Judge John F. Simon, Jr.: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

1st Judicial Circuit Court of Florida, Department Escambia - E and N

The Florida Bar Bar #: 80926 (05/10/1996)

Appointed By: Gov. Richard L. Scott

Biography

The Hon. John F. Simon, Jr. is a judge for the 1st Judicial Circuit Court of Florida. He was appointed to the bench by former Governor Rick Scott on October 13, 2011, filling a vacancy created by the elevation of the Hon. Ronald V. Swanson to the Florida First District Court of Appeal.


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


Prior to his appointment, Simon served as a judge for the Escambia County Court, a position to which he was named in 2009.


Simon earned an A.A. from Chipola Junior College (1985) and a B.B.A. from the University of Mississippi (1987). He then completed a J.D. at the University of Mississippi School of Law in 1990.


After graduating from law school, Simon began his legal career as an attorney at Young and Williams in 1991. He practiced there for five years, eventually leaving to become an assistant state attorney in the Office of the Florida State Attorney for the 1st Judicial Circuit.


Simon was a resident of Pensacola, Florida, at the time of his appointment.

Recent Cases by Hon. John F. Simon, Jr.

On August 9, 2022 an other - jr case was filed in the jurisdiction of Escambia County. Judge [ E ] SIMON, JOHN presiding.

Filed

Aug 09, 2022

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. [ E ] SIMON, JOHN

Court

Circuit

County

Escambia County, FL

Category

OTHER - JR

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 05, 2023

On December 29, 2021 a dissolution of marriage case was filed in the jurisdiction of Escambia County. Judge SIMON, JOHN presiding.

Filed

Dec 29, 2021

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. SIMON, JOHN Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for SIMON, JOHN

Court

Escambia County

County

Escambia County, FL

Category

DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 30, 2021

On December 27, 2021 a simplified dissolution case was filed in the jurisdiction of Escambia County. Judge SIMON, JOHN presiding.

Filed

Dec 27, 2021

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. SIMON, JOHN Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for SIMON, JOHN

Court

Escambia County

County

Escambia County, FL

Category

SIMPLIFIED DISSOLUTION

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 28, 2021

On December 27, 2021 a custody case was filed in the jurisdiction of Escambia County. Judge SIMON, JOHN presiding.

Filed

Dec 27, 2021

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. SIMON, JOHN Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for SIMON, JOHN

Court

Escambia County

County

Escambia County, FL

Category

CUSTODY

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Custody,Visitation

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 28, 2021

On December 21, 2021 a simplified dissolution case was filed in the jurisdiction of Escambia County. Judge SIMON, JOHN presiding.

Filed

Dec 21, 2021

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. SIMON, JOHN Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for SIMON, JOHN

Court

Escambia County

County

Escambia County, FL

Category

SIMPLIFIED DISSOLUTION

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 22, 2021

On December 20, 2021 a name change case was filed in the jurisdiction of Escambia County. Judge SIMON, JOHN presiding.

Filed

Dec 20, 2021

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. SIMON, JOHN Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for SIMON, JOHN

Court

Escambia County

County

Escambia County, FL

Category

NAME CHANGE

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Name Change

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 21, 2021

On December 15, 2021 a dissolution of marriage case was filed in the jurisdiction of Escambia County. Judge SIMON, JOHN presiding.

Filed

Dec 15, 2021

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. SIMON, JOHN Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for SIMON, JOHN

Court

Escambia County

County

Escambia County, FL

Category

DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 16, 2021

On December 13, 2021 a simplified dissolution case was filed in the jurisdiction of Escambia County. Judge SIMON, JOHN presiding.

Filed

Dec 13, 2021

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. SIMON, JOHN Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for SIMON, JOHN

Court

Escambia County

County

Escambia County, FL

Category

SIMPLIFIED DISSOLUTION

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 14, 2021

On December 13, 2021 a simplified dissolution case was filed in the jurisdiction of Escambia County. Judge SIMON, JOHN presiding.

Filed

Dec 13, 2021

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. SIMON, JOHN Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for SIMON, JOHN

Court

Escambia County

County

Escambia County, FL

Category

SIMPLIFIED DISSOLUTION

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 14, 2021

On December 6, 2021 a dissolution of marriage case was filed in the jurisdiction of Escambia County. Judge SIMON, JOHN presiding.

Filed

Dec 06, 2021

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. SIMON, JOHN Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for SIMON, JOHN

Court

Escambia County

County

Escambia County, FL

Category

DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 07, 2021

On November 30, 2021 a name change case was filed in the jurisdiction of Escambia County. Judge SIMON, JOHN presiding.

