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Lake County Circuit Courts Records
The Florida court system was reformed in 1973 and now consists of a two-tiered trial court system - county and circuit courts. Florida county courts often are referred to as “the people’s courts” as their jurisdiction is citizen disputes like misdemeanors (less serious criminal matters), traffic offenses, and disputes of small monetary value. The circuit courts of Florida have original jurisdiction over various cases, including civil disputes involving amounts greater than $30,000, estate controversies, cases regarding minors and incapacitated persons, juvenile cases, tax disputes, property boundary determinations, and declaratory judgments. Additionally, the circuit courts can issue writs such as certiorari, mandamus, habeas corpus, and others to exercise their jurisdiction fully.
Population
301,019
Website
https://www.circuit5.org/
County Seat
Tavares
Phone Number
(352) 253-1600
Form of Government
County Manager
Administration Address
550 West Main Street Tavares, Florida 32778
Board of Supervisors
Bd. of County Commissioners
Meaning
Named for the many lakes in the region.
Court Facts
Lake County Circuit Facts
- The 5th Judicial Circuit of Florida consists of Citrus, Hernando, Lake, Marion and Sumter Circuit Courts.
- There are approximately ten judges assigned to the county of Lake in the 5th Judicial Circuit of Florida.
- The current chief judge of the 5th Judicial Circuit is Daniel B. Merritt, Jr.
- Lake County is located on the west central coast of Florida.
- Clermont, Eustis, Leesburg, Minneola, Mount Dora and Tavares are the six incorporated towns and cities which make up Lake County.
Judges with the Highest Case Loads in Lake County
Hon Falkowski, Colleen
Lake County Court of Common Pleas
+1 (440) 350-2657
Hon Mosley, Dan
5th Judicial Circuit Court of Florida
+1 (352) 742-4224
Hon Takac, Michael
5th Judicial Circuit Court of Florida
+1 (352) 742-4285
Hon Welke, Brian
5th Judicial Circuit Court of Florida
+1 (352) 742-4206
Courthouses in Lake County Circuit
On May 29, 2024 a formal administration case was filed in the jurisdiction of Lake County. Judge RADA, CARY F presiding.
35-2024-CP-001186-AXXX-01
FORMAL ADMINISTRATION
Probate
Guardianship,Conservatorship
Jun 03, 2024
On April 8, 2024 a notice of trust case was filed in the jurisdiction of Lake County.
Apr 08, 2024
Closed
Circuit
Lake County, FL
35-2024-CP-000806-AXXX-01
NOTICE OF TRUST
Probate
Guardianship,Conservatorship
Apr 10, 2024
On May 6, 2024 an other domestic relations ($300) (ch 61, 742, 752, 753) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Lake County. Judge MCCOURT, TIMOTHY presiding.
May 06, 2024
Active
Hon. MCCOURT, TIMOTHY
Circuit
Lake County, FL
35-2024-DR-001274-AXXX-01
OTHER DOMESTIC RELATIONS ($300) (CH 61, 742, 752, 753)
Family
Divorce,Separation
May 08, 2024
On May 23, 2024 a dissolution of marriage case was filed in the jurisdiction of Lake County. Judge NIMETH, JASON J presiding.
35-2024-DR-001429-AXXX-01
Dissolution of Marriage
Family
Divorce,Separation
May 24, 2024
On May 28, 2024 a caveat case was filed in the jurisdiction of Lake County.
May 28, 2024
Closed
Circuit
Lake County, FL
35-2024-CP-001176-AXXX-01
CAVEAT
Probate
Guardianship,Conservatorship
Jun 03, 2024
On February 13, 2024 a caveat case was filed in the jurisdiction of Lake County.
Feb 13, 2024
Closed
Circuit
Lake County, FL
35-2024-CP-000358-AXXX-01
CAVEAT
Probate
Guardianship,Conservatorship
Feb 15, 2024
On February 21, 2023 a depository only case was filed in the jurisdiction of Lake County. Judge EMLING, JONI presiding.
Feb 21, 2023
Closed
Hon. EMLING, JONI
Lake County
Lake County, FL
35-2023-DR-100089-AXXX-XX
DEPOSITORY ONLY
Family
Divorce,Separation
Feb 23, 2023
On December 20, 2023 a guardian advocate - person & property case was filed in the jurisdiction of Lake County. Judge NIMETH, JASON J presiding.
35-2023-GA-002522-AXXX-01
GUARDIAN ADVOCATE - PERSON & PROPERTY
Probate
Guardianship,Conservatorship
Dec 22, 2023
On September 12, 2023 a will on deposit case was filed in the jurisdiction of Lake County.
