Judge Bertila A. Soto: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

11th Judicial Circuit Court of Florida, Department Probate - PMH 03, Rm. DCC 311

Appointed By: Gov. John E. Bush

Biography

Hon. Bertila A. Soto is a judge for the 11th Judicial Circuit Court of Florida in Miami-Dade County. She was appointed to the bench by former Governor Jeb Bush in 2002, filling the vacancy created by the passing of the Hon. Steven Levine (deceased).


During her tenure on the Circuit Court, Soto served as Chief Judge of the 11th Judicial Circuit and was an administrative judge of the Criminal Division. She has also presided in the Family and Probate Divisions. In 2013, she became the first woman to be elected to serve as the Chief Judge of the 11th Judicial Circuit. As such, Soto was tasked with acting as a liaison with the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court in all judicial administrative matters as well as overseeing the management of the circuit and county courts within the 11th Judicial Circuit. Prior to her appointment to the Circuit Court, Soto presided as a judge for the Miami-Dade County Court since 1997.


She received a B.S. in political science from Florida International University in 1986. Soto went on to complete a J.D. at the University of Miami School of Law in 1989. While in law school, she served as a law clerk at her father's law firm.


Soto began her legal career with the Miami-Dade State Attorney's Office in 1989, where she first worked as an intern before becoming an assistant state attorney that same year. During her three-year tenure there, she was assigned to the Misdemeanor Division. Soto later rejoined her father's law firm, Osvaldo N. Soto and Associates, where she practiced civil litigation until her appointment to the County Court.

Recent Cases by Hon. Bertila A. Soto

On March 25, 2024 a guardianship of property case was filed in the jurisdiction of Miami-Dade County. Judge PMH 03 - Downtown Miami - Judge Soto, Bertila presiding.

Filed

Mar 25, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. PMH 03 - Downtown Miami - Judge Soto, Bertila

Court

Miami-Dade County

County

Miami-Dade County, FL

Category

GUARDIANSHIP OF PROPERTY

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Guardianship,Conservatorship

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 26, 2024

On March 25, 2024 a formal administration with wrongful death case was filed in the jurisdiction of Miami-Dade County. Judge PMH 03 - Downtown Miami - Judge Soto, Bertila presiding.

Filed

Mar 25, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. PMH 03 - Downtown Miami - Judge Soto, Bertila

Court

Miami-Dade County

County

Miami-Dade County, FL

Category

FORMAL ADMINISTRATION WITH WRONGFUL DEATH

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Estate Administration

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 26, 2024

On March 25, 2024 a formal administration case was filed in the jurisdiction of Miami-Dade County. Judge PMH 03 - Downtown Miami - Judge Soto, Bertila presiding.

Filed

Mar 25, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. PMH 03 - Downtown Miami - Judge Soto, Bertila

Court

Miami-Dade County

County

Miami-Dade County, FL

Category

FORMAL ADMINISTRATION

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Estate Administration

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 26, 2024

On March 23, 2024 a formal administration case was filed in the jurisdiction of Miami-Dade County. Judge PMH 03 - Downtown Miami - Judge Soto, Bertila presiding.

Filed

Mar 23, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. PMH 03 - Downtown Miami - Judge Soto, Bertila

Court

Miami-Dade County

County

Miami-Dade County, FL

Category

FORMAL ADMINISTRATION

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Estate Administration

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 26, 2024

On March 22, 2024 a summary administration $1000 and more case was filed in the jurisdiction of Miami-Dade County. Judge PMH 03 - Downtown Miami - Judge Soto, Bertila presiding.

Filed

Mar 22, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. PMH 03 - Downtown Miami - Judge Soto, Bertila

Court

Miami-Dade County

County

Miami-Dade County, FL

Category

SUMMARY ADMINISTRATION $1000 AND MORE

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Estate Administration

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 26, 2024

On March 22, 2024 a formal administration case was filed in the jurisdiction of Miami-Dade County. Judge PMH 03 - Downtown Miami - Judge Soto, Bertila presiding.

