Judge Jennifer X. Gabbard: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

13th Judicial Circuit Court of Florida, Department Room 512, Courtroom 503

Florida Bar #: 118631 (September 29, 1997)

Appointed By: Gov. Richard L. Scott

Biography

Hon. Jennifer X. Gabbard is a judge for the 13th Judicial Circuit Court of Florida in Hillsborough County. She was appointed to the bench by former Governor Rick Scott in 2018, filling the vacancy created by the resignation of the Hon. Ashley Moody.

Gabbard has held assignments in the Civil and Unified Family Court Divisions.

Prior to her appointment, Gabbard was a judge for the Hillsborough County Court, a position to which she was named in 2017. In that capacity, she presided over cases in the Criminal; Probate, Guardianship & Mental Health; Civil; Traffic; Domestic Violence; and Unified Family Court Divisions.

She received a B.A. in political science from the University of Florida in 1994. Gabbard went on to complete a J.D. from the University of Florida, Fredric G. Levin College of Law, in 1997.

After graduating from law school, she worked as an assistant state attorney with the Office of the State Attorney for the 13th Judicial Circuit. During her tenure there, Gabbard served as chief of the County Court Division.

Recent Cases by Hon. Jennifer X. Gabbard

Yepes Zarraga, Julio Jose vs Hillsborough County Aviation Authority

On October 23, 2026 an auto negligence case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hillsborough County. Judge Jennifer X. Gabbard presiding.

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Oct 23, 2026

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Auto Negligence

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Oct 23, 2026

BANYAN STREET GAP TCC OWNER LLC vs ZENTECH CONSULTING, LLC

On October 23, 2026 a removal of tenant case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hillsborough County. Judge Jennifer X. Gabbard presiding.

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Oct 23, 2026

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Removal of Tenant

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Oct 23, 2026

Martinez Rodriguez, Bryan vs Varghese, Alex Biju

On October 22, 2026 an auto negligence case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hillsborough County. Judge Jennifer X. Gabbard presiding.

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Oct 22, 2026

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Oct 22, 2026

Rivers, Leilani vs Landino Pierla, Luis

On October 22, 2026 an auto negligence case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hillsborough County. Judge Jennifer X. Gabbard presiding.

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Oct 22, 2026

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Auto Negligence

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Oct 22, 2026

U.S. Bank Trust, National Association, Not In Its vs Keeney, Deborah

On October 22, 2026 a mortgage foreclosure - homestead -2- $50,001 - $249,999 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hillsborough County. Judge Jennifer X. Gabbard presiding.

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Oct 22, 2026

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Mortgage Foreclosure - Homestead -2- $50,001 - $249,999

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Property

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Oct 22, 2026

PRANGER, LILIBETH vs MD ORIENTAL MARKET BRANDON INC

On October 22, 2026 a premises liability-commercial case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hillsborough County. Judge Jennifer X. Gabbard presiding.

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Oct 22, 2026

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Premises Liability-Commercial

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Commercial

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Oct 22, 2026

VICKS, SHANTEL vs VITA, APRIL

On October 21, 2026 an auto negligence case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hillsborough County. Judge Jennifer X. Gabbard presiding.

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Oct 21, 2026

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Oct 21, 2026

US BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION vs THE UNKNOWN HEIRS BENEFICIARIES DEVISEES GRANTE

On October 21, 2026 a mortgage foreclosure - nonhomestead -2- $50,000 - $249,999 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hillsborough County. Judge Jennifer X. Gabbard presiding.

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Oct 21, 2026

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Mortgage Foreclosure - NonHomestead -2- $50,000 - $249,999

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Property

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Foreclosure

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Oct 21, 2026

Florida Strawberry Festival, Inc vs Nine Twenty Company LLC

On October 21, 2026 civil action for damages case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hillsborough County. Judge Jennifer X. Gabbard presiding.

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Oct 21, 2026

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Civil Action for Damages

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Torts

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General Torts

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Oct 21, 2026

USF FEDERAL CREDIT UNION vs ERIC GERARD HAYES AS KNOWN HEIR OF BETTY JO HAYES

On October 20, 2026 a mortgage foreclosure - nonhomestead -2- $50,000 - $249,999 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hillsborough County. Judge Jennifer X. Gabbard presiding.

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Oct 20, 2026

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Mortgage Foreclosure - NonHomestead -2- $50,000 - $249,999

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Property

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Foreclosure

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Oct 20, 2026

ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC vs GUILBERT, SCOTT

On October 20, 2026 a mortgage foreclosure - homestead -2- $50,001 - $249,999 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hillsborough County. Judge Jennifer X. Gabbard presiding.

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Oct 20, 2026

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Mortgage Foreclosure - Homestead -2- $50,001 - $249,999

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Property

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Foreclosure

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Oct 20, 2026

REED, ERIK A vs FLORIDA SCHOOL BUS INFRACTION DETECTION ENFORCEMENT PROGRAMNotice of Appeal of:

On October 20, 2026 an appeal final order case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hillsborough County. Judge Jennifer X. Gabbard presiding.