Sep 12, 2023
Closed
Circuit
Lake County, FL
35-2023-CP-001850-AXXX-XX
WILL ON DEPOSIT
Probate
Guardianship,Conservatorship
Sep 14, 2023
On March 21, 2023 an auto negligence case was filed in the jurisdiction of Lake County. Judge TAKAC, MICHAEL G presiding.
Mar 21, 2023
Active
Lake County
Lake County, FL
35-2023-CA-001147-AXXX-XX
Auto Negligence
Torts
Automobile
May 09, 2023
On September 20, 2022 contract and indebtedness case was filed in the jurisdiction of Lake County. Judge MOSLEY, DAN R presiding.
35-2022-CA-001738-AXXX-XX
Contract and Indebtedness
Creditor
General Creditor
Oct 10, 2023
On December 7, 2022 a formal administration case was filed in the jurisdiction of Lake County. Judge RADA, CARY F presiding.
35-2022-CP-002477-AXXX-XX
FORMAL ADMINISTRATION
Probate
Guardianship,Conservatorship
Oct 11, 2023
On February 3, 2022 a dissolution of marriage case was filed in the jurisdiction of Lake County. Judge WELKE, BRIAN J presiding.
35-2022-DR-000248-AXXX-XX
Dissolution of Marriage
Family
Divorce,Separation
Feb 04, 2022
On March 1, 2022 a simple dissolution case was filed in the jurisdiction of Lake County. Judge WELKE, BRIAN J presiding.
35-2022-DR-000495-AXXX-XX
Simple Dissolution
Family
Divorce,Separation
Mar 02, 2022
On July 27, 2021 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Lake County. Judge CURINGTON, EMILY presiding.
Jul 27, 2021
Active
Lake County
Lake County, FL
35-2021-MO-004209-AXXX-XX
Criminal
General Criminal
Jan 12, 2022
On August 31, 2021 an auto negligence case was filed in the jurisdiction of Lake County. Judge TAKAC, MICHAEL G presiding.
Aug 31, 2021
Dismissal
Lake County
Lake County, FL
35-2021-CA-001518-AXXX-XX
Auto Negligence
Torts
Automobile
Apr 06, 2022
On March 6, 2021 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Lake County. Judge Brian J. Welke presiding.
Mar 06, 2021
Dismissal
Lake County
Lake County, FL
35-2021-CA-000406-AXXX-XX
Apr 12, 2022
On April 20, 2021 contract and indebtedness case was filed in the jurisdiction of Lake County. Judge MOSLEY, DAN R presiding.
35-2021-CA-000670-AXXX-XX
Contract and Indebtedness
Oct 10, 2023
On August 3, 2020 an auto negligence case was filed in the jurisdiction of Lake County. Judge MOSLEY, DAN R presiding.
Aug 03, 2020
Dismissal
Lake County
Lake County, FL
35-2020-CA-001226-AXXX-XX
Auto Negligence
Torts
Automobile
Oct 10, 2023
On July 14, 2020 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Lake County. Judge SENIOR COVERAGE JUDGE 5, presiding.
Jul 14, 2020
Closed
Hon. SENIOR COVERAGE JUDGE 5,
Lake County
Lake County, FL
35-2020-CO-003496-AXXX-XX
Jan 19, 2022
On November 16, 2020 an other social case was filed in the jurisdiction of Lake County. Judge WELKE, BRIAN J presiding.
35-2020-MH-000659-AXXX-XX
OTHER SOCIAL
Oct 09, 2023
On September 17, 2020 contract and indebtedness case was filed in the jurisdiction of Lake County. Judge WELKE, BRIAN J presiding.
35-2020-CA-001507-AXXX-XX
Contract and Indebtedness
Creditor
General Creditor
Jan 25, 2024
On May 7, 2019 a commercial foreclosure $250,000 or more case was filed in the jurisdiction of Lake County. Judge MOSLEY, DAN R presiding.
May 07, 2019
Judgment on Appeal
Lake County
Lake County, FL
35-2019-CA-000996-AXXX-XX
Commercial Foreclosure $250,000 or More
Property
Foreclosure
Oct 10, 2023
On February 18, 2019 a non-homestead residential foreclosure $50,001-$249,999 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Lake County. Judge DAVIS, HEIDI presiding.
Feb 18, 2019
Dismissal
Lake County
Lake County, FL
35-2019-CA-000399-AXXX-XX
Non-homestead Residential Foreclosure $50,001-$249,999
Property
Foreclosure
Apr 07, 2022
On November 15, 2019 an auto negligence case was filed in the jurisdiction of Lake County. Judge MOSLEY, DAN R presiding.
