Judge Michael S. Williams - Professional Background & Legal Expertise

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The Hon. Michael S. Williams 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 on November 27, 2017, filling a vacancy created by the retirement of the Hon. Daniel L. Perry.

Prior to his appointment, Williams sat as a judge for the Hillsborough County Court, a position to which he was named in 2016. Before that, he spent several years as special counsel to the Office of Statewide Prosecution for the Florida Office of the Attorney General (2006 to 2016).

Williams earned a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice from Moravian College in 1994. He then completed a J.D. at Villanova University, Charles Widger School of Law in 1997.

After graduating from law school, Williams began his legal career as an assistant state attorney in the Office of the State Attorney for the Eleventh Judicial Circuit. He served in that capacity until 2000, at which time he entered into private practice as an associate at Rubin, Fortunato & Harbison in Paoli, Pennsylvania. Then, in 2002, Williams returned to Florida, working as an associate at McLean & Cardillo in Tampa.

He was a resident of Valrico, Florida, at the time of his appointment.

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GLORIA, MARIA vs BUROK, RAYMOND J, Jr

On May 8, 2024 a (dv) domestic violence with child(ren) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hillsborough County. Judge Williams, Michael. S presiding.

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(DV) Domestic Violence with Child(ren)

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May 13, 2024

DEL CARMEN GALAN C, NATALIE vs BAEZ R, JOSE MANUEL

On May 7, 2024 a (dv) domestic violence with child(ren) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hillsborough County. Judge Williams, Michael. S presiding.

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(DV) Domestic Violence with Child(ren)

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May 10, 2024

CANNON, DAJA vs COOK, LEROY

On May 6, 2024 a declaration of paternity (non-dor) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hillsborough County. Judge Williams, Michael. S. presiding.

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May 06, 2024

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Declaration of Paternity (Non-DOR)

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May 07, 2024

Hernandez, Valdemar vs General Motors LLC

On May 6, 2024 a product liability case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hillsborough County. Judge Williams, Michael. S presiding.

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May 06, 2024

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SWARTZ, ERIN vs SWARTZ, ERIC

On May 3, 2024 a (dv) domestic violence with child(ren) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hillsborough County. Judge Williams, Michael. S presiding.

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May 03, 2024

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(DV) Domestic Violence with Child(ren)

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May 07, 2024

SANCHEZ VAZQUEZ, DANIEL vs ZAVALA TORRES, PERLA ADRIANA

On May 2, 2024 a dissolution of marriage case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hillsborough County. Judge Williams, Michael. S. presiding.

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May 02, 2024

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Dissolution of Marriage

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May 03, 2024

PERIBAN, MAGDALENO vs BETANCOURT, DULCE I BALDERRAMA

On May 1, 2024 a dissolution of marriage with children case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hillsborough County. Judge Williams, Michael. S. presiding.

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May 01, 2024

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May 02, 2024

ROCHE, DANA vs CACIO, ANTHONY

On April 30, 2024 a (dv) domestic violence without child(ren) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hillsborough County. Judge Williams, Michael. S presiding.

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Apr 30, 2024

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(DV) Domestic Violence without Child(ren)

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May 03, 2024

PICKERN, CALEB vs POTTS, SARAH

On April 30, 2024 a dissolution of marriage case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hillsborough County. Judge Williams, Michael. S. presiding.

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Apr 30, 2024

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Dissolution of Marriage

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May 02, 2024

JOHNSON, SHYKEEM vs FERNANDEZ, FLOR MARIA

On April 30, 2024 a declaration of paternity (non-dor) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hillsborough County. Judge Williams, Michael. S. presiding.

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Apr 30, 2024

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Declaration of Paternity (Non-DOR)

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May 02, 2024

GARCIA, FELICITAS vs CUEVAS, ERNESTO

On April 29, 2024 a dissolution of marriage case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hillsborough County. Judge Williams, Michael. S. presiding.

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Apr 29, 2024

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Dissolution of Marriage

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May 03, 2024

HUTCHINS, ASHIA TOCORRA vs SMITH, DEVAN MAURICE

On April 26, 2024 a declaration of paternity (non-dor) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hillsborough County. Judge Williams, Michael. S. presiding.

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Apr 26, 2024

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Declaration of Paternity (Non-DOR)

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Family

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Paternity

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Apr 27, 2024

The Dissolution of the Marriage of: MILLER, RODNEY and MILLER, TABITHA

On April 25, 2024 a simplified dissolution case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hillsborough County. Judge Williams, Michael. S. presiding.

