Judge Samuel Bookhardt, III - Professional Background & Legal Expertise

Biography

The Hon. Samuel Bookhardt, III is a judge for the 18th Judicial Circuit Court of Florida. He was elected to the bench in 2020.

The 18th Judicial Circuit includes Brevard and Seminole Counties.

Prior to joining the bench, he practiced as an attorney at Vance & Lotane in Cocoa since 2001. Before that, he was an assistant state attorney for four years (1997 to 2001).

Bookhardt received a B.S. in economics from the University of Central Florida in 1994. He went on to complete a J.D. at Stetson University College of Law in 1997.

He is a past president and member of the Board of Directors of the Brevard County Bar Association and a member of the Seminole County Bar Association and the Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers.

Bookhardt also served on the Board of Directors of the YMCA, Titusville; Crosswinds Youth Services; Brevard County Legal Aid, Inc.; and the Titusville Police Athletic League. In addition, he was involved with the Friends of the Children’s Advocacy Center of Brevard, the A. Max Brewer Memorial Law Library (chairman), Titusville High School (lecturer), and the Titusville High School Mock Trial Competition (coach).

He was born and raised in Titusville, Florida. Before pursuing his legal career, he served as an Airborne soldier in the United States Army (1980 to 1983).

Recent Cases by Hon. Samuel Bookhardt, III

STATE VS LOUD CARESSA ANN

On May 11, 2024 a theft forgery fraud case was filed in the jurisdiction of Brevard County. Judge SAMUEL BOOKHARDT III presiding.

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May 11, 2024

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THEFT FORGERY FRAUD

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May 13, 2024

STATE VS LIGHTNER CIERA D

On May 11, 2024 a drugs case was filed in the jurisdiction of Brevard County. Judge SAMUEL BOOKHARDT III presiding.

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May 11, 2024

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May 13, 2024

STATE VS KUNKLE KRYSTOFER J

On May 9, 2024 a drugs case was filed in the jurisdiction of Brevard County. Judge SAMUEL BOOKHARDT III presiding.

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May 09, 2024

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May 10, 2024

STATE VS TRYBE CODI DANE R

On May 9, 2024 a drugs case was filed in the jurisdiction of Brevard County. Judge SAMUEL BOOKHARDT III presiding.

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May 09, 2024

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May 13, 2024

STATE VS WEAVER MARQUAIL TYREE

On May 8, 2024 a drugs case was filed in the jurisdiction of Brevard County. Judge SAMUEL BOOKHARDT III presiding.

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May 08, 2024

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STATE VS TUCKER AMHADDIYA R H

On May 8, 2024 a theft forgery fraud case was filed in the jurisdiction of Brevard County. Judge SAMUEL BOOKHARDT III presiding.

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May 08, 2024

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May 09, 2024

STATE VS KNIGHT JOHN E

On May 8, 2024 a drugs case was filed in the jurisdiction of Brevard County. Judge SAMUEL BOOKHARDT III presiding.

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May 08, 2024

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May 09, 2024

STATE VS WALKER CHAUNCEY D

On May 8, 2024 an other case was filed in the jurisdiction of Brevard County. Judge SAMUEL BOOKHARDT III presiding.

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May 08, 2024

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May 10, 2024

STATE VS WILSON KATIE MICHELLE

On May 3, 2024 a theft forgery fraud case was filed in the jurisdiction of Brevard County. Judge SAMUEL BOOKHARDT III presiding.

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May 03, 2024

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May 05, 2024

STATE VS WOODBURN LISA MARIE

On May 3, 2024 a drugs case was filed in the jurisdiction of Brevard County. Judge SAMUEL BOOKHARDT III presiding.

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May 03, 2024

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May 06, 2024

STATE VS TUCKER AMHADDIYA R

On May 3, 2024 a theft forgery fraud case was filed in the jurisdiction of Brevard County. Judge SAMUEL BOOKHARDT III presiding.

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May 03, 2024

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May 06, 2024

STATE VS WIGINGTON CHARLES A

On May 2, 2024 a burglary case was filed in the jurisdiction of Brevard County. Judge SAMUEL BOOKHARDT III presiding.

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May 02, 2024

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May 03, 2024

STATE VS OLIPHANT WILLIAM B

On May 2, 2024 a drugs case was filed in the jurisdiction of Brevard County. Judge SAMUEL BOOKHARDT III presiding.

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May 02, 2024

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May 03, 2024

STATE VS THOMPSON SHELBY E

On May 1, 2024 a drugs case was filed in the jurisdiction of Brevard County. Judge SAMUEL BOOKHARDT III presiding.

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May 01, 2024

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May 02, 2024

STATE VS WILKEN STEPHEN CRAIG

On April 30, 2024 a drugs case was filed in the jurisdiction of Brevard County. Judge SAMUEL BOOKHARDT III presiding.

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Apr 30, 2024

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May 02, 2024

STATE VS WILLIAMS RHODNEY O JR

On April 29, 2024 a drugs case was filed in the jurisdiction of Brevard County. Judge SAMUEL BOOKHARDT III presiding.

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Apr 29, 2024

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May 02, 2024

STATE VS TOPP CHRISTOPHER C

On April 29, 2024 an other case was filed in the jurisdiction of Brevard County. Judge SAMUEL BOOKHARDT III presiding.

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Apr 29, 2024

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May 02, 2024

STATE VS WELCOM ROBERT BRUCE

On April 27, 2024 a drugs case was filed in the jurisdiction of Brevard County. Judge SAMUEL BOOKHARDT III presiding.

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Apr 27, 2024

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Apr 29, 2024

STATE VS WELCOM JEANNIE LYNN

On April 27, 2024 a drugs case was filed in the jurisdiction of Brevard County. Judge SAMUEL BOOKHARDT III presiding.

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Apr 27, 2024

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Apr 30, 2024

STATE VS LAWSON COURTNEY M

On April 26, 2024 a burglary case was filed in the jurisdiction of Brevard County. Judge SAMUEL BOOKHARDT III presiding.

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Apr 26, 2024

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Apr 30, 2024

STATE VS WEAVER DEON JEROME

On April 26, 2024 a theft forgery fraud case was filed in the jurisdiction of Brevard County. Judge SAMUEL BOOKHARDT III presiding.

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Apr 26, 2024

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THEFT FORGERY FRAUD

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Apr 30, 2024

STATE VS KELLY HEATHER BRIANNA

On April 26, 2024 an other case was filed in the jurisdiction of Brevard County. Judge SAMUEL BOOKHARDT III presiding.

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Apr 26, 2024

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Apr 29, 2024

STATE VS THOMPSON RASHAAD IMAN

On April 25, 2024 an other case was filed in the jurisdiction of Brevard County. Judge SAMUEL BOOKHARDT III presiding.

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Apr 25, 2024

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Apr 29, 2024

STATE VS WEBRE PATRICIA ANN

On April 25, 2024 a drugs case was filed in the jurisdiction of Brevard County. Judge SAMUEL BOOKHARDT III presiding.

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Apr 25, 2024

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About

Samuel Bookhardt, III
Current Appointment 18th Judicial Circuit - Brevard County Circuit Court, Department K - Criminal	18th Judicial Circuit - Brevard County Circuit Court, Department K - Criminal
Election/Appointment 2020 - 18th Judicial Circuit Court	2020 - 18th Judicial Circuit Court
Education B.S., University of Central Florida - 1994 J.D., Stetson University College of Law - 1997	B.S., University of Central Florida - 1994 J.D., Stetson University College of Law - 1997