Judge Peter Holden: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

17th Judicial Circuit Court of Florida, Department Division FC, Courtroom NW5870

Florida Bar #: 793825 (April 21, 1989)

Appointed By: Gov. Richard L. Scott

Biography

Hon. Peter Holden is a judge for the 17th Judicial Circuit Court of Florida in Broward County. He was appointed to the bench by former Governor Rick Scott in 2018, filling the vacancy created by the resignation of the Hon. Lisa Porter.


Holden has held an assignment in the Unified Family Court Division.


Prior to his appointment, he was an assistant state attorney for the Office of the State Attorney for the Seventeenth Judicial Circuit for twenty-nine years. Holden joined the State Attorney's Office in 1989, and his assignments included serving in the Felony Trial Unit, the Traffic Homicide Unit, and the Homicide Trial Unit. He was also instrumental in helping to establish the Career Criminal Unit, of which he was the sole prosecutor, and the Felony Mental Health Diversion Program. Holden remained there until his appointment to the bench.


He received a bachelor's degree from Nichols College. Holden went on to earn a J.D. at Nova Southeastern University, Shepard Broad College of Law, in 1988.


He is a member of the Broward County Bar Association.

Recent Cases by Hon. Peter Holden

On March 2, 2021 a diss. of marriage + - dom w/out children pro se case was filed in the jurisdiction of Broward County. Judge Holden, Peter presiding.

Filed

Mar 02, 2021

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Holden, Peter Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Holden, Peter

Court

Broward County

County

Broward County, FL

Category

Diss. of Marriage + - DOM w/out Children Pro Se

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 17, 2021

On February 23, 2021 a diss. of marriage + - dom by publication pro se case was filed in the jurisdiction of Broward County. Judge Holden, Peter presiding.

Filed

Feb 23, 2021

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Holden, Peter Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Holden, Peter

Court

Broward County

County

Broward County, FL

Category

Diss. of Marriage + - DOM by Publication Pro Se

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 17, 2021

On February 23, 2021 a diss. of marriage simplified case was filed in the jurisdiction of Broward County. Judge Holden, Peter presiding.

Filed

Feb 23, 2021

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Holden, Peter Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Holden, Peter

Court

Broward County

County

Broward County, FL

Category

Diss. Of Marriage Simplified

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 26, 2021

On February 23, 2021 a diss. of marriage simplified case was filed in the jurisdiction of Broward County. Judge Holden, Peter presiding.

Filed

Feb 23, 2021

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Holden, Peter Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Holden, Peter

Court

Broward County

County

Broward County, FL

Category

Diss. Of Marriage Simplified

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 27, 2021

On February 23, 2021 a diss. of marriage + - dom w/out children case was filed in the jurisdiction of Broward County. Judge Holden, Peter presiding.

Filed

Feb 23, 2021

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Holden, Peter Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Holden, Peter

Court

Broward County

County

Broward County, FL

Category

Diss. of Marriage + - DOM w/out Children

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 03, 2021

On February 23, 2021 a diss. of marriage simplified case was filed in the jurisdiction of Broward County. Judge Holden, Peter presiding.

Filed

Feb 23, 2021

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Holden, Peter Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Holden, Peter

Court

Broward County

County

Broward County, FL

Category

Diss. Of Marriage Simplified

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 26, 2021

On February 23, 2021 a diss. of marriage + - dom by publication pro se case was filed in the jurisdiction of Broward County. Judge Holden, Peter presiding.

Filed

Feb 23, 2021

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Holden, Peter Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Holden, Peter

Court

Broward County

County

Broward County, FL

Category

Diss. of Marriage + - DOM by Publication Pro Se

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 17, 2021

On February 23, 2021 a paternity/iv-d case was filed in the jurisdiction of Broward County. Judge Holden, Peter presiding.

Filed

Feb 23, 2021

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Holden, Peter Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Holden, Peter

Court

Broward County

County

Broward County, FL

Category

Paternity/IV-D

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Paternity

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 17, 2021

On February 22, 2021 a diss. of marriage + - dom by publication pro se case was filed in the jurisdiction of Broward County. Judge Holden, Peter presiding.

Filed

Feb 22, 2021

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Holden, Peter Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Holden, Peter

Court

Broward County

County

Broward County, FL

Category

Diss. of Marriage + - DOM by Publication Pro Se

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 17, 2021

On February 22, 2021 a diss. of marriage + - dom w/children case was filed in the jurisdiction of Broward County. Judge Holden, Peter presiding.

Filed

Feb 22, 2021

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Holden, Peter Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Holden, Peter

Court

Broward County

County

Broward County, FL

Category

Diss. of Marriage + - DOM w/Children

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 17, 2021

On February 22, 2021 a name change + - name change adult pro se case was filed in the jurisdiction of Broward County. Judge Holden, Peter presiding.

