Judge John S. Carlin - Professional Background & Legal Expertise

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The Hon. John S. Carlin is a judge for the 20th Judicial Circuit Court of Florida. He was elected to the bench in 1996 and re-elected in 2002, 2008, and 2014.

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

Prior to his appointment, Carlin was a judge for the Lee County Court, a position to which he was named in 1990. Before that, Carlin spent time as an attorney in private practice as well as an assistant state attorney with the Office of the State Attorney for the 20th Judicial Circuit.

Carlin received his B.A. from The Ohio State University. He went on to earn a J.D. from The Ohio State University, Michael E. Moritz College of Law.

His memberships have included the Select Committee on Justice Teaching. He was named the Florida Judge of the Year by the Florida Law Related Education Association in 1993.

Carlin and his wife have two children.

Recent Cases by Hon. John S. Carlin

Arguinzoni, Lisa T Petitioner vs Arguinzoni, Jose O Respondent

On June 27, 2023 a dissolution w/o children case was filed in the jurisdiction of Lee County. Judge John S Carlin presiding.

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Jun 27, 2023

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Dissolution w/o Children

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Jun 28, 2023

xxxxxxxx, xxxxxx xxxxxxx Petitioner vs Mestour, Ahmed Respondent

On June 14, 2023 a dissolution w/o children case was filed in the jurisdiction of Lee County. Judge John S Carlin presiding.

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Jun 14, 2023

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Jun 17, 2023

Wells, Ryan Petitioner vs Wells, Angel Respondent

On June 14, 2023 a dissolution w/ children case was filed in the jurisdiction of Lee County. Judge John S Carlin presiding.

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Jun 14, 2023

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Jun 18, 2023

Duncan, Candice Petitioner vs Duncan, Ryan Alan Respondent

On June 14, 2023 a dissolution w/o children case was filed in the jurisdiction of Lee County. Judge John S Carlin presiding.

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Jun 14, 2023

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Jun 16, 2023

Jodzio, Thomas Laurance Petitioner vs Shanahan Jodzio, Cynthia K Respondent

On June 14, 2023 a dissolution w/o children case was filed in the jurisdiction of Lee County. Judge John S Carlin presiding.

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Jun 14, 2023

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Jun 17, 2023

Miller, Daniel J Petitioner vs Miller, Jaimie E Respondent

On June 13, 2023 a dissolution w/o children case was filed in the jurisdiction of Lee County. Judge John S Carlin presiding.

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Jun 13, 2023

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Jun 17, 2023

Black, Rebecca Helen Anne Petitioner vs Wade, Barbara Anne Respondent

On June 13, 2023 a dissolution w/o children case was filed in the jurisdiction of Lee County. Judge John S Carlin presiding.

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Jun 13, 2023

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Jun 16, 2023

Clang, Leo Petitioner vs Clang, Vivian Respondent

On June 12, 2023 a dissolution w/o children case was filed in the jurisdiction of Lee County. Judge John S Carlin presiding.

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Jun 12, 2023

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Dissolution w/o Children

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Jun 17, 2023

Castaneda, Christian Michael Petitioner vs Jian, Yu Respondent

On June 12, 2023 a dissolution w/o children case was filed in the jurisdiction of Lee County. Judge John S Carlin presiding.

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Jun 12, 2023

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Dissolution w/o Children

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Jun 17, 2023

Lara, Jacquline S Petitioner vs Lara, Eduardo M Respondent

On June 12, 2023 a dissolution w/ children case was filed in the jurisdiction of Lee County. Judge John S Carlin presiding.

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Jun 12, 2023

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Jun 18, 2023

Perez, Mildrey Galindo Petitioner vs Quevedo, Jose Obdolio Ramirez Respondent

On June 7, 2023 a dissolution w/o children case was filed in the jurisdiction of Lee County. Judge John S Carlin presiding.

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Jun 07, 2023

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Jun 09, 2023

Joseph, Chever Gahelle Petitioner vs Ambroise, Kedner Respondent

On June 7, 2023 a dissolution w/o children case was filed in the jurisdiction of Lee County. Judge John S Carlin presiding.

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Jun 07, 2023

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Jun 08, 2023

McMullin, Perry Petitioner vs Bogdan, Roksana D Respondent

On June 6, 2023 a dissolution w/o children case was filed in the jurisdiction of Lee County. Judge John S Carlin presiding.

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Jun 06, 2023

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Jun 11, 2023

Brett, Joshua Dwain Petitioner vs Brett, Tina Louise Respondent

On June 6, 2023 a dissolution w/o children case was filed in the jurisdiction of Lee County. Judge John S Carlin presiding.

