Judge Carlos M. Guzman: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

11th Judicial Circuit Court of Florida, Department Civil - CA 04, Rm. DCC 412

Appointed By: Gov. Richard L. Scott

Biography

Hon. Carlos M. Guzman is a judge for the 11th Judicial Circuit Court of Florida in Miami-Dade County. He was appointed to the bench by former Governor Rick Scott in 2018, filling the vacancy created by the resignation of the Hon. Ariana Fajardo Orshan.


Guzman has held an assignment in the Civil Division. Prior to his appointment to the Circuit Court, he presided as a judge for the Miami-Dade County Court since receiving an appointment to the position by then-Governor Scott in 2012. He was re-elected to the County Court bench in 2014.


Guzman received a B.S. from the University of Houston. He went on to complete a J.D. at Villanova University, Charles Widger School of Law, in 1996.


After graduating from law school, Guzman joined the Miami-Dade State Attorney's Office, where he served as an assistant state attorney for two years. Then, in 1998, he became a special agent under the Language and Legal Programs with the Federal Bureau of Investigation. As such, he helped investigate violations involving organized crime, narcotics, fugitives, and terrorism. During his six years with the FBI, Guzman also served as an operator for the Bureau's Hazardous Materials Response/Bomb Disposal Unit and as a Special Operations medical operator/provider. He remained with the office until 2004.


Guzman then entered into private practice, joining Stephens Lynn Klein, P.L., where he practiced legal and medical malpractice for two years. He later joined Milton Hirsch, PLLC in 2006, serving as a criminal defense attorney for matters involving violent crimes, narcotics, economic crimes, and public corruption. He remained with the firm until 2008.


Guzman left the private arena at that time to join the Florida Office of the Attorney General, where he helped spearhead several initiatives in his role as chief assistant statewide prosecutor. These included the Miami-Dade Mortgage Fraud Task Force and the University of Miami's Center for Hemispheric Studies Task Force. He held his position with the Attorney General's Office until his appointment to the County Court bench in 2012.


In addition to his role at the Attorney General's Office, he began serving as an NCAA College Football Official in 2009. Guzman also served as an instructor with the National Association of Attorneys General.


Away from the bench, he enjoys reading and gardening. Guzman is also fluent in Spanish.

Recent Cases by Hon. Carlos M. Guzman

On March 3, 2022 an other negligence ($15,001 - $30,000) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Miami-Dade County. Judge Carlos M. Guzman presiding.

21 Files
Filed

Mar 03, 2022

Status

Transfer

Judge

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Court

Miami-Dade County

County

Miami-Dade County, FL

Category

Other Negligence ($15,001 - $30,000)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

General Negligence

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 12, 2023

On September 27, 2021 a rpmf -homestead case was filed in the jurisdiction of Miami-Dade County. Judge Carlos Guzman presiding.

98 Files
Filed

Sep 27, 2021

Status

Non-Jury Verdict

Judge

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Court

Miami-Dade County

County

Miami-Dade County, FL

Category

RPMF -Homestead

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Foreclosure

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 12, 2024

On June 23, 2021 an other civil complaint case was filed in the jurisdiction of Miami-Dade County. Judge Carlos M. Guzman presiding.

192 Files
Filed

Jun 23, 2021

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Miami-Dade County

County

Miami-Dade County, FL

Category

Other Civil Complaint

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 16, 2023

On June 10, 2021 a contract and indebtedness ($15,001 - $30,000) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Miami-Dade County. Judge Carlos M. Guzman presiding.

32 Files
Filed

Jun 10, 2021

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Carlos M. Guzman Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Carlos M. Guzman

Court

Miami-Dade County

County

Miami-Dade County, FL

Category

Contract and Indebtedness ($15,001 - $30,000)

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

General Creditor

Case Last Refreshed

Aug 26, 2023

On May 26, 2021 contract & indebtedness case was filed in the jurisdiction of Miami-Dade County. Judge Carlos M. Guzman presiding.

53 Files
Filed

May 26, 2021

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Carlos M. Guzman Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Carlos M. Guzman

Court

Miami-Dade County

County

Miami-Dade County, FL

Category

Contract & Indebtedness

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

General Creditor

Case Last Refreshed

May 18, 2022

On February 1, 2021 an insurance claim case was filed in the jurisdiction of Miami-Dade County. Judge Carlos M. Guzman presiding.

