Judge Jonathan E. Sjostrom: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

2nd Judicial Circuit Court of Florida, Department Room 301-D

The Florida Bar Bar #: 816108 (09/22/1989)

Appointed By: Gov. John E. Bush

Biography

The Hon. Jonathan Sjostrom is a judge for the 2nd Judicial Circuit Court of Florida. He was appointed to the bench by former Governor Jeb Bush in 2002.

The 2nd Judicial Circuit encompasses Franklin County, Gadsden County, Jefferson County, Leon County, Liberty County, and Wakulla County. Sjostrom has held assignments in Franklin, Gadsden, Liberty, and Leon Counties, presiding over criminal, civil, probate, guardianship, juvenile delinquency, drug court, and mental health cases.

Prior to his appointment, Sjostrom worked as a partner at Steel Hector & Davis, where he specialized in complex business and government litigation.

Sjostrom earned an A.A. from Okaloosa Walton Junior College (1984) and a B.S. in political science at Florida State University (1986). He completed a J.D. at Florida State University College of Law and was admitted to the Florida Bar in 1989.

He is a recipient of the Willam M. Hoeveler Judicial Professionalism Award (2021). He also received the Whole Child Leon “Warrior for Children” Award (2020) and the Trial Judge of the Year Award (2016) from the Tallahassee Chapter of the American Board of Trial Attorneys.

Sjostrom was raised in Fort Walton Beach, Florida.

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INMAN JOHNSON, DOROTHY vs TALLAHASSEE UNITED INC

On October 22, 2026 an other discrimination case was filed in the jurisdiction of Leon County. Judge Jonathan E. Sjostrom presiding.

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Oct 23, 2026

RAINEY, EVELYN SELENA vs HOOLEY, ANAH JOY

On October 22, 2026 an auto negligence case was filed in the jurisdiction of Leon County. Judge Jonathan E. Sjostrom presiding.

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Oct 22, 2026

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AUTO NEGLIGENCE

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Oct 22, 2026

PETERSON, TASHA vs PROGRESSIVE SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY

On October 22, 2026 an auto negligence case was filed in the jurisdiction of Leon County. Judge Jonathan E. Sjostrom presiding.

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Oct 22, 2026

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AUTO NEGLIGENCE

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Oct 22, 2026

D N PROPERTY GROUP LLC vs RAKER, JESSIE LOU

On October 22, 2026 an other circuit civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Leon County. Judge Jonathan E. Sjostrom presiding.

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Oct 22, 2026

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Oct 23, 2026

DANIELS, DARRYL C vs RICHARD COMERFORD SECRETARY FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF

On October 22, 2026 an other circuit civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Leon County. Judge Jonathan E. Sjostrom presiding.

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Oct 22, 2026

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Oct 22, 2026

U SBANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION vs LIPPETT, CARLA

On October 21, 2026 a mortgage foreclosure homestead residential more than $50,000 but less than $250,000 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Leon County. Judge Jonathan E. Sjostrom presiding.

12 Files

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Oct 21, 2026

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MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE HOMESTEAD RESIDENTIAL MORE THAN $50,000 BUT LESS THAN $250,000

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Property

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Foreclosure

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Oct 22, 2026

BURNS, CALVIN D vs MARK GLASS FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT

On October 21, 2026 a writ of mandamus case was filed in the jurisdiction of Leon County. Judge Jonathan E. Sjostrom presiding.

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Oct 21, 2026

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WRIT OF MANDAMUS

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Oct 22, 2026

POWELL, TERESA vs DOLLAR TREE STORE INC.

On October 20, 2026 an other discrimination case was filed in the jurisdiction of Leon County. Judge Jonathan E. Sjostrom presiding.

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Oct 20, 2026

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OTHER DISCRIMINATION

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Oct 21, 2026

VARGAS, BENNY vs CITY OF TALLAHASSEE

On October 20, 2026 an auto negligence case was filed in the jurisdiction of Leon County. Judge Jonathan E. Sjostrom presiding.

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Oct 20, 2026

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AUTO NEGLIGENCE

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Oct 20, 2026

LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING LLC vs HUNT, JOSHUA

On October 20, 2026 a mortgage foreclosure non-homestead residential more than $50,000 but less than $250,000 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Leon County. Judge Jonathan E. Sjostrom presiding.

9 Files

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Oct 20, 2026

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MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE NON-HOMESTEAD RESIDENTIAL MORE THAN $50,000 BUT LESS THAN $250,000

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Property

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Foreclosure

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Oct 21, 2026

HEAGNEY, RICHARD W vs RICHARD COMERFORD SECRETARY FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF

On October 19, 2026 a writ of habeas corpus case was filed in the jurisdiction of Leon County. Judge Jonathan E. Sjostrom presiding.

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Oct 19, 2026

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WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS

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Criminal

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Habeas Corpus

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Oct 21, 2026

BELL, JODIE vs EVANS, JACKSON ANDREW

On October 19, 2026 an auto negligence case was filed in the jurisdiction of Leon County. Judge Jonathan E. Sjostrom presiding.

