Judge Martha J. Cook: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

Georgia Bar #: None (1981)

Florida Bar #: 242640 (November 18, 1977)

Biography

Hon. Martha J. Cook (Ret.) was a judge for the 13th Judicial Circuit Court of Florida in Hillsborough County. She was elected to the bench in 2002.


Cook held assignments in Juvenile Dependency, Unified Family Law, General Civil, and Criminal Justice and Trial Divisions.


Prior to her election to the bench, Cook practiced at Cook & MacDonald Mediation Group since 1994. Before joining the firm, she worked with the firms of Carlton Fields and Holland & Knight.


She received a B.A. in psychology from Stetson University (1970) and an M.A. in psychology and education from the University of South Florida (1971). Then, in 1977, Cook completed a J.D. at the University of Florida, Fredric G. Levin College of Law.


She began her legal career as a special assistant attorney general with the Florida Department of Revenue and also worked as an assistant attorney general with the Florida Department of Legal Affairs.


Cook served as a fellow of the American Academy of Civil Trial Mediators, a coordinator for the Thirteenth Judicial Circuits Justice Teaching program, and an instructor for the Florida College of Advanced Judicial Studies.


Her memberships have included the Hillsborough County Bar Association, the Ferguson White Inn of Court, The Georgia Bar, and The Florida Bar.

Recent Cases by Hon. Martha J. Cook

On January 11, 2021 contract & indebtedness case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hillsborough County. Judge Cook, Martha. J. presiding.

3 Files
Filed

Jan 11, 2021

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Court

Hillsborough County

County

Hillsborough County, FL

Category

Contract & Indebtedness

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

General Creditor

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 12, 2021

On January 7, 2021 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hillsborough County. Judge Martha J. Cook presiding.

29 Files
Filed

Jan 07, 2021

Status

Dismissal

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Hillsborough County

County

Hillsborough County, FL

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 24, 2022

On January 7, 2021 a mortgage foreclosure - homestead -2- $50,001 - $249,999 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hillsborough County. Judge Cook, Martha. J. presiding.

2 Files
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Jan 07, 2021

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Active

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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 08, 2021

On January 6, 2021 a mortgage foreclosure - commercial -2- $50,001 - $249,999 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hillsborough County. Judge Cook, Martha. J. presiding.

3 Files
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Jan 06, 2021

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Judge

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Court

Hillsborough County

County

Hillsborough County, FL

Category

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

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Foreclosure

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 07, 2021

On January 6, 2021 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hillsborough County. Judge Martha J. Cook presiding.

44 Files
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Jan 06, 2021

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Hillsborough County

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Hillsborough County, FL

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 25, 2022

On January 5, 2021 a auto negligence case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hillsborough County. Judge Cook, Martha. J. presiding.

3 Files
Filed

Jan 05, 2021

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Court

Hillsborough County

County

Hillsborough County, FL

Category

Auto Negligence

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 06, 2021

On December 29, 2020 a auto negligence case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hillsborough County. Judge Cook, Martha. J. presiding.

3 Files
Filed

Dec 29, 2020

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Court

Hillsborough County

County

Hillsborough County, FL

Category

Auto Negligence

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 30, 2020

On December 28, 2020 insurance claims case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hillsborough County. Judge Cook, Martha. J. presiding.

2 Files
Filed

Dec 28, 2020

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Active

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Court

Hillsborough County

County

Hillsborough County, FL

Category

Insurance Claims

Practice Area

Insurance

Matter Type

Insurance Coverage

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 29, 2020

On December 24, 2020 a breach of contract case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hillsborough County. Judge Cook, Martha. J. presiding.

2 Files
Filed

Dec 24, 2020

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Court

Hillsborough County

County

Hillsborough County, FL

Category

Breach of Contract

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 25, 2020

On December 22, 2020 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hillsborough County. Judge Martha J. Cook presiding.

49 Files
Filed

Dec 22, 2020

Status

Dismissal

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Hillsborough County

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Hillsborough County, FL

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 22, 2022

On December 21, 2020 a auto negligence case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hillsborough County. Judge Cook, Martha. J. presiding.

