Judge Gary L. Bergosh - Professional Background & Legal Expertise

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The Hon. Gary L. Bergosh is a judge for the 1st Judicial Circuit Court of Florida. He was elected to the bench in 2006 and subsequently re-elected in 2012 and 2018.

The 1st Judicial Circuit encompasses Escambia, Okaloosa, Santa Rosa, and Walton Counties. Bergosh has held assignments in Escambia County.

Bergosh earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of West Florida in 1989. He then completed a J.D. at the University of Memphis, Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law, in 1992.

After graduating from law school, Bergosh became a judge advocate for the United States Marine Corps. He served in that capacity until 1996, eventually leaving active duty to become assistant general counsel for the United States Department of Defense. During his tenure there, Bergosh continued to serve as a company commander in the United States Marine Corps Reserve, acting as an executive officer of the 4th Assault Amphibian Battalion in Kuwait and Iraq.

His professional memberships have included the American Bar Association, the Federal Bar Association, and the Escambia-Santa Rosa County Bar Association. He has also been a member of the Marine Corps Reserve Association and the Kiwanis Club as well as a cubmaster for the Boy Scouts of America and a chairman of the Escambia County School Board.

He has taught as an associate professor at Embry Riddle Aeronautical University.

Bergosh was born in Ventura, California, and raised in Pensacola, Florida, as his adoptive stepfather was stationed at Naval Air Station Pensacola. He graduated from Pensacola High School in 1985. When not presiding on the bench, Bergosh enjoys running and hiking.

Recent Cases by Hon. Gary L. Bergosh

MERCADO, EMMA vs. NAVARRETE, JOSE MACIEL

On May 14, 2024 a dissolution of marriage case was filed in the jurisdiction of Escambia County. Judge Bergosh, Gary presiding.

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May 14, 2024

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DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE

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May 14, 2024

SMITH, ANDRE vs. HAMILTON, BRITNI

On May 9, 2024 a paternity case was filed in the jurisdiction of Escambia County. Judge Bergosh, Gary presiding.

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May 09, 2024

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PATERNITY

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Family

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Paternity

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May 10, 2024

DONSON, SHANNEL vs. DONSON, MICHAEL

On May 9, 2024 a dissolution of marriage case was filed in the jurisdiction of Escambia County. Judge Bergosh, Gary presiding.

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May 09, 2024

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May 10, 2024

THOMAS, TIA vs. MITCHELL (DECEASED), KEASHA

On May 9, 2024 a custody case was filed in the jurisdiction of Escambia County. Judge Bergosh, Gary presiding.

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May 09, 2024

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CUSTODY

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Family

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Custody,Visitation

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May 10, 2024

WALDROP, ARTHUR M vs. IN RE SIMPLIFIED

On May 8, 2024 a simplified dissolution case was filed in the jurisdiction of Escambia County. Judge Bergosh, Gary presiding.

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May 08, 2024

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SIMPLIFIED DISSOLUTION

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May 09, 2024

TSATSANIS, APRIL M vs. TSATSANIS, PANTEL P

On May 7, 2024 a dissolution of marriage case was filed in the jurisdiction of Escambia County. Judge Bergosh, Gary presiding.

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May 07, 2024

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May 10, 2024

SHAHEEN, MAHMOUD I vs. IN RE NAME CHANGE

On May 3, 2024 a name change case was filed in the jurisdiction of Escambia County. Judge Bergosh, Gary presiding.

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May 03, 2024

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NAME CHANGE

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May 03, 2024

WOLSKI, MAKAYLA ANN vs. BOYKINS, JURGEN CLAYTON

On May 3, 2024 a dissolution of marriage case was filed in the jurisdiction of Escambia County. Judge Bergosh, Gary presiding.

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May 03, 2024

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May 03, 2024

BARRY, HARMONY RAINE vs. COOKE, DEVON D

On May 2, 2024 a domestic violence case was filed in the jurisdiction of Escambia County. Judge BERGOSH, GARY presiding.

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May 02, 2024

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DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

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Family

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Domestic Violence

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May 07, 2024

HA, SAM vs. IN RE SIMPLIFIED

On May 2, 2024 a simplified dissolution case was filed in the jurisdiction of Escambia County. Judge Bergosh, Gary presiding.

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May 02, 2024

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SIMPLIFIED DISSOLUTION

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May 03, 2024

MAJORS, TERRY W SR vs. MAJORS, BREASIA

On May 1, 2024 an annulment case was filed in the jurisdiction of Escambia County. Judge Bergosh, Gary presiding.

