Judge Brian F. Duckworth - Professional Background & Legal Expertise

Biography

The Hon. Brian F. Duckworth is a judge for the Orange County Court in Florida. He was elected to the bench in 2014 and re-elected in 2020.

Duckworth has held assignments in the Specialized Division (2015 to 2016), the Criminal Division (2017 to 2019), and the Civil Division (2020 to 2022). He also sits as the Associate Administrative Judge for the Orange County Court (2022).

Prior to his election, Duckworth was a sole practitioner in his own private practice, a law firm he opened in 2007. Before that, he spent time as a partner at Stoner & Duckworth (2000 to 2007) and an attorney in the Sidney Parrish Law Offices (1998 to 2000). He specialized in criminal defense, civil negligence, and first party insurance claims.

Duckworth earned a bachelor’s degree in communications from the University of Florida in 1991. He then completed a J.D. at Mercer University, Walter F. George School of Law in 1995. He is admitted to practice in Florida (1995), George (1995), and the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida (1996).

After graduating from law school, Duckworth began his legal career as an assistant state attorney in the Office of the State Attorney for the 9th Judicial Circuit. He served in that capacity until 1998, prosecuting traffic, misdemeanor, and felony matters.

His memberships have included the Orange County Bar Association, the Hispanic Bar Association, the League of Women Voters, the Florida Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys, and the Central Florida Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys.

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STATE OF FLORIDA - VS - LEDLOW, DUSTYN LEE

On April 1, 2022 a municipal ordinance case was filed in the jurisdiction of Orange County. Judge Brian F Duckworth presiding.

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STATE OF FLORIDA - VS - ROMANDIAZ, HECTOR LUIS

On April 1, 2022 a 3 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Orange County. Judge Brian F. Duckworth presiding.

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Apr 01, 2022

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Transfer

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Orange County

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Aug 22, 2023

STATE OF FLORIDA - VS - RIVERA, JEFFREY

On March 30, 2022 a county ordinance case was filed in the jurisdiction of Orange County. Judge Brian F Duckworth presiding.

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Mar 30, 2022

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Mar 31, 2022

STATE OF FLORIDA - VS - PORTER, HENRI ARTHUR

On March 29, 2022 a 3 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Orange County. Judge Brian F. Duckworth presiding.

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Mar 29, 2022

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Aug 21, 2023

STATE OF FLORIDA - VS - SUMMERLIN, SHEILA

On March 28, 2022 a 3 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Orange County. Judge Brian F. Duckworth presiding.

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Mar 28, 2022

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Aug 22, 2023

STATE OF FLORIDA - VS - NELSON, SARAH JEAN

On March 27, 2022 a 3 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Orange County. Judge Brian F. Duckworth presiding.

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Mar 27, 2022

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Aug 22, 2023

STATE OF FLORIDA - VS - REID, DEVARIO HORATIO

On March 26, 2022 a 3 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Orange County. Judge Brian F. Duckworth presiding.

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Mar 26, 2022

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Aug 22, 2023

STATE OF FLORIDA - VS - MARTINEZ, JASON LUIS

On March 25, 2022 a 3 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Orange County. Judge Brian F. Duckworth presiding.

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Mar 25, 2022

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Aug 19, 2023

STATE OF FLORIDA - VS - HARMON, TOMICA TISH

On March 24, 2022 a county ordinance case was filed in the jurisdiction of Orange County. Judge Brian F Duckworth presiding.

4 Files

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Mar 24, 2022

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Mar 25, 2022

STATE OF FLORIDA - VS - HARRIS, ROBERT LEE

On March 24, 2022 a 3 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Orange County. Judge Brian F. Duckworth presiding.

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Mar 24, 2022

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Aug 21, 2023

STATE OF FLORIDA - VS - BEHM, MARCUS

On March 21, 2022 a 3 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Orange County. Judge Brian F. Duckworth presiding.

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Mar 21, 2022

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Aug 19, 2023

STATE OF FLORIDA - VS - GOODEN, KELLY EDWARD

On March 20, 2022 a municipal ordinance case was filed in the jurisdiction of Orange County. Judge Brian F Duckworth presiding.

