Judge James M. Barton, II: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

Florida Bar #: 189239 (January 6, 1975)

Biography

Hon. James M. Barton, II (Ret.) was a judge for the 13th Judicial Circuit Court of Florida in Hillsborough County. He joined the bench in 1999 and was re-elected in 2008. Barton retired in 2015.


While on the Circuit Court, Barton helped spearhead such initiatives as the One Campaign program, which helped attract pro bono attorneys while also supporting local pro bono projects and the Pro Se Forms Assistance Project to assist self-representing litigants. Prior to his elevation to the Circuit Court, he presided as a judge for the Hillsborough County Court since being elected to the post in 1990.


He received a B.A. from Tulane University in 1971. Barton then completed a J.D. at Vanderbilt Law School in 1974.


After graduating from law school, Barton served as a law clerk for the Florida First District Court of Appeal. Then, in 1981, he joined the Florida Office of the Attorney General, where he served as an assistant attorney general in the Department of Legal Affairs. Four years later, Barton left the office to join the Office of the State Attorney for the Thirteenth Judicial Circuit, where he worked as an assistant state attorney until his election to the County Court.


His committee memberships included the Florida Supreme Court Pro Bono Committee, the States Supreme Court Civil Jury Instruction Committee, and the Thirteenth Judicial Circuits Judicial Automated Data System, Security, and Jury Management Committees. He was also a past president of the J. Clifford Cheatwood Inn of Court and a member of the Board of Directors of The Florida Bar Foundation.


Barton received the Chief Justice Distinguished Judicial Service Award in 2012.


His father was a Federal Magistrate Judge for the Western District of Louisiana.

Recent Cases by Hon. James M. Barton, II

On December 19, 2019 a premises liability-commercial case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hillsborough County. Judge James Barton presiding.

Filed

Dec 19, 2019

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Hillsborough County

County

Hillsborough County, FL

Category

Premises Liability-Commercial

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

General Commercial

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 08, 2020

On March 13, 2019 a declaratory judgment case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hillsborough County. Judge Barton, James. M presiding.

145 Files
Filed

Mar 13, 2019

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Hillsborough County

County

Hillsborough County, FL

Category

Declaratory Judgment

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 05, 2023

On December 7, 2018 an auto negligence case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hillsborough County. Judge James Barton presiding.

Filed

Dec 07, 2018

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Hillsborough County

County

Hillsborough County, FL

Category

Auto Negligence

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

Aug 26, 2019

On December 10, 2014 an auto negligence case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hillsborough County. Judge Barton, M. James presiding.

Filed

Dec 10, 2014

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Hillsborough County

County

Hillsborough County, FL

Category

Auto Negligence

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 29, 2014

On November 7, 2014 an auto negligence case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hillsborough County. Judge Barton, M. James presiding.

Filed

Nov 07, 2014

Status

Removal

Judge

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Court

Hillsborough County

County

Hillsborough County, FL

Category

Auto Negligence

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 22, 2014

On November 4, 2014 an auto negligence case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hillsborough County. Judge Barton, M. James presiding.

Filed

Nov 04, 2014

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Hillsborough County

County

Hillsborough County, FL

Category

Auto Negligence

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 01, 2015

On October 31, 2014 an auto negligence case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hillsborough County. Judge Barton, M. James presiding.

Filed

Oct 31, 2014

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Hillsborough County

County

Hillsborough County, FL

Category

Auto Negligence

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 04, 2015

On October 28, 2014 a replevin case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hillsborough County. Judge Barton, M. James presiding.

Filed

Oct 28, 2014

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Hillsborough County

County

Hillsborough County, FL

Category

Replevin

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

Collections

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 23, 2014

On October 27, 2014 contract & indebtedness case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hillsborough County. Judge Barton, M. James presiding.

Filed

Oct 27, 2014

Status

Removal

Judge

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Court

Hillsborough County

County

Hillsborough County, FL

Category

Contract & Indebtedness

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

General Creditor

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 20, 2014

On October 21, 2014 real property -1- $50,000 or less case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hillsborough County. Judge Barton, M. James presiding.

Filed

Oct 21, 2014

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Hillsborough County

County

Hillsborough County, FL

Category

Real Property -1- $50,000 or Less

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

General Property

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 28, 2014

On October 17, 2014 an auto negligence case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hillsborough County. Judge Barton, M. James presiding.

