Judge Brian J. Welke: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

5th Judicial Circuit Court of Florida, Department Courtroom 1F

Florida Bar #: 127159 (September 25, 1997)

Appointed By: Gov. Ronald D. DeSantis

Biography

The Hon. Brian J. Welke is a judge for the 5th Judicial Circuit Court of Florida. He was appointed to the bench by Governor Ron DeSantis in 2019, filling a vacancy created by the resignation of the Hon. Lawrence J. Semento.


The 5th Judicial Circuit encompasses Citrus County, Hernando County, Lake County, Marion County, and Sumter County.


Prior to his appointment, Welke was a judge for the Lake County Court, a position to which he was named in 2016.


Welke earned a B.A. in political science, government, and history from Florida State University in 1991. He went on to complete a J.D. at the University of Tulsa College of Law (1997) and an M.A. in history at Sam Houston State University (2016).


After graduating from law school, Welke began his legal career as an assistant state attorney with the Office of the State Attorney for the 5th Judicial Circuit. He served in that capacity until 1998, at which time he opened his own private practice as a sole practitioner. Welke specialized in adoptions, estate planning, and probate matters, eventually founding his own adoption agency in Lake County.


He is a fellow of the American Academy of Adoption Attorneys and a member of the Florida Adoption Council. He is also a veteran of the United States Army.

Recent Cases by Hon. Brian J. Welke

On May 17, 2024 contract and indebtedness case was filed in the jurisdiction of Lake County. Judge WELKE, BRIAN J presiding.

5 Files
Filed

May 17, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Circuit

County

Lake County, FL

Category

Contract and Indebtedness

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

General Creditor

Case Last Refreshed

May 17, 2024

On May 16, 2024 an other real property actions $0-$50,000 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Lake County. Judge WELKE, BRIAN J presiding.

8 Files
Filed

May 16, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. WELKE, BRIAN J Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for WELKE, BRIAN J

Court

Circuit

County

Lake County, FL

Category

Other Real Property Actions $0-$50,000

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

General Property

Case Last Refreshed

May 16, 2024

On May 15, 2024 a formal administration case was filed in the jurisdiction of Lake County. Judge WELKE, BRIAN J presiding.

Filed

May 15, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. WELKE, BRIAN J Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for WELKE, BRIAN J

Court

Circuit

County

Lake County, FL

Category

FORMAL ADMINISTRATION

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Guardianship,Conservatorship

Case Last Refreshed

May 17, 2024

On May 14, 2024 a formal administration case was filed in the jurisdiction of Lake County. Judge WELKE, BRIAN J presiding.

Filed

May 14, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. WELKE, BRIAN J Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for WELKE, BRIAN J

Court

Circuit

County

Lake County, FL

Category

FORMAL ADMINISTRATION

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Guardianship,Conservatorship

Case Last Refreshed

May 16, 2024

On May 14, 2024 a homestead residential foreclosure $0-$50,000 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Lake County. Judge WELKE, BRIAN J presiding.

12 Files
Filed

May 14, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. WELKE, BRIAN J Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for WELKE, BRIAN J

Court

Circuit

County

Lake County, FL

Category

Homestead Residential Foreclosure $0-$50,000

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Foreclosure

Case Last Refreshed

May 17, 2024

On May 14, 2024 a formal administration case was filed in the jurisdiction of Lake County. Judge WELKE, BRIAN J presiding.

Filed

May 14, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. WELKE, BRIAN J Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for WELKE, BRIAN J

Court

Circuit

County

Lake County, FL

Category

FORMAL ADMINISTRATION

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Guardianship,Conservatorship

Case Last Refreshed

May 16, 2024

On May 13, 2024 a formal administration case was filed in the jurisdiction of Lake County. Judge WELKE, BRIAN J presiding.

Filed

May 13, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. WELKE, BRIAN J Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for WELKE, BRIAN J

Court

Circuit

County

Lake County, FL

Category

FORMAL ADMINISTRATION

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Guardianship,Conservatorship

Case Last Refreshed

May 16, 2024

On May 13, 2024 a formal administration case was filed in the jurisdiction of Lake County. Judge WELKE, BRIAN J presiding.

Filed

May 13, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. WELKE, BRIAN J Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for WELKE, BRIAN J

Court

Circuit

County

Lake County, FL

Category

FORMAL ADMINISTRATION

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Guardianship,Conservatorship

Case Last Refreshed

May 16, 2024

On May 13, 2024 a homestead residential foreclosure $250,000 or more case was filed in the jurisdiction of Lake County. Judge WELKE, BRIAN J presiding.

13 Files
Filed

May 13, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. WELKE, BRIAN J Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for WELKE, BRIAN J

Court

Circuit

County

Lake County, FL

Category

Homestead Residential Foreclosure $250,000 or More

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Foreclosure

Case Last Refreshed

May 16, 2024

On May 10, 2024 a formal administration case was filed in the jurisdiction of Lake County. Judge WELKE, BRIAN J presiding.

Filed

May 10, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. WELKE, BRIAN J Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for WELKE, BRIAN J

Court

Circuit

County

Lake County, FL

Category

FORMAL ADMINISTRATION

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Guardianship,Conservatorship

Case Last Refreshed

May 15, 2024

On May 10, 2024 a writ of habeas corp/mand/admin case was filed in the jurisdiction of Lake County. Judge WELKE, BRIAN J presiding.

