Judge Jacqueline Hogan Scola: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

Biography

Hon. Jaqueline Hogan Scola (Ret.) was a judge for the 11th Judicial Circuit Court of Florida in Miami-Dade County. Hogan Scola was elected to the Circuit Court in 2002 and re-elected in 2014. She retired in 2020.


During her judicial tenure, Hogan Scola held assignments in the Criminal Division (2003 to 2011), the Civil Division (2011 to 2020), and the Complex Foreclosure Division (2013 to 2014). She also served as an associate administrative judge (2013 to 2019) and a mentor-mentee coordinator (2014 to 2019).


Hogan Scola received a B.A. from the University of Florida in 1975. While at university, she served as an army reservist in the United States Army. She went on to complete an M.A. from Florida Atlantic University (1979) and a J.D. at the University of Miami School of Law (1982).


After graduating from law school, Hogan Scola began her legal career as a prosecutor for the Miami-Dade State Attorney’s Office. During her thirteen-year tenure, her assignments included serving in the Juvenile, Felony, and Major Crimes Divisions. She remained with the State Attorney’s Office until 1995.


Hogan Scola then joined the United States Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Florida, where she would remain until her election to the bench in 2002. In addition to holding these positions, she also taught litigation skills at the University of Miami.


Her memberships included the Cuban American Bar Association, the Judicial Canvassing Board for the City of Coral Gables, and the Committee on Jury Instructions in Criminal Cases for the Supreme Court of Florida. She sat on the Rules of Civil Procedure Committee, the Judicial Rules of Administration Committee, the Code and Rules of Evidence Committee, the Rules of Judicial Administration Commission, the Federal Courts Committee, and the Grievance Committee of The Florida Bar. She was also a past president of the Miami-Dade Chapter of the Florida Association for Women Lawyers.


Hogan Scola is a recipient of the Harry Lee Anstead Award from the Miami-Dade Trial Lawyers Association (2019), the Jurist of the Year Award from FAWL (2018), the Friend of the Center Award from the University of Miami School of Law Center for Ethics and Public Service (2003), and the Pro Bono Public Service Award from the Florida Bar (2000).


Her father was a doctor and her mother worked as a journalist for the Washington Post. Away from the bench, she enjoys physical fitness activities, such as running, spinning, and yoga.

Recent Cases by Hon. Jacqueline Hogan Scola

On May 10, 2022 contract & indebtedness case was filed in the jurisdiction of Miami-Dade County. Judge Jacqueline Hogan Scola presiding.

15 Files
Filed

May 10, 2022

Status

Dismissal

Court

Miami-Dade County

County

Miami-Dade County, FL

Category

Contract & Indebtedness

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

General Creditor

Case Last Refreshed

Aug 22, 2023

On July 11, 2018 a declaratory judgment case was filed in the jurisdiction of Miami-Dade County. Judge Jacqueline Hogan Scola presiding.

39 Files
Filed

Jul 11, 2018

Status

Appealed

Court

Miami-Dade County

County

Miami-Dade County, FL

Category

Declaratory Judgment

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 25, 2022

On June 5, 2018 a rpmf -homestead ($50,001 - $249,999) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Miami-Dade County. Judge Jacqueline Hogan Scola presiding.

16 Files
Filed

Jun 05, 2018

Status

Active

Court

Miami-Dade County

County

Miami-Dade County, FL

Category

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

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Foreclosure

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 14, 2023

On November 20, 2017 an other professional malpractice case was filed in the jurisdiction of Miami-Dade County. Judge Jacqueline Hogan Scola presiding.

84 Files
Filed

Nov 20, 2017

Status

Appealed

Court

Miami-Dade County

County

Miami-Dade County, FL

Category

Other Professional Malpractice

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Malpractice

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 22, 2021

On October 30, 2017 a rpmf -non-homestead ($50,001 - $249,999) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Miami-Dade County. Judge Jacqueline Hogan Scola presiding.

50 Files
Filed

Oct 30, 2017

Status

Active

Court

Miami-Dade County

County

Miami-Dade County, FL

Category

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

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Foreclosure

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 11, 2021

On August 22, 2017 a rpmf -non-homestead ($50,001 - $249,999) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Miami-Dade County. Judge Jacqueline Hogan Scola presiding.

11 Files
Filed

Aug 22, 2017

Status

Judgment of Foreclosure

Court

Miami-Dade County

County

Miami-Dade County, FL

Category

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

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Foreclosure

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 14, 2021

On August 18, 2017 a rpmf -homestead ($50,001 - $249,999) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Miami-Dade County. Judge Jacqueline Hogan Scola presiding.

12 Files
Filed

Aug 18, 2017

Status

Dismissal

Court

Miami-Dade County

County

Miami-Dade County, FL

Category

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

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Foreclosure

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 13, 2021

On August 11, 2017 a rpmf -non-homestead ($250,000 or more) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Miami-Dade County. Judge Jacqueline Hogan Scola presiding.

10 Files
Filed

Aug 11, 2017

Status

Active

Court

Miami-Dade County

County

Miami-Dade County, FL

Category

RPMF -Non-Homestead ($250,000 or more)

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Foreclosure

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 21, 2022

On August 4, 2017 a rpmf -commercial ($250,000 or more) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Miami-Dade County. Judge Jacqueline Hogan Scola presiding.

141 Files
Filed

Aug 04, 2017

Status

Active

Court

Miami-Dade County

County

Miami-Dade County, FL

Category

RPMF -Commercial ($250,000 or more)

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Foreclosure

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 21, 2022

On July 31, 2017 a rpmf -non-homestead ($250,000 or more) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Miami-Dade County. Judge Jacqueline Hogan Scola presiding.

