Judge Brett M. Waronicki: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

19th Judicial Circuit Court of Florida, Department A3-3

Appointed By: Gov. Ronald D. DeSantis

Biography

The Hon. Brett M. Waronicki is a judge for the Nineteenth Judicial Circuit Court in St. Lucie County, Florida. He was appointed to the bench by Governor Ron DeSantis in 2020, filling a vacancy created by the retirement of the Hon. Barbara Bronis.

Waronicki earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration from the University of Florida. He then completed a J.D. at West Virginia University College of Law.

After graduating from law school, he began his legal career as an Assistant Public Defender in the Office of the Public Defender for the Nineteenth Judicial Circuit in 2004. The following year, he left the Public Defender’s Office and entered into private practice. He worked as an associate at Smith, Akins & Associates (2005 to 2007), Wiederhold & Moses (2007 to 2010), and Sniffen & Spellman (2011). Then, in 2011, he became a named partner at Wiederhold, Kummerlen & Waronicki. Waronicki specialized in transportation and personal injury defense, civil rights defense, commercial litigation, insurance coverage defense, and family law matters.

His memberships have included the Palm Beach County Bar Association and the Martin County Bar Association.

Waronicki was born in Hollywood, Florida and raised in Stuart, Florida.

He is registered as a Republican.

Recent Cases by Hon. Brett M. Waronicki

PRICE, ALISHA vs. EXPERIAN INFORMATION SOLUTIONS INC

On June 11, 2025 an other complaint case was filed in the jurisdiction of St. Lucie County. Judge Brett M. Waronicki presiding.

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Jun 11, 2025

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Jun 14, 2025

LARKIN, SHARON D vs. DEAL, CEDRIC L

On May 8, 2025 an other complaint case was filed in the jurisdiction of St. Lucie County. Judge Brett M. Waronicki presiding.

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May 08, 2025

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ALTURK, ASEM vs. FIRST PROTECTIVE INSURANCE COMPANY

On May 6, 2025 an insurance claims case was filed in the jurisdiction of St. Lucie County. Judge Brett M. Waronicki presiding.

17 Files

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May 06, 2025

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INSURANCE CLAIMS

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May 07, 2025

PILET, GILBERT C vs. MATTRESS FIRM INC

On May 2, 2025 an other negligence case was filed in the jurisdiction of St. Lucie County. Judge Brett M. Waronicki presiding.

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May 02, 2025

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OTHER NEGLIGENCE

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Torts

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General Negligence

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Jun 10, 2025

PARKER, WILLIAM PR vs. TOWER HILL INSURANCE EXCHANGE

On May 1, 2025 a breach of contract case was filed in the jurisdiction of St. Lucie County. Judge Brett M. Waronicki presiding.

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May 01, 2025

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BREACH OF CONTRACT

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Commercial

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Breach of Contract

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May 08, 2025

RUDDOCK, CLINTON vs. CITY OF PORT ST LUCIE

On May 1, 2025 an auto negligence case was filed in the jurisdiction of St. Lucie County. Judge Brett M. Waronicki presiding.

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May 01, 2025

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AUTO NEGLIGENCE

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Torts

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Automobile

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May 10, 2025

DORELIEN, KARL vs. SLIDE INSURANCE COMPANY

On April 25, 2025 an insurance claims case was filed in the jurisdiction of St. Lucie County. Judge Brett M. Waronicki presiding.

5 Files

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Apr 25, 2025

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Insurance Coverage

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May 01, 2025

SMYTH, MONA RENEE PR vs. Defendant Not Entered

On April 23, 2025 a medical negligence 90 day extension case was filed in the jurisdiction of St. Lucie County. Judge Brett M. Waronicki presiding.

3 Files

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Apr 23, 2025

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Closed

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MEDICAL NEGLIGENCE 90 DAY EXTENSION

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Jan 12, 2026

BRITTON, HARRY vs. TYPTAP INSURANCE COMPANY

On April 18, 2025 a breach of contract case was filed in the jurisdiction of St. Lucie County. Judge Brett M. Waronicki presiding.

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Apr 18, 2025

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BREACH OF CONTRACT

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Commercial

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Apr 23, 2025

MASON, PATTI vs. JAMAR, JUSTIN TRAVIS

On April 18, 2025 an auto negligence case was filed in the jurisdiction of St. Lucie County. Judge Brett M. Waronicki presiding.

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Apr 18, 2025

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AUTO NEGLIGENCE

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Torts

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Automobile

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Apr 23, 2025

BARNARD, CORINNE NICOLE vs. PROGRESSIVE SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY

On April 17, 2025 an auto negligence case was filed in the jurisdiction of St. Lucie County. Judge Brett M. Waronicki presiding.

6 Files

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Apr 17, 2025

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AUTO NEGLIGENCE

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Apr 24, 2025

PRIDMORE, APRIL D vs. ESCOTO, LUIS

On April 11, 2025 an other complaint case was filed in the jurisdiction of St. Lucie County. Judge Brett M. Waronicki presiding.

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Apr 11, 2025

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OTHER COMPLAINT

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Apr 12, 2025

IN REGARDS TO: LOGAN, DYMOND NEITA MARIE

On April 9, 2025 a risk protection order includes trpo case was filed in the jurisdiction of St. Lucie County. Judge Brett M. Waronicki presiding.

