Judge Lori A. Winstead: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

10th Judicial Circuit Court of Florida, Department Polk Felony - Sec F7

Appointed By: Gov. Ronald D. DeSantis

Biography

The Hon. Lori A. Winstead is a judge for the 10th Judicial Circuit Court of Florida. She was appointed to the bench by Governor Ron DeSantis in 2021, filling the vacancy created by the retirement of the Hon. Steven L. Selph.


The 10th Judicial Circuit encompasses Hardee County, Highlands County, and Polk County. Winstead has held assignments in Polk County, presiding over cases in the Felony Division.


Prior to her appointment, Winstead was a judge for the Polk County Court, a position to which she was named in 2019. Before that, she spent eleven years as an assistant state attorney with the Office of the State Attorney for the 13th Judicial Circuit in Hillsborough County (2008 to 2019).


Winstead received an associate’s degree from Polk State College and a bachelor’s degree from Florida Southern College (2005). She went on to complete a J.D. at Barry University, Dwayne O. Andreas School of Law, in 2008.


She was born and raised in Illinois.

Recent Cases by Hon. Lori A. Winstead

On June 10, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Polk County. Judge 13 LORI A WINSTEAD presiding.

Filed

Jun 10, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. 13 LORI A WINSTEAD

Court

Circuit

County

Polk County, FL

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 10, 2024

On June 5, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Polk County. Judge 13 LORI A WINSTEAD presiding.

Filed

Jun 05, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. 13 LORI A WINSTEAD

Court

Circuit

County

Polk County, FL

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Child Support

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 06, 2024

On June 5, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Polk County. Judge 13 LORI A WINSTEAD presiding.

Filed

Jun 05, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. 13 LORI A WINSTEAD

Court

Circuit

County

Polk County, FL

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 08, 2024

On June 5, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Polk County. Judge 13 LORI A WINSTEAD presiding.

Filed

Jun 05, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. 13 LORI A WINSTEAD

Court

Circuit

County

Polk County, FL

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 06, 2024

On May 31, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Polk County. Judge 13 LORI A WINSTEAD presiding.

Filed

May 31, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. 13 LORI A WINSTEAD

Court

Circuit

County

Polk County, FL

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 04, 2024

On May 31, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Polk County. Judge 13 LORI A WINSTEAD presiding.

Filed

May 31, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. 13 LORI A WINSTEAD

Court

Circuit

County

Polk County, FL

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Child Support

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 04, 2024

On May 31, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Polk County. Judge 13 LORI A WINSTEAD presiding.

Filed

May 31, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. 13 LORI A WINSTEAD

Court

Circuit

County

Polk County, FL

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 04, 2024

On May 30, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Polk County. Judge 13 LORI A WINSTEAD presiding.

Filed

May 30, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. 13 LORI A WINSTEAD

Court

Circuit

County

Polk County, FL

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

General Family

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 03, 2024

On May 30, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Polk County. Judge 13 LORI A WINSTEAD presiding.

Filed

May 30, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. 13 LORI A WINSTEAD

Court

Circuit

County

Polk County, FL

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

General Family

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 03, 2024

On May 28, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Polk County. Judge 13 LORI A WINSTEAD presiding.

Filed

May 28, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. 13 LORI A WINSTEAD

Court

Circuit

County

Polk County, FL

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Child Support

Case Last Refreshed

May 29, 2024

On May 24, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Polk County. Judge 13 LORI A WINSTEAD presiding.

Filed

May 24, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. 13 LORI A WINSTEAD

Court

Circuit

County

Polk County, FL

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

May 25, 2024

On May 21, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Polk County. Judge 13 LORI A WINSTEAD presiding.

Filed

May 21, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. 13 LORI A WINSTEAD

Court

Circuit

County

Polk County, FL

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

May 22, 2024

On May 21, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Polk County. Judge 13 LORI A WINSTEAD presiding.

Filed

May 21, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. 13 LORI A WINSTEAD

Court

Circuit

County

Polk County, FL

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

May 22, 2024

On May 20, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Polk County. Judge 13 LORI A WINSTEAD presiding.

Filed

May 20, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. 13 LORI A WINSTEAD

Court

Circuit

County

Polk County, FL

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Domestic Violence

Case Last Refreshed

May 21, 2024

On May 17, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Polk County. Judge 13 LORI A WINSTEAD presiding.

Filed

May 17, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. 13 LORI A WINSTEAD

Court

Circuit

County

Polk County, FL

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

General Family

Case Last Refreshed

May 18, 2024

On May 15, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Polk County. Judge 13 LORI A WINSTEAD presiding.

Filed

May 15, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. 13 LORI A WINSTEAD

Court

Circuit

County

Polk County, FL

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

May 16, 2024

On May 10, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Polk County. Judge 13 LORI A WINSTEAD presiding.

Filed

May 10, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. 13 LORI A WINSTEAD

Court

Circuit

County

Polk County, FL

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

Judgment Enforcement

Case Last Refreshed

May 15, 2024

On May 9, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Polk County. Judge 13 LORI A WINSTEAD presiding.

Filed

May 09, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. 13 LORI A WINSTEAD

Court

Circuit

County

Polk County, FL

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

May 10, 2024

On May 9, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Polk County. Judge 13 LORI A WINSTEAD presiding.

Filed

May 09, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. 13 LORI A WINSTEAD

Court

Circuit

County

Polk County, FL

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

May 10, 2024

On May 8, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Polk County. Judge 13 LORI A WINSTEAD presiding.

Filed

May 08, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. 13 LORI A WINSTEAD

Court

Circuit

County

Polk County, FL

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

May 09, 2024

On May 7, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Polk County. Judge 13 LORI A WINSTEAD presiding.

Filed

May 07, 2024

Status

Closed

Judge

Hon. 13 LORI A WINSTEAD

Court

Circuit

County

Polk County, FL

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

Judgment Enforcement

Case Last Refreshed

May 08, 2024

On May 6, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Polk County. Judge 13 LORI A WINSTEAD presiding.

Filed

May 06, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. 13 LORI A WINSTEAD

Court

Circuit

County

Polk County, FL

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

May 07, 2024

On May 3, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Polk County. Judge 13 LORI A WINSTEAD presiding.

Filed

May 03, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. 13 LORI A WINSTEAD

Court

Circuit

County

Polk County, FL

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

May 04, 2024

On May 2, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Polk County. Judge 13 LORI A WINSTEAD presiding.

Filed

May 02, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. 13 LORI A WINSTEAD

Court

Circuit

County

Polk County, FL

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

May 03, 2024

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