, Lawrence presiding.

Filed

Dec 31, 2020

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Hillsborough County

County

Hillsborough County, FL

Category

Dissolution of Marriage

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 01, 2021

On December 29, 2020 a dissolution of marriage case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hillsborough County. Judge Lefler, Lawrence presiding.

Filed

Dec 29, 2020

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Lefler, Lawrence Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Lefler, Lawrence

Court

Hillsborough County

County

Hillsborough County, FL

Category

Dissolution of Marriage

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 30, 2020

On December 29, 2020 a declaration of paternity (non-dor) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hillsborough County. Judge Lefler, Lawrence presiding.

Filed

Dec 29, 2020

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Lefler, Lawrence Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Lefler, Lawrence

Court

Hillsborough County

County

Hillsborough County, FL

Category

Declaration of Paternity (Non-DOR)

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Paternity

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 30, 2020

On December 29, 2020 a dissolution of marriage with children case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hillsborough County. Judge Lefler, Lawrence presiding.

Filed

Dec 29, 2020

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Lefler, Lawrence Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Lefler, Lawrence

Court

Hillsborough County

County

Hillsborough County, FL

Category

Dissolution of Marriage with Children

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 30, 2020

On December 29, 2020 a dissolution of marriage case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hillsborough County. Judge Lefler, Lawrence presiding.

Filed

Dec 29, 2020

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Hillsborough County

County

Hillsborough County, FL

Category

Dissolution of Marriage

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 30, 2020

On December 29, 2020 a name change case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hillsborough County. Judge Lefler, Lawrence presiding.

Filed

Dec 29, 2020

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Hillsborough County

County

Hillsborough County, FL

Category

Name Change

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Name Change

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 30, 2020

On December 29, 2020 a simplified dissolution case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hillsborough County. Judge Lefler, Lawrence presiding.

Filed

Dec 29, 2020

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Lefler, Lawrence Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Lefler, Lawrence

Court

Hillsborough County

County

Hillsborough County, FL

Category

Simplified Dissolution

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 30, 2020

On December 29, 2020 a declaration of paternity (non-dor) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hillsborough County. Judge Lefler, Lawrence presiding.

Filed

Dec 29, 2020

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Lefler, Lawrence Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Lefler, Lawrence

Court

Hillsborough County

County

Hillsborough County, FL

Category

Declaration of Paternity (Non-DOR)

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Paternity

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 30, 2020

On December 23, 2020 a dissolution of marriage with children case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hillsborough County. Judge Lefler, Lawrence presiding.

Filed

Dec 23, 2020

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Lefler, Lawrence Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Lefler, Lawrence

Court

Hillsborough County

County

Hillsborough County, FL

Category

Dissolution of Marriage with Children

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 24, 2020

On December 22, 2020 a dissolution of marriage case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hillsborough County. Judge Lefler, Lawrence presiding.

Filed

Dec 22, 2020

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Lefler, Lawrence Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Lefler, Lawrence

Court

Hillsborough County

County

Hillsborough County, FL

Category

Dissolution of Marriage

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 23, 2020

On December 22, 2020 a dissolution of marriage with children case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hillsborough County. Judge Lefler, Lawrence presiding.

Filed

Dec 22, 2020

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Lefler, Lawrence Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Lefler, Lawrence

Court

Hillsborough County

County

Hillsborough County, FL

Category

Dissolution of Marriage with Children

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 23, 2020

On December 22, 2020 a dissolution of marriage case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hillsborough County. Judge Lefler, Lawrence presiding.

Filed

Dec 22, 2020

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Lefler, Lawrence Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Lefler, Lawrence

Court

Hillsborough County

County

Hillsborough County, FL

Category

Dissolution of Marriage

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 23, 2020

On December 22, 2020 a dissolution of marriage with children case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hillsborough County. Judge Lefler, Lawrence presiding.

Filed

Dec 22, 2020

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Lefler, Lawrence Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Lefler, Lawrence

Court

Hillsborough County

County

Hillsborough County, FL

Category

Dissolution of Marriage with Children

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 23, 2020

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