Judge Carla R. Pepperman: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

Biography

The Hon. Carla R. Pepperman is a judge for the Lake County Court in Florida. She was elected to the bench in 2020.

Prior to her election, Pepper was a sole practitioner in her own private practice, a law office she established in 2002. In that capacity, she practiced civil litigation, specializing in personal injury, commercial, employment, and probate matters. Before that, she was a partner at Austin & Pepperman (1989 to 2002), where she managed a state-wide complex litigation practice involving personal injury, construction, commercial, and medical negligence issues.

Pepperman earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Rollins College in 1981. She then completed a J.D. at the University of Florida, Fredric G. Levin College of Law, in 1983.

She is admitted to practice in Florida (1983), the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida (1984), and the United States Court of Federal Claims (1991).

After graduating from law school, Pepperman began her legal career as an assistant public defender in the Office of the Public Defender for the 5th Judicial Circuit. Shespent the next five years defending individuals charged with serious felony offenses, eventually leaving to enter into private practice.

Recent Cases by Hon. Carla R. Pepperman

US BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION vs KROOHS, ALICE M

On October 23, 2026 a replevin: $15,000.01 - $30,000.00 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Lake County. Judge Carla R. Pepperman presiding.

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Oct 23, 2026

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REPLEVIN: $15,000.01 - $30,000.00

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Creditor

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Collections

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Oct 24, 2026

LVNV FUNDING LLC vs SMITH, EDWARD

On October 23, 2026 a county civil: $15,000.01 - $30,000.00 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Lake County. Judge Carla R. Pepperman presiding.

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Oct 23, 2026

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COUNTY CIVIL: $15,000.01 - $30,000.00

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SPRING LAKE COVE LLLP DBA SPRING LAKE COVE APARTMENTS vs JONES, FREDEJAH

On October 23, 2026 an eviction residential case was filed in the jurisdiction of Lake County. Judge Carla R. Pepperman presiding.

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Oct 23, 2026

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EVICTION RESIDENTIAL

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Property

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Oct 24, 2026

JOBE, MOHAMED vs LEE, ALLAN

On October 23, 2026 a declaratory judgment case was filed in the jurisdiction of Lake County. Judge Carla R. Pepperman presiding.

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Oct 23, 2026

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DECLARATORY JUDGMENT

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Civil

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Oct 24, 2026

CAPITAL ONE NA vs MILLIGAN, AMY

On October 23, 2026 a county civil: $8,000.01 - $15,000.00 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Lake County. Judge Carla R. Pepperman presiding.

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Oct 23, 2026

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COUNTY CIVIL: $8,000.01 - $15,000.00

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PROGRESSIVE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY vs STRUBLE, ROBERT JACOB

On October 23, 2026 a county civil: $15,000.01 - $30,000.00 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Lake County. Judge Carla R. Pepperman presiding.

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Oct 23, 2026

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COUNTY CIVIL: $15,000.01 - $30,000.00

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CAPITAL ONE NA vs MONIGAN, MICHAEL P

On October 23, 2026 a county civil: $8,000.01 - $15,000.00 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Lake County. Judge Carla R. Pepperman presiding.

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Oct 23, 2026

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COUNTY CIVIL: $8,000.01 - $15,000.00

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Oct 24, 2026

NCB MANAGEMENT SERVICES INC vs BOYER, CHRISTOPHER

On October 23, 2026 a county civil: $8,000.01 - $15,000.00 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Lake County. Judge Carla R. Pepperman presiding.

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Oct 23, 2026

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COUNTY CIVIL: $8,000.01 - $15,000.00

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QUIROGA PROPERTIES LLC vs ALL UNKNOWN BENEFICIARIES HEIRS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS OF DAVID MARK BARNES

On October 22, 2026 an eviction residential case was filed in the jurisdiction of Lake County. Judge Carla R. Pepperman presiding.

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Oct 22, 2026

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EVICTION RESIDENTIAL

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Property

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Oct 23, 2026

EUDORA RESERVE LLC DBA EUDORA RESERVE APARTMENT HOMES vs TARVER, CORNIECIA DESHAY

On October 22, 2026 an eviction residential case was filed in the jurisdiction of Lake County. Judge Carla R. Pepperman presiding.

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Oct 22, 2026

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Oct 24, 2026

WELLS FARGO BANK NA vs DAPAAH, PHILIP O

On October 22, 2026 a county civil: $8,000.01 - $15,000.00 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Lake County. Judge Carla R. Pepperman presiding.

12 Files

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Oct 22, 2026

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COUNTY CIVIL: $8,000.01 - $15,000.00

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BANK OF AMERICA NA vs KING, SCOTT A

On October 22, 2026 a county civil: $8,000.01 - $15,000.00 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Lake County. Judge Carla R. Pepperman presiding.

