Judge J. Frank Porter: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

Appointed By: Gov. John E. Bush

Biography

The Hon. J. Frank Porter is a judge for the 20th Judicial Circuit Court of Florida. He was appointed to the bench by former Governor Jeb Bush in 2003.


The 20th Judicial Circuit encompasses Charlotte County, Collier County, Glades County, Hendry County, and Lee County. Porter has held assignments in Lee County, presiding over cases in the Criminal Division.


Prior to his appointment, Porter was a judge for the Lee County Court, a position to which he was named by Governor Bush in 2001. During his tenure there, he split his time between Cape Coral and Fort Myers, sitting as an acting circuit judge for the Family Law Division. Before that, he was an attorney in private practice, specializing in civil law matters.


He received an A.A. from Edison Community College (1980) and a B.S. in political science from East Tennessee State University (1982). Porter went on to complete a J.D. at Samford University, Cumberland School of Law, in 1985.


His memberships have included the Lee County Bar Association, the Charlotte County Bar Association, the Collier County Bar Association, and the Calusa American Inn of Court.


He has served as a volunteer for the Buckingham Little League and an umpire for the Florida High School Athletic Association. In addition, Porter was a guest lecturer at Florida Gulf Coast University and Edison Community College as well as at several local high schools.


Born and raised in Lee County, Florida, Porter attended Riverdale High School in Fort Myers. He has been married to the Hon. Lisa S. Porter, a judge for the 20th Judicial Circuit Court. He has two adult children, a daughter-in-law, and a grandson.

Recent Cases by Hon. J. Frank Porter

On April 12, 2012 ca contracts and indebtedness case was filed in the jurisdiction of Lee County. Judge J. Frank Porter presiding.

17 Files
Filed

Apr 12, 2012

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Lee County

County

Lee County, FL

Category

CA Contracts and Indebtedness

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

General Creditor

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 17, 2021

On February 7, 2012 a ca auto negligence case was filed in the jurisdiction of Lee County. Judge J. Frank Porter presiding.

2 Files
Filed

Feb 07, 2012

Status

Dismissal

Judge

Hon. J. Frank Porter Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for J. Frank Porter

Court

Lee County

County

Lee County, FL

Category

CA Auto Negligence

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 17, 2021

On September 22, 2011 a ca premises liability - commercial case was filed in the jurisdiction of Lee County. Judge J. Frank Porter presiding.

Filed

Sep 22, 2011

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Lee County

County

Lee County, FL

Category

CA Premises Liability - Commercial

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

General Commercial

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 18, 2021

On September 2, 2011 a ca auto negligence case was filed in the jurisdiction of Lee County. Judge J. Frank Porter presiding.

Filed

Sep 02, 2011

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Lee County

County

Lee County, FL

Category

CA Auto Negligence

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 18, 2021

On August 9, 2011 ca contracts and indebtedness case was filed in the jurisdiction of Lee County. Judge J. Frank Porter presiding.

Filed

Aug 09, 2011

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Lee County

County

Lee County, FL

Category

CA Contracts and Indebtedness

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

General Creditor

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 18, 2021

On July 20, 2011 a ca auto negligence case was filed in the jurisdiction of Lee County. Judge J. Frank Porter presiding.

Filed

Jul 20, 2011

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Lee County

County

Lee County, FL

Category

CA Auto Negligence

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 18, 2021

On June 23, 2011 a ca other real property actions 2: $50,001-$249,999 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Lee County. Judge J. Frank Porter presiding.

Filed

Jun 23, 2011

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Lee County

County

Lee County, FL

Category

CA Other Real Property Actions 2: $50,001-$249,999

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

General Property

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 18, 2021

On May 4, 2011 a ca auto negligence case was filed in the jurisdiction of Lee County. Judge J. Frank Porter presiding.

Filed

May 04, 2011

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Lee County

County

Lee County, FL

Category

CA Auto Negligence

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 18, 2021

On March 30, 2011 ca contracts and indebtedness case was filed in the jurisdiction of Lee County. Judge J. Frank Porter presiding.

Filed

Mar 30, 2011

Status

Closed

Judge

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Court

Lee County

County

Lee County, FL

Category

CA Contracts and Indebtedness

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

General Creditor

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 18, 2021

On March 29, 2011 a ca auto negligence case was filed in the jurisdiction of Lee County. Judge J. Frank Porter presiding.

Filed

Mar 29, 2011

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Lee County

County

Lee County, FL

Category

CA Auto Negligence

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 18, 2021

On March 22, 2011 a ca other real property actions 1: $0-$50,000 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Lee County. Judge J. Frank Porter presiding.

