Judge Melissa C. Black: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

Hillsborough County Court, Department UFC - K, Courtroom 306

Biography

The Hon. Melissa C. Black is a judge for the Hillsborough County Court in Florida. She was elected to the bench in 2022.


Prior to her election, Black managed her own private practice, the Law Office of Melissa A. Cordon, P.A., since 2009. During that time, she also served as a pro bono attorney ad litem for children in need in Hillsborough, Pasco, and Polk Counties. Before that, Black was an assistant attorney general for the Florida Attorney General’s Office (2006 to 2009).


She received a bachelor’s degree in public relations from the University of Florida in 2002. Black then completed a J.D. at Stetson University College of Law in 2005.


Black was raised in Brandon, Florida. She is a married mother of three children. She has been involved with the Challenger Baseball Program, designed for children with physical or mental disabilities.

Recent Cases by Hon. Melissa C. Black

On May 9, 2024 a sc debt owed-tier 3 $500.01-$2,500.00 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hillsborough County. Judge Black, Melissa. C presiding.

4 Files
Filed

May 09, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Circuit

County

Hillsborough County, FL

Category

SC Debt Owed-Tier 3 $500.01-$2,500.00

Case Last Refreshed

May 13, 2024

On May 9, 2024 a sc personal injury protection-tier 1 $0.00-$99.99 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hillsborough County. Judge Black, Melissa. C presiding.

5 Files
Filed

May 09, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Circuit

County

Hillsborough County, FL

Category

SC Personal Injury Protection-Tier 1 $0.00-$99.99

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Personal Injury

Case Last Refreshed

May 13, 2024

On May 9, 2024 a sc personal injury protection-tier 1 $0.00-$99.99 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hillsborough County. Judge Black, Melissa. C presiding.

5 Files
Filed

May 09, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Circuit

County

Hillsborough County, FL

Category

SC Personal Injury Protection-Tier 1 $0.00-$99.99

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Personal Injury

Case Last Refreshed

May 13, 2024

On May 8, 2024 a sc debt owed-tier 3 $500.01-$2,500.00 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hillsborough County. Judge Black, Melissa. C presiding.

4 Files
Filed

May 08, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Circuit

County

Hillsborough County, FL

Category

SC Debt Owed-Tier 3 $500.01-$2,500.00

Case Last Refreshed

May 13, 2024

On May 8, 2024 a sc debt owed-tier 3 $500.01-$2,500.00 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hillsborough County. Judge Black, Melissa. C presiding.

4 Files
Filed

May 08, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Circuit

County

Hillsborough County, FL

Category

SC Debt Owed-Tier 3 $500.01-$2,500.00

Case Last Refreshed

May 13, 2024

On May 8, 2024 a cc contract & indebtedness $30,000.01 to $50,000.00 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hillsborough County. Judge Black, Melissa. C presiding.

3 Files
Filed

May 08, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

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Circuit

County

Hillsborough County, FL

Category

CC Contract & Indebtedness $30,000.01 to $50,000.00

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

General Creditor

Case Last Refreshed

May 13, 2024

On May 8, 2024 a sc personal injury protection-tier 1 $0.00-$99.99 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hillsborough County. Judge Black, Melissa. C presiding.

8 Files
Filed

May 08, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Circuit

County

Hillsborough County, FL

Category

SC Personal Injury Protection-Tier 1 $0.00-$99.99

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Personal Injury

Case Last Refreshed

May 13, 2024

On May 8, 2024 a sc windshield litigation-tier 2 $100.00-$500.00 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hillsborough County. Judge Black, Melissa. C presiding.

8 Files
Filed

May 08, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

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Circuit

County

Hillsborough County, FL

Category

SC Windshield Litigation-Tier 2 $100.00-$500.00

Case Last Refreshed

May 13, 2024

On May 8, 2024 a sc windshield litigation-tier 2 $100.00-$500.00 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hillsborough County. Judge Black, Melissa. C presiding.

8 Files
Filed

May 08, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Circuit

County

Hillsborough County, FL

Category

SC Windshield Litigation-Tier 2 $100.00-$500.00

Case Last Refreshed

May 13, 2024

On May 8, 2024 a cc debt owed $15,000.01 to $30,000.00 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hillsborough County. Judge Black, Melissa. C presiding.

5 Files
Filed

May 08, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Circuit

County

Hillsborough County, FL

Category

CC Debt Owed $15,000.01 to $30,000.00

Case Last Refreshed

May 13, 2024

On May 8, 2024 a sc personal injury protection-tier 2 $100.00-$500.00 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hillsborough County. Judge Black, Melissa. C presiding.

8 Files
Filed

May 08, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Circuit

County

Hillsborough County, FL

Category

SC Personal Injury Protection-Tier 2 $100.00-$500.00

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Personal Injury

Case Last Refreshed

May 13, 2024

On May 8, 2024 a sc windshield litigation-tier 2 $100.00-$500.00 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hillsborough County. Judge Black, Melissa. C presiding.