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Oct 19, 2026

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AUTO NEGLIGENCE

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Oct 20, 2026

JONES, VERNON D vs RICHARD COMERFORD SECRETARY FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF

On October 19, 2026 a writ of mandamus case was filed in the jurisdiction of Leon County. Judge Jonathan E. Sjostrom presiding.

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Oct 19, 2026

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WRIT OF MANDAMUS

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Administrative

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Writs

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Oct 21, 2026

SADLER, LATRICIA vs ASHMORE, EMILY

On October 19, 2026 an attorney fee contingency contracts case was filed in the jurisdiction of Leon County. Judge Jonathan E. Sjostrom presiding.

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Oct 19, 2026

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ATTORNEY FEE CONTINGENCY CONTRACTS

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Commercial

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Oct 20, 2026

SPANGLER, KIMBERLANE CAROLYN vs GRULICH, AVERY CLAIRE

On October 16, 2026 an auto negligence case was filed in the jurisdiction of Leon County. Judge Jonathan E. Sjostrom presiding.

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Oct 16, 2026

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AUTO NEGLIGENCE

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Oct 19, 2026

JONES, VERNON D vs RICHARD COMERFORD SECRETARY FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF

On October 16, 2026 a writ of mandamus case was filed in the jurisdiction of Leon County. Judge Jonathan E. Sjostrom presiding.

3 Files

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Oct 16, 2026

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WRIT OF MANDAMUS

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Oct 16, 2026

LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING LLC vs SMITH, HALEY NICHOLE

On October 16, 2026 a mortgage foreclosure non-homestead residential more than $50,000 but less than $250,000 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Leon County. Judge Jonathan E. Sjostrom presiding.

13 Files

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Oct 16, 2026

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MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE NON-HOMESTEAD RESIDENTIAL MORE THAN $50,000 BUT LESS THAN $250,000

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Property

Matter Type

Foreclosure

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Oct 19, 2026

INGRAM, SHERRY R vs THE ESTATE OF JEREMY ZANE MARSH BY AND THROUGH ITS

On October 16, 2026 a contract case was filed in the jurisdiction of Leon County. Judge Jonathan E. Sjostrom presiding.

2 Files

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Oct 16, 2026

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CONTRACT

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Commercial

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Breach of Contract

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Oct 16, 2026

TRULIEVE INC vs FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

On October 15, 2026 a writ of mandamus case was filed in the jurisdiction of Leon County. Judge Jonathan E. Sjostrom presiding.

4 Files

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Oct 15, 2026

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WRIT OF MANDAMUS

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Administrative

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Oct 16, 2026

ADAMS, LAMONT vs BRYANT, JARAD

On October 14, 2026 an auto negligence case was filed in the jurisdiction of Leon County. Judge Jonathan E. Sjostrom presiding.

7 Files

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Oct 14, 2026

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AUTO NEGLIGENCE

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Torts

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Automobile

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Oct 14, 2026

AMERICAN EXPRESS NATIONAL BANK vs WILSON, CHRISTAPHER

On October 14, 2026 a contract case was filed in the jurisdiction of Leon County. Judge Jonathan E. Sjostrom presiding.

6 Files

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Oct 14, 2026

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CONTRACT

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Commercial

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Oct 15, 2026

BYTHEWOOD, KHIMLEE vs BENNETT, TERICA

On October 13, 2026 an auto negligence case was filed in the jurisdiction of Leon County. Judge Jonathan E. Sjostrom presiding.

4 Files

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Oct 13, 2026

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AUTO NEGLIGENCE

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Torts

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Automobile

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Oct 14, 2026

SWEAT, RICHARD vs FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS

On October 12, 2026 an other discrimination case was filed in the jurisdiction of Leon County. Judge Jonathan E. Sjostrom presiding.

7 Files

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Oct 12, 2026

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OTHER DISCRIMINATION

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Torts

Matter Type

Intentional Torts

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Oct 13, 2026

LAWRENCE MICHAEL ALEXANDER MD vs DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

On August 21, 2026 a writ of mandamus case was filed in the jurisdiction of Leon County. Judge Jonathan E. Sjostrom presiding.

10 Files

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Aug 21, 2026

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Leon County, FL

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WRIT OF MANDAMUS

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Administrative

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Writs

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Oct 15, 2026

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About

Jonathan E. Sjostrom
Current Appointment 2nd Judicial Circuit Court of Florida, Department Room 301-D	2nd Judicial Circuit Court of Florida, Department Room 301-D
Election/Appointment 2002 - 2nd Judicial Circuit Court; 2008 - Re-election; 2014 - Re-election; 2020 - Re-election	2002 - 2nd Judicial Circuit Court; 2008 - Re-election; 2014 - Re-election; 2020 - Re-election
Education J.D., Florida State University College of Law - 1989 B.S., Florida State University - 1986 A.A., Okaloosa Walton Junior College - 1984	J.D., Florida State University College of Law - 1989 B.S., Florida State University - 1986 A.A., Okaloosa Walton Junior College - 1984
Official Website 2ndcircuit.leoncountyfl.gov	2ndcircuit.leoncountyfl.gov