Judge Wesley D. Tibbals - Professional Background & Legal Expertise

Biography

Hon. Wesley D. Tibbals 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 in 2015, filling the vacancy created by the resignation of the Hon. Debra K. Behnke.

Tibbals served as an associate administrative judge and administrative judge for the 13th Judicial Circuit Court for the East Circuit. He has also presided over the General Civil and Unified Family Court (Domestic Relations) Divisions.

Prior to his appointment to the bench, Tibbals was a shareholder at Akerman LLP, where he had practiced since 2000. He also worked as an attorney at Sivyer, Barlow & Watson, P.A. and Thompson, Sizemore & Gonzalez. As a business litigation attorney, his areas of practice included mass tort products liability defense, Fair Labor Standards Act collection action defense, non-competition/trade secret litigation, and Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act litigation.

Tibbals received a B.A. in political science from the University of Florida in 1995. He then completed a J.D. at the University of Florida, Fredric G. Levin College of Law in 1998.

His memberships have included the Hillsborough County Bar Association, the American Bar Association, and The Florida Bar Young Lawyers Division Board of Governors.

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The Dissolution of the Marriage of:GASCON, ROSARIO CARIDAD and GASCON, UBALDO IGNACIO

On May 10, 2024 a simplified dissolution case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hillsborough County. Judge Tibbals, Wesley. D. presiding.

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Simplified Dissolution

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May 13, 2024

GARCIA, ODALYS vs GAVILANES MEJIA, JUAN CARLOS

On May 10, 2024 a dissolution of marriage case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hillsborough County. Judge Tibbals, Wesley. D. presiding.

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Dissolution of Marriage

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May 13, 2024

Forcheney, Darell vs Rogers, Joi

On May 10, 2024 a custody case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hillsborough County. Judge Tibbals, Wesley. D presiding.

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May 10, 2024

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May 13, 2024

JIMENEZ AGUILA, YADIRA vs QUESADA MONZON, MIKAEL

On May 9, 2024 a dissolution of marriage case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hillsborough County. Judge Tibbals, Wesley. D. presiding.

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May 09, 2024

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May 13, 2024

Robinson, Issac Earl, III vs Guido, Amanda Elaine

On May 9, 2024 a temporary custody by extended family member case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hillsborough County. Judge Tibbals, Wesley. D presiding.

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May 09, 2024

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May 13, 2024

MCDONALD, SHAWNAROWNA vs TRUSSELL, PORSHER D

On May 8, 2024 a temporary custody by extended family member case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hillsborough County. Judge Tibbals, Wesley. D. presiding.

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May 08, 2024

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May 09, 2024

Byrd, Harmon vs Mangrum, Jacob

On May 8, 2024 a custody case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hillsborough County. Judge Tibbals, Wesley. D presiding.

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May 08, 2024

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May 09, 2024

The Dissolution of the Marriage of:MCNEES, JORDAN and MCNEES, VICTORIA

On May 8, 2024 a simplified dissolution case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hillsborough County. Judge Tibbals, Wesley. D. presiding.

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May 08, 2024

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May 09, 2024

Matias, Lucidania vs Shrikishun, Ravindra

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May 09, 2024

CHERRY, ZACHARY IAN vsVALERO, JACQUELINE

On May 8, 2024 a declaration of paternity (non-dor) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hillsborough County. Judge Tibbals, Wesley. D. presiding.

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May 08, 2024

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Declaration of Paternity (Non-DOR)

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May 09, 2024

Estrella, Christine Marie Santos vs Aponte Iii, George Lewis

On May 7, 2024 a parental responsibility / time sharing / parent plan case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hillsborough County. Judge Tibbals, Wesley. D presiding.

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May 07, 2024

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Parental Responsibility / Time Sharing / Parent Plan

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Family

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Other Parent-Child

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May 08, 2024

Medina, Jose Ortiz vs Herrera, Vania

On May 7, 2024 a parental responsibility / time sharing / parent plan case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hillsborough County. Judge Tibbals, Wesley. D presiding.