18 Files
Filed

Jul 31, 2017

Status

Active

Court

Miami-Dade County

County

Miami-Dade County, FL

Category

RPMF -Non-Homestead ($250,000 or more)

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Foreclosure

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 12, 2021

On July 28, 2017 a rpmf -non-homestead ($250,000 or more) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Miami-Dade County. Judge Jacqueline Hogan Scola presiding.

17 Files
Filed

Jul 28, 2017

Status

Active

Court

Miami-Dade County

County

Miami-Dade County, FL

Category

RPMF -Non-Homestead ($250,000 or more)

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Foreclosure

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 10, 2021

On June 23, 2017 a rpmf -non-homestead ($50,001 - $249,999) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Miami-Dade County. Judge Jacqueline Hogan Scola presiding.

10 Files
Filed

Jun 23, 2017

Status

Judgment of Foreclosure

Court

Miami-Dade County

County

Miami-Dade County, FL

Category

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

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Foreclosure

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 13, 2021

On June 23, 2017 a rpmf -non-homestead ($50,001 - $249,999) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Miami-Dade County. Judge Jacqueline Hogan Scola presiding.

9 Files
Filed

Jun 23, 2017

Status

Active

Court

Miami-Dade County

County

Miami-Dade County, FL

Category

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

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Foreclosure

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 14, 2021

On June 21, 2017 a rpmf -homestead ($250,000 or more) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Miami-Dade County. Judge Jacqueline Hogan Scola presiding.

8 Files
Filed

Jun 21, 2017

Status

Non-Jury Verdict

Court

Miami-Dade County

County

Miami-Dade County, FL

Category

RPMF -Homestead ($250,000 or more)

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Foreclosure

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 10, 2021

On May 17, 2017 a rpmf -homestead ($50,001 - $249,999) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Miami-Dade County. Judge Jacqueline Hogan Scola presiding.

10 Files
Filed

May 17, 2017

Status

Active

Court

Miami-Dade County

County

Miami-Dade County, FL

Category

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

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Foreclosure

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 15, 2021

On May 5, 2017 a rpmf -non-homestead ($50,001 - $249,999) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Miami-Dade County. Judge Jacqueline Hogan Scola presiding.

22 Files
Filed

May 05, 2017

Status

Active

Court

Miami-Dade County

County

Miami-Dade County, FL

Category

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

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Foreclosure

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 16, 2021

On May 3, 2017 a rpmf -homestead ($0 - $50,000) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Miami-Dade County. Judge Jacqueline Hogan Scola presiding.

11 Files
Filed

May 03, 2017

Status

Dismissal

Court

Miami-Dade County

County

Miami-Dade County, FL

Category

RPMF -Homestead ($0 - $50,000)

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Foreclosure

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 16, 2021

On April 24, 2017 a rpmf -commercial ($250,000 or more) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Miami-Dade County. Judge Jacqueline Hogan Scola presiding.

15 Files
Filed

Apr 24, 2017

Status

Active

Court

Miami-Dade County

County

Miami-Dade County, FL

Category

RPMF -Commercial ($250,000 or more)

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Foreclosure

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 12, 2021

On April 18, 2017 a rpmf -non-homestead ($250,000 or more) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Miami-Dade County. Judge Jacqueline Hogan Scola presiding.

22 Files
Filed

Apr 18, 2017

Status

Judgment of Foreclosure

Court

Miami-Dade County

County

Miami-Dade County, FL

Category

RPMF -Non-Homestead ($250,000 or more)

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Foreclosure

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 12, 2021

On April 18, 2017 a rpmf -commercial ($250,000 or more) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Miami-Dade County. Judge Jacqueline Hogan Scola presiding.

10 Files
Filed

Apr 18, 2017

Status

Dismissal

Court

Miami-Dade County

County

Miami-Dade County, FL

Category

RPMF -Commercial ($250,000 or more)

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Foreclosure

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 12, 2021

On April 14, 2017 a rpmf -non-homestead ($250,000 or more) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Miami-Dade County. Judge Jacqueline Hogan Scola presiding.

20 Files
Filed

Apr 14, 2017

Status

Active

Court

Miami-Dade County

County

Miami-Dade County, FL

Category

RPMF -Non-Homestead ($250,000 or more)

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Foreclosure

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 16, 2021

On April 13, 2017 a rpmf -homestead ($250,000 or more) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Miami-Dade County. Judge Jacqueline Hogan Scola presiding.

27 Files
Filed

Apr 13, 2017

Status

Active

Court

Miami-Dade County

County

Miami-Dade County, FL

Category

RPMF -Homestead ($250,000 or more)

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Foreclosure

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 12, 2021

On April 12, 2017 a rpmf -homestead ($250,000 or more) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Miami-Dade County. Judge Jacqueline Hogan Scola presiding.

29 Files
Filed

Apr 12, 2017

Status

Dismissal

Court

Miami-Dade County

County

Miami-Dade County, FL

Category

RPMF -Homestead ($250,000 or more)

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Foreclosure

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 16, 2021

On April 10, 2017 a rpmf -homestead ($250,000 or more) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Miami-Dade County. Judge Jacqueline Hogan Scola presiding.

8 Files
Filed

Apr 10, 2017

Status

Non-Jury Verdict

Court

Miami-Dade County

County

Miami-Dade County, FL

Category

RPMF -Homestead ($250,000 or more)

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Foreclosure

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 12, 2021

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