Judge Amy P. Brodersen: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

1st Judicial Circuit Court of Florida, Department Escambia - F

The Florida Bar Bar #: 13865 (09/19/2005)

Appointed By: Gov. Ronald D. DeSantis

Biography

The Hon. Amy P. Brodersen is a judge for the 1st Judicial Circuit Court of Florida. She was appointed to the bench by Governor Ron DeSantis on April 14, 2022, filling a vacancy created by the resignation of the Hon. Thomas V. Dannheisser.

The 1st Judicial Circuit encompasses Escambia, Okaloosa, Santa Rosa, and Walton Counties. Brodersen has held assignments in Escambia County.

Prior to her appointment, Brodersen was a judge for the Escambia County Court, a position to which she was named by former Governor Rick Scott in 2016. Before that, she spent three years as general counsel for the Pensacola Police Department.

Brodersen earned a bachelor's degree from the University of South Alabama. She then completed a J.D. at Florida Coastal University School of Law in 2005.

After graduating from law school, Brodersen began her legal career as an assistant state attorney with the Office of the State Attorney for the 1st Judicial Circuit. She served in that capacity until 2012.

Brodersen was a resident of Pensacola, Florida, at the time of her appointment.

Recent Cases by Hon. Amy P. Brodersen

HAGAN, ANNA vs. IN RE: MEDICAL EXTENSION SACRED HEART HEALTH SYSTEM INC

On December 10, 2024 a medical extension case was filed in the jurisdiction of Escambia County. Judge Amy P. Brodersen presiding.

4 Files

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Dec 10, 2024

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Closed

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MEDICAL EXTENSION

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Mar 19, 2025

SANDERSON, SAMANTHA vs. IN RE: MEDICAL EXTENSION

On December 3, 2024 a medical extension case was filed in the jurisdiction of Escambia County. Judge Amy P. Brodersen presiding.

2 Files

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Dec 03, 2024

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MEDICAL EXTENSION

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Mar 19, 2025

VAN PELT, RYAN D vs. STATE OF FLORIDA

On November 25, 2024 a habeas corpus case was filed in the jurisdiction of Escambia County. Judge Amy P. Brodersen presiding.

2 Files

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Nov 25, 2024

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HABEAS CORPUS

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Criminal

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Habeas Corpus

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Mar 19, 2025

TERRY, JONATHAN LEE vs. LEE, JAMES RAY

On November 18, 2024 an auto negligence case was filed in the jurisdiction of Escambia County. Judge Amy P. Brodersen presiding.

22 Files

Filed

Nov 18, 2024

Status

Voluntary Dismissal

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AUTO NEGLIGENCE

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

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Mar 19, 2025

PEACHTREE SETTLEMENT FUNDING LLC vs. PRUDENTIAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA

On November 15, 2024 a business transactions case was filed in the jurisdiction of Escambia County. Judge Amy P. Brodersen presiding.

8 Files

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Nov 15, 2024

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BUSINESS TRANSACTIONS

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

General Commercial

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Mar 19, 2025

THORN, AMY vs. PROGRESSIVE EXPRESS INSURANCE COMPANY

On October 31, 2024 an auto negligence case was filed in the jurisdiction of Escambia County. Judge Amy P. Brodersen presiding.

11 Files

Filed

Oct 31, 2024

Status

Voluntary Dismissal

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AUTO NEGLIGENCE

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Torts

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Automobile

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Mar 19, 2025

STATE OF FLORIDA vs. DAVIS, JOHN LEE

On October 29, 2024 a bond estreature case was filed in the jurisdiction of Escambia County. Judge Amy P. Brodersen presiding.

9 Files

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Oct 29, 2024

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Closed

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BOND ESTREATURE

Practice Area

Criminal

Matter Type

Forfeiture

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Mar 19, 2025

BAPTIST HEALTH CARE INC. vs. IN RE MEDICAL EXTENSION: PROLINK HEALTHCARE LLC

On October 28, 2024 a medical extension case was filed in the jurisdiction of Escambia County. Judge Amy P. Brodersen presiding.

4 Files

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Oct 28, 2024

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MEDICAL EXTENSION

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Mar 19, 2025

IN RE: JAMES WHITMAN vs. Defendant Not Entered

On October 24, 2024 a malpractice - medical case was filed in the jurisdiction of Escambia County. Judge Amy P. Brodersen presiding.

5 Files

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Oct 24, 2024

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Closed

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MALPRACTICE - MEDICAL

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Malpractice

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Mar 19, 2025

CHANDLER, JOEL EDWARD vs. MORRIS COURT II LLC

On October 16, 2024 an other circuit civil post 2010 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Escambia County. Judge Amy P. Brodersen presiding.

10 Files

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Oct 16, 2024

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About

Amy P. Brodersen
Current Appointment 1st Judicial Circuit Court of Florida, Department Escambia - F	1st Judicial Circuit Court of Florida, Department Escambia - F
Previous Appointment Escambia County Court	Escambia County Court
Education Bachelor's degree, University of South Alabama J.D., Florida Coastal University School of Law - 2005	Bachelor's degree, University of South Alabama J.D., Florida Coastal University School of Law - 2005
Official Website www.firstjudicialcircuit.org	www.firstjudicialcircuit.org

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Court Info

Court Info
Current Court:	FL - 1st Judicial Circuit Court of Florida
Previous Court:	FL - Escambia County Court
Clerk phone:	+1 (850) 595-4464
Fax:	+1 (850) 595-0392

Career History

Career History
Role	Employer	Where
Judge	1st Judicial Circuit Court of Florida	Escambia County, Florida
Judge	Escambia County Court	Escambia County, Florida
General Counsel	Pensacola Police Department	Escambia County, Florida
Assistant State Attorney	Office of the State Attorney for the 1st Judicial Circuit	None