5 Files
Filed

May 10, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Circuit

County

Lake County, FL

Category

Writ of Habeas Corp/Mand/Admin

Practice Area

Criminal

Matter Type

Habeas Corpus

Case Last Refreshed

May 14, 2024

On May 9, 2024 a homestead residential foreclosure $50,001-$249,999 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Lake County. Judge WELKE, BRIAN J presiding.

14 Files
Filed

May 09, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. WELKE, BRIAN J Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for WELKE, BRIAN J

Court

Circuit

County

Lake County, FL

Category

Homestead Residential Foreclosure $50,001-$249,999

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Foreclosure

Case Last Refreshed

May 15, 2024

On May 8, 2024 a formal administration case was filed in the jurisdiction of Lake County. Judge WELKE, BRIAN J presiding.

Filed

May 08, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. WELKE, BRIAN J Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for WELKE, BRIAN J

Court

Circuit

County

Lake County, FL

Category

FORMAL ADMINISTRATION

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Guardianship,Conservatorship

Case Last Refreshed

May 10, 2024

On May 8, 2024 a homestead residential foreclosure $50,001-$249,999 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Lake County. Judge WELKE, BRIAN J presiding.

11 Files
Filed

May 08, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. WELKE, BRIAN J Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for WELKE, BRIAN J

Court

Circuit

County

Lake County, FL

Category

Homestead Residential Foreclosure $50,001-$249,999

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Foreclosure

Case Last Refreshed

May 10, 2024

On May 6, 2024 a homestead residential foreclosure $50,001-$249,999 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Lake County. Judge WELKE, BRIAN J presiding.

11 Files
Filed

May 06, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. WELKE, BRIAN J Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for WELKE, BRIAN J

Court

Circuit

County

Lake County, FL

Category

Homestead Residential Foreclosure $50,001-$249,999

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Foreclosure

Case Last Refreshed

May 09, 2024

On May 1, 2024 a summary administration => $1000 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Lake County. Judge WELKE, BRIAN J presiding.

Filed

May 01, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. WELKE, BRIAN J Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for WELKE, BRIAN J

Court

Circuit

County

Lake County, FL

Category

SUMMARY ADMINISTRATION => $1000

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Guardianship,Conservatorship

Case Last Refreshed

May 03, 2024

On May 1, 2024 a formal administration case was filed in the jurisdiction of Lake County. Judge WELKE, BRIAN J presiding.

Filed

May 01, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. WELKE, BRIAN J Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for WELKE, BRIAN J

Court

Circuit

County

Lake County, FL

Category

FORMAL ADMINISTRATION

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Guardianship,Conservatorship

Case Last Refreshed

May 03, 2024

On May 1, 2024 a formal administration case was filed in the jurisdiction of Lake County. Judge WELKE, BRIAN J presiding.

Filed

May 01, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. WELKE, BRIAN J Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for WELKE, BRIAN J

Court

Circuit

County

Lake County, FL

Category

FORMAL ADMINISTRATION

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Guardianship,Conservatorship

Case Last Refreshed

May 04, 2024

On May 1, 2024 a homestead residential foreclosure $50,001-$249,999 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Lake County. Judge WELKE, BRIAN J presiding.

16 Files
Filed

May 01, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. WELKE, BRIAN J Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for WELKE, BRIAN J

Court

Circuit

County

Lake County, FL

Category

Homestead Residential Foreclosure $50,001-$249,999

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Foreclosure

Case Last Refreshed

May 03, 2024

On May 1, 2024 a homestead residential foreclosure $50,001-$249,999 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Lake County. Judge WELKE, BRIAN J presiding.

9 Files
Filed

May 01, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. WELKE, BRIAN J Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for WELKE, BRIAN J

Court

Circuit

County

Lake County, FL

Category

Homestead Residential Foreclosure $50,001-$249,999

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Foreclosure

Case Last Refreshed

May 01, 2024

On April 30, 2024 a summary administration => $1000 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Lake County. Judge WELKE, BRIAN J presiding.

Filed

Apr 30, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. WELKE, BRIAN J Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for WELKE, BRIAN J

Court

Circuit

County

Lake County, FL

Category

SUMMARY ADMINISTRATION => $1000

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Guardianship,Conservatorship

Case Last Refreshed

May 02, 2024

On April 29, 2024 a homestead residential foreclosure $0-$50,000 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Lake County. Judge WELKE, BRIAN J presiding.

12 Files
Filed

Apr 29, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. WELKE, BRIAN J Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for WELKE, BRIAN J

Court

Circuit

County

Lake County, FL

Category

Homestead Residential Foreclosure $0-$50,000

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Foreclosure

Case Last Refreshed

May 02, 2024

On April 27, 2024 a summary administration < $1000 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Lake County. Judge WELKE, BRIAN J presiding.

Filed

Apr 27, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. WELKE, BRIAN J Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for WELKE, BRIAN J

Court

Circuit

County

Lake County, FL

Category

SUMMARY ADMINISTRATION < $1000

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Guardianship,Conservatorship

Case Last Refreshed

May 01, 2024

On April 26, 2024 a non-homestead residential foreclosure $50,001-$249,999 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Lake County. Judge WELKE, BRIAN J presiding.

15 Files
Filed

Apr 26, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. WELKE, BRIAN J Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for WELKE, BRIAN J

Court

Circuit

County

Lake County, FL

Category

Non-homestead Residential Foreclosure $50,001-$249,999

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Foreclosure

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 26, 2024

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