Judges for Misdemeanor DUI Cases in County Court
Hillsborough County Court Judges
After an arrest for an misdemeanor offense such as DUI in Hillsborough County it is easy to determine which judge will be assigned to your case in Tampa or Plant City, Florida. Because many of our clients are interested in finding out as much information as possible about the process, we created this page that provides more information about the County Court judges in Hillsborough County, FL.
The County Court Judicial Assignments in Tampa, FL
For any misdemeanor driving under the influence or DUI charge in Tampa, Hillsborough County, FL, the judge that will be assigned your case will depend on the first letter of your last name.
Division G in Courtroom 18 - The Honorable Paul T. Jeske, County Court Judge in Tampa, Hillsborough County, FL, will be assigned to your misdemeanor or DUI case if your last name begins with the following letters - A, E, J, I, Q, T, V or Z. Judge Jeske was assigned to replace Judge Huey. Judge Huey was assigned to replace the Honorable Elizabeth G. Rice after the Governor appointed her to a vacant Circuit Court position.
Divison E in Courtroom 19 - The Honorable Lawrence Lefler, County Court Judge, Hillsborough County, FL will be assigned to your misdemeanor criminal traffic or DUI case if your last name begins with one of the following letters - H, L or W.
Division D in Courtroom 20 - The Honorable Dick Greco, Jr., County Court Judge in Tampa, Hillsborough County, FL, will be assigned to your impaired driving or misdemeanor case if your last name begins with the following letters - C, K, or R. Judge Greco was assigned to replace the Honorable Cheryl Thomas, County Court Judge in Tampa, Hillsborough County, FL, after she was appointed to a vacant Circuit Court position.
Division C in Courtroom 21 - The Honorable John N. Conrad, County Court Judge, Hillsborough County, FL will be assigned to your driving under the influence or other misdemeanor case if your last name begins with the following letters - D, M, N, X, or Y.
Division B in Courtroom 10 - The Honorable Margaret Courtney, County Court Judge in Tampa, Hillsborough County will be assigned to your drunk driving or misdemeanor case if your last name begins with the following letters - B, F, or P.
Division A in Courtroom 17 - The Honorable James Dominguez, County Court Judge, Hillsborough County, FL, will be assigned to your DUI case if your last name begins with the following letters - G, S, U, or O. Judge Dominguez is also the Administrative Judge for the County Court Criminal Divisions.
The East County Court Judicial Assignments in Plant City, FL
For any case in the East County Criminal Division of Hillsborough County located in the Plant City Courthouse - the Honorable Art McNeil, County Court Judge, Hillsborough County, FL, will be assigned to your misdemeanor criminal or DUI case, regardless of the first letter of your last name. The Plant City Courthouse serves Sun City Center, Seffner, Fish Hawk, Bloomingdale and surrounding areas in the eastern part of Hillsborough County, FL.
Role of the Judge
The role of the County Court Judges in Hillsborough County is to oversee the courtroom proceedings in a criminal case that will render a result that is based on a impartial and fair assessment of the evidence presented. Before the trial, the judge may be asked to rule on pre-trial motions filed by the defense attorney such as a motion to suppress evidence or a motion to dismiss the criminal charge.
During a jury trial, the role of the judge is ensure that procedural rules are strictly followed and to encourage the jury to make a fair and neutral determination after applying the applicable Florida laws. The judge is also responsible for sentencing the person accused if the person enters a plea of guilty or no contest or if a guilty verdict is returned after trial. For individuals sentenced to probation, the judge will preside over any violation of probation hearing or a motion to terminate probation early.
In the event the charges are dropped or dismissed, the person accused can petition to have their record sealed or expunged. The judge will also determine if such relief will be granted.
For more information about the judicial assignments in County Court for Hillsborough County in either Tampa or Plant City - visit the Hillsborough County Judicial Directory for County Court Judges for more information.
You can also click here to see a picture of the county court judges in Hillsborough County.
Our Lawyers Focus on Criminal Cases in Tampa, Hillsborough County, FL
Contact a Tampa Florida DUI Lawyer at the Sammis Law Firm to discuss the particular facts of your case. Our attorneys focus on cases in Tampa, Hillsborough County, FL. Call us today for a free consultation at 813-250-0500.