Judge Raymond E. Forbess, Jr.: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

Clay County Court, Department Division C

Biography

The Hon. Raymond E. Forbess, Jr. is a judge for the Clay County Court in Florida. He was elected to the bench on November 8, 2022.


Prior to his election, Forbess spent time as an assistant state attorney in the Office of the State Attorney for the 4th Judicial Circuit, where he was assigned to the Drug Enforcement Administration’s Task Force. In recognition of his service, he is a recipient of the Certificate of Appreciation from Sheriff Rick Beseler, and he was named Prosecutor of the Year by the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.


Forbess earned a bachelor’s degree in accounting from the University of North Florida. He then completed a J.D. at Florida Coastal School of Law in 2008.


After graduating from law school, Forbess entered into private practice. He opened the Forbess Law Firm, where he represented individuals charged with felonies and misdemeanors in Northeast Florida.


He and his wife, Sarah, have one son.

Recent Cases by Hon. Raymond E. Forbess, Jr.

On June 1, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Clay County. Judge FORBESS, RAYMOND EDWARD Jr presiding.

2 Files
Filed

Jun 01, 2024

Status

Active

Court

Circuit

County

Clay County, FL

Practice Area

Criminal

Matter Type

General Criminal

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 05, 2024

On June 1, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Clay County. Judge FORBESS, RAYMOND EDWARD Jr presiding.

1 File
Filed

Jun 01, 2024

Status

Active

Court

Circuit

County

Clay County, FL

Practice Area

Criminal

Matter Type

General Criminal

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 04, 2024

On June 1, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Clay County. Judge FORBESS, RAYMOND EDWARD Jr presiding.

2 Files
Filed

Jun 01, 2024

Status

Active

Court

Circuit

County

Clay County, FL

Practice Area

Criminal

Matter Type

General Criminal

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 05, 2024

On June 1, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Clay County. Judge FORBESS, RAYMOND EDWARD Jr presiding.

1 File
Filed

Jun 01, 2024

Status

Active

Court

Circuit

County

Clay County, FL

Practice Area

Criminal

Matter Type

General Criminal

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 05, 2024

On June 1, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Clay County. Judge FORBESS, RAYMOND EDWARD Jr presiding.

1 File
Filed

Jun 01, 2024

Status

Active

Court

Circuit

County

Clay County, FL

Practice Area

Criminal

Matter Type

General Criminal

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 05, 2024

On June 1, 2024 a parking case was filed in the jurisdiction of Clay County. Judge FORBESS, RAYMOND EDWARD Jr presiding.

1 File
Filed

Jun 01, 2024

Status

Active

Court

Circuit

County

Clay County, FL

Category

Parking

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 05, 2024

On May 31, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Clay County. Judge FORBESS, RAYMOND EDWARD Jr presiding.

1 File
Filed

May 31, 2024

Status

Active

Court

Circuit

County

Clay County, FL

Practice Area

Criminal

Matter Type

General Criminal

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 03, 2024

On May 31, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Clay County. Judge FORBESS, RAYMOND EDWARD Jr presiding.

4 Files
Filed

May 31, 2024

Status

Active

Court

Circuit

County

Clay County, FL

Practice Area

Criminal

Matter Type

General Criminal

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 03, 2024

On May 31, 2024 a small claims $2,501-$5,000 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Clay County. Judge FORBESS, RAYMOND EDWARD Jr presiding.

3 Files
Filed

May 31, 2024

Status

Active

Court

Circuit

County

Clay County, FL

Category

Small Claims $2,501-$5,000

Practice Area

Small Claims

Matter Type

General Small Claims

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 03, 2024

On May 31, 2024 a small claims $501-$2,500 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Clay County. Judge FORBESS, RAYMOND EDWARD Jr presiding.

3 Files
Filed

May 31, 2024

Status

Active

Court

Circuit

County

Clay County, FL

Category

Small Claims $501-$2,500

Practice Area

Small Claims

Matter Type

General Small Claims

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 03, 2024

On May 31, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Clay County. Judge FORBESS, RAYMOND EDWARD Jr presiding.

1 File
Filed

May 31, 2024

Status

Active

Court

Circuit

County

Clay County, FL

Practice Area

Criminal

Matter Type

General Criminal

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 03, 2024

On May 31, 2024 a parking case was filed in the jurisdiction of Clay County. Judge FORBESS, RAYMOND EDWARD Jr presiding.

