Judge Debra Moses Stephens - Professional Background & Legal Expertise

Biography

The Hon. Debra Moses Stephens is a judge for the Palm Beach County Court in Florida. She was appointed to the bench by former Governor Jeb Bush in 2000.

Over the course of her judicial career, Stephens has held assignments as an administrative judge for the Riviera Beach Civil Drug Court.

Stephens earned a bachelor’s degree in English from Duke University in 1984. She then completed a J.D. at Howard University School of Law. She is admitted to practice in Florida (1987) and the District of Columbia (1990).

After graduating from law school, Stephens began her legal career as an assistant public defender in the Office of the Public Defender for the Fifteenth Judicial Circuit. She served in that capacity for thirteen years, working in the Trial Division and the Appellate Division.

Her memberships have included the Palm Beach County Criminal Justice Commission Court System Task Force, the Judicial Oversight Committee for the Traffic Adjudication Hearing Officers, and the Board of Directors of the Conference of County Court Judges.

Stephens was born and raised in Washington, D.C. Her husband, Don Stephens, has worked as an attorney at Olds & Stephens, where he represented police officers and municipalities in civil rights cases and personal injury matters. They have three children.

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ABELLON-DAVIS, ONEINA ELIZABETH V ARACENA, JUAN PAYAMPS

On March 14, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Palm Beach County. Judge Debra Moses Stephens presiding.

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Mar 19, 2024

VEECH, GREGORY EDWARDS V LOUIS, NETIA

On March 11, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Palm Beach County. Judge Debra Moses Stephens presiding.

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MCGOUGH, LIZABETH RYAN V GOFFMAN, JEFFREY

On February 12, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Palm Beach County. Judge Debra Moses Stephens presiding.

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MARC

On January 6, 2024 a misdemeanor case was filed in the jurisdiction of Palm Beach County. Judge Debra Moses Stephens presiding.

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Jan 21, 2022

STEPHEN

On January 4, 2024 a misdemeanor case was filed in the jurisdiction of Palm Beach County. Judge Debra Moses Stephens presiding.

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Jan 21, 2022

ROBERT

On January 4, 2024 a municipal ordinance case was filed in the jurisdiction of Palm Beach County. Judge Debra Moses Stephens presiding.

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Jan 21, 2022

MICHAEL

On January 4, 2024 a municipal ordinance case was filed in the jurisdiction of Palm Beach County. Judge Debra Moses Stephens presiding.

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JULIUS

On January 4, 2024 a misdemeanor case was filed in the jurisdiction of Palm Beach County. Judge Debra Moses Stephens presiding.

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Jan 21, 2022

HARRIS

On January 4, 2024 a municipal ordinance case was filed in the jurisdiction of Palm Beach County. Judge Debra Moses Stephens presiding.

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Jan 04, 2024

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Jan 19, 2022

CHRISTOPHER

On January 4, 2024 a municipal ordinance case was filed in the jurisdiction of Palm Beach County. Judge Debra Moses Stephens presiding.

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Jan 21, 2022

BARRON

On January 3, 2024 a municipal ordinance case was filed in the jurisdiction of Palm Beach County. Judge Debra Moses Stephens presiding.

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Jan 03, 2024

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HARRY

On January 3, 2024 a municipal ordinance case was filed in the jurisdiction of Palm Beach County. Judge Debra Moses Stephens presiding.

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Jan 19, 2022

DANIEL

On January 3, 2024 a municipal ordinance case was filed in the jurisdiction of Palm Beach County. Judge Debra Moses Stephens presiding.

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Jan 19, 2022

LAVENY

On January 2, 2024 a municipal ordinance case was filed in the jurisdiction of Palm Beach County. Judge Debra Moses Stephens presiding.

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ROBERT

On January 2, 2024 a municipal ordinance case was filed in the jurisdiction of Palm Beach County. Judge Debra Moses Stephens presiding.

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Jan 21, 2022

SANDRA

On January 2, 2024 a municipal ordinance case was filed in the jurisdiction of Palm Beach County. Judge Debra Moses Stephens presiding.

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Jan 19, 2022

GONZALEZ, ADNAURA V MOY, TRAVIS

On December 15, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Palm Beach County. Judge Debra Moses Stephens presiding.

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Dec 16, 2023

NELL, JULIA ANN V HEDGES, HANNAH GABRIELA

On November 7, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Palm Beach County. Judge Debra Moses Stephens presiding.

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Nov 10, 2023

LIMEHOUSE, ALYSON V SCHEER, ALEXANDRA

On September 5, 2023 a 3 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Palm Beach County. Judge Debra Moses Stephens presiding.

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Sep 06, 2023

BINKS POINTE HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION INC V DAIAGI, STEVEN

On July 20, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Palm Beach County. Judge Debra Moses Stephens presiding.

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Jul 20, 2023

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Feb 26, 2024

OLYMPIA MASTER ASSOCIATION INC V DIAZ, ARTHUR

On July 14, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Palm Beach County. Judge Debra Moses Stephens presiding.

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Jul 14, 2023

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Jan 25, 2024

OLSEN, MARK SAEN V CAMPBELL, JAMES

On December 7, 2022 a 3 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Palm Beach County. Judge Debra Moses Stephens presiding.

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Dec 07, 2022

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Aug 31, 2023

CREPS, ROBERT W V NEWSHOLME, KEVIN M

On December 6, 2022 a 3 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Palm Beach County. Judge Debra Moses Stephens presiding.

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Dec 06, 2022

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Aug 25, 2023

MCKENZIE, WILLIAM V WALKER, MICHAEL

On December 5, 2022 a 3 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Palm Beach County. Judge Debra Moses Stephens presiding.

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Dec 05, 2022

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About

Debra Moses Stephens
Current Appointment Palm Beach County Court, Department Civil - RH, Criminal NC/H	Palm Beach County Court, Department Civil - RH, Criminal NC/H
Election/Appointment 2014 - Re-elected; 2020 - Re-elected	2014 - Re-elected; 2020 - Re-elected
Education Bachelor's degree, Duke University - 1984 J.D., Howard University School of Law	Bachelor's degree, Duke University - 1984 J.D., Howard University School of Law

Documents related to Debra Moses Stephens

Court Info

Court Info
Current Court:	FL - Palm Beach County Court
Clerk phone:	+1 (561) 624-6689

Career History

Career History
Role	Employer	Where
Judge	Palm Beach County Court	Palm Beach County, Florida
Assistant Public Defender	Office of the Public Defender for the Fifteenth Judicial Circuit	Palm Beach County, Florida