Judge Wesley D. Tibbals - Professional Background & Legal Expertise

Biography

Hon. Wesley D. Tibbals is a judge for the 13th Judicial Circuit Court of Florida in Hillsborough County. He was appointed to the bench by former Governor Rick Scott in 2015, filling the vacancy created by the resignation of the Hon. Debra K. Behnke.

Tibbals served as an associate administrative judge and administrative judge for the 13th Judicial Circuit Court for the East Circuit. He has also presided over the General Civil and Unified Family Court (Domestic Relations) Divisions.

Prior to his appointment to the bench, Tibbals was a shareholder at Akerman LLP, where he had practiced since 2000. He also worked as an attorney at Sivyer, Barlow & Watson, P.A. and Thompson, Sizemore & Gonzalez. As a business litigation attorney, his areas of practice included mass tort products liability defense, Fair Labor Standards Act collection action defense, non-competition/trade secret litigation, and Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act litigation.

Tibbals received a B.A. in political science from the University of Florida in 1995. He then completed a J.D. at the University of Florida, Fredric G. Levin College of Law in 1998.

His memberships have included the Hillsborough County Bar Association, the American Bar Association, and The Florida Bar Young Lawyers Division Board of Governors.

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WILLIS, JOSEPH SHAWN vs CRUZ, ERNA M

On May 25, 2024 a support case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hillsborough County. Judge Tibbals, Wesley. D presiding.

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May 26, 2024

In Re: Name Change ofREYES, SAMANTHA

On May 24, 2024 a name change case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hillsborough County. Judge Tibbals, Wesley. D. presiding.

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May 24, 2024

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May 25, 2024

The Dissolution of the Marriage of:HENDRICKS, KEITH W and HENDRICKS, JENNIFER M

On May 24, 2024 a simplified dissolution case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hillsborough County. Judge Tibbals, Wesley. D. presiding.

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May 25, 2024

SANDERS, DANIELLE vs JENKINS, DANIELLE

On May 24, 2024 a temporary custody by extended family member case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hillsborough County. Judge Tibbals, Wesley. D presiding.

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May 28, 2024

In Re: Name Change ofGREIG, ZOE LYN

On May 24, 2024 a name change case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hillsborough County. Judge Tibbals, Wesley. D. presiding.

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May 25, 2024

MONTUFAR, RICARDO vs CAZORLA PAREDES, ROCIO

On May 24, 2024 a dissolution of marriage case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hillsborough County. Judge Tibbals, Wesley. D. presiding.

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May 25, 2024

MEDEROS, ISABEL M vs CASTRO GARCIA, JUAN M

On May 24, 2024 a dissolution of marriage case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hillsborough County. Judge Tibbals, Wesley. D. presiding.

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May 25, 2024

SUTTLE, KEITH CASSIDY, Sr vs WILEY, SONJA

On May 23, 2024 a superseding support order case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hillsborough County. Judge Tibbals, Wesley. D. presiding.

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May 23, 2024

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Superseding Support Order

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May 24, 2024

NIETO, CAROL vs NIETO, JAIBIN

On May 23, 2024 a dissolution of marriage case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hillsborough County. Judge Tibbals, Wesley. D. presiding.

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May 23, 2024

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May 24, 2024

EBERSPACHER, JEANNINE A vs MCCASKIE, DOMINIC J

On May 23, 2024 a declaration of paternity (non-dor) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hillsborough County. Judge Tibbals, Wesley. D presiding.

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May 23, 2024

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Declaration of Paternity (Non-DOR)

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May 24, 2024

JEAN PIERRE, YDELENE vs SAINT JULIEN, NELSON

On May 22, 2024 a declaration of paternity (non-dor) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hillsborough County. Judge Tibbals, Wesley. D presiding.

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May 22, 2024

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Declaration of Paternity (Non-DOR)

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May 23, 2024

BURCH, DARLENE vs BURCH, CHARLES L, Jr

On May 22, 2024 a dissolution of marriage case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hillsborough County. Judge Tibbals, Wesley. D. presiding.

