Judge Alicia Garcia Priovolos: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

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Biography

The Hon. Alicia Garcia Priovolos is a judge for the Miami-Dade County Court in Florida. She was elected to the bench in 2022.


Garcia Priovolos has held an assignment in the Criminal Division.


Prior to her election, she was an assistant state attorney at the Miami-Dade State Attorney’s Office since 2005. During that time, Garcia Priovolos prosecuted cases involving murder, sexual assault, armed robbery, kidnapping, organized crime, and human trafficking and was named Director of the Human Trafficking Division. She is also credited with working with law enforcement agencies at the local, state, and federal levels to help recover missing and exploited children and youth as well as prosecute those involved in the crimes. For her efforts, Garcia Priovolos was named Prosecutor of the Year by Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody (2020) and by the League of Prosecutors (2020 and 2021).


She received a B.A. from Florida International University in 2002. Garcia Priovolos then completed a J.D. at Florida International University College of Law in 2005.


Her efforts to combat human trafficking also include raising public awareness as a guest speaker as well as her collaborative effort in the initiative led by the Miami-Dade County State Attorney’s Office to stop human trafficking during Super Bowl LIV, where twenty victims were recovered.


Garcia Priovolos attended North Miami Senior High School.

Recent Cases by Hon. Alicia Garcia Priovolos

On November 22, 2019 a stalking case was filed in the jurisdiction of Miami-Dade County. Judge Alicia Garcia Priovolos presiding.

Filed

Nov 22, 2019

Status

Dismissal

Court

Miami-Dade County

County

Miami-Dade County, FL

Court Category

Stalking

Practice Area

Criminal

Matter Type

General Criminal

Case Last Refreshed

May 16, 2026

On November 12, 2019 a stalking case was filed in the jurisdiction of Miami-Dade County. Judge Alicia Garcia Priovolos presiding.

1 File
Filed

Nov 12, 2019

Status

Trial Verdict

Court

Miami-Dade County

County

Miami-Dade County, FL

Court Category

Stalking

Practice Area

Criminal

Matter Type

General Criminal

Case Last Refreshed

May 28, 2026

On October 30, 2019 a stalking case was filed in the jurisdiction of Miami-Dade County. Judge Alicia Garcia Priovolos presiding.

2 Files
Filed

Oct 30, 2019

Status

Closed

Court

Miami-Dade County

County

Miami-Dade County, FL

Court Category

Stalking

Practice Area

Criminal

Matter Type

General Criminal

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 10, 2026

On March 20, 2019 a stalking case was filed in the jurisdiction of Miami-Dade County. Judge Alicia Garcia Priovolos presiding.

1 File
Filed

Mar 20, 2019

Status

Closed

Court

Miami-Dade County

County

Miami-Dade County, FL

Court Category

Stalking

Practice Area

Criminal

Matter Type

General Criminal

Case Last Refreshed

May 17, 2026

On March 15, 2019 a stalking case was filed in the jurisdiction of Miami-Dade County. Judge Alicia Garcia Priovolos presiding.

Filed

Mar 15, 2019

Status

Dismissal

Court

Miami-Dade County

County

Miami-Dade County, FL

Court Category

Stalking

Practice Area

Criminal

Matter Type

General Criminal

Case Last Refreshed

May 03, 2026

On February 13, 2019 a stalking case was filed in the jurisdiction of Miami-Dade County. Judge Alicia Garcia Priovolos presiding.

1 File
Filed

Feb 13, 2019

Status

Trial Verdict

Court

Miami-Dade County

County

Miami-Dade County, FL

Court Category

Stalking

Practice Area

Criminal

Matter Type

General Criminal

Case Last Refreshed

May 06, 2026

On February 4, 2019 a stalking case was filed in the jurisdiction of Miami-Dade County. Judge Alicia Garcia Priovolos presiding.

1 File
Filed

Feb 04, 2019

Status

Closed

Court

Miami-Dade County

County

Miami-Dade County, FL

Court Category

Stalking

Practice Area

Criminal

Matter Type

General Criminal

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 21, 2024

On February 4, 2019 a stalking case was filed in the jurisdiction of Miami-Dade County. Judge Alicia Garcia Priovolos presiding.

1 File
Filed

Feb 04, 2019

Status

Dismissal

Court

Miami-Dade County

County

Miami-Dade County, FL

Court Category

Stalking

Practice Area

Criminal

Matter Type

General Criminal

Case Last Refreshed

May 19, 2026

On January 23, 2019 a stalking case was filed in the jurisdiction of Miami-Dade County. Judge Alicia Garcia Priovolos presiding.

Filed

Jan 23, 2019

Status

Active

Court

Miami-Dade County

County

Miami-Dade County, FL

Court Category

Stalking

Practice Area

Criminal

Matter Type

General Criminal

Case Last Refreshed

May 17, 2026

On December 19, 2018 a stalking case was filed in the jurisdiction of Miami-Dade County. Judge Alicia Garcia Priovolos presiding.

Filed

Dec 19, 2018

Status

Dismissal

Court

Miami-Dade County

County

Miami-Dade County, FL

Court Category

Stalking

Practice Area

Criminal

Matter Type

General Criminal

Case Last Refreshed

May 28, 2026

On October 3, 2018 a stalking case was filed in the jurisdiction of Miami-Dade County. Judge Alicia Garcia Priovolos presiding.

