Judge Samantha Ruiz Cohen - Professional Background & Legal Expertise

Biography

Hon. Samantha Ruiz Cohen is a judge for the 11th Judicial Circuit Court of Florida in Miami-Dade County. She was elected to the bench in 2010 and re-elected in 2016.

During her judicial tenure, Ruiz Cohen has held an assignment in the Family Division.

She received a bachelor's degree from the University of Miami in 1988. Ruiz Cohen then completed a J.D. at Hofstra University, Maurice A. Deane School of Law in 1992.

After graduating from law school, Ruiz Cohen began her legal career with the Miami-Dade State Attorney's Office. Over the course of her career there, Ruiz Cohen served as a division chief, supervisor, and office training director.

In addition to her work as a prosecutor, she also taught as an adjunct professor at Florida International University.

Recent Cases by Hon. Samantha Ruiz Cohen

GROSS, WILFINA VS DIAZ, BRAULIO

On May 3, 2024 a diss of marriage w/children case was filed in the jurisdiction of Miami-Dade County. Judge FC28 - Downtown Miami - Judge Ruiz-Cohen, Samantha presiding.

Filed

May 03, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. FC28 - Downtown Miami - Judge Ruiz-Cohen, Samantha

Court

Miami-Dade County

County

Miami-Dade County, FL

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Category

Diss Of Marriage W/children

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

May 04, 2024

PEREZ SANTIAGO, SAUD YOBANIER VS ROSADO RODRIGUEZ, IRIS MILAGROS

On May 2, 2024 a dissolution of marriage case was filed in the jurisdiction of Miami-Dade County. Judge FC28 - Downtown Miami - Judge Ruiz-Cohen, Samantha presiding.

Filed

May 02, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. FC28 - Downtown Miami - Judge Ruiz-Cohen, Samantha

Court

Miami-Dade County

County

Miami-Dade County, FL

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Category

Dissolution Of Marriage

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

May 04, 2024

CHAVEZ, IRIS DENISE VS PARDO, ALEXANDER

On May 2, 2024 a diss of marriage w/children case was filed in the jurisdiction of Miami-Dade County. Judge FC28 - Downtown Miami - Judge Ruiz-Cohen, Samantha presiding.

Filed

May 02, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. FC28 - Downtown Miami - Judge Ruiz-Cohen, Samantha

Court

Miami-Dade County

County

Miami-Dade County, FL

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Category

Diss Of Marriage W/children

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

May 04, 2024

MONTESINO HERNANDEZ, IMAYACYL VS GUERRA MARRERO, GUILLERMO A

On May 2, 2024 a dissolution of marriage case was filed in the jurisdiction of Miami-Dade County. Judge FC28 - Downtown Miami - Judge Ruiz-Cohen, Samantha presiding.

Filed

May 02, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. FC28 - Downtown Miami - Judge Ruiz-Cohen, Samantha

Court

Miami-Dade County

County

Miami-Dade County, FL

Case #

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Category

Dissolution Of Marriage

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

May 04, 2024

PASCOA SANTOS FIRMINO, YASMINY VS ALLEN, GREGORY THOMAS

On May 2, 2024 a dissolution of marriage case was filed in the jurisdiction of Miami-Dade County. Judge FC28 - Downtown Miami - Judge Ruiz-Cohen, Samantha presiding.

Filed

May 02, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. FC28 - Downtown Miami - Judge Ruiz-Cohen, Samantha

Court

Miami-Dade County

County

Miami-Dade County, FL

Case #

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Category

Dissolution Of Marriage

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

May 04, 2024

LOPEZ, EVA SOLEDAD VS LOPEZ CHORES, IVAN HILARION

On May 1, 2024 a dissolution of marriage case was filed in the jurisdiction of Miami-Dade County. Judge FC28 - Downtown Miami - Judge Ruiz-Cohen, Samantha presiding.

Filed

May 01, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. FC28 - Downtown Miami - Judge Ruiz-Cohen, Samantha

Court

Miami-Dade County

County

Miami-Dade County, FL

Case #

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Category

Dissolution Of Marriage

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

May 02, 2024

DURAN SOSA, RENE DE JESUS VS VEGA REGUEIRA, ADYLEN DE LA CARIDAD

On May 1, 2024 a dissolution of marriage case was filed in the jurisdiction of Miami-Dade County. Judge FC28 - Downtown Miami - Judge Ruiz-Cohen, Samantha presiding.

Filed

May 01, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. FC28 - Downtown Miami - Judge Ruiz-Cohen, Samantha

Court

Miami-Dade County

County

Miami-Dade County, FL

Case #

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Category

Dissolution Of Marriage

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

May 03, 2024

ALCALA, GABRIEL J VS FARINA HURTADO, MARIA DEL CARMEN

On May 1, 2024 a dissolution of marriage case was filed in the jurisdiction of Miami-Dade County. Judge FC28 - Downtown Miami - Judge Ruiz-Cohen, Samantha presiding.

