Judge R. Scott Ritchie: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

Escambia County Court, Department Division 5

Biography

The Hon. R. Scott Ritchie is a judge for the Escambia County Court in Florida. He was elected to the bench on November 8, 2022.


Prior to his election, Ritchie was an assistant public defender in the Office of the Public Defender for the 1st Judicial Circuit. He represented indigent clients in criminal matters, handling everything from misdemeanors to death penalty cases.


Ritchie earned a bachelor’s degree in finance from the University of Florida in 2000. He then completed a J.D. at Florida State University College of Law in 2003.

Recent Cases by Hon. R. Scott Ritchie

On April 4, 2024 an ejectment case was filed in the jurisdiction of Escambia County. Judge RITCHIE, SCOTT presiding.

16 Files
Filed

Apr 04, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. RITCHIE, SCOTT

Court

Circuit

County

Escambia County, FL

Category

EJECTMENT

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Unlawful Detainer

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 30, 2024

On October 24, 2023 a professional malpractice case was filed in the jurisdiction of Escambia County. Judge RITCHIE, SCOTT presiding.

25 Files
Filed

Oct 24, 2023

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. RITCHIE, SCOTT

Court

Circuit

County

Escambia County, FL

Category

PROFESSIONAL MALPRACTICE

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Malpractice

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 30, 2024

On August 14, 2023 an ejectment case was filed in the jurisdiction of Escambia County. Judge Ritchie, Scott presiding.

10 Files
Filed

Aug 14, 2023

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Ritchie, Scott

Court

Circuit

County

Escambia County, FL

Category

EJECTMENT

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Unlawful Detainer

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 12, 2023

On May 19, 2023 an ejectment $50,000 or less case was filed in the jurisdiction of Escambia County. Judge RITCHIE, SCOTT presiding.

36 Files
Filed

May 19, 2023

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. RITCHIE, SCOTT

Court

Circuit

County

Escambia County, FL

Category

EJECTMENT $50,000 OR LESS

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Unlawful Detainer

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 01, 2024

On March 7, 2023 an other circuit civil post 2010 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Escambia County. Judge RITCHIE, SCOTT presiding.

26 Files
Filed

Mar 07, 2023

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. RITCHIE, SCOTT

Court

Circuit

County

Escambia County, FL

Category

OTHER CIRCUIT CIVIL POST 2010

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 06, 2023

On March 6, 2023 an ejectment case was filed in the jurisdiction of Escambia County. Judge Ritchie, Scott presiding.

35 Files
Filed

Mar 06, 2023

Status

Dismissal

Judge

Hon. Ritchie, Scott

Court

Circuit

County

Escambia County, FL

Category

EJECTMENT

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Unlawful Detainer

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 04, 2023

On February 13, 2023 an ejectment $50,000 or less case was filed in the jurisdiction of Escambia County. Judge RITCHIE, SCOTT presiding.

Filed

Feb 13, 2023

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. RITCHIE, SCOTT

Court

Circuit

County

Escambia County, FL

Category

EJECTMENT $50,000 OR LESS

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Unlawful Detainer

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 12, 2023

On February 7, 2023 an ejectment case was filed in the jurisdiction of Escambia County. Judge RITCHIE, SCOTT presiding.

28 Files
Filed

Feb 07, 2023

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. RITCHIE, SCOTT

Court

Circuit

County

Escambia County, FL

Category

EJECTMENT

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Unlawful Detainer

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 05, 2023

On February 2, 2023 an ejectment $50,000 or less case was filed in the jurisdiction of Escambia County. Judge Ritchie, Scott presiding.

18 Files
Filed

Feb 02, 2023

Status

Dismissal

Judge

Hon. Ritchie, Scott

Court

Circuit

County

Escambia County, FL

Category

EJECTMENT $50,000 OR LESS

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Unlawful Detainer

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 04, 2023

On January 20, 2023 an ejectment $50,000 or less case was filed in the jurisdiction of Escambia County. Judge RITCHIE, SCOTT presiding.

37 Files
Filed

Jan 20, 2023

Status

Transfer

Judge

Hon. RITCHIE, SCOTT

Court

Circuit

County

Escambia County, FL

Category

EJECTMENT $50,000 OR LESS

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Unlawful Detainer

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 05, 2023

On December 27, 2022 a professional malpractice case was filed in the jurisdiction of Escambia County. Judge RITCHIE, SCOTT presiding.

11 Files
Filed

Dec 27, 2022

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. RITCHIE, SCOTT

Court

Circuit

County

Escambia County, FL

Category

PROFESSIONAL MALPRACTICE

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Malpractice

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 14, 2023

On December 7, 2022 an ejectment case was filed in the jurisdiction of Escambia County. Judge RITCHIE, SCOTT presiding.

42 Files
Filed

Dec 07, 2022

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. RITCHIE, SCOTT

Court

Circuit

County

Escambia County, FL

Category

EJECTMENT

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Unlawful Detainer

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 05, 2023

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