Judge James R. Baxley: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

Appointed By: Gov. Richard L. Scott

Biography

The Hon. James R. Baxley is a judge for the 5th Judicial Circuit Court of Florida. He was appointed to the seat by former Governor Rick Scott in 2018, filling a vacancy created by the resignation of the Hon. Mark A. Nacke.


The 5th Judicial Circuit encompasses Citrus County, Hernando County, Lake County, Marion County, and Sumter County. Baxley has held assignments in Lake County, presiding over civil, felony, probate, juvenile, and family law cases.


Prior to his appointment, Baxley was a judge for the Lake County Court, a position to which he was named by former Governor Charlie Crist in 2010. Before that, he was a partner at Hatfield & Baxley (2004 to 2010).


He received a B.A. from the University of Florida in 1990. Baxley went on to complete a J.D. at the University of Florida, Fredric G. Levin College of Law, in 1996.


After graduating from law school, Baxley began his legal career as an attorney at Kost & Rotella. He worked in that capacity until 1998, at which time he opened his own private practice as a sole practitioner. Baxley supplemented his practice with service as a part-time assistant public defender (1999 to 2004).

Recent Cases by Hon. James R. Baxley

On May 13, 2024 a homestead residential foreclosure $50,001-$249,999 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Lake County. Judge BAXLEY, JAMES R presiding.

20 Files
Filed

May 13, 2024

Status

OPEN

Judge

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Court

Circuit

County

Lake County, FL

Category

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

Case Last Refreshed

May 14, 2024

On May 12, 2024 an other real property actions $0-$50,000 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Lake County. Judge BAXLEY, JAMES R presiding.

7 Files
Filed

May 12, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. BAXLEY, JAMES R Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for BAXLEY, JAMES R

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 13, 2024

On May 10, 2024 a homestead residential foreclosure $250,000 or more case was filed in the jurisdiction of Lake County. Judge BAXLEY, JAMES R presiding.

15 Files
Filed

May 10, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. BAXLEY, JAMES R Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for BAXLEY, JAMES R

Court

Circuit

County

Lake County, FL

Category

Homestead Residential Foreclosure $250,000 or More

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Foreclosure

Case Last Refreshed

May 13, 2024

On May 9, 2024 an other real property actions $0-$50,000 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Lake County. Judge BAXLEY, JAMES R presiding.

9 Files
Filed

May 09, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. BAXLEY, JAMES R Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for BAXLEY, JAMES R

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 09, 2024

On May 9, 2024 an ancillary proceeding case was filed in the jurisdiction of Lake County. Judge BAXLEY, JAMES R presiding.

Filed

May 09, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Circuit

County

Lake County, FL

Category

ANCILLARY PROCEEDING

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Guardianship,Conservatorship

Case Last Refreshed

May 13, 2024

On May 9, 2024 a negligence-construction defect case was filed in the jurisdiction of Lake County. Judge BAXLEY, JAMES R presiding.

5 Files
Filed

May 09, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. BAXLEY, JAMES R Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for BAXLEY, JAMES R

Court

Circuit

County

Lake County, FL

Category

Negligence-Construction Defect

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Construction

Case Last Refreshed

May 09, 2024

On May 8, 2024 a formal administration case was filed in the jurisdiction of Lake County. Judge BAXLEY, JAMES R presiding.

Filed

May 08, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. BAXLEY, JAMES R Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for BAXLEY, JAMES R

Court

Circuit

County

Lake County, FL

Category

FORMAL ADMINISTRATION

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Guardianship,Conservatorship

Case Last Refreshed

May 10, 2024

On May 7, 2024 an other-other case was filed in the jurisdiction of Lake County. Judge BAXLEY, JAMES R presiding.

6 Files
Filed

May 07, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Circuit

County

Lake County, FL

Category

Other-Other

Case Last Refreshed

May 07, 2024

On May 7, 2024 a non-homestead residential foreclosure $50,001-$249,999 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Lake County. Judge BAXLEY, JAMES R presiding.

15 Files
Filed

May 07, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. BAXLEY, JAMES R Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for BAXLEY, JAMES R

Court

Circuit

County

Lake County, FL

Category

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

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Foreclosure

Case Last Refreshed

May 09, 2024

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

15 Files
Filed

May 06, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. BAXLEY, JAMES R Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for BAXLEY, JAMES R

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 6, 2024 contract and indebtedness case was filed in the jurisdiction of Lake County. Judge BAXLEY, JAMES R presiding.

5 Files
Filed

May 06, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. BAXLEY, JAMES R Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for BAXLEY, JAMES R

Court

Circuit

County

Lake County, FL

Category

Contract and Indebtedness

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

General Creditor

Case Last Refreshed

May 06, 2024

On May 3, 2024 contract and indebtedness case was filed in the jurisdiction of Lake County. Judge BAXLEY, JAMES R presiding.