Filed

Mar 22, 2011

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Lee County

County

Lee County, FL

Category

CA Other Real Property Actions 1: $0-$50,000

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

General Property

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 18, 2021

On March 18, 2011 a ca auto negligence case was filed in the jurisdiction of Lee County. Judge J. Frank Porter presiding.

Filed

Mar 18, 2011

Status

Closed

Judge

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Court

Lee County

County

Lee County, FL

Category

CA Auto Negligence

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 18, 2021

On March 16, 2011 ca contracts and indebtedness case was filed in the jurisdiction of Lee County. Judge J. Frank Porter presiding.

Filed

Mar 16, 2011

Status

Closed

Judge

Hon. J. Frank Porter Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for J. Frank Porter

Court

Lee County

County

Lee County, FL

Category

CA Contracts and Indebtedness

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

General Creditor

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 18, 2021

On March 16, 2011 ca contracts and indebtedness case was filed in the jurisdiction of Lee County. Judge J. Frank Porter presiding.

Filed

Mar 16, 2011

Status

Closed

Judge

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Court

Lee County

County

Lee County, FL

Category

CA Contracts and Indebtedness

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

General Creditor

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 18, 2021

On March 16, 2011 ca contracts and indebtedness case was filed in the jurisdiction of Lee County. Judge J. Frank Porter presiding.

Filed

Mar 16, 2011

Status

Dismissal

Judge

Hon. J. Frank Porter Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for J. Frank Porter

Court

Lee County

County

Lee County, FL

Category

CA Contracts and Indebtedness

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

General Creditor

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 18, 2021

On March 16, 2011 ca contracts and indebtedness case was filed in the jurisdiction of Lee County. Judge J. Frank Porter presiding.

Filed

Mar 16, 2011

Status

Closed

Judge

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Court

Lee County

County

Lee County, FL

Category

CA Contracts and Indebtedness

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

General Creditor

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 18, 2021

On March 11, 2011 ca contracts and indebtedness case was filed in the jurisdiction of Lee County. Judge J. Frank Porter presiding.

Filed

Mar 11, 2011

Status

Closed

Judge

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Court

Lee County

County

Lee County, FL

Category

CA Contracts and Indebtedness

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

General Creditor

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 18, 2021

On March 11, 2011 a ca auto negligence case was filed in the jurisdiction of Lee County. Judge J. Frank Porter presiding.

Filed

Mar 11, 2011

Status

Closed

Judge

Hon. J. Frank Porter Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for J. Frank Porter

Court

Lee County

County

Lee County, FL

Category

CA Auto Negligence

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 18, 2021

On March 10, 2011 ca contracts and indebtedness case was filed in the jurisdiction of Lee County. Judge J. Frank Porter presiding.

Filed

Mar 10, 2011

Status

Closed

Judge

Hon. J. Frank Porter Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for J. Frank Porter

Court

Lee County

County

Lee County, FL

Category

CA Contracts and Indebtedness

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

General Creditor

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 18, 2021

On March 8, 2011 ca contracts and indebtedness case was filed in the jurisdiction of Lee County. Judge J. Frank Porter presiding.

Filed

Mar 08, 2011

Status

Dismissal

Judge

Hon. J. Frank Porter Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for J. Frank Porter

Court

Lee County

County

Lee County, FL

Category

CA Contracts and Indebtedness

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

General Creditor

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 18, 2021

On March 8, 2011 ca contracts and indebtedness case was filed in the jurisdiction of Lee County. Judge J. Frank Porter presiding.

Filed

Mar 08, 2011

Status

Closed

Judge

Hon. J. Frank Porter Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for J. Frank Porter

Court

Lee County

County

Lee County, FL

Category

CA Contracts and Indebtedness

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

General Creditor

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 18, 2021

On March 8, 2011 ca contracts and indebtedness case was filed in the jurisdiction of Lee County. Judge J. Frank Porter presiding.

Filed

Mar 08, 2011

Status

Closed

Judge

Hon. J. Frank Porter Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for J. Frank Porter

Court

Lee County

County

Lee County, FL

Category

CA Contracts and Indebtedness

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

General Creditor

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 18, 2021

On March 8, 2011 ca contracts and indebtedness case was filed in the jurisdiction of Lee County. Judge J. Frank Porter presiding.

Filed

Mar 08, 2011

Status

Closed

Judge

Hon. J. Frank Porter Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for J. Frank Porter

Court

Lee County

County

Lee County, FL

Category

CA Contracts and Indebtedness

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

General Creditor

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 18, 2021

On March 7, 2011 ca contracts and indebtedness case was filed in the jurisdiction of Lee County. Judge J. Frank Porter presiding.

Filed

Mar 07, 2011

Status

Closed

Judge

Hon. J. Frank Porter Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for J. Frank Porter

Court

Lee County

County

Lee County, FL

Category

CA Contracts and Indebtedness

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

General Creditor

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 18, 2021

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