132 Files
Filed

Feb 01, 2021

Status

Dismissal

Judge

Hon. Carlos M. Guzman Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Carlos M. Guzman

Court

Miami-Dade County

County

Miami-Dade County, FL

Category

Insurance Claim

Practice Area

Insurance

Matter Type

Insurance Coverage

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 23, 2022

On July 30, 2020 a rpmf -non-homestead case was filed in the jurisdiction of Miami-Dade County. Judge CARLOS GUZMAN presiding.

31 Files
Filed

Jul 30, 2020

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Miami-Dade County

County

Miami-Dade County, FL

Category

RPMF -Non-Homestead

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Foreclosure

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 11, 2024

On July 7, 2020 an insurance claim case was filed in the jurisdiction of Miami-Dade County. Judge Carlos M. Guzman presiding.

74 Files
Filed

Jul 07, 2020

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Carlos M. Guzman Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Carlos M. Guzman

Court

Miami-Dade County

County

Miami-Dade County, FL

Category

Insurance Claim

Practice Area

Insurance

Matter Type

Insurance Coverage

Case Last Refreshed

May 16, 2022

On March 6, 2020 a declaratory judgment case was filed in the jurisdiction of Miami-Dade County. Judge Carlos M. Guzman presiding.

110 Files
Filed

Mar 06, 2020

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Carlos M. Guzman Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Carlos M. Guzman

Court

Miami-Dade County

County

Miami-Dade County, FL

Category

Declaratory Judgment

Case Last Refreshed

May 14, 2022

On November 25, 2019 a rpmf -homestead ($50,001 - $249,999) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Miami-Dade County. Judge Carlos M. Guzman presiding.

8 Files
Filed

Nov 25, 2019

Status

Dismissal

Judge

Hon. Carlos M. Guzman Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Carlos M. Guzman

Court

Miami-Dade County

County

Miami-Dade County, FL

Category

RPMF -Homestead ($50,001 - $249,999)

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Foreclosure

Case Last Refreshed

May 12, 2022

On October 29, 2019 a rpmf -homestead ($50,001 - $249,999) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Miami-Dade County. Judge Carlos M. Guzman presiding.

19 Files
Filed

Oct 29, 2019

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Carlos M. Guzman Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Carlos M. Guzman

Court

Miami-Dade County

County

Miami-Dade County, FL

Category

RPMF -Homestead ($50,001 - $249,999)

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Foreclosure

Case Last Refreshed

May 13, 2022

On October 28, 2019 an auto negligence case was filed in the jurisdiction of Miami-Dade County. Judge Carlos M. Guzman presiding.

192 Files
Filed

Oct 28, 2019

Status

Want of Prosecution

Judge

Hon. Carlos M. Guzman Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Carlos M. Guzman

Court

Miami-Dade County

County

Miami-Dade County, FL

Category

Auto Negligence

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

May 13, 2022

On September 9, 2019 an auto negligence case was filed in the jurisdiction of Miami-Dade County. Judge Carlos M. Guzman presiding.

158 Files
Filed

Sep 09, 2019

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Carlos M. Guzman Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Carlos M. Guzman

Court

Miami-Dade County

County

Miami-Dade County, FL

Category

Auto Negligence

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

May 14, 2022

On June 28, 2019 an other negligence case was filed in the jurisdiction of Miami-Dade County. Judge Carlos M. Guzman presiding.

4 Files
Filed

Jun 28, 2019

Status

Want of Prosecution

Judge

Hon. Carlos M. Guzman Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Carlos M. Guzman

Court

Miami-Dade County

County

Miami-Dade County, FL

Category

Other Negligence

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

General Negligence

Case Last Refreshed

May 12, 2022

On April 3, 2019 a rpmf -non-homestead ($250,000 or more) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Miami-Dade County. Judge Carlos M. Guzman presiding.