1 File
Filed

Oct 03, 2018

Status

Trial Verdict

Court

Miami-Dade County

County

Miami-Dade County, FL

Court Category

Stalking

Practice Area

Criminal

Matter Type

General Criminal

Case Last Refreshed

May 19, 2026

On August 2, 2018 a stalking case was filed in the jurisdiction of Miami-Dade County. Judge Alicia Garcia Priovolos presiding.

1 File
Filed

Aug 02, 2018

Status

Trial Verdict

Court

Miami-Dade County

County

Miami-Dade County, FL

Court Category

Stalking

Practice Area

Criminal

Matter Type

General Criminal

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 28, 2026

On July 20, 2018 a stalking case was filed in the jurisdiction of Miami-Dade County. Judge Alicia Garcia Priovolos presiding.

1 File
Filed

Jul 20, 2018

Status

Dismissal

Court

Miami-Dade County

County

Miami-Dade County, FL

Court Category

Stalking

Practice Area

Criminal

Matter Type

General Criminal

Case Last Refreshed

May 06, 2026

On February 23, 2018 a stalking case was filed in the jurisdiction of Miami-Dade County. Judge Alicia Garcia Priovolos presiding.

1 File
Filed

Feb 23, 2018

Status

Closed

Court

Miami-Dade County

County

Miami-Dade County, FL

Court Category

Stalking

Practice Area

Criminal

Matter Type

General Criminal

Case Last Refreshed

May 21, 2026

On February 7, 2018 a stalking case was filed in the jurisdiction of Miami-Dade County. Judge Alicia Garcia Priovolos presiding.

1 File
Filed

Feb 07, 2018

Status

Trial Verdict

Court

Miami-Dade County

County

Miami-Dade County, FL

Court Category

Stalking

Practice Area

Criminal

Matter Type

General Criminal

Case Last Refreshed

May 17, 2026

On January 4, 2018 a stalking case was filed in the jurisdiction of Miami-Dade County. Judge Alicia Garcia Priovolos presiding.

1 File
Filed

Jan 04, 2018

Status

Trial Verdict

Court

Miami-Dade County

County

Miami-Dade County, FL

Court Category

Stalking

Practice Area

Criminal

Matter Type

General Criminal

Case Last Refreshed

May 29, 2026

On December 7, 2017 a stalking case was filed in the jurisdiction of Miami-Dade County. Judge Alicia Garcia Priovolos presiding.

1 File
Filed

Dec 07, 2017

Status

Trial Verdict

Court

Miami-Dade County

County

Miami-Dade County, FL

Court Category

Stalking

Practice Area

Criminal

Matter Type

General Criminal

Case Last Refreshed

May 20, 2026

On October 2, 2017 a stalking case was filed in the jurisdiction of Miami-Dade County. Judge Alicia Garcia Priovolos presiding.

1 File
Filed

Oct 02, 2017

Status

Relief Denied

Court

Miami-Dade County

County

Miami-Dade County, FL

Court Category

Stalking

Practice Area

Criminal

Matter Type

General Criminal

Case Last Refreshed

May 07, 2026

On September 22, 2017 a stalking case was filed in the jurisdiction of Miami-Dade County. Judge Alicia Garcia Priovolos presiding.

Filed

Sep 22, 2017

Status

Dismissal

Court

Miami-Dade County

County

Miami-Dade County, FL

Court Category

Stalking

Practice Area

Criminal

Matter Type

General Criminal

Case Last Refreshed

May 07, 2026

On June 12, 2017 a stalking case was filed in the jurisdiction of Miami-Dade County. Judge Alicia Garcia Priovolos presiding.

Filed

Jun 12, 2017

Status

Dismissal

Court

Miami-Dade County

County

Miami-Dade County, FL

Court Category

Stalking

Practice Area

Criminal

Matter Type

General Criminal

Case Last Refreshed

May 20, 2026

On June 1, 2017 a stalking case was filed in the jurisdiction of Miami-Dade County. Judge Alicia Garcia Priovolos presiding.

Filed

Jun 01, 2017

Status

Dismissal

Court

Miami-Dade County

County

Miami-Dade County, FL

Court Category

Stalking

Practice Area

Criminal

Matter Type

General Criminal

Case Last Refreshed

May 30, 2026

On May 18, 2017 a stalking case was filed in the jurisdiction of Miami-Dade County. Judge Alicia Garcia Priovolos presiding.

1 File
Filed

May 18, 2017

Status

Dismissal

Court

Miami-Dade County

County

Miami-Dade County, FL

Court Category

Stalking

Practice Area

Criminal

Matter Type

General Criminal

Case Last Refreshed

May 26, 2026

On April 20, 2017 a stalking case was filed in the jurisdiction of Miami-Dade County. Judge Alicia Garcia Priovolos presiding.

Filed

Apr 20, 2017

Status

Dismissal

Court

Miami-Dade County

County

Miami-Dade County, FL

Court Category

Stalking

Practice Area

Criminal

Matter Type

General Criminal

Case Last Refreshed

May 18, 2026

On April 17, 2017 a stalking case was filed in the jurisdiction of Miami-Dade County. Judge Alicia Garcia Priovolos presiding.

Filed

Apr 17, 2017

Status

Dismissal

Court

Miami-Dade County

County

Miami-Dade County, FL

Court Category

Stalking

Practice Area

Criminal

Matter Type

General Criminal

Case Last Refreshed

May 06, 2026