Judge Margaret W. Hudson: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

The Florida Bar Bar #: 509450 (10/21/1985)

Appointed By: Gov. John E. Bush

Biography

The Hon. Margaret W. Hudson (Ret.) served as a judge for the 7th Judicial Circuit Court of Florida. Hudson was appointed to the bench by former Governor Jeb Bush in 2006, filling a vacancy created by the retirement of the Hon. Edwin P.B. Sanders. She retired on January 4, 2023.


The 7th Judicial Circuit encompasses Flagler County, Putnam County, St. Johns County, and Volusia County.


Prior to her appointment, Hudson worked as an attorney in private practice, holding positions with several different law firms. She spent time as an attorney at Haines, Ward & Woodman; Akerman, Senterfitt & Eidson; Pflueger & Hudson; and Wolff, Hill & Hudson. She supplemented her practice with service as a staff attorney with the Trustee Office of the United States in Orlando.


Hudson earned a B.S. from Wake Forest University in 1982. She then completed a J.D. at the University of Florida, Fredric G. Levin College of Law, in 1985.


She has taught at Rollins College and Daytona Beach Community College.


Her memberships have included the Volusia County Bar Association and the Volusia-Flagler Association of Women Lawyers. She is a recipient of the Woman of the Year Award from the Volusia-Flagler Association of Women Lawyers.


When not presiding over legal proceedings, Hudson enjoys reading, boating, and needlework.

Recent Cases by Hon. Margaret W. Hudson

On January 19, 2024 a probate case was filed in the jurisdiction of Volusia County. Judge Margaret W. Hudson presiding.

Filed

Jan 19, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Circuit

County

Volusia County, FL

Category

PROBATE

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

General Probate

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 20, 2024

On January 17, 2023 a probate case was filed in the jurisdiction of Volusia County. Judge Margaret W. Hudson presiding.

Filed

Jan 17, 2023

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Margaret W. Hudson Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Margaret W. Hudson

Court

Circuit

County

Volusia County, FL

Category

PROBATE

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

General Probate

Case Last Refreshed

Aug 18, 2023

On March 13, 2020 a probate case was filed in the jurisdiction of Volusia County. Judge Margaret W. Hudson presiding.

Filed

Mar 13, 2020

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Margaret W. Hudson Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Margaret W. Hudson

Court

Circuit

County

Volusia County, FL

Category

PROBATE

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

General Probate

Case Last Refreshed

Aug 28, 2023

On January 3, 2020 a probate case was filed in the jurisdiction of Volusia County. Judge Margaret W. Hudson presiding.

Filed

Jan 03, 2020

Status

Closed

Judge

Hon. Margaret W. Hudson Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Margaret W. Hudson

Court

Circuit

County

Volusia County, FL

Category

PROBATE

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

General Probate

Case Last Refreshed

Aug 19, 2023

On November 20, 2019 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Volusia County. Judge Margaret W. Hudson presiding.

2 Files
Filed

Nov 20, 2019

Status

Closed

Judge

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Court

City Island Courthouse

County

Volusia County, FL

Case Last Refreshed

May 10, 2022

On August 8, 2019 a trust litigation case was filed in the jurisdiction of Volusia County. Judge Margaret W. Hudson presiding.

7 Files
Filed

Aug 08, 2019

Status

Closed

Judge

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Court

DeLand

County

Volusia County, FL

Category

TRUST LITIGATION

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Trusts

Case Last Refreshed

May 21, 2022

On August 28, 2018 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Volusia County. Judge Margaret W. Hudson presiding.

Filed

Aug 28, 2018

Judge

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Court

Volusia County

County

Volusia County, FL

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 01, 2022

On October 18, 2017 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Volusia County. Judge Margaret W. Hudson presiding.

Filed

Oct 18, 2017

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

City Island Courthouse

County

Volusia County, FL

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

General Probate

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 01, 2022

On October 30, 2015 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Volusia County. Judge Margaret W. Hudson presiding.

Filed

Oct 30, 2015

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

DeLand

County

Volusia County, FL

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

General Probate

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 08, 2022

On October 9, 2015 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Volusia County. Judge Margaret W. Hudson presiding.

Filed

Oct 09, 2015

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Volusia County

County

Volusia County, FL

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 12, 2022

On August 18, 2015 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Volusia County. Judge Margaret W. Hudson presiding.

Filed

Aug 18, 2015

Judge

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Court

Volusia County

County

Volusia County, FL

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 11, 2022

On January 9, 2015 a trust litigation case was filed in the jurisdiction of Volusia County. Judge Margaret W. Hudson presiding.

Filed

Jan 09, 2015

Status

Closed

Judge

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Court

DeLand

County

Volusia County, FL

Category

TRUST LITIGATION

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Trusts

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 08, 2015

On November 7, 2014 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Volusia County. Judge Margaret W. Hudson presiding.

Filed

Nov 07, 2014

Status

Closed

Judge

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Court

DeLand

County

Volusia County, FL

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 01, 2022

On August 25, 2014 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Volusia County. Judge Margaret W. Hudson presiding.

Filed

Aug 25, 2014

Status

Closed

Judge

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Court

City Island Courthouse

County

Volusia County, FL

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

General Probate

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 12, 2022

On October 22, 2012 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Volusia County. Judge Margaret W. Hudson presiding.

Filed

Oct 22, 2012

Status

Closed

Judge

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Court

City Island Courthouse

County

Volusia County, FL

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

General Probate

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 02, 2022

On August 6, 2010 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Volusia County. Judge Margaret W. Hudson presiding.

Filed

Aug 06, 2010

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Margaret W. Hudson Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Margaret W. Hudson

Court

City Island Courthouse

County

Volusia County, FL

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

General Probate

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 01, 2022

On September 26, 2008 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Volusia County. Judge Margaret W. Hudson presiding.

1 File
Filed

Sep 26, 2008

Status

Closed

Judge

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Court

City Island Courthouse

County

Volusia County, FL

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 01, 2022

On August 6, 2008 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Volusia County. Judge Margaret W. Hudson presiding.

Filed

Aug 06, 2008

Status

Closed

Judge

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Court

City Island Courthouse

County

Volusia County, FL

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 11, 2022

On September 24, 2007 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Volusia County. Judge Margaret W. Hudson presiding.

Filed

Sep 24, 2007

Status

Transfer

Judge

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Court

City Island Courthouse

County

Volusia County, FL

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Domestic Violence

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 10, 2022

On June 22, 2007 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Volusia County. Judge Margaret W. Hudson presiding.

Filed

Jun 22, 2007

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Volusia County

County

Volusia County, FL

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 10, 2022

On February 27, 2007 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Volusia County. Judge Margaret W. Hudson presiding.

Filed

Feb 27, 2007

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

DeLand

County

Volusia County, FL

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 06, 2022

On January 19, 2007 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Volusia County. Judge Margaret W. Hudson presiding.

Filed

Jan 19, 2007

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

DeLand

County

Volusia County, FL

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 03, 2022

On January 19, 2007 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Volusia County. Judge Margaret W. Hudson presiding.

Filed

Jan 19, 2007

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

DeLand

County

Volusia County, FL

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 10, 2022

On July 31, 2006 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Volusia County. Judge Margaret W. Hudson presiding.

Filed

Jul 31, 2006

Status

Appealed

Judge

Hon. Margaret W. Hudson Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Margaret W. Hudson

Court

Volusia County

County

Volusia County, FL

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 08, 2022

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