Filed

Nov 30, 2021

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. SIMON, JOHN Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for SIMON, JOHN

Court

Escambia County

County

Escambia County, FL

Category

NAME CHANGE

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Name Change

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 30, 2021

On November 29, 2021 a paternity case was filed in the jurisdiction of Escambia County. Judge SIMON, JOHN presiding.

Filed

Nov 29, 2021

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. SIMON, JOHN Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for SIMON, JOHN

Court

Escambia County

County

Escambia County, FL

Category

PATERNITY

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Paternity

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 30, 2021

On October 27, 2021 a dissolution of marriage case was filed in the jurisdiction of Escambia County. Judge SIMON, JOHN presiding.

Filed

Oct 27, 2021

Status

Non-Jury Verdict

Judge

Hon. SIMON, JOHN Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for SIMON, JOHN

Court

Escambia County

County

Escambia County, FL

Category

DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 31, 2021

On October 18, 2021 a dissolution of marriage case was filed in the jurisdiction of Escambia County. Judge SIMON, JOHN presiding.

Filed

Oct 18, 2021

Status

Non-Jury Verdict

Judge

Hon. SIMON, JOHN Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for SIMON, JOHN

Court

Escambia County

County

Escambia County, FL

Category

DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 31, 2021

On October 18, 2021 a dissolution of marriage case was filed in the jurisdiction of Escambia County. Judge SIMON, JOHN presiding.

Filed

Oct 18, 2021

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. SIMON, JOHN Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for SIMON, JOHN

Court

Escambia County

County

Escambia County, FL

Category

DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 30, 2021

On October 13, 2021 a dissolution of marriage case was filed in the jurisdiction of Escambia County. Judge SIMON, JOHN presiding.

Filed

Oct 13, 2021

Status

Dismissal

Judge

Hon. SIMON, JOHN Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for SIMON, JOHN

Court

Escambia County

County

Escambia County, FL

Category

DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 31, 2021

On October 7, 2021 a name change case was filed in the jurisdiction of Escambia County. Judge SIMON, JOHN presiding.

Filed

Oct 07, 2021

Status

Non-Jury Verdict

Judge

Hon. SIMON, JOHN Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for SIMON, JOHN

Court

Escambia County

County

Escambia County, FL

Category

NAME CHANGE

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Name Change

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 30, 2021

On October 7, 2021 a dissolution of marriage case was filed in the jurisdiction of Escambia County. Judge SIMON, JOHN presiding.

Filed

Oct 07, 2021

Status

Non-Jury Verdict

Judge

Hon. SIMON, JOHN Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for SIMON, JOHN

Court

Escambia County

County

Escambia County, FL

Category

DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 30, 2021

On October 7, 2021 a paternity case was filed in the jurisdiction of Escambia County. Judge SIMON, JOHN presiding.

Filed

Oct 07, 2021

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. SIMON, JOHN Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for SIMON, JOHN

Court

Escambia County

County

Escambia County, FL

Category

PATERNITY

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Paternity

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 30, 2021

On October 6, 2021 a dissolution of marriage case was filed in the jurisdiction of Escambia County. Judge SIMON, JOHN presiding.

Filed

Oct 06, 2021

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. SIMON, JOHN Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for SIMON, JOHN

Court

Escambia County

County

Escambia County, FL

Category

DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 31, 2021

On October 5, 2021 a paternity case was filed in the jurisdiction of Escambia County. Judge SIMON, JOHN presiding.

Filed

Oct 05, 2021

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. SIMON, JOHN Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for SIMON, JOHN

Court

Escambia County

County

Escambia County, FL

Category

PATERNITY

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Paternity

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 31, 2021

On October 4, 2021 a paternity case was filed in the jurisdiction of Escambia County. Judge SIMON, JOHN presiding.

Filed

Oct 04, 2021

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. SIMON, JOHN Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for SIMON, JOHN

Court

Escambia County

County

Escambia County, FL

Category

PATERNITY

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Paternity

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 05, 2021

On September 30, 2021 a dissolution of marriage case was filed in the jurisdiction of Escambia County. Judge SIMON, JOHN presiding.

Filed

Sep 30, 2021

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. SIMON, JOHN Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for SIMON, JOHN

Court

Escambia County

County

Escambia County, FL

Category

DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 30, 2021

On September 29, 2021 a stalking (per f.s. 784.0485) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Escambia County. Judge SIMON, JOHN presiding.

Filed

Sep 29, 2021

Status

Closed

Judge

Hon. SIMON, JOHN Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for SIMON, JOHN

Court

Escambia County

County

Escambia County, FL

Category

STALKING (per F.S. 784.0485)

Practice Area

Criminal

Matter Type

General Criminal

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 30, 2021

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