Nov 15, 2019
Dismissal
Lake County
Lake County, FL
35-2019-CA-002393-AXXX-XX
Auto Negligence
Torts
Automobile
Nov 08, 2022
On March 5, 2019 a disposition without administration case was filed in the jurisdiction of Lake County. Judge BAXLEY, JAMES R presiding.
Mar 05, 2019
Closed
Lake County
Lake County, FL
35-2019-CP-000369-AXXX-XX
DISPOSITION WITHOUT ADMINISTRATION
Probate
Guardianship,Conservatorship
Jan 07, 2022
On August 13, 2018 an auto negligence case was filed in the jurisdiction of Lake County. Judge METZ, LARRY presiding.
35-2018-CA-001677-AXXX-XX
Auto Negligence
Torts
Automobile
Apr 07, 2022
On August 17, 2018 a will on deposit case was filed in the jurisdiction of Lake County. Judge Judge: presiding.
Aug 17, 2018
Closed
Hon. Judge:
Lake County
Lake County, FL
35-2018-CP-001439-AXXX-XX
WILL ON DEPOSIT
Probate
Guardianship,Conservatorship
Jan 04, 2022
On June 19, 2018 contract and indebtedness case was filed in the jurisdiction of Lake County. Judge HILL, MARK J presiding.
35-2018-CA-001245-AXXX-XX
Contract and Indebtedness
Creditor
General Creditor
Apr 07, 2022
On June 15, 2018 a homestead residential foreclosure $50,001-$249,999 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Lake County. Judge DAVIS, HEIDI presiding.
Jun 15, 2018
Judgment of Foreclosure
Lake County
Lake County, FL
35-2018-CA-001226-AXXX-XX
Homestead Residential Foreclosure $50,001-$249,999
Property
Foreclosure
Mar 13, 2024
On February 21, 2017 an other social case was filed in the jurisdiction of Lake County. Judge DAVIS, HEIDI presiding.
35-2017-MH-000152-AXXX-XX
OTHER SOCIAL
Jan 04, 2022
On January 10, 2017 a non-homestead residential foreclosure $0-$50,000 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Lake County. Judge SEMENTO, LAWRENCE J presiding.
Jan 10, 2017
Judgment of Foreclosure
Lake County
Lake County, FL
35-2017-CA-000043-AXXX-XX
Non-homestead Residential Foreclosure $0-$50,000
Property
Foreclosure
Apr 06, 2022
On August 28, 2017 a dissolution of marriage case was filed in the jurisdiction of Lake County. Judge BAXLEY, JAMES R presiding.
Aug 28, 2017
Judgment of Divorce,Annulment,Separation
Lake County
Lake County, FL
35-2017-DR-002061-AXXX-XX
Dissolution of Marriage
Family
Divorce,Separation
Oct 24, 2022
On August 11, 2017 a dissolution of marriage case was filed in the jurisdiction of Lake County. Judge HILL, MARK J presiding.
Aug 11, 2017
Judgment of Divorce,Annulment,Separation
Lake County
Lake County, FL
35-2017-DR-001932-AXXX-XX
Dissolution of Marriage
Family
Divorce,Separation
Oct 11, 2023
On May 24, 2016 an other-other case was filed in the jurisdiction of Lake County. Judge DAVIS, HEIDI presiding.
May 24, 2016
Dismissal
Lake County
Lake County, FL
35-2016-CA-000945-AXXX-XX
Other-Other
Nov 10, 2022
On May 25, 2016 a will on deposit case was filed in the jurisdiction of Lake County. Judge Judge: presiding.
May 25, 2016
Closed
Hon. Judge:
Lake County
Lake County, FL
35-2016-CP-000834-AXXX-XX
WILL ON DEPOSIT
Probate
Guardianship,Conservatorship
Jan 13, 2022
On July 25, 2016 a depository only case was filed in the jurisdiction of Lake County. Judge EMLING, JONI presiding.
Jul 25, 2016
Closed
Hon. EMLING, JONI
Lake County
Lake County, FL
35-2016-DR-100614-AXXX-XX
DEPOSITORY ONLY
Family
Divorce,Separation
Jan 14, 2022
On September 21, 2016 a domestic violence after service case was filed in the jurisdiction of Lake County. Judge TAKAC, MICHAEL G presiding.