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May 07, 2024

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May 08, 2024

MORALES PANIAGUA, ELVIA YOJANA vs HERNANDEZ LOPEZ, SUELMAN ALEXER

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

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May 06, 2024

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Declaration of Paternity (Non-DOR)

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May 07, 2024

In Re: Name Change ofCOMSTOCK, DYLAN JEREMY

On May 3, 2024 a name change case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hillsborough County. Judge Tibbals, Wesley. D. presiding.

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May 03, 2024

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Name Change

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Name Change

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May 04, 2024

YOUNG, DARJA MONIQUE vs YOUNG, ADRIAN P

On May 3, 2024 a dissolution of marriage with children case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hillsborough County. Judge Tibbals, Wesley. D. presiding.

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May 03, 2024

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Dissolution of Marriage with Children

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May 04, 2024

HYDES, SHAQUONA YASHICA DENISE vs HYDES, RHIANA DELORIS

On May 1, 2024 a dissolution of marriage case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hillsborough County. Judge Tibbals, Wesley. D. presiding.

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May 01, 2024

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May 02, 2024

JIMENEZ, ANGELA vs JIMENEZ DE LA ROSA, ISRAEL

On May 1, 2024 a dissolution of marriage case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hillsborough County. Judge Tibbals, Wesley. D. presiding.

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May 01, 2024

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May 02, 2024

Dumitrean, Vladimir vs Uliel, Avigail Ben

On May 1, 2024 a declaration of paternity (non-dor) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hillsborough County. Judge Tibbals, Wesley. D presiding.

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May 01, 2024

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Declaration of Paternity (Non-DOR)

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May 02, 2024

BRANCH, KENITA vs DONALDSON, SHAQULA

On May 1, 2024 a temporary custody by extended family member case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hillsborough County. Judge Tibbals, Wesley. D. presiding.

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May 01, 2024

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May 02, 2024

Rosario De Jesus, Patty Elisaura vs Sanchez Reynoso, Johanel Abimelet

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

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Apr 30, 2024

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Declaration of Paternity (Non-DOR)

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May 02, 2024

MEJIA RIVAS, MARIA DOLORES vs PINEDA RAMOS, ANGEL DAVID

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

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Apr 30, 2024

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May 02, 2024

FLORES, KATIRIA BARBARA vs OLLIVIERRE, AARON MARIO

On April 30, 2024 a domesticate foreign order case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hillsborough County. Judge Tibbals, Wesley. D presiding.

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Apr 30, 2024

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Domesticate Foreign Order

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May 02, 2024

BOWE, RIDDICK LAMONT, I vs BOWE, TERRI

On April 29, 2024 a dissolution of marriage case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hillsborough County. Judge Tibbals, Wesley. D. presiding.

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Apr 29, 2024

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May 02, 2024

LOPES DE ALENCAR BEZARRA, WESLEY vs CAVALCANTI BORGES PROFETA, MYRIAM

On April 26, 2024 a dissolution of marriage case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hillsborough County. Judge Tibbals, Wesley. D. presiding.

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Apr 26, 2024

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Apr 29, 2024

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About

Wesley D. Tibbals
Current Appointment 13th Judicial Circuit Court of Florida, Department Room 428, Courtroom 410	13th Judicial Circuit Court of Florida, Department Room 428, Courtroom 410
Election/Appointment 2016 - Re-election; 2022 - Re-election	2016 - Re-election; 2022 - Re-election
Education B.A., University of Florida - 1995 J.D., University of Florida, Fredric G. Levin College of Law - 1998	B.A., University of Florida - 1995 J.D., University of Florida, Fredric G. Levin College of Law - 1998

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Court Info

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Current Court:	FL - 13th Judicial Circuit Court of Florida
Clerk phone:	+1 (813) 276-2099

Career History

Career History
Role	Employer	Where
Judge	13th Judicial Circuit Court of Florida	Hillsborough County, Florida
Shareholder	Akerman LLP	None
Attorney	Thompson, Sizemore & Gonzalez	None
Attorney	Sivyer, Barlow & Watson, P.A.	Hillsborough County, Florida