Filed

Oct 17, 2014

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Hillsborough County

County

Hillsborough County, FL

Category

Auto Negligence

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 10, 2014

On October 15, 2014 contract & indebtedness case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hillsborough County. Judge Barton, M. James presiding.

Filed

Oct 15, 2014

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Hillsborough County

County

Hillsborough County, FL

Category

Contract & Indebtedness

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

General Creditor

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 06, 2015

On October 15, 2014 contract & indebtedness case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hillsborough County. Judge Barton, M. James presiding.

Filed

Oct 15, 2014

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Hillsborough County

County

Hillsborough County, FL

Category

Contract & Indebtedness

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

General Creditor

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 24, 2014

On September 30, 2014 real property -1- $50,000 or less case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hillsborough County. Judge Barton, M. James presiding.

2 Files
Filed

Sep 30, 2014

Status

Default Judgment

Judge

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Court

Hillsborough County

County

Hillsborough County, FL

Category

Real Property -1- $50,000 or Less

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

General Property

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 10, 2014

On September 24, 2014 a replevin case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hillsborough County. Judge Barton, M. James presiding.

Filed

Sep 24, 2014

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Hillsborough County

County

Hillsborough County, FL

Category

Replevin

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

Collections

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 15, 2014

On September 22, 2014 real property -1- $50,000 or less case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hillsborough County. Judge Barton, M. James presiding.

Filed

Sep 22, 2014

Status

Default Judgment

Judge

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Court

Hillsborough County

County

Hillsborough County, FL

Category

Real Property -1- $50,000 or Less

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

General Property

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 11, 2014

On September 11, 2014 a contraband forfeiture case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hillsborough County. Judge Barton, M. James presiding.

Filed

Sep 11, 2014

Status

Default Judgment

Judge

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Court

Hillsborough County

County

Hillsborough County, FL

Category

Contraband Forfeiture

Practice Area

Criminal

Matter Type

Forfeiture

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 08, 2015

On September 4, 2014 a discrimination case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hillsborough County. Judge Barton, M. James presiding.

Filed

Sep 04, 2014

Status

Removal

Judge

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Court

Hillsborough County

County

Hillsborough County, FL

Category

Discrimination

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Intentional Torts

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 30, 2014

On September 3, 2014 a discrimination case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hillsborough County. Judge Barton, M. James presiding.

Filed

Sep 03, 2014

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Hillsborough County

County

Hillsborough County, FL

Category

Discrimination

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Intentional Torts

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 04, 2014

On September 2, 2014 an enforce order/judgment case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hillsborough County. Judge Barton, M. James presiding.

Filed

Sep 02, 2014

Status

Closed

Judge

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Court

Hillsborough County

County

Hillsborough County, FL

Category

Enforce Order/Judgment

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

Judgment Enforcement

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 14, 2014

On August 28, 2014 an other negligence case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hillsborough County. Judge Barton, M. James presiding.

Filed

Aug 28, 2014

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Hillsborough County

County

Hillsborough County, FL

Category

Other Negligence

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

General Negligence

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 16, 2014

On August 26, 2014 an auto negligence case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hillsborough County. Judge Barton, M. James presiding.

Filed

Aug 26, 2014

Status

Dismissal

Judge

Hon. Barton, M. James Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Barton, M. James

Court

Hillsborough County

County

Hillsborough County, FL

Category

Auto Negligence

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 09, 2014

On August 26, 2014 contract & indebtedness case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hillsborough County. Judge Barton, M. James presiding.

Filed

Aug 26, 2014

Status

Dismissal

Judge

Hon. Barton, M. James Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Barton, M. James

Court

Hillsborough County

County

Hillsborough County, FL

Category

Contract & Indebtedness

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

General Creditor

Case Last Refreshed

May 17, 2015

On August 25, 2014 contract & indebtedness case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hillsborough County. Judge Barton, M. James presiding.

Filed

Aug 25, 2014

Status

Dismissal

Judge

Hon. Barton, M. James Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Barton, M. James

Court

Hillsborough County

County

Hillsborough County, FL

Category

Contract & Indebtedness

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

General Creditor

Case Last Refreshed

May 06, 2015

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