Filed

May 01, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. FC28 - Downtown Miami - Judge Ruiz-Cohen, Samantha

Court

Miami-Dade County

County

Miami-Dade County, FL

Case #

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Category

Dissolution Of Marriage

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

May 02, 2024

WINCHESTER, NOMSA DIANNE VS VAN, NATHANIEL LEON

On May 1, 2024 a dissolution of marriage case was filed in the jurisdiction of Miami-Dade County. Judge FC28 - Downtown Miami - Judge Ruiz-Cohen, Samantha presiding.

Filed

May 01, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. FC28 - Downtown Miami - Judge Ruiz-Cohen, Samantha

Court

Miami-Dade County

County

Miami-Dade County, FL

Case #

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Category

Dissolution Of Marriage

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

May 03, 2024

ORDONEZ RODRIGUEZ, JESSICA LEFRITH VS MARTINEZ, EDWIN

On April 29, 2024 a dissolution of marriage case was filed in the jurisdiction of Miami-Dade County. Judge FC28 - Downtown Miami - Judge Ruiz-Cohen, Samantha presiding.

Filed

Apr 29, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. FC28 - Downtown Miami - Judge Ruiz-Cohen, Samantha

Court

Miami-Dade County

County

Miami-Dade County, FL

Case #

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Category

Dissolution Of Marriage

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 30, 2024

LOPEZ, KATHERIN VS ANDRES FELIPE, CASTANO TORO

On April 29, 2024 a dissolution of marriage case was filed in the jurisdiction of Miami-Dade County. Judge FC28 - Downtown Miami - Judge Ruiz-Cohen, Samantha presiding.

Filed

Apr 29, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. FC28 - Downtown Miami - Judge Ruiz-Cohen, Samantha

Court

Miami-Dade County

County

Miami-Dade County, FL

Case #

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Category

Dissolution Of Marriage

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 30, 2024

CASTILLO, OLGA VS MECILLA, ALBERTO

On April 29, 2024 a dissolution of marriage case was filed in the jurisdiction of Miami-Dade County. Judge FC28 - Downtown Miami - Judge Ruiz-Cohen, Samantha presiding.

Filed

Apr 29, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. FC28 - Downtown Miami - Judge Ruiz-Cohen, Samantha

Court

Miami-Dade County

County

Miami-Dade County, FL

Case #

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Category

Dissolution Of Marriage

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 30, 2024

KREIN, GUSTAVO VS VALLE ROMERO, GABRIELA

On April 26, 2024 a dissolution of marriage case was filed in the jurisdiction of Miami-Dade County. Judge FC28 - Downtown Miami - Judge Ruiz-Cohen, Samantha presiding.

Filed

Apr 26, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. FC28 - Downtown Miami - Judge Ruiz-Cohen, Samantha

Court

Miami-Dade County

County

Miami-Dade County, FL

Case #

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Category

Dissolution Of Marriage

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 29, 2024

HERNANDEZ QUINTERO, MARTHA CECILIA VS LOPEZ ET AL, ANTHONY MANUEL

On April 26, 2024 an other petition case was filed in the jurisdiction of Miami-Dade County. Judge FC28 - Downtown Miami - Judge Ruiz-Cohen, Samantha presiding.

Filed

Apr 26, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. FC28 - Downtown Miami - Judge Ruiz-Cohen, Samantha

Court

Miami-Dade County

County

Miami-Dade County, FL

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Category

Other Petition

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

General Family

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 30, 2024

BROWN, JAMES MATHEW VS STRUM, DESHANISTY A

On April 25, 2024 an other petition case was filed in the jurisdiction of Miami-Dade County. Judge FC28 - Downtown Miami - Judge Ruiz-Cohen, Samantha presiding.

Filed

Apr 25, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. FC28 - Downtown Miami - Judge Ruiz-Cohen, Samantha

Court

Miami-Dade County

County

Miami-Dade County, FL

Case #

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Category

Other Petition

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

General Family

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 27, 2024

GACET, YAILIN VS PAZ PINEDA, JOEL EDGARDO

On April 25, 2024 a dissolution of marriage case was filed in the jurisdiction of Miami-Dade County. Judge FC28 - Downtown Miami - Judge Ruiz-Cohen, Samantha presiding.

Filed

Apr 25, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. FC28 - Downtown Miami - Judge Ruiz-Cohen, Samantha

Court

Miami-Dade County

County

Miami-Dade County, FL

Case #

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Category

Dissolution Of Marriage

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 26, 2024

ARENAS CRUZ, SILVANA STEPHANIA VS LASTRE GARCIA, RUDY ORESTES

On April 25, 2024 a dissolution of marriage case was filed in the jurisdiction of Miami-Dade County. Judge FC28 - Downtown Miami - Judge Ruiz-Cohen, Samantha presiding.

Filed

Apr 25, 2024

Status

Settlement

Judge

Hon. FC28 - Downtown Miami - Judge Ruiz-Cohen, Samantha

Court

Miami-Dade County

County

Miami-Dade County, FL

Case #

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Category

Dissolution Of Marriage

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 30, 2024

SAN PEDRO, ALBERTO ELIO VS ALVAREZ, LISETTE GONZALEZ

On April 22, 2024 a dissolution of marriage case was filed in the jurisdiction of Miami-Dade County. Judge FC28 - Downtown Miami - Judge Ruiz-Cohen, Samantha presiding.