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May 22, 2024

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May 23, 2024

BATTS, ERIC KEITH vs MURRAY-BATTS, TAMMY D

On May 21, 2024 a dissolution of marriage case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hillsborough County. Judge Tibbals, Wesley. D. presiding.

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May 21, 2024

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May 22, 2024

ZALDIVAR TOLEDO, RUBY MANUEL vs VILLA NUEVA ALEJOS, JORLY JESSENIA

On May 20, 2024 a dissolution of marriage with children case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hillsborough County. Judge Tibbals, Wesley. D. presiding.

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May 21, 2024

The Dissolution of the Marriage of:ESPINOSA, MARIBEL and GARCIA PADRON, DAYLIER

On May 20, 2024 a simplified dissolution case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hillsborough County. Judge Tibbals, Wesley. D. presiding.

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May 20, 2024

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May 21, 2024

The Dissolution of the Marriage of:PIEDRA GONZALEZ, YUSLAIDY and RODRIGUEZ ESPINOSA, DILSON

On May 17, 2024 a simplified dissolution case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hillsborough County. Judge Tibbals, Wesley. D. presiding.

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May 17, 2024

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May 18, 2024

PAJARO, ANGIE vs VARELA, EDIXSON DAVID

On May 17, 2024 a dissolution of marriage case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hillsborough County. Judge Tibbals, Wesley. D. presiding.

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May 17, 2024

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May 20, 2024

GARCIA SUAREZ, OVADYS vs CASTILLO FUENTES, CLAUDIA G

On May 16, 2024 a parental responsibility / time sharing / parent plan case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hillsborough County. Judge Tibbals, Wesley. D. presiding.

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May 16, 2024

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May 17, 2024

LIENG, RAVY vs GONZALEZ, ROGELIO L., Jr

On May 16, 2024 a dissolution of marriage with children case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hillsborough County. Judge Tibbals, Wesley. D. presiding.

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May 16, 2024

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May 17, 2024

The Dissolution of the Marriage of:DAVIS, ANDREW and DAVIS, SAMANTHA

On May 16, 2024 a simplified dissolution case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hillsborough County. Judge Tibbals, Wesley. D. presiding.

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May 16, 2024

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May 17, 2024

BAILEY, SAMANTHA GENE vs BAILEY, COLE

On May 15, 2024 an other case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hillsborough County. Judge Tibbals, Wesley. D presiding.

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May 15, 2024

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May 16, 2024

Gonzalez, Rene A vs Astudillo, Karina A

On May 15, 2024 a declaration of paternity (non-dor) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hillsborough County. Judge Tibbals, Wesley. D presiding.

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May 15, 2024

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Declaration of Paternity (Non-DOR)

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May 16, 2024

ORTIZ MUNOZ, YEIMY LORENA vs GOROZABEL LOOR, BOLIVAR ENRIQUE

On May 15, 2024 a dissolution of marriage case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hillsborough County. Judge Tibbals, Wesley. D. presiding.

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May 15, 2024

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May 16, 2024

BARRERA CALVO, JULIO DANIEL vs DOMINGUEZ MOYA, MY LAI

On May 15, 2024 a declaration of paternity (non-dor) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hillsborough County. Judge Tibbals, Wesley. D presiding.

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May 15, 2024

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May 17, 2024

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About

Wesley D. Tibbals
Current Appointment 13th Judicial Circuit Court of Florida, Department Room 428, Courtroom 410	13th Judicial Circuit Court of Florida, Department Room 428, Courtroom 410
Election/Appointment 2016 - Re-election; 2022 - Re-election	2016 - Re-election; 2022 - Re-election
Education B.A., University of Florida - 1995 J.D., University of Florida, Fredric G. Levin College of Law - 1998	B.A., University of Florida - 1995 J.D., University of Florida, Fredric G. Levin College of Law - 1998

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Current Court:	FL - 13th Judicial Circuit Court of Florida
Clerk phone:	+1 (813) 276-2099

Career History

Career History
Role	Employer	Where
Judge	13th Judicial Circuit Court of Florida	Hillsborough County, Florida
Shareholder	Akerman LLP	None
Attorney	Thompson, Sizemore & Gonzalez	None
Attorney	Sivyer, Barlow & Watson, P.A.	Hillsborough County, Florida