Filed

Mar 22, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. PMH 03 - Downtown Miami - Judge Soto, Bertila

Court

Miami-Dade County

County

Miami-Dade County, FL

Category

FORMAL ADMINISTRATION

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Estate Administration

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 26, 2024

On March 22, 2024 a formal administration case was filed in the jurisdiction of Miami-Dade County. Judge PMH 03 - Downtown Miami - Judge Soto, Bertila presiding.

Filed

Mar 22, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. PMH 03 - Downtown Miami - Judge Soto, Bertila

Court

Miami-Dade County

County

Miami-Dade County, FL

Category

FORMAL ADMINISTRATION

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Estate Administration

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 26, 2024

On March 22, 2024 a summary administration $1000 and more case was filed in the jurisdiction of Miami-Dade County. Judge PMH 03 - Downtown Miami - Judge Soto, Bertila presiding.

Filed

Mar 22, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. PMH 03 - Downtown Miami - Judge Soto, Bertila

Court

Miami-Dade County

County

Miami-Dade County, FL

Category

SUMMARY ADMINISTRATION $1000 AND MORE

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Estate Administration

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 23, 2024

On March 22, 2024 a formal administration case was filed in the jurisdiction of Miami-Dade County. Judge PMH 03 - Downtown Miami - Judge Soto, Bertila presiding.

Filed

Mar 22, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. PMH 03 - Downtown Miami - Judge Soto, Bertila

Court

Miami-Dade County

County

Miami-Dade County, FL

Category

FORMAL ADMINISTRATION

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Estate Administration

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 26, 2024

On March 22, 2024 a summary administration $1000 and more case was filed in the jurisdiction of Miami-Dade County. Judge PMH 03 - Downtown Miami - Judge Soto, Bertila presiding.

Filed

Mar 22, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. PMH 03 - Downtown Miami - Judge Soto, Bertila

Court

Miami-Dade County

County

Miami-Dade County, FL

Category

SUMMARY ADMINISTRATION $1000 AND MORE

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Estate Administration

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 24, 2024

On March 22, 2024 a summary administration $1000 and more case was filed in the jurisdiction of Miami-Dade County. Judge PMH 03 - Downtown Miami - Judge Soto, Bertila presiding.

Filed

Mar 22, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. PMH 03 - Downtown Miami - Judge Soto, Bertila

Court

Miami-Dade County

County

Miami-Dade County, FL

Category

SUMMARY ADMINISTRATION $1000 AND MORE

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Estate Administration

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 26, 2024

On March 22, 2024 a guardianship of person and property case was filed in the jurisdiction of Miami-Dade County. Judge PMH 03 - Downtown Miami - Judge Soto, Bertila presiding.

Filed

Mar 22, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. PMH 03 - Downtown Miami - Judge Soto, Bertila

Court

Miami-Dade County

County

Miami-Dade County, FL

Category

GUARDIANSHIP OF PERSON AND PROPERTY

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Guardianship,Conservatorship

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 26, 2024

On March 22, 2024 a formal administration case was filed in the jurisdiction of Miami-Dade County. Judge PMH 03 - Downtown Miami - Judge Soto, Bertila presiding.

Filed

Mar 22, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. PMH 03 - Downtown Miami - Judge Soto, Bertila

Court

Miami-Dade County

County

Miami-Dade County, FL

Category

FORMAL ADMINISTRATION

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Estate Administration

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 26, 2024

On March 22, 2024 a summary administration $1000 and more case was filed in the jurisdiction of Miami-Dade County. Judge PMH 03 - Downtown Miami - Judge Soto, Bertila presiding.

Filed

Mar 22, 2024

Status

Closed

Judge

Hon. PMH 03 - Downtown Miami - Judge Soto, Bertila

Court

Miami-Dade County

County

Miami-Dade County, FL

Category

SUMMARY ADMINISTRATION $1000 AND MORE

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Estate Administration

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 26, 2024

On March 22, 2024 an adversary estate proceedings case was filed in the jurisdiction of Miami-Dade County. Judge PMH 03 - Downtown Miami - Judge Soto, Bertila presiding.