Filed

Feb 22, 2021

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Holden, Peter Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Holden, Peter

Court

Broward County

County

Broward County, FL

Category

Name Change + - Name Change Adult Pro Se

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Name Change

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 02, 2021

On February 22, 2021 a diss. of marriage + - dom w/out children case was filed in the jurisdiction of Broward County. Judge Holden, Peter presiding.

Filed

Feb 22, 2021

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Holden, Peter Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Holden, Peter

Court

Broward County

County

Broward County, FL

Category

Diss. of Marriage + - DOM w/out Children

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 27, 2021

On February 22, 2021 a diss. of marriage simplified case was filed in the jurisdiction of Broward County. Judge Holden, Peter presiding.

Filed

Feb 22, 2021

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Holden, Peter Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Holden, Peter

Court

Broward County

County

Broward County, FL

Category

Diss. Of Marriage Simplified

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 02, 2021

On February 22, 2021 a diss. of marriage + - dom w/out children pro se case was filed in the jurisdiction of Broward County. Judge Holden, Peter presiding.

Filed

Feb 22, 2021

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Holden, Peter Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Holden, Peter

Court

Broward County

County

Broward County, FL

Category

Diss. of Marriage + - DOM w/out Children Pro Se

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 17, 2021

On February 22, 2021 a diss. of marriage + - dom by publication pro se case was filed in the jurisdiction of Broward County. Judge Holden, Peter presiding.

Filed

Feb 22, 2021

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Holden, Peter Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Holden, Peter

Court

Broward County

County

Broward County, FL

Category

Diss. of Marriage + - DOM by Publication Pro Se

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 17, 2021

On February 22, 2021 a diss. of marriage + - dom w/children pro se case was filed in the jurisdiction of Broward County. Judge Holden, Peter presiding.

Filed

Feb 22, 2021

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Holden, Peter Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Holden, Peter

Court

Broward County

County

Broward County, FL

Category

Diss. of Marriage + - DOM w/Children Pro Se

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 17, 2021

On February 20, 2021 a diss. of marriage + - dom w/children pro se case was filed in the jurisdiction of Broward County. Judge Holden, Peter presiding.

Filed

Feb 20, 2021

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Holden, Peter Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Holden, Peter

Court

Broward County

County

Broward County, FL

Category

Diss. of Marriage + - DOM w/Children Pro Se

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 17, 2021

On February 19, 2021 a diss. of marriage + - dom w/children case was filed in the jurisdiction of Broward County. Judge Holden, Peter presiding.

Filed

Feb 19, 2021

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Holden, Peter Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Holden, Peter

Court

Broward County

County

Broward County, FL

Category

Diss. of Marriage + - DOM w/Children

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 17, 2021

On February 19, 2021 a diss. of marriage + - dom w/out children pro se case was filed in the jurisdiction of Broward County. Judge Holden, Peter presiding.

Filed

Feb 19, 2021

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Holden, Peter Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Holden, Peter

Court

Broward County

County

Broward County, FL

Category

Diss. of Marriage + - DOM w/out Children Pro Se

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 17, 2021

On February 19, 2021 a child support/iv-d case was filed in the jurisdiction of Broward County. Judge Holden, Peter presiding.

Filed

Feb 19, 2021

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Holden, Peter Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Holden, Peter

Court

Broward County

County

Broward County, FL

Category

Child Support/IV-D

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Child Support

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 19, 2021

On February 19, 2021 an enf admin support/iv-d case was filed in the jurisdiction of Broward County. Judge Holden, Peter presiding.

Filed

Feb 19, 2021

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Holden, Peter Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Holden, Peter

Court

Broward County

County

Broward County, FL

Category

Enf Admin Support/IV-D

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

General Family

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 17, 2021

On February 19, 2021 a disestablishment of paternity + - disestablish/paternity pro se case was filed in the jurisdiction of Broward County. Judge Holden, Peter presiding.

Filed

Feb 19, 2021

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Holden, Peter Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Holden, Peter

Court

Broward County

County

Broward County, FL

Category

Disestablishment of Paternity + - Disestablish/Paternity Pro Se

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Paternity

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 17, 2021

On February 19, 2021 a diss. of marriage + - dom w/children pro se case was filed in the jurisdiction of Broward County. Judge Holden, Peter presiding.

Filed

Feb 19, 2021

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Holden, Peter Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Holden, Peter

Court

Broward County

County

Broward County, FL

Category

Diss. of Marriage + - DOM w/Children Pro Se

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 19, 2021

On February 19, 2021 a diss. of marriage + - dom w/out children pro se case was filed in the jurisdiction of Broward County. Judge Holden, Peter presiding.

Filed

Feb 19, 2021

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Holden, Peter Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Holden, Peter

Court

Broward County

County

Broward County, FL

Category

Diss. of Marriage + - DOM w/out Children Pro Se

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 19, 2021

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