Judge Miriam V. Valkenburg - Professional Background & Legal Expertise

Biography

The Hon. Miriam V. Valkenburg is a judge for the Hillsborough County Court in Florida. She was elected to the bench on August 30, 2016.

Valkenburg earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of South Florida in 1994. She spent the next few years working as a probation officer for the Salvation Army Correctional Services, a parole officer for the Florida Department of Corrections, and an intelligence analyst for the United States Department of Justice before completing a J.D. at Stetson University College of Law in 2001.

After graduating from law school, Valkenburg began her legal career as an assistant state attorney in the Office of the State Attorney for the 13th Judicial Circuit. She then entered into private practice, working as an associate at Isaac & Zwirn as well as a partner at Valkenburg & Velez.

Her memberships have included the Tampa Hispanic Bar Association, the Hillsborough County Bar Association, the Hillsborough County Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, and the Florida Justice Association. She has also been involved with the Goldburg-Cacciatore Criminal Law Inn of Court, the Hillsborough County Canvassing Board, and the Tampa Bay Trial Lawyers Association, and she has volunteered as a pro bono attorney for the Family Justice Center, Are You Safe, and Bay Area Legal Services.

She is a recipient of the Raymond Fernandez Award from the HCSO Hispanic Advisory Board (2018), the Appreciation Award from the Tampa Hispanic Bar Association (2017), the NFL Hispanic Heritage Leadership Award from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2015), and the Civic Award from Are You Safe, Inc. (2014).

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FLORIDA WELLNESS & REHAB PA,Biletska, Liliya vs PROGRESSIVE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY

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Mjlmm Inc; D/B/A Matt's Auto Glass A/A/O Elizabeth Tison vs Progressive American Insurance Company

On May 9, 2024 a sc windshield litigation-tier 2 $100.00-$500.00 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hillsborough County. Judge Valkenburg, Miriam. V. presiding.

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FLORIDA WELLNESS & REHAB PA,Pittman, Danielle vs PROGRESSIVE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY

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BAF ASSETS 3, LLC vs HARRIS, MARGARET

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Wells Fargo Bank NA vs Gale, Tina R

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FLORIDA WELLNESS & REHAB PA,Brewster, Joseph vs PROGRESSIVE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY

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MRI ASSOCIATES OF PALM HARBOR, INC.,Comini, Gianna vs PROGRESSIVE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY

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FLORIDA WELLNESS & REHAB PA,Clark, James vs PROGRESSIVE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY

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FLORIDA WELLNESS & REHAB PA,RAVEN, KADIE vs PROGRESSIVE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY

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FLORIDA WELLNESS & REHAB PA,Speed, Katherine vs PROGRESSIVE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY

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Portfolio Recovery Associates, Llc vs Boshkovska, Sabina

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Right Now Auto Glass vs Progressive American Insurance Company

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FLORIDA WELLNESS & REHAB PA,Klay, Jessica vs PROGRESSIVE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY

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Discover Bank vs Silva, Rafael

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DISCOVER BANK vs POLANCO, KRISTOPHER

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AMERICAN EXPRESS NATIONAL BANK vs HIGGINS, VERONICA

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The River Pointe Apartments, LLC vs Seymour, Zahrya

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AVION ANESTHESIA, LLC,MANER, ANDREW vs PROGRESSIVE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY

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Portfolio Recovery Associates, Llc vs Santana, Deidre

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 Valkenburg, Miriam. V. presiding.

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Synchrony Bank vs Scott, Randall

On May 8, 2024 a sc debt owed-tier 4 $2,500.01-$5,000.00 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hillsborough County. Judge Valkenburg, Miriam. V. presiding.

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AFO IMAGING,Imhof, Yamelis vs ESURANCE INSURANCE COMPANY

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PARADISE VILLAGE MHC LLC vs WINGFIELD, BARBARA B

On May 8, 2024 a lt residential eviction/past due rent $0.00-$15,000.00 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hillsborough County. Judge Valkenburg, Miriam. V. presiding.

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Walker, John vs Buie, LaShawn

On May 8, 2024 a lt residential distress for rent $0.00-$15,000.00 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hillsborough County. Judge Valkenburg, Miriam. V. presiding.

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Right Now Auto Glass vs Progressive Select Insurance Company

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

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About

Miriam V. Valkenburg
Current Appointment Hillsborough County Court, Department Room 315, Courtroom 304	Hillsborough County Court, Department Room 315, Courtroom 304
Election/Appointment 2016 - Hillsborough County Court; 2022 - Re-elected	2016 - Hillsborough County Court; 2022 - Re-elected
Education Bachelor's degree, University of South Florida - 1994 J.D., Stetson University College of Law - 2001	Bachelor's degree, University of South Florida - 1994 J.D., Stetson University College of Law - 2001

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Court Info

Court Info
Current Court:	FL - Hillsborough County Court
Clerk phone:	+1 (813) 272-6562

Career History

Career History
Role	Employer	Where
Assistant State Attorney	Office of the State Attorney for the 13th Judicial Circuit	Hillsborough County, Florida
Judge	Hillsborough County Court	Hillsborough County, Florida
Partner	Valkenburg & Velez	None
Associate	Isaac & Zwirn	None