Filed

Mar 22, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. PMH 03 - Downtown Miami - Judge Soto, Bertila

Court

Miami-Dade County

County

Miami-Dade County, FL

Category

ADVERSARY ESTATE PROCEEDINGS

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Estate Administration

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 26, 2024

On March 22, 2024 a summary administration $1000 and more case was filed in the jurisdiction of Miami-Dade County. Judge PMH 03 - Downtown Miami - Judge Soto, Bertila presiding.

Filed

Mar 22, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. PMH 03 - Downtown Miami - Judge Soto, Bertila

Court

Miami-Dade County

County

Miami-Dade County, FL

Category

SUMMARY ADMINISTRATION $1000 AND MORE

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Estate Administration

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 26, 2024

On March 21, 2024 a formal administration case was filed in the jurisdiction of Miami-Dade County. Judge PMH 03 - Downtown Miami - Judge Soto, Bertila presiding.

Filed

Mar 21, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. PMH 03 - Downtown Miami - Judge Soto, Bertila

Court

Miami-Dade County

County

Miami-Dade County, FL

Category

FORMAL ADMINISTRATION

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Estate Administration

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 23, 2024

On March 21, 2024 a formal administration case was filed in the jurisdiction of Miami-Dade County. Judge PMH 03 - Downtown Miami - Judge Soto, Bertila presiding.

Filed

Mar 21, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. PMH 03 - Downtown Miami - Judge Soto, Bertila

Court

Miami-Dade County

County

Miami-Dade County, FL

Category

FORMAL ADMINISTRATION

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Estate Administration

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 24, 2024

On March 21, 2024 a guardianship of property case was filed in the jurisdiction of Miami-Dade County. Judge PMH 03 - Downtown Miami - Judge Soto, Bertila presiding.

Filed

Mar 21, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. PMH 03 - Downtown Miami - Judge Soto, Bertila

Court

Miami-Dade County

County

Miami-Dade County, FL

Category

GUARDIANSHIP OF PROPERTY

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Guardianship,Conservatorship

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 22, 2024

On March 21, 2024 a formal administration case was filed in the jurisdiction of Miami-Dade County. Judge PMH 03 - Downtown Miami - Judge Soto, Bertila presiding.

Filed

Mar 21, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. PMH 03 - Downtown Miami - Judge Soto, Bertila

Court

Miami-Dade County

County

Miami-Dade County, FL

Category

FORMAL ADMINISTRATION

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Estate Administration

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 22, 2024

On March 21, 2024 a summary administration $1000 and more case was filed in the jurisdiction of Miami-Dade County. Judge PMH 03 - Downtown Miami - Judge Soto, Bertila presiding.

Filed

Mar 21, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. PMH 03 - Downtown Miami - Judge Soto, Bertila

Court

Miami-Dade County

County

Miami-Dade County, FL

Category

SUMMARY ADMINISTRATION $1000 AND MORE

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Estate Administration

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 25, 2024

On March 20, 2024 a summary administration $1000 and more case was filed in the jurisdiction of Miami-Dade County. Judge PMH 03 - Downtown Miami - Judge Soto, Bertila presiding.

Filed

Mar 20, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. PMH 03 - Downtown Miami - Judge Soto, Bertila

Court

Miami-Dade County

County

Miami-Dade County, FL

Category

SUMMARY ADMINISTRATION $1000 AND MORE

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Estate Administration

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 22, 2024

On March 20, 2024 a summary administration $1000 and more case was filed in the jurisdiction of Miami-Dade County. Judge PMH 03 - Downtown Miami - Judge Soto, Bertila presiding.

Filed

Mar 20, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. PMH 03 - Downtown Miami - Judge Soto, Bertila

Court

Miami-Dade County

County

Miami-Dade County, FL

Category

SUMMARY ADMINISTRATION $1000 AND MORE

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Estate Administration

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 22, 2024

On March 20, 2024 a summary administration $1000 and more case was filed in the jurisdiction of Miami-Dade County. Judge PMH 03 - Downtown Miami - Judge Soto, Bertila presiding.

Filed

Mar 20, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. PMH 03 - Downtown Miami - Judge Soto, Bertila

Court

Miami-Dade County

County

Miami-Dade County, FL

Category

SUMMARY ADMINISTRATION $1000 AND MORE

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Estate Administration

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 22, 2024

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