Judge Martin J. Bidwill - Professional Background & Legal Expertise

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Hon. Martin J. Bidwill is a judge for the 17th Judicial Circuit Court of Florida in Broward County. He was appointed to the bench by former Governor Jeb Bush in 2005.

Bidwill has held assignments in the Civil, Criminal, and Asbestos Litigation Divisions. He also served as an administrative judge and was a former associate judge on the Fourth District Court of Appeals.

Prior to his appointment, Bidwill was a chief assistant federal public defender with the Office of the Federal Public Defender for the Southern District of Florida, having joined the office in 1992. Before that, he worked as an assistant state attorney in Broward County for three years.

Bidwill received a B.A. from Wittenberg University in 1987. He then completed a J.D. at the University of Miami School of Law in 1990.

His memberships have included the Broward County chapter of the Federal Bar Association and the past president of the Stephen R. Booher American Inn of Court.

He was named Judge of the Year by the American Board of Trial Advocates (Fort Lauderdale chapter) in 2019.

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Juleri Nunez Plaintiff vs. Wellington M Fernandez Nivar Defendant

On May 14, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Broward County. Judge Bidwill, Martin J. presiding.

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Ilona Ledford Plaintiff vs. People's Trust Insurance Company Defendant

On May 13, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Broward County. Judge Bidwill, Martin J. presiding.

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May 13, 2024

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NORLAN HORACIO CARCAMO Plaintiff vs. PIERRE ANDRE ULYSSE Defendant

On May 13, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Broward County. Judge Bidwill, Martin J. presiding.

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Tarlok Sanghera Plaintiff vs. Arys M Leon, et al Defendant

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OVERTON FUNDING LLC Plaintiff vs. CLOUDFIRST ENTERPRISE SOLUTIONS LLC, et al Defendant

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May 14, 2024

Kamille Edwards Plaintiff vs. Randy Lugo Rodriguez Defendant

On May 10, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Broward County. Judge Bidwill, Martin J. presiding.

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May 10, 2024

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May 11, 2024

Christina Cathey, et al Plaintiff vs. Citizens Property Insurance Corporation Defendant

On May 10, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Broward County. Judge Bidwill, Martin J. presiding.

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May 10, 2024

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May 11, 2024

Brenda O'neal Plaintiff vs. Robert Todd Lazenby Defendant

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May 10, 2024

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May 11, 2024

Yolima Espitia Plaintiff vs. David Allen Berent Defendant

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May 10, 2024

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May 11, 2024

Westview Condominium Association No. Four, Inc., Plaintiff vs. Rene Suarez, et al Defendant

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May 10, 2024

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Property

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May 11, 2024

Nicholas Julio Perera Plaintiff vs. Viana Marie Diaz Defendant

On May 9, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Broward County. Judge Bidwill, Martin J. presiding.

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May 09, 2024

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May 10, 2024

TD Bank, N.A. Plaintiff vs. Tiannay A Culley Defendant

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May 10, 2024

Exalus Saint-fort Plaintiff vs. Betany Daniel Dieurestil, et al Defendant

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May 09, 2024

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May 10, 2024

ARVEST EQUIPMENT FINANCE Plaintiff vs. AG OF WESTON CORP, et al Defendant

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Nesther Alexandre Plaintiff vs. Jean Berry Dieurestil Defendant

On May 8, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Broward County. Judge Bidwill, Martin J. presiding.

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May 08, 2024

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May 09, 2024

Joseph Adkins jr., et al Plaintiff vs. State Farm Florida Insurance Company Defendant

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Guerline Noel Plaintiff vs. Sally Motley Defendant

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Frank Marin, et al Plaintiff vs. Olympus Insurance Company Defendant

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May 09, 2024

Oceanside Plaza Condominium Association Inc. Plaintiff vs. Jing Deng as Trustee of the Centre Street Irrevoc Defendant

On May 8, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Broward County. Judge Bidwill, Martin J. presiding.

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May 08, 2024

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May 09, 2024

LEEROY SAMUEL EBANKS Plaintiff vs. TIMOTHY LAMAR BETHEA, et al Defendant

On May 7, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Broward County. Judge Bidwill, Martin J. presiding.

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May 07, 2024

Suresh Marri, et al Plaintiff vs. Citizens Property Insurance Corporation Defendant

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David R. Mclaughlin, et al Plaintiff vs. Armstrong International, Inc., et al Defendant

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May 08, 2024

Signature Impact Windows and Doors, LLC Plaintiff vs. Juan Acosta, et al Defendant

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May 08, 2024

Robert Benyo Plaintiff vs. Mabru Power Systems, Inc., et al Defendant

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May 07, 2024

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About

Martin J. Bidwill
Current Appointment 17th Judicial Circuit Court of Florida, Department Div. 5/27, Courtroom WW16175	17th Judicial Circuit Court of Florida, Department Div. 5/27, Courtroom WW16175
Election/Appointment 2008 - Re-elected; 2014 - Re-elected; 2020 - Re-elected	2008 - Re-elected; 2014 - Re-elected; 2020 - Re-elected
Education B.A., Wittenberg University - 1987 J.D., University of Miami School of Law - 1990	B.A., Wittenberg University - 1987 J.D., University of Miami School of Law - 1990

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Court Info

Court Info
Current Court:	FL - 17th Judicial Circuit Court of Florida
Clerk phone:	+1 (954) 831-7091

Career History

Career History
Role	Employer	Where
Assistant State Attorney	Office of the State Attorney for the 17th Judicial Circuit	Broward County, Florida
Chief Assistant Federal Public Defender	Office of the Federal Public Defender for the Southern District of Florida	Broward County, Florida
Judge	17th Judicial Circuit Court of Florida	Broward County, Florida