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Apr 25, 2024

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Simplified Dissolution

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Family

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Divorce,Separation

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Apr 26, 2024

EDWIN WATT, Jr - Estate

On April 24, 2024 a summary administration greater than $1000 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hillsborough County. Judge Williams, Michael. S presiding.

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Apr 24, 2024

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Summary Administration Greater Than $1000

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Probate

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Estate Administration

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Apr 25, 2024

SOUTHSTATE BANK NA vs DAY, DANIEL L

On April 23, 2024 a replevin case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hillsborough County. Judge Williams, Michael. S presiding.

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Apr 23, 2024

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Replevin

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Collections

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Apr 27, 2024

DORA NOLAND - Estate

On April 22, 2024 a summary administration greater than $1000 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hillsborough County. Judge Williams, Michael. S presiding.

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Apr 22, 2024

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Apr 23, 2024

The Dissolution of the Marriage of: MCCLAIN, SHANNON G and MCCLAIN, CASEY, Sr

On April 19, 2024 a simplified dissolution case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hillsborough County. Judge Williams, Michael. S. presiding.

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Apr 19, 2024

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Apr 20, 2024

NIETO GUTIERREZ, EMANUEL vs ZURITA SANTIBANEZ, VALENTINA I

On April 19, 2024 a dissolution of marriage with children case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hillsborough County. Judge Williams, Michael. S. presiding.

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Apr 19, 2024

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Apr 22, 2024

Martin, Laura G vs Forest River Inc.

On April 19, 2024 contract & indebtedness case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hillsborough County. Judge Williams, Michael. S presiding.

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Apr 19, 2024

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Contract & Indebtedness

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General Creditor

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Apr 23, 2024

WILLIAM NEWSOME - Estate

On April 18, 2024 a summary administration greater than $1000 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hillsborough County. Judge Williams, Michael. S presiding.

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Apr 18, 2024

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Summary Administration Greater Than $1000

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Probate

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Apr 20, 2024

PIERRE, DESMOND ANTHONY vs CLITES, ARMANI

On April 18, 2024 a declaration of paternity (non-dor) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hillsborough County. Judge Williams, Michael. S. presiding.

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Apr 18, 2024

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Declaration of Paternity (Non-DOR)

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Family

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Paternity

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Apr 20, 2024

RAMROOP, ALISHA KAY vs GARUFI, TIMOTHY WALTER

On April 16, 2024 a dissolution of marriage with children case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hillsborough County. Judge Williams, Michael. S. presiding.

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Apr 16, 2024

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Dissolution of Marriage with Children

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Divorce,Separation

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Apr 17, 2024

JAMES CLARK - Estate

On April 16, 2024 a summary administration greater than $1000 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hillsborough County. Judge Williams, Michael. S presiding.

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Apr 16, 2024

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Apr 17, 2024

The Dissolution of the Marriage of: LOUIS, ISRAEL and TAYLOR, CRYSTAL

On April 16, 2024 a simplified dissolution case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hillsborough County. Judge Williams, Michael. S. presiding.

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Apr 16, 2024

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Apr 17, 2024

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About

Michael S. Williams
Current Appointment 13th Judicial Circuit Court of Florida, Department Room 226, Courtroom 16	13th Judicial Circuit Court of Florida, Department Room 226, Courtroom 16
Election/Appointment November 3, 2020 - Re-election	November 3, 2020 - Re-election
Previous Appointment Hillsborough County Court	Hillsborough County Court
Education Bachelor's degree, Moravian College - 1994 J.D., Villanova University, Charles Widger School of Law School of Law - 1997	Bachelor's degree, Moravian College - 1994 J.D., Villanova University, Charles Widger School of Law School of Law - 1997

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Court Info

Court Info
Current Court:	FL - 13th Judicial Circuit Court of Florida
Previous Court:	FL - Hillsborough County Court
Clerk phone:	+1 (813) 272-6875

Career History

Career History
Role	Employer	Where
Assistant State Attorney	Office of the State Attorney for the Eleventh Judicial Circuit	Miami-Dade County, Florida
Associate	Rubin, Fortunato & Harbison	Chester County, Pennsylvania
Associate	McLean & Cardillo	Hillsborough County, Florida
Special Counsel	Florida Office of Statewide Prosecution	Hillsborough County, Florida
Judge	Hillsborough County Court	Hillsborough County, Florida
Judge	13th Judicial Circuit Court of Florida	Hillsborough County, Florida