3 Files
Filed

Dec 21, 2020

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Active

Judge

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Court

Hillsborough County

County

Hillsborough County, FL

Category

Auto Negligence

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 22, 2020

On December 21, 2020 a breach of contract case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hillsborough County. Judge Cook, Martha. J. presiding.

3 Files
Filed

Dec 21, 2020

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Active

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Court

Hillsborough County

County

Hillsborough County, FL

Category

Breach of Contract

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 22, 2020

On December 17, 2020 a professional malpractice medical case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hillsborough County. Judge Cook, J.. Martha presiding.

3 Files
Filed

Dec 17, 2020

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Active

Judge

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Court

Hillsborough County

County

Hillsborough County, FL

Category

Professional Malpractice Medical

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Malpractice

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 18, 2020

On December 16, 2020 a delinquent tenant case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hillsborough County. Judge Cook, J.. Martha presiding.

3 Files
Filed

Dec 16, 2020

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Active

Judge

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Court

Hillsborough County

County

Hillsborough County, FL

Category

Delinquent Tenant

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Landlord-Tenant

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 17, 2020

On December 16, 2020 a enforce order/judgment case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hillsborough County. Judge Cook, J.. Martha presiding.

Filed

Dec 16, 2020

Status

Closed

Judge

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Court

Hillsborough County

County

Hillsborough County, FL

Category

Enforce Order/Judgment

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

Judgment Enforcement

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 17, 2020

On December 15, 2020 insurance claims case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hillsborough County. Judge Cook, J.. Martha presiding.

3 Files
Filed

Dec 15, 2020

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Active

Judge

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Court

Hillsborough County

County

Hillsborough County, FL

Category

Insurance Claims

Practice Area

Insurance

Matter Type

Insurance Coverage

On December 15, 2020 contract & indebtedness case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hillsborough County. Judge Cook, J.. Martha presiding.

3 Files
Filed

Dec 15, 2020

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Hillsborough County

County

Hillsborough County, FL

Category

Contract & Indebtedness

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

General Creditor

On December 15, 2020 a auto negligence case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hillsborough County. Judge Cook, J.. Martha presiding.

3 Files
Filed

Dec 15, 2020

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Hillsborough County

County

Hillsborough County, FL

Category

Auto Negligence

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

On December 15, 2020 a discrimination case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hillsborough County. Judge Cook, J.. Martha presiding.

3 Files
Filed

Dec 15, 2020

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Judge

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Court

Hillsborough County

County

Hillsborough County, FL

Category

Discrimination

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Intentional Torts

On December 15, 2020 a premises liability-commercial case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hillsborough County. Judge Cook, J.. Martha presiding.

3 Files
Filed

Dec 15, 2020

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Hillsborough County

County

Hillsborough County, FL

Category

Premises Liability-Commercial

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

General Commercial

On December 15, 2020 a auto negligence case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hillsborough County. Judge Cook, J.. Martha presiding.

3 Files
Filed

Dec 15, 2020

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Hillsborough County

County

Hillsborough County, FL

Category

Auto Negligence

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

On December 14, 2020 contract & indebtedness case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hillsborough County. Judge Cook, J.. Martha presiding.

3 Files
Filed

Dec 14, 2020

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Hillsborough County

County

Hillsborough County, FL

Category

Contract & Indebtedness

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

General Creditor

On December 14, 2020 a premises liability-residential case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hillsborough County. Judge Cook, J.. Martha presiding.

3 Files
Filed

Dec 14, 2020

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Hillsborough County

County

Hillsborough County, FL

Category

Premises Liability-Residential

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Premises Liability

On December 14, 2020 insurance claims case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hillsborough County. Judge Cook, J.. Martha presiding.

3 Files
Filed

Dec 14, 2020

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Cook, J.. Martha Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Cook, J.. Martha

Court

Hillsborough County

County

Hillsborough County, FL

Category

Insurance Claims

Practice Area

Insurance

Matter Type

Insurance Coverage

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