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Mar 20, 2022

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Mar 21, 2022

STATE OF FLORIDA - VS - KNAPP, VINCENT FRANCIS

On March 19, 2022 a municipal ordinance case was filed in the jurisdiction of Orange County. Judge Brian F Duckworth presiding.

3 Files

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Mar 19, 2022

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Mar 20, 2022

STATE OF FLORIDA - VS - RHEE, JASON

On March 18, 2022 a 3 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Orange County. Judge Brian F. Duckworth presiding.

3 Files

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Mar 18, 2022

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Aug 19, 2023

STATE OF FLORIDA - VS - TORRES, JOSHUA SANTO

On March 18, 2022 a 3 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Orange County. Judge Brian F. Duckworth presiding.

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Mar 18, 2022

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Aug 21, 2023

STATE OF FLORIDA - VS - ALEWINE, ANDREW

On March 17, 2022 a 3 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Orange County. Judge Brian F Duckworth presiding.

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Mar 17, 2022

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Aug 20, 2023

STATE OF FLORIDA - VS - DILLON, JASON LEE

On March 17, 2022 a 3 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Orange County. Judge Brian F. Duckworth presiding.

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Mar 17, 2022

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Aug 23, 2023

STATE OF FLORIDA - VS - BARCO, LUCIO ANTONIO

On March 17, 2022 a 3 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Orange County. Judge Brian F Duckworth presiding.

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Mar 17, 2022

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Aug 21, 2023

STATE OF FLORIDA - VS - FERGUSON, ANDREA MARIE

On March 16, 2022 a municipal ordinance case was filed in the jurisdiction of Orange County. Judge Brian F Duckworth presiding.

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Mar 16, 2022

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Mar 17, 2022

STATE OF FLORIDA - VS - ANTON, MARK

On March 16, 2022 a county ordinance case was filed in the jurisdiction of Orange County. Judge Brian F Duckworth presiding.

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Mar 16, 2022

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Mar 17, 2022

STATE OF FLORIDA - VS - LEE, TERRANCE TERRELL

On March 15, 2022 a municipal ordinance case was filed in the jurisdiction of Orange County. Judge Brian F Duckworth presiding.

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Mar 15, 2022

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Mar 16, 2022

STATE OF FLORIDA - VS - PITAMBER, HEERAN

On March 15, 2022 a 3 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Orange County. Judge Brian F Duckworth presiding.

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Mar 15, 2022

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Aug 20, 2023

STATE OF FLORIDA - VS - BROWN, TEMISHA DANIELLE

On March 15, 2022 a 3 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Orange County. Judge Brian F. Duckworth presiding.

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Mar 15, 2022

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Consolidation

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Oct 14, 2023

STATE OF FLORIDA - VS - STRAWBRIDGE-MIDY, MELISSA

On March 14, 2022 a 3 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Orange County. Judge Brian F Duckworth presiding.

3 Files

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Mar 14, 2022

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About

Brian F. Duckworth
Current Appointment Orange County Court, Department Division 7-62, Courtroom 12-C	Orange County Court, Department Division 7-62, Courtroom 12-C
Election/Appointment 2014 - Orange County Court; 2020 - Re-election	2014 - Orange County Court; 2020 - Re-election
Education Bachelor's degree, University of Florida - 1991 J.D., Mercer University, Walter F. George School of Law - 1995	Bachelor's degree, University of Florida - 1991 J.D., Mercer University, Walter F. George School of Law - 1995

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Court Info

Court Info
Current Court:	FL - Orange County Court
Clerk phone:	+1 (407) 836-2336

Career History

Career History
Role	Employer	Where
Assistant State Attorney	Office of the State Attorney for the 9th Judicial Circuit	Orange County, Florida
Attorney	Sidney Parrish Law Offices	Orange County, Florida
Partner	Stoner & Duckworth	Orange County, Florida
Sole Practitioner	Private Practice	Orange County, Florida
Judge	Orange County Court	Orange County, Florida