Judge Jan Shackelford: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

1st Judicial Circuit Court of Florida, Department Escambia - E

The Florida Bar Bar #: 776350 (10/26/1988)

Appointed By: Gov. John E. Bush

Biography

The Hon. Jan Shackelford is a judge for the 1st Judicial Circuit Court of Florida. She was appointed to the bench by former Governor Jeb Bush in 2000.


The 1st Judicial Circuit encompasses Escambia, Okaloosa, Santa Rosa, and Walton Counties. Shackelford has held assignments in Escambia County.


Shackelford earned a B.A. in English and history from Huntingdon College in 1985. She then completed a J.D. at Florida State University College of Law (1988) and an M.A. at the University of West Florida (1994).


After graduating from law school, Shackelford began her legal career as an attorney in private practice in Jacksonville. She later joined the Office of the State Attorney for the 1st Judicial Circuit, where she served as an assistant state attorney. Shackelford then returned to private practice, this time in Pensacola.

Recent Cases by Hon. Jan Shackelford

On September 21, 2026 a real estate - reformation and quiet title case was filed in the jurisdiction of Escambia County. Judge Jan Shackelford presiding.

5 Files
Filed

Sep 21, 2026

Status

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Judge

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Escambia County

County

Escambia County, FL

Court Category

Real Estate - Reformation and Quiet Title

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Estate Administration

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 21, 2026

On June 8, 2026 a homestead foreclosure $50,001-$249,999 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Escambia County. Judge Jan Shackelford presiding.

10 Files
Filed

Jun 08, 2026

Status

Active

Judge

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Circuit

County

Escambia County, FL

Court Category

HOMESTEAD FORECLOSURE $50,001-$249,999

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Foreclosure

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 09, 2026

On June 8, 2026 an auto negligence case was filed in the jurisdiction of Escambia County. Judge Jan Shackelford presiding.

Filed

Jun 08, 2026

Status

Active

Judge

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Circuit

County

Escambia County, FL

Court Category

AUTO NEGLIGENCE

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 09, 2026

On June 5, 2026 a homestead foreclosure $50,001-$249,999 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Escambia County. Judge Jan Shackelford presiding.

13 Files
Filed

Jun 05, 2026

Status

Active

Judge

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Circuit

County

Escambia County, FL

Court Category

HOMESTEAD FORECLOSURE $50,001-$249,999

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Foreclosure

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 26, 2026

On June 5, 2026 a contract & indebtedness case was filed in the jurisdiction of Escambia County. Judge Jan Shackelford presiding.

Filed

Jun 05, 2026

Status

Active

Judge

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Circuit

County

Escambia County, FL

Court Category

CONTRACT & INDEBTEDNESS

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

Collections

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 08, 2026

On June 2, 2026 a premises liability - commercial case was filed in the jurisdiction of Escambia County. Judge Jan Shackelford presiding.

4 Files
Filed

Jun 02, 2026

Status

Active

Judge

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Circuit

County

Escambia County, FL

Court Category

PREMISES LIABILITY - COMMERCIAL

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

General Commercial

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 03, 2026

On June 2, 2026 an auto negligence case was filed in the jurisdiction of Escambia County. Judge Jan Shackelford presiding.

2 Files
Filed

Jun 02, 2026

Status

Active

Judge

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Circuit

County

Escambia County, FL

Court Category

AUTO NEGLIGENCE

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 03, 2026

On June 1, 2026 a homestead foreclosure $50,001-$249,999 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Escambia County. Judge Jan Shackelford presiding.

Filed

Jun 01, 2026

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Circuit

County

Escambia County, FL

Court Category

HOMESTEAD FORECLOSURE $50,001-$249,999

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Foreclosure

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 02, 2026

On June 1, 2026 an other real prop $50,001-$249,999 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Escambia County. Judge Jan Shackelford presiding.

4 Files
Filed

Jun 01, 2026

Status

Active

Judge

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Circuit

County

Escambia County, FL

Court Category

OTHER REAL PROP $50,001-$249,999

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

General Property

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 02, 2026

On May 29, 2026 a non-homestead fore $50,001-$249,999 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Escambia County. Judge Jan Shackelford presiding.

2 Files
Filed

May 29, 2026

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Circuit

County

Escambia County, FL

Court Category

NON-HOMESTEAD FORE $50,001-$249,999

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Foreclosure

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 02, 2026

On May 29, 2026 an auto negligence case was filed in the jurisdiction of Escambia County. Judge Jan Shackelford presiding.