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May 01, 2024

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ANNULMENT

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Family

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May 02, 2024

MILLER, ANNA ELIZABETH vs. MILLER, DANIEL ALLEN JR

On May 1, 2024 a dissolution of marriage case was filed in the jurisdiction of Escambia County. Judge Bergosh, Gary presiding.

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May 01, 2024

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May 02, 2024

SPEED, IMELDA T vs. IN RE SIMPLIFIED DOM

On May 1, 2024 a simplified dissolution case was filed in the jurisdiction of Escambia County. Judge Bergosh, Gary presiding.

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May 01, 2024

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May 07, 2024

PREWITT, ALYSSA NICHOLE vs. BLANKENSHIP, TIMOTHY TYRONE JR

On April 30, 2024 a name change case was filed in the jurisdiction of Escambia County. Judge Bergosh, Gary presiding.

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Apr 30, 2024

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NAME CHANGE

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Apr 30, 2024

SANDERS, SHAWN JAMAR JR vs. IN RE: SIMPLIFIED DOM

On April 30, 2024 a simplified dissolution case was filed in the jurisdiction of Escambia County. Judge Bergosh, Gary presiding.

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Apr 30, 2024

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Apr 30, 2024

SERNA CHAVEZ, FLOR ESPERANZA vs. ORTIZA PASILLA, ROSALBA

On April 29, 2024 an other case was filed in the jurisdiction of Escambia County. Judge Bergosh, Gary presiding.

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Apr 29, 2024

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OTHER

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General Family

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May 02, 2024

YATES, BUFFY vs. YATES, ROBERT

On April 27, 2024 a dissolution of marriage case was filed in the jurisdiction of Escambia County. Judge Bergosh, Gary presiding.

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Apr 27, 2024

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May 02, 2024

CENNAMO, ELBA vs. CENNAMO, JAMES J

On April 26, 2024 a dissolution of marriage case was filed in the jurisdiction of Escambia County. Judge Bergosh, Gary presiding.

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Apr 26, 2024

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Apr 27, 2024

KALAT, DAVID vs. KALAT, LORRAINE D

On April 24, 2024 a dissolution of marriage case was filed in the jurisdiction of Escambia County. Judge Bergosh, Gary presiding.

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Apr 24, 2024

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Apr 29, 2024

NORMENT, SHELBY J vs. DE SOUZA DUARTE, STIVE

On April 23, 2024 a dissolution of marriage case was filed in the jurisdiction of Escambia County. Judge Bergosh, Gary presiding.

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Apr 23, 2024

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Apr 29, 2024

JOHNSON, DANIEL vs. JOHNSON, TINA L

On April 23, 2024 a dissolution of marriage case was filed in the jurisdiction of Escambia County. Judge Bergosh, Gary presiding.

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Apr 23, 2024

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Apr 29, 2024

PUTT, SUSAN MARIE vs. BRITTEN, ANDREW TYLER

On April 23, 2024 a domestic violence case was filed in the jurisdiction of Escambia County. Judge Bergosh, Gary presiding.

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Apr 23, 2024

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DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

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Family

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Apr 24, 2024

JONES, BONNY NETTLES vs. JONES, LEE ANDREW JR

On April 22, 2024 a domestic violence case was filed in the jurisdiction of Escambia County. Judge Bergosh, Gary presiding.

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Apr 22, 2024

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Apr 30, 2024

REBER, EMILY JOY vs. HUSSEY, DAVID RUSSELL II

On April 21, 2024 a simplified dissolution case was filed in the jurisdiction of Escambia County. Judge Bergosh, Gary presiding.

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Apr 21, 2024

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Apr 24, 2024

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About

Gary L. Bergosh
Current Appointment 1st Judicial Circuit Court of Florida, Department Escambia - M	1st Judicial Circuit Court of Florida, Department Escambia - M
Election/Appointment 2006 - 1st Judicial Circuit Court of Florida; 2012 - Re-elected; 2018 - Re-elected	2006 - 1st Judicial Circuit Court of Florida; 2012 - Re-elected; 2018 - Re-elected
Education J.D., University of Memphis, Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law - 1992 B.A., University of West Florida - 1989	J.D., University of Memphis, Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law - 1992 B.A., University of West Florida - 1989
Official Website www.firstjudicialcircuit.org	www.firstjudicialcircuit.org

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Court Info

Court Info
Current Court:	FL - 1st Judicial Circuit Court of Florida
Clerk phone:	+1 (850) 595-4456
Fax:	+1 (850) 595-0354

Career History

Career History
Role	Employer	Where
Judge Advocate	United States Marine Corps	None
Judge	1st Judicial Circuit Court of Florida	Escambia County, Florida
Assistant General Counsel	United States Department of Defense	None