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Jun 06, 2023

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Lee County

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Dissolution w/o Children

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Jun 11, 2023

Basanez, Betsabe Petitioner vs Arias, Alonso Respondent

On June 6, 2023 a dissolution w/o children case was filed in the jurisdiction of Lee County. Judge John S Carlin presiding.

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Jun 06, 2023

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Jun 08, 2023

Gardner, Stephanie Petitioner vs Young, Michael Respondent

On June 5, 2023 a dissolution w/o children case was filed in the jurisdiction of Lee County. Judge John S Carlin presiding.

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Jun 05, 2023

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Jun 09, 2023

Iwanow, George, IV Petitioner vs Fernandez, Marjorie Respondent

On June 5, 2023 a private paternity/disestablishment of paternity case was filed in the jurisdiction of Lee County. Judge John S Carlin presiding.

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Jun 05, 2023

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Private Paternity/Disestablishment of Paternity

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Family

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Paternity

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Jun 08, 2023

Valdez, Gabrielle Alyssa Rose et al Petitioner vs Sanchez, Joe Batista Respondent

On June 5, 2023 a dor paternity/disestablishment of paternity case was filed in the jurisdiction of Lee County. Judge John S Carlin presiding.

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Jun 05, 2023

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DOR Paternity/Disestablishment of Paternity

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Family

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Paternity

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Jun 09, 2023

Martin, Wendall James Petitioner vs Martin, Anita Loretta Respondent

On June 5, 2023 a dissolution w/o children case was filed in the jurisdiction of Lee County. Judge John S Carlin presiding.

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Jun 05, 2023

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Lee County

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Jun 08, 2023

Dai, Han Petitioner vs Liu, Rui Respondent

On June 5, 2023 a dissolution w/ children case was filed in the jurisdiction of Lee County. Judge John S Carlin presiding.

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Jun 05, 2023

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Settlement

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Lee County

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Lee County, FL

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Dissolution w/ Children

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Jun 09, 2023

Bessent, Kristopher Jerome Petitioner vs Bessent, Tylanna Respondent

On June 5, 2023 a dissolution w/o children case was filed in the jurisdiction of Lee County. Judge John S Carlin presiding.

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Jun 05, 2023

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Closed

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Lee County

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Lee County, FL

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Dissolution w/o Children

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Jun 09, 2023

Magarino, Joel Petitioner vs Magarino, Susan M Respondent

On June 5, 2023 a dissolution w/o children case was filed in the jurisdiction of Lee County. Judge John S Carlin presiding.

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Jun 05, 2023

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Lee County

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Lee County, FL

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Dissolution w/o Children

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Jun 08, 2023

Chandler, Dominique Chantel Petitioner vs Chandler, Raymond Arthur, III Respondent

On June 4, 2023 a dissolution w/o children case was filed in the jurisdiction of Lee County. Judge John S Carlin presiding.

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Jun 04, 2023

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Lee County

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Lee County, FL

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Jun 07, 2023

Balzora, Tania Petitioner vs Perez, Julio Respondent

On June 2, 2023 an other family court case was filed in the jurisdiction of Lee County. Judge John S Carlin presiding.

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Jun 02, 2023

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Lee County

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Lee County, FL

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Other Family Court

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Family

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General Family

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About

John S. Carlin
Current Appointment 20th Judicial Circuit Court of Florida, Department Domestic Relations - B	20th Judicial Circuit Court of Florida, Department Domestic Relations - B
Election/Appointment 1996 - 20th Judicial Circuit Court; 2002 - Re-elected; 2008 - Re-elected; 2014 - Re-elected; 2020 - Re-elected	1996 - 20th Judicial Circuit Court; 2002 - Re-elected; 2008 - Re-elected; 2014 - Re-elected; 2020 - Re-elected
Previous Appointment Lee County Court	Lee County Court
Education B.A., The Ohio State University J.D., The Ohio State University, Michael E. Moritz College of Law	B.A., The Ohio State University J.D., The Ohio State University, Michael E. Moritz College of Law
Official Website www.ca.cjis20.org	www.ca.cjis20.org

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Court Info

Court Info
Current Court:	FL - 20th Judicial Circuit Court of Florida
Previous Court:	FL - Lee County Court
Office:	+1 (239) 533-2871
Fax:	+1 (239) 485-2588

Career History

Career History
Role	Employer	Where
Assistant State Attorney	Office of the State Attorney for the Twentieth Judicial Circuit	None
Attorney	Private Practice	None
Judge	Lee County Court	Lee County, Florida
Judge	20th Judicial Circuit Court of Florida	None