5 Files
Filed

May 03, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. BAXLEY, JAMES R Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for BAXLEY, JAMES R

Court

Circuit

County

Lake County, FL

Category

Contract and Indebtedness

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

General Creditor

Case Last Refreshed

May 06, 2024

On May 2, 2024 a non-homestead residential foreclosure $250,000 or more case was filed in the jurisdiction of Lake County. Judge BAXLEY, JAMES R presiding.

14 Files
Filed

May 02, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. BAXLEY, JAMES R Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for BAXLEY, JAMES R

Court

Circuit

County

Lake County, FL

Category

Non-homestead Residential Foreclosure $250,000 or More

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Foreclosure

Case Last Refreshed

May 04, 2024

On May 2, 2024 contract and indebtedness case was filed in the jurisdiction of Lake County. Judge BAXLEY, JAMES R presiding.

7 Files
Filed

May 02, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. BAXLEY, JAMES R Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for BAXLEY, JAMES R

Court

Circuit

County

Lake County, FL

Category

Contract and Indebtedness

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

General Creditor

Case Last Refreshed

May 02, 2024

On May 1, 2024 an other-other case was filed in the jurisdiction of Lake County. Judge BAXLEY, JAMES R presiding.

7 Files
Filed

May 01, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. BAXLEY, JAMES R Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for BAXLEY, JAMES R

Court

Circuit

County

Lake County, FL

Category

Other-Other

Case Last Refreshed

May 02, 2024

On May 1, 2024 a non-homestead residential foreclosure $50,001-$249,999 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Lake County. Judge BAXLEY, JAMES R presiding.

13 Files
Filed

May 01, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. BAXLEY, JAMES R Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for BAXLEY, JAMES R

Court

Circuit

County

Lake County, FL

Category

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

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Foreclosure

Case Last Refreshed

May 01, 2024

On May 1, 2024 a disposition without administration case was filed in the jurisdiction of Lake County. Judge BAXLEY, JAMES R presiding.

Filed

May 01, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. BAXLEY, JAMES R Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for BAXLEY, JAMES R

Court

Circuit

County

Lake County, FL

Category

DISPOSITION WITHOUT ADMINISTRATION

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Guardianship,Conservatorship

Case Last Refreshed

May 04, 2024

On May 1, 2024 contract and indebtedness case was filed in the jurisdiction of Lake County. Judge BAXLEY, JAMES R presiding.

4 Files
Filed

May 01, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. BAXLEY, JAMES R Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for BAXLEY, JAMES R

Court

Circuit

County

Lake County, FL

Category

Contract and Indebtedness

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

General Creditor

Case Last Refreshed

May 01, 2024

On April 30, 2024 a formal administration case was filed in the jurisdiction of Lake County. Judge BAXLEY, JAMES R presiding.

Filed

Apr 30, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. BAXLEY, JAMES R Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for BAXLEY, JAMES R

Court

Circuit

County

Lake County, FL

Category

FORMAL ADMINISTRATION

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Guardianship,Conservatorship

Case Last Refreshed

May 02, 2024

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

Filed

Apr 30, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. BAXLEY, JAMES R Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for BAXLEY, JAMES R

Court

Circuit

County

Lake County, FL

Category

SUMMARY ADMINISTRATION => $1000

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Guardianship,Conservatorship

Case Last Refreshed

May 03, 2024

On April 30, 2024 a formal administration case was filed in the jurisdiction of Lake County. Judge BAXLEY, JAMES R presiding.

Filed

Apr 30, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. BAXLEY, JAMES R Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for BAXLEY, JAMES R

Court

Circuit

County

Lake County, FL

Category

FORMAL ADMINISTRATION

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Guardianship,Conservatorship

Case Last Refreshed

May 02, 2024

On April 30, 2024 a homestead residential foreclosure $250,000 or more case was filed in the jurisdiction of Lake County. Judge BAXLEY, JAMES R presiding.

9 Files
Filed

Apr 30, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. BAXLEY, JAMES R Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for BAXLEY, JAMES R

Court

Circuit

County

Lake County, FL

Category

Homestead Residential Foreclosure $250,000 or More

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Foreclosure

Case Last Refreshed

May 03, 2024

On April 30, 2024 contract and indebtedness case was filed in the jurisdiction of Lake County. Judge BAXLEY, JAMES R presiding.

6 Files
Filed

Apr 30, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. BAXLEY, JAMES R Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for BAXLEY, JAMES R

Court

Circuit

County

Lake County, FL

Category

Contract and Indebtedness

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

General Creditor

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 30, 2024

On April 30, 2024 contract and indebtedness case was filed in the jurisdiction of Lake County. Judge BAXLEY, JAMES R presiding.

6 Files
Filed

Apr 30, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. BAXLEY, JAMES R Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for BAXLEY, JAMES R

Court

Circuit

County

Lake County, FL

Category

Contract and Indebtedness

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

General Creditor

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 30, 2024

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