10 Files
Filed

Apr 03, 2019

Status

Dismissal

Judge

Hon. Carlos M. Guzman Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Carlos M. Guzman

Court

Miami-Dade County

County

Miami-Dade County, FL

Category

RPMF -Non-Homestead ($250,000 or more)

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Foreclosure

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 06, 2021

On March 15, 2019 a declaratory judgment (less than $30,000) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Miami-Dade County. Judge Carlos M. Guzman presiding.

54 Files
Filed

Mar 15, 2019

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Carlos M. Guzman Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Carlos M. Guzman

Court

Miami-Dade County

County

Miami-Dade County, FL

Category

Declaratory Judgment (Less than $30,000)

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 18, 2022

On March 13, 2019 a comm premises liability case was filed in the jurisdiction of Miami-Dade County. Judge Carlos M. Guzman presiding.

27 Files
Filed

Mar 13, 2019

Status

Dismissal

Judge

Hon. Carlos M. Guzman Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Carlos M. Guzman

Court

Miami-Dade County

County

Miami-Dade County, FL

Category

Comm Premises Liability

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Premises Liability

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 11, 2021

On February 21, 2019 contract & indebtedness case was filed in the jurisdiction of Miami-Dade County. Judge Carlos M. Guzman presiding.

1 File
Filed

Feb 21, 2019

Status

Bankruptcy

Judge

Hon. Carlos M. Guzman Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Carlos M. Guzman

Court

Miami-Dade County

County

Miami-Dade County, FL

Category

Contract & Indebtedness

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

General Creditor

Case Last Refreshed

May 10, 2022

On February 8, 2019 contract & indebtedness case was filed in the jurisdiction of Miami-Dade County. Judge Carlos M. Guzman presiding.

8 Files
Filed

Feb 08, 2019

Status

Want of Prosecution

Judge

Hon. Carlos M. Guzman Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Carlos M. Guzman

Court

Miami-Dade County

County

Miami-Dade County, FL

Category

Contract & Indebtedness

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

General Creditor

Case Last Refreshed

May 10, 2022

On January 30, 2019 contract & indebtedness case was filed in the jurisdiction of Miami-Dade County. Judge Carlos M. Guzman presiding.

2 Files
Filed

Jan 30, 2019

Status

Want of Prosecution

Judge

Hon. Carlos M. Guzman Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Carlos M. Guzman

Court

Miami-Dade County

County

Miami-Dade County, FL

Category

Contract & Indebtedness

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

General Creditor

Case Last Refreshed

May 10, 2022

On January 22, 2019 a rpmf -non-homestead ($50,001 - $249,999) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Miami-Dade County. Judge Carlos M. Guzman presiding.

2 Files
Filed

Jan 22, 2019

Status

Want of Prosecution

Judge

Hon. Carlos M. Guzman Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Carlos M. Guzman

Court

Miami-Dade County

County

Miami-Dade County, FL

Category

RPMF -Non-Homestead ($50,001 - $249,999)

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Foreclosure

Case Last Refreshed

May 11, 2022

On January 4, 2019 contract & indebtedness case was filed in the jurisdiction of Miami-Dade County. Judge Carlos M. Guzman presiding.

33 Files
Filed

Jan 04, 2019

Status

Dismissal

Judge

Hon. Carlos M. Guzman Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Carlos M. Guzman

Court

Miami-Dade County

County

Miami-Dade County, FL

Category

Contract & Indebtedness

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

General Creditor

Case Last Refreshed

May 10, 2022

On December 19, 2018 an auto negligence case was filed in the jurisdiction of Miami-Dade County. Judge Carlos M. Guzman presiding.

1 File
Filed

Dec 19, 2018

Status

Dismissal

Judge

Hon. Carlos M. Guzman Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Carlos M. Guzman

Court

Miami-Dade County

County

Miami-Dade County, FL

Category

Auto Negligence

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 14, 2023

On October 3, 2018 contract & indebtedness case was filed in the jurisdiction of Miami-Dade County. Judge Carlos M. Guzman presiding.

40 Files
Filed

Oct 03, 2018

Status

Dismissal

Judge

Hon. Carlos M. Guzman Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Carlos M. Guzman

Court

Miami-Dade County

County

Miami-Dade County, FL

Category

Contract & Indebtedness

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

General Creditor

Case Last Refreshed

May 11, 2022

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