8 Files
Filed

May 08, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Circuit

County

Hillsborough County, FL

Category

SC Windshield Litigation-Tier 2 $100.00-$500.00

Case Last Refreshed

May 13, 2024

On May 8, 2024 a sc personal injury protection-tier 1 $0.00-$99.99 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hillsborough County. Judge Black, Melissa. C presiding.

5 Files
Filed

May 08, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Black, Melissa. C Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Black, Melissa. C

Court

Circuit

County

Hillsborough County, FL

Category

SC Personal Injury Protection-Tier 1 $0.00-$99.99

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Personal Injury

Case Last Refreshed

May 13, 2024

On May 8, 2024 a cc real property/mortgage foreclosure $15,000.01 to $30k case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hillsborough County. Judge Black, Melissa. C presiding.

9 Files
Filed

May 08, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Circuit

County

Hillsborough County, FL

Category

CC Real Property/Mortgage Foreclosure $15,000.01 to $30K

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Foreclosure

Case Last Refreshed

May 13, 2024

On May 7, 2024 a lt residential eviction- possession only case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hillsborough County. Judge Black, Melissa. C presiding.

3 Files
Filed

May 07, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Circuit

County

Hillsborough County, FL

Category

LT Residential Eviction- Possession Only

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Landlord-Tenant

Case Last Refreshed

May 09, 2024

On May 7, 2024 a lt residential eviction- possession only case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hillsborough County. Judge Black, Melissa. C presiding.

4 Files
Filed

May 07, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Black, Melissa. C Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Black, Melissa. C

Court

Circuit

County

Hillsborough County, FL

Category

LT Residential Eviction- Possession Only

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Landlord-Tenant

Case Last Refreshed

May 08, 2024

On May 7, 2024 a sc debt owed-tier 3 $500.01-$2,500.00 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hillsborough County. Judge Black, Melissa. C presiding.

4 Files
Filed

May 07, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Black, Melissa. C Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Black, Melissa. C

Court

Circuit

County

Hillsborough County, FL

Category

SC Debt Owed-Tier 3 $500.01-$2,500.00

Case Last Refreshed

May 08, 2024

On May 7, 2024 a sc windshield litigation-tier 3 $500.01-$2,500.00 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hillsborough County. Judge Black, Melissa. C presiding.

6 Files
Filed

May 07, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Black, Melissa. C Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Black, Melissa. C

Court

Circuit

County

Hillsborough County, FL

Category

SC Windshield Litigation-Tier 3 $500.01-$2,500.00

Case Last Refreshed

May 10, 2024

On May 7, 2024 a lt residential eviction/past due rent $0.00-$15,000.00 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hillsborough County. Judge Black, Melissa. C presiding.

3 Files
Filed

May 07, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Circuit

County

Hillsborough County, FL

Category

LT Residential Eviction/Past Due Rent $0.00-$15,000.00

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Landlord-Tenant

Case Last Refreshed

May 10, 2024

On May 7, 2024 a (dv) domestic violence without child(ren) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hillsborough County. Judge Black, Melissa. C presiding.

Filed

May 07, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Circuit

County

Hillsborough County, FL

Category

(DV) Domestic Violence without Child(ren)

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Domestic Violence

Case Last Refreshed

May 10, 2024

On May 7, 2024 a (dv) stalking case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hillsborough County. Judge Black, Melissa. C presiding.

Filed

May 07, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Circuit

County

Hillsborough County, FL

Category

(DV) Stalking

Practice Area

Criminal

Matter Type

General Criminal

Case Last Refreshed

May 13, 2024

On May 7, 2024 a cc debt owed $8,000.01 to $15,000.00 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hillsborough County. Judge Black, Melissa. C presiding.

5 Files
Filed

May 07, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Circuit

County

Hillsborough County, FL

Category

CC Debt Owed $8,000.01 to $15,000.00

Case Last Refreshed

May 13, 2024

On May 7, 2024 a sc personal injury protection-tier 1 $0.00-$99.99 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hillsborough County. Judge Black, Melissa. C presiding.

5 Files
Filed

May 07, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Black, Melissa. C Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Black, Melissa. C

Court

Circuit

County

Hillsborough County, FL

Category

SC Personal Injury Protection-Tier 1 $0.00-$99.99

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Personal Injury

Case Last Refreshed

May 09, 2024

On May 7, 2024 a lt residential eviction- possession only case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hillsborough County. Judge Black, Melissa. C presiding.

5 Files
Filed

May 07, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Black, Melissa. C Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Black, Melissa. C

Court

Circuit

County

Hillsborough County, FL

Category

LT Residential Eviction- Possession Only

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Landlord-Tenant

Case Last Refreshed

May 08, 2024

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