Judge Sherwood S. Coleman - Professional Background & Legal Expertise

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The Hon. Sherwood S. Coleman is a judge for the 6th Judicial Circuit Court of Florida. He was appointed to the bench by former Governor Rick Scott in 2013. He filled the vacancy created by the resignation of the Hon. W. Lowell Bray.

The 6th Judicial Circuit encompasses Pasco County and Pinellas County.

Prior to his appointment, Coleman was associate general counsel with the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office, a position to which he was named in 2007. He came to the office after spending ten years as a partner at the law firm of Kwall, Showers, and Barack, P.A.

Coleman received his bachelor's degree from the University of Florida. He went on to earn a J.D. from the University of Florida, Fredric G. Levin College of Law, in 1994.

After graduating from law school, Coleman began his legal career as an assistant state attorney with the Office of the State Attorney for the Sixth Judicial Circuit. He remained there until entering into private practice in 1997.

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IN RE: THE ESTATE OF PETER THOMAS LANGLOTZ

On June 10, 2024 a summary administration under $1000 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Pinellas County. Judge COLEMAN, SHERWOOD presiding.

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Jun 11, 2024

IN RE: THE ESTATE OF DIANE L FERGUSON

On June 10, 2024 a summary administration over $1000 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Pinellas County. Judge COLEMAN, SHERWOOD presiding.

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IN RE: THE ESTATE OF PAULO JORGE BATISTA

On June 10, 2024 a formal administration case was filed in the jurisdiction of Pinellas County. Judge COLEMAN, SHERWOOD presiding.

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Jun 10, 2024

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IN RE: THE ESTATE OF CECILIA RAMONA STONE-CAMERON

On June 10, 2024 a summary administration under $1000 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Pinellas County. Judge COLEMAN, SHERWOOD presiding.

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Jun 11, 2024

IN RE: THE ESTATE OF WILLIAM ROBERT KEARNES

On June 10, 2024 a formal administration case was filed in the jurisdiction of Pinellas County. Judge COLEMAN, SHERWOOD presiding.

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IN RE: THE ESTATE OF RAOUL E. GUANLAO

On June 10, 2024 a formal administration case was filed in the jurisdiction of Pinellas County. Judge COLEMAN, SHERWOOD presiding.

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Jun 10, 2024

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IN RE: THE ESTATE OF ROBERT GRIVOIS

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Jun 10, 2024

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Jun 11, 2024

IN RE: THE ESTATE OF PATRICIA WALSH JACQUES

On June 10, 2024 a summary administration under $1000 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Pinellas County. Judge COLEMAN, SHERWOOD presiding.

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Jun 11, 2024

IN RE: THE ESTATE OF HOWARD NEARY

On June 10, 2024 a formal administration case was filed in the jurisdiction of Pinellas County. Judge COLEMAN, SHERWOOD presiding.

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Jun 10, 2024

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IN RE: THE ESTATE OF WENDELL H. AKINS

On June 10, 2024 a summary administration over $1000 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Pinellas County. Judge COLEMAN, SHERWOOD presiding.

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Jun 10, 2024

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Jun 11, 2024

IN RE: THE GUARDIANSHIP OF TRACY C FIGURSKI

On June 10, 2024 a guardian advocate person and property case was filed in the jurisdiction of Pinellas County. Judge COLEMAN, SHERWOOD presiding.

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Jun 10, 2024

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GUARDIAN ADVOCATE PERSON AND PROPERTY

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Jun 11, 2024

IN RE: THE ESTATE OF CLAIRE JOY WALSH

On June 8, 2024 a formal administration case was filed in the jurisdiction of Pinellas County. Judge COLEMAN, SHERWOOD presiding.

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Jun 08, 2024

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Jun 10, 2024

IN RE: THE ESTATE OF DAVID N. WALZER

On June 7, 2024 a formal administration case was filed in the jurisdiction of Pinellas County. Judge COLEMAN, SHERWOOD presiding.

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Jun 07, 2024

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IN RE: THE ESTATE OF PETER FRANCIS DOLAN

On June 7, 2024 a summary administration over $1000 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Pinellas County. Judge COLEMAN, SHERWOOD presiding.

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IN RE: THE ESTATE OF JAMES FLUHARTY

On June 7, 2024 a summary administration under $1000 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Pinellas County. Judge COLEMAN, SHERWOOD presiding.

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Jun 10, 2024

IN RE: THE ESTATE OF BETTY NICOLI

On June 7, 2024 a summary administration over $1000 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Pinellas County. Judge COLEMAN, SHERWOOD presiding.

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Jun 10, 2024

IN RE: THE ESTATE OF KENNETH HORGEN

On June 7, 2024 a summary administration over $1000 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Pinellas County. Judge COLEMAN, SHERWOOD presiding.

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Jun 08, 2024

IN RE: THE GUARDIANSHIP OF DAMIEN LOCKWOOD

On June 7, 2024 a guardian advocate person and property case was filed in the jurisdiction of Pinellas County. Judge COLEMAN, SHERWOOD presiding.

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Jun 07, 2024

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Jun 11, 2024

IN RE: THE ESTATE OF JANET ALEXANDER

On June 7, 2024 a formal administration case was filed in the jurisdiction of Pinellas County. Judge COLEMAN, SHERWOOD presiding.

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Jun 07, 2024

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Jun 10, 2024

IN RE: THE ESTATE OF EDWARD R BOUSUM, JR

On June 7, 2024 a formal administration case was filed in the jurisdiction of Pinellas County. Judge COLEMAN, SHERWOOD presiding.

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Jun 07, 2024

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Jun 10, 2024

IN RE: THE ESTATE OF JAMES CURTIS HOWELL

On June 7, 2024 a summary administration under $1000 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Pinellas County. Judge COLEMAN, SHERWOOD presiding.

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Jun 07, 2024

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Jun 08, 2024

IN RE: THE GUARDIANSHIP OF MEGHAN C HARRY

On June 7, 2024 a minor guardianship - property or person & property case was filed in the jurisdiction of Pinellas County. Judge COLEMAN, SHERWOOD presiding.

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Jun 07, 2024

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MINOR GUARDIANSHIP - PROPERTY OR PERSON & PROPERTY

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Jun 08, 2024

DECLARATION OF PRENEED GUARDIAN FOR:BRYANNA ELIZABETH ROTENBERG

On June 7, 2024 a preneed guardian case was filed in the jurisdiction of Pinellas County. Judge COLEMAN, SHERWOOD presiding.

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Jun 07, 2024

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Jun 08, 2024

IN RE: THE ESTATE OF ANITA GEISMAR

On June 6, 2024 a formal administration case was filed in the jurisdiction of Pinellas County. Judge COLEMAN, SHERWOOD presiding.

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Jun 06, 2024

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About

Sherwood S. Coleman
Current Appointment 6th Judicial Circuit Court of Florida, Department Section 3	6th Judicial Circuit Court of Florida, Department Section 3
Education Bachelor's degree, University of Florida J.D., University of Florida, Fredric G. Levin College of Law - 1994	Bachelor's degree, University of Florida J.D., University of Florida, Fredric G. Levin College of Law - 1994

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Court Info

Court Info
Current Court:	FL - 6th Judicial Circuit Court of Florida
Clerk phone:	+1 (727) 464-3933

Career History

Career History
Role	Employer	Where
Assistant State Attorney	Office of the State Attorney for the 6th Judicial Circuit	None
Partner	Kwall, Showers, and Barack, P.A.	Pinellas County, Florida
Associate General Counsel	Pinellas County Sheriff's Office	Pinellas County, Florida
Judge	6th Judicial Circuit Court of Florida	None