2 Files
Filed

May 31, 2024

Status

Closed

Court

Circuit

County

Clay County, FL

Category

Parking

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 03, 2024

On May 31, 2024 an eviction residential/non-monetary case was filed in the jurisdiction of Clay County. Judge FORBESS, RAYMOND EDWARD Jr presiding.

3 Files
Filed

May 31, 2024

Status

Active

Court

Circuit

County

Clay County, FL

Category

Eviction Residential/Non-Monetary

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Landlord-Tenant

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 03, 2024

On May 31, 2024 a county civil (monetary damages) $30,001-$50,000 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Clay County. Judge FORBESS, RAYMOND EDWARD Jr presiding.

3 Files
Filed

May 31, 2024

Status

Active

Court

Circuit

County

Clay County, FL

Category

County Civil (Monetary Damages) $30,001-$50,000

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

General Torts

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 03, 2024

On May 31, 2024 an eviction residential/non-monetary case was filed in the jurisdiction of Clay County. Judge FORBESS, RAYMOND EDWARD Jr presiding.

3 Files
Filed

May 31, 2024

Status

Active

Court

Circuit

County

Clay County, FL

Category

Eviction Residential/Non-Monetary

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Landlord-Tenant

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 03, 2024

On May 31, 2024 a small claims $501-$2,500 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Clay County. Judge FORBESS, RAYMOND EDWARD Jr presiding.

3 Files
Filed

May 31, 2024

Status

Active

Court

Circuit

County

Clay County, FL

Category

Small Claims $501-$2,500

Practice Area

Small Claims

Matter Type

General Small Claims

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 03, 2024

On May 31, 2024 a small claims $5,001-$8,000 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Clay County. Judge FORBESS, RAYMOND EDWARD Jr presiding.

2 Files
Filed

May 31, 2024

Status

Active

Court

Circuit

County

Clay County, FL

Category

Small Claims $5,001-$8,000

Practice Area

Small Claims

Matter Type

General Small Claims

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 03, 2024

On May 31, 2024 a small claims $5,001-$8,000 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Clay County. Judge FORBESS, RAYMOND EDWARD Jr presiding.

4 Files
Filed

May 31, 2024

Status

Active

Court

Circuit

County

Clay County, FL

Category

Small Claims $5,001-$8,000

Practice Area

Small Claims

Matter Type

General Small Claims

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 03, 2024

On May 31, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Clay County. Judge FORBESS, RAYMOND EDWARD Jr presiding.

3 Files
Filed

May 31, 2024

Status

Active

Court

Circuit

County

Clay County, FL

Practice Area

Criminal

Matter Type

General Criminal

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 03, 2024

On May 31, 2024 a small claims $0-$99 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Clay County. Judge FORBESS, RAYMOND EDWARD Jr presiding.

3 Files
Filed

May 31, 2024

Status

Active

Court

Circuit

County

Clay County, FL

Category

Small Claims $0-$99

Practice Area

Small Claims

Matter Type

General Small Claims

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 03, 2024

On May 31, 2024 an eviction residential/non-monetary case was filed in the jurisdiction of Clay County. Judge FORBESS, RAYMOND EDWARD Jr presiding.

3 Files
Filed

May 31, 2024

Status

Active

Court

Circuit

County

Clay County, FL

Category

Eviction Residential/Non-Monetary

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Landlord-Tenant

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 03, 2024

On May 31, 2024 a small claims $2,501-$5,000 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Clay County. Judge FORBESS, RAYMOND EDWARD Jr presiding.

3 Files
Filed

May 31, 2024

Status

Active

Court

Circuit

County

Clay County, FL

Category

Small Claims $2,501-$5,000

Practice Area

Small Claims

Matter Type

General Small Claims

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 03, 2024

On May 31, 2024 a small claims $501-$2,500 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Clay County. Judge FORBESS, RAYMOND EDWARD Jr presiding.

3 Files
Filed

May 31, 2024

Status

Active

Court

Circuit

County

Clay County, FL

Category

Small Claims $501-$2,500

Practice Area

Small Claims

Matter Type

General Small Claims

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 03, 2024

On May 31, 2024 an unlawful detainer case was filed in the jurisdiction of Clay County. Judge FORBESS, RAYMOND EDWARD Jr presiding.

1 File
Filed

May 31, 2024

Status

Active

Court

Circuit

County

Clay County, FL

Category

Unlawful Detainer

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Unlawful Detainer

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 03, 2024

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