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Apr 09, 2025

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RISK PROTECTION ORDER INCLUDES TRPO

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Domestic Violence

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Apr 23, 2025

LEE, CHELSEA vs. ST, LUCIE COUNTY FIRE DISTRICT

On April 9, 2025 an auto negligence case was filed in the jurisdiction of St. Lucie County. Judge Brett M. Waronicki presiding.

25 Files

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Apr 09, 2025

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Dismissal

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AUTO NEGLIGENCE

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Torts

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Automobile

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May 29, 2025

GRASSO, PATRICIA vs. Defendant Not Entered

On April 7, 2025 a medical negligence 90 day extension case was filed in the jurisdiction of St. Lucie County. Judge Brett M. Waronicki presiding.

3 Files

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Apr 07, 2025

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MEDICAL NEGLIGENCE 90 DAY EXTENSION

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Torts

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Jan 12, 2026

CONCANNON, TIMOTHY vs. KUHN, CAROL

On April 7, 2025 a trust litigation case was filed in the jurisdiction of St. Lucie County. Judge Brett M. Waronicki presiding.

2 Files

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Apr 07, 2025

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TRUST LITIGATION

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Trusts

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Apr 10, 2025

ALTURK, MOHAMMAD vs. FIRST PROTECTIVE INSURANCE COMPANY

On April 3, 2025 an insurance claims case was filed in the jurisdiction of St. Lucie County. Judge Brett M. Waronicki presiding.

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Apr 03, 2025

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INSURANCE CLAIMS

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Insurance Coverage

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Apr 05, 2025

WRIGHT, JACKIE LEE II vs. WALMART INC

On April 2, 2025 a premises liability-commercial case was filed in the jurisdiction of St. Lucie County. Judge Brett M. Waronicki presiding.

25 Files

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Apr 02, 2025

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Removal

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PREMISES LIABILITY-COMMERCIAL

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Commercial

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General Commercial

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Sep 01, 2026

LUCA, SUSAN vs. HUTCHISON ISLAND BEACH CLUB INC

On March 25, 2025 an other negligence case was filed in the jurisdiction of St. Lucie County. Judge Brett M. Waronicki presiding.

8 Files

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Mar 25, 2025

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OTHER NEGLIGENCE

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Torts

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General Negligence

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Sep 03, 2025

ROBINSON, JULIA vs. FT PIERCE OPCO LLC

On March 7, 2025 a premises liability-commercial case was filed in the jurisdiction of St. Lucie County. Judge Brett M. Waronicki presiding.

8 Files

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Mar 07, 2025

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PREMISES LIABILITY-COMMERCIAL

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Commercial

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General Commercial

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Mar 13, 2025

GARCIA, TANIA vs. MARIN, MAURO RAMON

On March 5, 2025 an auto negligence case was filed in the jurisdiction of St. Lucie County. Judge Brett M. Waronicki presiding.

13 Files

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Mar 05, 2025

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AUTO NEGLIGENCE

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Torts

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Automobile

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Mar 12, 2025

EMILCAR, NORTHERSON vs. HOMEOWNERS CHOICE PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO

On February 28, 2025 an insurance claims case was filed in the jurisdiction of St. Lucie County. Judge Brett M. Waronicki presiding.

5 Files

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Feb 28, 2025

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INSURANCE CLAIMS

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Insurance Coverage

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Mar 07, 2025

PEREZ, NENCY vs. FLORIDA INSURANCE GUARANTY ASSOCIATION INC

On February 27, 2025 a breach of contract case was filed in the jurisdiction of St. Lucie County. Judge Brett M. Waronicki presiding.

7 Files

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Feb 27, 2025

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BREACH OF CONTRACT

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Commercial

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Breach of Contract

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Mar 06, 2025

ESTATE OF HOLLIS DIANE MARTIN, ARTHUR PROSPECTIVE PR OF THE vs. Defendant Not Entered

On February 25, 2025 a medical negligence 90 day extension case was filed in the jurisdiction of St. Lucie County. Judge Brett M. Waronicki presiding.

2 Files

Filed

Feb 25, 2025

Status

Closed

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MEDICAL NEGLIGENCE 90 DAY EXTENSION

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Malpractice

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 12, 2026

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About

Brett M. Waronicki
Current Appointment 19th Judicial Circuit Court of Florida, Department A3-3	19th Judicial Circuit Court of Florida, Department A3-3
Education J.D., West Virginia University College of Law B.S., University of Florida	J.D., West Virginia University College of Law B.S., University of Florida

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Current Court:	FL - 19th Judicial Circuit Court of Florida
Clerk phone:	+1 (772) 288-5570

Career History

Career History
Role	Employer	Where
Partner	Wiederhold, Kummerlen & Waronicki, P.A.	Palm Beach County, Florida
Associate	Sniffen & Spellman, P.A.	Leon County, Florida
Associate	Wiederhold & Moses, P.A.	Palm Beach County, Florida
Associate	Smith, Akins & Associates, P.A.	Martin County, Florida
Assistant Public Defender	Office of the Public Defender for the Nineteenth Judicial Circuit	Martin County, Florida