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Oct 22, 2026

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COUNTY CIVIL: $8,000.01 - $15,000.00

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Oct 23, 2026

THOMAS CREDIT SHELTER TRUST, JOHN C vs PETERS, BERNARD

On October 22, 2026 an eviction residential case was filed in the jurisdiction of Lake County. Judge Carla R. Pepperman presiding.

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Oct 22, 2026

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Property

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Oct 23, 2026

SACHDEVA, SANJAY vs MCQUILL, LISA

On October 22, 2026 an eviction residential case was filed in the jurisdiction of Lake County. Judge Carla R. Pepperman presiding.

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Oct 22, 2026

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Oct 23, 2026

CITIBANK NA vs MORALES, SUJEILY HERNANDEZ

On October 22, 2026 a county civil: $8,000.01 - $15,000.00 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Lake County. Judge Carla R. Pepperman presiding.

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Oct 22, 2026

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COUNTY CIVIL: $8,000.01 - $15,000.00

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Oct 24, 2026

SOUTHWINDS PARTNERS LLLP DBA SOUTHWINDS COVE APARTMENT HOMES vs VARY, CHRISTINA ANGELIQUE

On October 22, 2026 an eviction residential case was filed in the jurisdiction of Lake County. Judge Carla R. Pepperman presiding.

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Oct 22, 2026

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Oct 24, 2026

BANK OF AMERICA NA vs CHISHOLM, RUTH N

On October 22, 2026 a county civil: $8,000.01 - $15,000.00 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Lake County. Judge Carla R. Pepperman presiding.

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Oct 22, 2026

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THE GLEN AT CAGAN CROSSINGS UNIT ONE LLC DBA THE GLEN AT CAGAN CROSSINGS vs CLARK, JOSLENE

On October 22, 2026 an eviction residential case was filed in the jurisdiction of Lake County. Judge Carla R. Pepperman presiding.

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Oct 22, 2026

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Oct 23, 2026

LVNV FUNDING LLC vs DOUGHERTY, JOSEPH

On October 22, 2026 a county civil: $30,000.01 - $50,000.00 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Lake County. Judge Carla R. Pepperman presiding.

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Oct 22, 2026

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COUNTY CIVIL: $30,000.01 - $50,000.00

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Oct 24, 2026

SUNCOAST CREDIT UNION vs RUIZ, LEXY ARRAEZ

On October 22, 2026 a county civil: $30,000.01 - $50,000.00 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Lake County. Judge Carla R. Pepperman presiding.

11 Files

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Oct 22, 2026

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COUNTY CIVIL: $30,000.01 - $50,000.00

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Oct 24, 2026

FL GRIFFIN LLC vs KITCHEN, YOLANDA

On October 22, 2026 an eviction residential case was filed in the jurisdiction of Lake County. Judge Carla R. Pepperman presiding.

8 Files

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Oct 22, 2026

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EVICTION RESIDENTIAL

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Property

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Oct 24, 2026

DAVIS, KORBIN MICHAEL

On October 22, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Lake County. Judge Carla R. Pepperman presiding.

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Oct 22, 2026

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Oct 24, 2026

SFR JV 2 2022 2 BORROWER LLC vs BROADBENT, CAMERON

On October 22, 2026 an eviction residential case was filed in the jurisdiction of Lake County. Judge Carla R. Pepperman presiding.

14 Files

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Oct 22, 2026

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EVICTION RESIDENTIAL

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Oct 24, 2026

SFR JV 1 2021 1 BORROWER LLC vs HEARN, BREANNE

On October 22, 2026 an eviction residential case was filed in the jurisdiction of Lake County. Judge Carla R. Pepperman presiding.

6 Files

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Oct 22, 2026

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About

Carla R. Pepperman
Current Appointment Lake County Court (FL)	Lake County Court (FL)
Election/Appointment 2020 - Lake County Court	2020 - Lake County Court
Education J.D., University of Florida, Fredric G. Levin College of Law - 1983 Bachelor's degree, Rollins College - 1981	J.D., University of Florida, Fredric G. Levin College of Law - 1983 Bachelor's degree, Rollins College - 1981
Official Website www.circuit5.org	www.circuit5.org

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Court Info

Court Info
Current Court:	FL - Lake County Court (FL)
Clerk phone:	+1 (352) 742-4127
Fax:	+1 (352) 742-4323

Career History

Career History
Role	Employer	Where
Assistant Public Defender	Office of the Public Defender for the 5th Judicial Circuit	None
Partner	Austin & Pepperman	None
Owner	Carla R. Pepperman, P.A.	None
Judge	Lake County Court	Lake County, Florida