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Oct 20, 2026

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Appeal Final Order

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Appeals

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General Appeals

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Oct 20, 2026

Carter, Corey Anthony vs Owens, Mark Nazier

On October 19, 2026 an auto negligence case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hillsborough County. Judge Jennifer X. Gabbard presiding.

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Oct 19, 2026

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Automobile

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Oct 20, 2026

Viera, Bertina Moreno vsSUNSHINE RETAIL INVESTMENTS, LLC

On October 19, 2026 an other case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hillsborough County. Judge Jennifer X. Gabbard presiding.

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Oct 19, 2026

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Oct 19, 2026

Snelling, Tanja Marie vs Almarales, Alexei Jimenez

On October 19, 2026 an auto negligence case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hillsborough County. Judge Jennifer X. Gabbard presiding.

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Oct 19, 2026

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Oct 19, 2026

Bolds, Drea vs Coleman, Kenneth

On October 19, 2026 a breach of contract case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hillsborough County. Judge Jennifer X. Gabbard presiding.

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Oct 19, 2026

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Breach of Contract

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Commercial

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Oct 19, 2026

Abousharkh, Yasmeen Bilal vs Jancar, Meriaya Renee

On October 19, 2026 an auto negligence case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hillsborough County. Judge Jennifer X. Gabbard presiding.

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Oct 19, 2026

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Oct 19, 2026

Jarosh, Terry vs Taylor, Shan

On October 19, 2026 an auto negligence case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hillsborough County. Judge Jennifer X. Gabbard presiding.

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Oct 19, 2026

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Oct 19, 2026

BEACON SALES ACQUISITION, INC. vs WILFIDO, MENDEZ

On October 16, 2026 a breach of contract case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hillsborough County. Judge Jennifer X. Gabbard presiding.

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Oct 16, 2026

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Breach of Contract

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Oct 16, 2026

LOPEZ, DENIA GUERRA vs GILMORE, JADE AMBER

On October 16, 2026 an auto negligence case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hillsborough County. Judge Jennifer X. Gabbard presiding.

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Oct 16, 2026

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Auto Negligence

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Automobile

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Oct 16, 2026

LINKENHOKER, TERRANCE vs KIA AMERICA, INC

On October 16, 2026 a product liability case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hillsborough County. Judge Jennifer X. Gabbard presiding.

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Oct 16, 2026

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Product Liability

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Torts

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Products Liability

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Oct 16, 2026

CARRINGTON MORTGAGE SERVICES, LLC vs DONNA J LAWSON

On October 15, 2026 a mortgage foreclosure - nonhomestead -2- $50,000 - $249,999 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hillsborough County. Judge Jennifer X. Gabbard presiding.

26 Files

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Oct 15, 2026

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Mortgage Foreclosure - NonHomestead -2- $50,000 - $249,999

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Property

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Foreclosure

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Oct 15, 2026

Trax Credit Union vs Hesterberg, Christopher J

On October 14, 2026 a mortgage foreclosure - homestead -3- $250,000 or more case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hillsborough County. Judge Jennifer X. Gabbard presiding.

9 Files

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Oct 14, 2026

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Mortgage Foreclosure - Homestead -3- $250,000 or More

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Property

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Foreclosure

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Oct 14, 2026

US Bank Trust Company National Association vs Bollmann, Edward G, JR

On October 14, 2026 a mortgage foreclosure - homestead -3- $250,000 or more case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hillsborough County. Judge Jennifer X. Gabbard presiding.

8 Files

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Oct 14, 2026

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Mortgage Foreclosure - Homestead -3- $250,000 or More

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Property

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Foreclosure

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Oct 14, 2026

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About

Jennifer X. Gabbard
Current Appointment 13th Judicial Circuit Court of Florida, Department Room 512, Courtroom 503	13th Judicial Circuit Court of Florida, Department Room 512, Courtroom 503
Election/Appointment 2018 - Re-elected	2018 - Re-elected
Previous Appointment Hillsborough County Court	Hillsborough County Court
Education J.D., University of Florida, Fredric G. Levin College of Law - 1997 B.A., University of Florida - 1994	J.D., University of Florida, Fredric G. Levin College of Law - 1997 B.A., University of Florida - 1994

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Court Info

Court Info
Current Court:	FL - 13th Judicial Circuit Court of Florida
Previous Court:	FL - Hillsborough County Court
Clerk phone:	+1 (813) 272-5774

Career History

Career History
Role	Employer	Where
Judge	Hillsborough County Court	Hillsborough County, Florida
Judge	13th Judicial Circuit Court of Florida	Hillsborough County, Florida
Assistant State Attorney	Office of the State Attorney for the Thirteenth Judicial Circuit	Hillsborough County, Florida