Judge Bonnie J. Helms: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

Florida Bar #: 863645 (October 5, 1990)

Biography

Hon. Bonnie J. Helms is a judge for the 16th Judicial Circuit Court of Florida in Monroe County. She was elected to the bench in 2014.


During her judicial tenure, Helms has served as an administrative family law judge and Chief Judge of the 16th Judicial Circuit. Her assignments include the Family, Dependency and Juvenile Court, the Family Treatment Court, the Juvenile Drug Court, and the Unified Family Court.


Helms received a B.A. in political science from Valparaiso University. She then completed a J.D. at the University of Miami School of Law in 1990.


Prior to her election, she managed her own private solo practice since 1994. During that time, Helms also served as a contract attorney for Legal Services of Monroe County (2012 to 2014). Before establishing her firm, she was an associate at Imogene M. Synon, P.A. (1990 to 1994), where she handled mediation, dissolution of marriage, and post-dissolution issues.


Her memberships have included the National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges, the Executive Council of the Florida Conference of Circuit Court Judges, and the Zonta Club of Key West. Helms also chaired the Sixteenth Judicial Circuit Pro Bono Committee and served as a board member and volunteer big sister with Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Monroe County.


She received the 2022 Distinguished Judicial Service Award.

Recent Cases by Hon. Bonnie J. Helms

On April 18, 2024 a simplified dissolution case was filed in the jurisdiction of Monroe County. Judge Bonnie J. Helms presiding.

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Apr 18, 2024

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Monroe County, FL

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Simplified Dissolution

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

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Apr 20, 2024

On April 17, 2024 a simplified dissolution case was filed in the jurisdiction of Monroe County. Judge Bonnie J. Helms presiding.

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Apr 17, 2024

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Monroe County, FL

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Simplified Dissolution

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Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

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Apr 18, 2024

On April 16, 2024 a simplified dissolution case was filed in the jurisdiction of Monroe County. Judge Bonnie J. Helms presiding.

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Apr 16, 2024

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Monroe County, FL

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Simplified Dissolution

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Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

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Apr 17, 2024

On March 19, 2024 a simplified dissolution case was filed in the jurisdiction of Monroe County. Judge Bonnie J. Helms presiding.

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Mar 19, 2024

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Circuit

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Monroe County, FL

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Simplified Dissolution

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Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

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Mar 20, 2024

On March 13, 2024 a simplified dissolution case was filed in the jurisdiction of Monroe County. Judge Bonnie J. Helms presiding.

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Mar 13, 2024

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Simplified Dissolution

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Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

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Mar 14, 2024

On March 11, 2024 a simplified dissolution case was filed in the jurisdiction of Monroe County. Judge Bonnie J. Helms presiding.

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Mar 11, 2024

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Simplified Dissolution

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Family

Matter Type

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Mar 12, 2024

On March 7, 2024 a simplified dissolution case was filed in the jurisdiction of Monroe County. Judge Bonnie J. Helms presiding.

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Mar 07, 2024

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Circuit

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Monroe County, FL

Category

Simplified Dissolution

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 08, 2024

On February 28, 2024 a dissolution case was filed in the jurisdiction of Monroe County. Judge Bonnie J. Helms presiding.

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Feb 28, 2024

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Circuit

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Monroe County, FL

Category

Dissolution

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

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Feb 29, 2024

On February 5, 2024 a simplified dissolution case was filed in the jurisdiction of Monroe County. Judge Bonnie J. Helms presiding.

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Feb 05, 2024

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Category

Simplified Dissolution

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Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 06, 2024

On February 1, 2024 a dissolution case was filed in the jurisdiction of Monroe County. Judge Bonnie J. Helms presiding.

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Feb 01, 2024

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Category

Dissolution

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 02, 2024

On January 30, 2024 a dissolution case was filed in the jurisdiction of Monroe County. Judge Bonnie J. Helms presiding.

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Jan 30, 2024

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Category

Dissolution

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 31, 2024

On December 28, 2023 a dissolution case was filed in the jurisdiction of Monroe County. Judge Bonnie J. Helms presiding.

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Dec 28, 2023

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Circuit

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Monroe County, FL

Category

Dissolution

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 29, 2023

On December 6, 2023 a simplified dissolution case was filed in the jurisdiction of Monroe County. Judge Bonnie J. Helms presiding.

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Dec 06, 2023

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Court

Circuit

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Monroe County, FL

Category

Simplified Dissolution

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 07, 2023

On December 4, 2023 a simplified dissolution case was filed in the jurisdiction of Monroe County. Judge Bonnie J. Helms presiding.

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Dec 04, 2023

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Circuit

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Monroe County, FL

Category

Simplified Dissolution

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 05, 2023

On November 27, 2023 a simplified dissolution case was filed in the jurisdiction of Monroe County. Judge Bonnie J. Helms presiding.

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Nov 27, 2023

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Court

Circuit

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Monroe County, FL

Category

Simplified Dissolution

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 28, 2023

On November 17, 2023 a simplified dissolution case was filed in the jurisdiction of Monroe County. Judge Bonnie J. Helms presiding.

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Nov 17, 2023

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Monroe County, FL

Category

Simplified Dissolution

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 18, 2023

On November 13, 2023 a simplified dissolution case was filed in the jurisdiction of Monroe County. Judge Bonnie J. Helms presiding.

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Nov 13, 2023

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Circuit

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Monroe County, FL

Category

Simplified Dissolution

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 14, 2023

On November 8, 2023 a simplified dissolution case was filed in the jurisdiction of Monroe County. Judge Bonnie J. Helms presiding.

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Nov 08, 2023

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Court

Circuit

County

Monroe County, FL

Category

Simplified Dissolution

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 10, 2023

On October 31, 2023 a simplified dissolution case was filed in the jurisdiction of Monroe County. Judge Bonnie J. Helms presiding.

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Oct 31, 2023

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Court

Circuit

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Monroe County, FL

Category

Simplified Dissolution

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 01, 2023

On October 27, 2023 a simplified dissolution case was filed in the jurisdiction of Monroe County. Judge Bonnie J. Helms presiding.

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Oct 27, 2023

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Court

Circuit

County

Monroe County, FL

Category

Simplified Dissolution

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 28, 2023

On October 18, 2023 a simplified dissolution case was filed in the jurisdiction of Monroe County. Judge Bonnie J. Helms presiding.

Filed

Oct 18, 2023

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Court

Circuit

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Monroe County, FL

Category

Simplified Dissolution

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 19, 2023

On September 27, 2023 a child support iv-d case was filed in the jurisdiction of Monroe County. Judge Bonnie J. Helms presiding.

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Sep 27, 2023

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Family

Matter Type

Child Support

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 11, 2024

On September 22, 2023 a simplified dissolution case was filed in the jurisdiction of Monroe County. Judge Bonnie J. Helms presiding.

Filed

Sep 22, 2023

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Judge

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Court

Circuit

County

Monroe County, FL

Category

Simplified Dissolution

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 23, 2023

On September 7, 2023 a simplified dissolution case was filed in the jurisdiction of Monroe County. Judge Bonnie J. Helms presiding.

Filed

Sep 07, 2023

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Circuit

County

Monroe County, FL

Category

Simplified Dissolution

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 08, 2023

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