Filed

Apr 22, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. FC28 - Downtown Miami - Judge Ruiz-Cohen, Samantha

Court

Miami-Dade County

County

Miami-Dade County, FL

Case #

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Category

Dissolution Of Marriage

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 25, 2024

PEREZ MUNOZ, FABIANA MAYRA VS MARTINEZ PEREZ, FELIPE ANDRES

On April 22, 2024 a dissolution of marriage case was filed in the jurisdiction of Miami-Dade County. Judge FC28 - Downtown Miami - Judge Ruiz-Cohen, Samantha presiding.

Filed

Apr 22, 2024

Status

Closed

Judge

Hon. FC28 - Downtown Miami - Judge Ruiz-Cohen, Samantha

Court

Miami-Dade County

County

Miami-Dade County, FL

Case #

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Category

Dissolution Of Marriage

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 26, 2024

ARISTILDE, ALCIDE VS CHARLES, LORMICIA

On April 22, 2024 a dissolution of marriage case was filed in the jurisdiction of Miami-Dade County. Judge FC28 - Downtown Miami - Judge Ruiz-Cohen, Samantha presiding.

Filed

Apr 22, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. FC28 - Downtown Miami - Judge Ruiz-Cohen, Samantha

Court

Miami-Dade County

County

Miami-Dade County, FL

Case #

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Category

Dissolution Of Marriage

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 24, 2024

DE LA CRUZ, MIGUEL ROBERTO VS CARRANZA, JESSIE NORMA

On April 21, 2024 a dissolution of marriage case was filed in the jurisdiction of Miami-Dade County. Judge FC28 - Downtown Miami - Judge Ruiz-Cohen, Samantha presiding.

Filed

Apr 21, 2024

Status

Closed

Judge

Hon. FC28 - Downtown Miami - Judge Ruiz-Cohen, Samantha

Court

Miami-Dade County

County

Miami-Dade County, FL

Case #

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Category

Dissolution Of Marriage

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 25, 2024

ESTRADA LIRIANO, CARLOS VS GARCIA MOREIRA, MAYZELL

On April 19, 2024 a dissolution of marriage case was filed in the jurisdiction of Miami-Dade County. Judge FC28 - Downtown Miami - Judge Ruiz-Cohen, Samantha presiding.

Filed

Apr 19, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. FC28 - Downtown Miami - Judge Ruiz-Cohen, Samantha

Court

Miami-Dade County

County

Miami-Dade County, FL

Case #

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Category

Dissolution Of Marriage

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 23, 2024

JACQUES-LOUIS, VIOLETTE VS ST PIERRE, MERCIDIEU

On April 18, 2024 a dissolution of marriage case was filed in the jurisdiction of Miami-Dade County. Judge FC28 - Downtown Miami - Judge Ruiz-Cohen, Samantha presiding.

Filed

Apr 18, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. FC28 - Downtown Miami - Judge Ruiz-Cohen, Samantha

Court

Miami-Dade County

County

Miami-Dade County, FL

Case #

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Category

Dissolution Of Marriage

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 23, 2024

PEREZ PLANAS, YERANDI VS CANDANO PEREZ, DIANA

On April 18, 2024 a diss of marriage w/children case was filed in the jurisdiction of Miami-Dade County. Judge FC28 - Downtown Miami - Judge Ruiz-Cohen, Samantha presiding.

Filed

Apr 18, 2024

Status

Settlement

Judge

Hon. FC28 - Downtown Miami - Judge Ruiz-Cohen, Samantha

Court

Miami-Dade County

County

Miami-Dade County, FL

Case #

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Category

Diss Of Marriage W/children

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 22, 2024

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About

Samantha Ruiz Cohen
Current Appointment 11th Judicial Circuit Court of Florida, Department Family - FC 28, Rm. CHC 2815	11th Judicial Circuit Court of Florida, Department Family - FC 28, Rm. CHC 2815
Election/Appointment 2010 - 11th Judicial Circuit Court; 2016 - Re-elected; 2022 - Re-elected	2010 - 11th Judicial Circuit Court; 2016 - Re-elected; 2022 - Re-elected
Education Bachelor's degree, University of Miami - 1988 J.D., Hofstra University, Maurice A. Deane School of Law - 1992	Bachelor's degree, University of Miami - 1988 J.D., Hofstra University, Maurice A. Deane School of Law - 1992

Documents related to Samantha Ruiz Cohen

Court Info

Court Info
Current Court:	FL - 11th Judicial Circuit Court of Florida
Clerk phone:	+1 (305) 349-5744

Career History

Career History
Role	Employer	Where
Judge	11th Judicial Circuit Court of Florida	Miami-Dade County, Florida
Assistant State Attorney	Miami-Dade State Attorney's Office	Miami-Dade County, Florida