Judge Cristina M. Miranda: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

11th Judicial Circuit Court of Florida, Department Criminal - F007, Rm. REG 625

Appointed By: Gov. Rick L. Scott

Biography

The Hon. Cristina M. Miranda is a judge for the 11th Judicial Circuit Court of Florida in Miami-Dade County. She was appointed to the bench by former Governor Rick Scott in 2012, filling a vacancy created by the passing of the Hon. Maxine Cohen Lando (deceased).

Prior to her appointment, Miranda was a judge for the Miami-Dade County Court, a position to which she was named by former Governor Jeb Bush in 2006.

Miranda earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration from the University of Miami in 1994. She then completed a J.D. at the University of Miami School of Law in 1997.

After graduating from law school, Miranda began her legal career as an assistant state attorney in the Office of the State Attorney for the Eleventh Judicial Circuit. She served in that capacity until her appointment to the bench.

Recent Cases by Hon. Cristina M. Miranda

Michele E. Borchew vs Administrative office of the Courts Eleventh Judic

On July 16, 2026 civil - access to judicial records case was filed in the jurisdiction of Miami-Dade County. Judge Cristina M. Miranda presiding.

2 Files

Filed

Jul 16, 2026

Status

Active

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Miami-Dade County

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Miami-Dade County, FL

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Civil - Access to Judicial Records

Practice Area

Administrative

Matter Type

Writs

Case Last Refreshed

Jul 16, 2026

JOHNNY OCHOA VS THE STATE OF FLORIDA

On February 15, 2017 a non civil appeals (ac) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Miami-Dade County. Judge Cristina M. Miranda presiding.

10 Files

Filed

Feb 15, 2017

Status

Appealed

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Miami-Dade County

County

Miami-Dade County, FL

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Non Civil Appeals (AC)

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 15, 2021

AIDA R STEPHENSON VS CAPITAL ONE BANK (USA), NA

On March 19, 2016 a county and admin appeals (ap) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Miami-Dade County. Judge Cristina M. Miranda presiding.

14 Files

Filed

Mar 19, 2016

Status

Dismissal

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Miami-Dade County

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Miami-Dade County, FL

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County and Admin Appeals (AP)

Practice Area

Administrative

Matter Type

Admin Appeals

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 02, 2021

Dayri Montero vs State of Florida

On April 16, 2015 a non civil appeals (ac) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Miami-Dade County. Judge Cristina M. Miranda presiding.

44 Files

Filed

Apr 16, 2015

Status

Appealed

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Miami-Dade County

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Miami-Dade County, FL

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Non Civil Appeals (AC)

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May 13, 2026

ONEWEST BANK (FSB) VS COSTA, JOSELITO CORREIA (JR)

On November 15, 2010 a rpmf -homestead ($50,001 - $249,999) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Miami-Dade County. Judge Cristina M. Miranda presiding.

Filed

Nov 15, 2010

Status

Non-Jury Verdict

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Miami-Dade County

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Miami-Dade County, FL

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RPMF -Homestead ($50,001 - $249,999)

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Foreclosure

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 23, 2015

LIEBMAN JAY VS DADE COUNTY

On July 31, 2009 an other civil complaint case was filed in the jurisdiction of Miami-Dade County. Judge Cristina M. Miranda presiding.

4 Files

Filed

Jul 31, 2009

Status

Want of Prosecution

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Miami-Dade County

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Miami-Dade County, FL

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Other Civil Complaint

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Dec 31, 2021

MICHAEL CAPPELLO VS THE STATE OF FLORIDA

On May 13, 2009 a non civil appeals (ac) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Miami-Dade County. Judge Cristina M. Miranda presiding.

1 File

Filed

May 13, 2009

Status

Appealed

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Miami-Dade County

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Miami-Dade County, FL

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Non Civil Appeals (AC)

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Jan 10, 2022

HIPOLITO CANDELARIO VS THE STATE OF FLORIDA

On July 24, 2008 a non civil appeals (ac) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Miami-Dade County. Judge Cristina M. Miranda presiding.

1 File

Filed

Jul 24, 2008

Status

Appealed

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Miami-Dade County

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Miami-Dade County, FL

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Non Civil Appeals (AC)

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 06, 2022

JOSHUA BILLIG VS STATE OF FLORIDA

On May 22, 2007 a non civil appeals (ac) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Miami-Dade County. Judge Cristina M. Miranda presiding.

1 File

Filed

May 22, 2007

Status

Appealed

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Miami-Dade County

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Miami-Dade County, FL

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Non Civil Appeals (AC)

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 01, 2022

About

Cristina M. Miranda
Current Appointment 11th Judicial Circuit Court of Florida, Department Criminal - F007, Rm. REG 625	11th Judicial Circuit Court of Florida, Department Criminal - F007, Rm. REG 625
Election/Appointment 2014 - Re-election; 2020 - Re-election	2014 - Re-election; 2020 - Re-election
Previous Appointment Miami-Dade County Court	Miami-Dade County Court
Education J.D., University of Miami School of Law - 1997 Bachelor's degree, University of Miami - 1994	J.D., University of Miami School of Law - 1997 Bachelor's degree, University of Miami - 1994

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Court Info

Court Info
Current Court:	FL - 11th Judicial Circuit Court of Florida
Previous Court:	FL - Miami-Dade County Court
Clerk phone:	+1 (305) 548-5178

Career History

Career History
Role	Employer	Where
Assistant State Attorney	Office of the State Attorney for the Eleventh Judicial Circuit	Miami-Dade County, Florida
Judge	Miami-Dade County Court	Miami-Dade County, Florida
Judge	11th Judicial Circuit Court of Florida	Miami-Dade County, Florida