Sep 21, 2016
Closed
Lake County
Lake County, FL
35-2016-DR-002250-AXXX-XX
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AFTER SERVICE
Family
Divorce,Separation
Jan 04, 2022
On April 30, 2015 a declaratory judgment case was filed in the jurisdiction of Lake County. Judge NEAL, TERRY T presiding.
Apr 30, 2015
Dismissal
Hon. NEAL, TERRY T
Lake County
Lake County, FL
35-2016-CC-000924-AXXX-XX
DECLARATORY JUDGMENT
Jan 05, 2022
On December 9, 2015 an administrative support order case was filed in the jurisdiction of Lake County. Judge EMLING, JONI presiding.
Dec 09, 2015
Closed
Hon. EMLING, JONI
Lake County
Lake County, FL
35-2015-DR-101033-AXXX-XX
ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT ORDER
Family
Divorce,Separation
Jan 13, 2022
On January 9, 2015 a domestic violence after service case was filed in the jurisdiction of Lake County. Judge DAVIS, HEIDI presiding.
35-2015-DR-000055-AXXX-XX
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AFTER SERVICE
Family
Divorce,Separation
Jan 13, 2022
On May 22, 2015 a petition to extend case was filed in the jurisdiction of Lake County. Judge Judge: presiding.
May 22, 2015
Closed
Hon. Judge:
Lake County
Lake County, FL
35-2015-CA-000996-AXXX-XX
Petition to Extend
Probate
Estate Administration
Nov 08, 2022
On April 22, 2014 a dissolution of marriage case was filed in the jurisdiction of Lake County. Judge HILL, MARK J presiding.
Apr 22, 2014
Judgment of Divorce,Annulment,Separation
Lake County
Lake County, FL
35-2014-DR-000827-AXXX-XX
Dissolution of Marriage
Family
Divorce,Separation
Oct 21, 2022
On June 16, 2014 a will on deposit case was filed in the jurisdiction of Lake County. Judge Judge: presiding.
Jun 16, 2014
Closed
Hon. Judge:
Lake County
Lake County, FL
35-2014-CP-000883-WXXX-XX
WILL ON DEPOSIT
Probate
Guardianship,Conservatorship
Dec 31, 2021
On July 31, 2014 a notice of trust case was filed in the jurisdiction of Lake County. Judge Judge: presiding.
Jul 31, 2014
Closed
Hon. Judge:
Lake County
Lake County, FL
35-2014-CP-001094-WXXX-XX
NOTICE OF TRUST
Probate
Guardianship,Conservatorship
Jan 01, 2022
On August 28, 2014 a homestead residential foreclosure $250,000 or more case was filed in the jurisdiction of Lake County. Judge BRIGGS, DON F presiding.
Aug 28, 2014
Judgment of Foreclosure
Lake County
Lake County, FL
35-2014-CA-001698-AXXX-XX
Homestead Residential Foreclosure $250,000 or More
Property
Foreclosure
Dec 31, 2021
On March 1, 2013 a homestead residential foreclosure $250,000 or more case was filed in the jurisdiction of Lake County. Judge SENIOR FORECLOSURE JUDGE, presiding.
Mar 01, 2013
Dismissal
Hon. SENIOR FORECLOSURE JUDGE,
Lake County
Lake County, FL
35-2013-CA-000736-AXXX-XX
Homestead Residential Foreclosure $250,000 or More
Property
Foreclosure
Jan 08, 2022
On April 22, 2013 an uifsa registration - non assistance case was filed in the jurisdiction of Lake County. Judge EMLING, JONI presiding.
Apr 22, 2013
Active
Hon. EMLING, JONI
Lake County
Lake County, FL
35-2013-DR-100649-AXXX-XX
UIFSA REGISTRATION - NON ASSISTANCE
Family
Divorce,Separation
Jan 01, 2022
On May 22, 2013 a homestead residential foreclosure $50,001-$249,999 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Lake County. Judge SENIOR FORECLOSURE JUDGE, presiding.
May 22, 2013
Judgment of Foreclosure
Hon. SENIOR FORECLOSURE JUDGE,
Lake County
Lake County, FL
35-2013-CA-001583-AXXX-XX
Homestead Residential Foreclosure $50,001-$249,999
Property
Foreclosure
Jan 12, 2022
On March 12, 2013 contract and indebtedness case was filed in the jurisdiction of Lake County. Judge LAW, WILLIAM G presiding.
Mar 12, 2013
Dismissal
Lake County
Lake County, FL
35-2013-CA-000859-AXXX-XX
Contract and Indebtedness
Creditor
General Creditor
Jan 12, 2022
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