4 Files
Filed

May 29, 2026

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Circuit

County

Escambia County, FL

Court Category

AUTO NEGLIGENCE

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 01, 2026

On May 28, 2026 an insurance claim case was filed in the jurisdiction of Escambia County. Judge Jan Shackelford presiding.

6 Files
Filed

May 28, 2026

Status

Active

Judge

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Circuit

County

Escambia County, FL

Court Category

INSURANCE CLAIM

Practice Area

Insurance

Matter Type

Insurance Coverage

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 01, 2026

On May 28, 2026 a non-homestead fore $250k or more case was filed in the jurisdiction of Escambia County. Judge Jan Shackelford presiding.

9 Files
Filed

May 28, 2026

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Circuit

County

Escambia County, FL

Court Category

NON-HOMESTEAD FORE $250K OR MORE

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Foreclosure

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 01, 2026

On May 28, 2026 an auto negligence case was filed in the jurisdiction of Escambia County. Judge Jan Shackelford presiding.

5 Files
Filed

May 28, 2026

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Circuit

County

Escambia County, FL

Court Category

AUTO NEGLIGENCE

Practice Area

Insurance

Matter Type

Insurance Coverage

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 01, 2026

On May 27, 2026 an other circuit civil post 2010 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Escambia County. Judge Jan Shackelford presiding.

Filed

May 27, 2026

Status

Active

Judge

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Circuit

County

Escambia County, FL

Court Category

OTHER CIRCUIT CIVIL POST 2010

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 05, 2026

On May 27, 2026 a libel/slander case was filed in the jurisdiction of Escambia County. Judge Jan Shackelford presiding.

Filed

May 27, 2026

Status

Active

Judge

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Circuit

County

Escambia County, FL

Court Category

LIBEL/SLANDER

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Slander,Libel,Defamation

Case Last Refreshed

May 29, 2026

On May 27, 2026 a premises liability - commercial case was filed in the jurisdiction of Escambia County. Judge Jan Shackelford presiding.

4 Files
Filed

May 27, 2026

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Circuit

County

Escambia County, FL

Court Category

PREMISES LIABILITY - COMMERCIAL

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

General Commercial

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 01, 2026

On May 27, 2026 an auto negligence case was filed in the jurisdiction of Escambia County. Judge Jan Shackelford presiding.

3 Files
Filed

May 27, 2026

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Circuit

County

Escambia County, FL

Court Category

AUTO NEGLIGENCE

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 01, 2026

On May 26, 2026 a non-homestead fore $50,001-$249,999 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Escambia County. Judge Jan Shackelford presiding.

12 Files
Filed

May 26, 2026

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Circuit

County

Escambia County, FL

Court Category

NON-HOMESTEAD FORE $50,001-$249,999

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Foreclosure

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 01, 2026

On May 26, 2026 a contract & indebtedness case was filed in the jurisdiction of Escambia County. Judge Jan Shackelford presiding.

4 Files
Filed

May 26, 2026

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Circuit

County

Escambia County, FL

Court Category

CONTRACT & INDEBTEDNESS

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

Collections

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 01, 2026

On May 26, 2026 an auto negligence case was filed in the jurisdiction of Escambia County. Judge Jan Shackelford presiding.

3 Files
Filed

May 26, 2026

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Circuit

County

Escambia County, FL

Court Category

AUTO NEGLIGENCE

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 01, 2026

On May 26, 2026 a homestead foreclosure $250k or more case was filed in the jurisdiction of Escambia County. Judge Jan Shackelford presiding.

9 Files
Filed

May 26, 2026

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Circuit

County

Escambia County, FL

Court Category

HOMESTEAD FORECLOSURE $250K OR MORE

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Foreclosure

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 01, 2026

On May 26, 2026 a homestead foreclosure $50,001-$249,999 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Escambia County. Judge Jan Shackelford presiding.

9 Files
Filed

May 26, 2026

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Circuit

County

Escambia County, FL

Court Category

HOMESTEAD FORECLOSURE $50,001-$249,999

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Foreclosure

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 01, 2026

On May 22, 2026 a homestead foreclosure $50,001-$249,999 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Escambia County. Judge Jan Shackelford presiding.

11 Files
Filed

May 22, 2026

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Circuit

County

Escambia County, FL

Court Category

HOMESTEAD FORECLOSURE $50,001-$249,999

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Foreclosure

Case Last Refreshed

May 29, 2026