Judge Laura C. Burkhart: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

15th Judicial Circuit Court of Florida, Department Family - FY, Courtroom SC-5

Appointed By: Gov. Ronald D. DeSantis

Biography

The Hon. Laura C. Burkhart is a judge for the 15th Judicial Circuit Court of Florida in Palm Beach County. She was appointed to the bench by Governor Ron DeSantis on August 4, 2020.

Burkhart earned a bachelor’s degree in business management from Florida Gulf Coast University in 2000. She spent the next few years working as a legal assistant at Bass, Cerino & Brazil before completing a J.D. at Nova Southeastern University, Shepard Broad College of Law, in 2007. As a law student, Burkhart clerked in the Law Office of Max Rudmann (2006).

After graduating from law school, Burkhart began her legal career as an assistant state attorney in the Office of the State Attorney for the Fifteenth Judicial Circuit. She served in that capacity until her appointment to the bench, rising through the ranks to become Chief of the Traffic Homicide and Felony Trial Units.

Burkhart was a resident of Lake Worth, Florida, at the time of her appointment.

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CALCATERRA, DOMENICO MD V SASSER CESTERO & ROY PA

On June 1, 2026 a professional negligence - legal malpractice case was filed in the jurisdiction of Palm Beach County. Judge Laura C. Burkhart presiding.

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Torts

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Malpractice

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Jun 03, 2026

CASE STYLE: SALAS, CARINA V BELLINO, JACK

On February 18, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Palm Beach County. Judge Laura C. Burkhart presiding.

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Feb 18, 2026

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Feb 25, 2026

CASE STYLE: HARMON, COURTNEY MARIE V HARMON, WESLEY

On February 11, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Palm Beach County. Judge Laura C. Burkhart presiding.

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Feb 11, 2026

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Feb 13, 2026

MOBLEY, LEAH V JOHNSON, CHRISTOPHER

On December 10, 2025 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Palm Beach County. Judge Laura C. Burkhart presiding.

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Dec 10, 2025

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Dec 16, 2025

TURNER, AIDAN ZACHARY V TURNER, BRIANNA

On November 17, 2025 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Palm Beach County. Judge Laura C. Burkhart presiding.

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Nov 17, 2025

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Nov 22, 2025

VASQUEZ LOPEZ, WENDY V LOPEZ CALDERON, MAELY

On November 11, 2025 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Palm Beach County. Judge Laura C. Burkhart presiding.

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Nov 11, 2025

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Nov 17, 2025

AGUILON MARROQUIN, RUBI V AGUILON MARROQUIN, ROMEO

On October 31, 2025 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Palm Beach County. Judge Laura C. Burkhart presiding.

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Oct 31, 2025

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Nov 06, 2025

HOLT, PARIS ROSE V HOLT, ZACHARY JOHN

On October 24, 2025 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Palm Beach County. Judge Laura C. Burkhart presiding.

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Oct 24, 2025

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Oct 28, 2025

MORRIS, DENISE ELIZABETH

On October 23, 2025 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Palm Beach County. Judge Laura C. Burkhart presiding.

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Oct 23, 2025

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Non-Jury Verdict

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Oct 29, 2025

COCHRAN, TROY G V SANTIESTEBAN COCHRAN, EVELYN

On October 23, 2025 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Palm Beach County. Judge Laura C. Burkhart presiding.

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Oct 23, 2025

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Oct 24, 2025

STATE, CASSANDRA V DALY, ROBERT JOSEPH III

On October 23, 2025 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Palm Beach County. Judge Laura C. Burkhart presiding.

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Oct 23, 2025

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Oct 26, 2025

TSELISHCHEV, SVITLANA V TSELISHCHEV, ALEXANDER

On October 23, 2025 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Palm Beach County. Judge Laura C. Burkhart presiding.

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Oct 23, 2025

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Oct 25, 2025

HAINES, ARIANNE V HAINES, ALANA JACQUELINE

On October 23, 2025 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Palm Beach County. Judge Laura C. Burkhart presiding.

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Oct 23, 2025

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Oct 25, 2025

ERISNORD, MERCE V ALCIN, RAINER

On October 23, 2025 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Palm Beach County. Judge Laura C. Burkhart presiding.

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Oct 23, 2025

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Oct 26, 2025

OKONKWO, KINGSLEY UCHENNA V JONES, BRITTNEY

On October 22, 2025 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Palm Beach County. Judge Laura C. Burkhart presiding.

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Oct 22, 2025

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Oct 25, 2025

RICHARDSON, ARIELLE R V RICHARDSON, TODD L

On October 22, 2025 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Palm Beach County. Judge Laura C. Burkhart presiding.

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Oct 22, 2025

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Oct 25, 2025

ISAEVA, ANASTASIIA V ISAEV, ARTEM

On October 21, 2025 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Palm Beach County. Judge Laura C. Burkhart presiding.

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Oct 21, 2025

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Oct 23, 2025

VANDERHORST JIMENEZ, FATIMA V JIMENEZ, EDUARDO WENCESLAO

On October 21, 2025 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Palm Beach County. Judge Laura C. Burkhart presiding.

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Oct 21, 2025

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Oct 26, 2025

FUHRMAN, KEITH EDWARD V BERSON, GLORIA

On October 21, 2025 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Palm Beach County. Judge Laura C. Burkhart presiding.

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Oct 21, 2025

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Oct 23, 2025

REZNIK, DENIS V SHAGIAKHMETOVA, ALBINA

On October 21, 2025 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Palm Beach County. Judge Laura C. Burkhart presiding.

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Oct 21, 2025

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Oct 23, 2025

RICHARD, MARLENE V LAGRANDEUR, JEAN BAILLY

On October 20, 2025 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Palm Beach County. Judge Laura C. Burkhart presiding.

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Oct 20, 2025

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Oct 23, 2025

METZGER, ADRIENNE V METZGER, MARTIN

On October 20, 2025 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Palm Beach County. Judge Laura C. Burkhart presiding.

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Oct 20, 2025

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Oct 21, 2025

MILLER, ANDREA H V MILLER, PAUL T

On October 17, 2025 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Palm Beach County. Judge Laura C. Burkhart presiding.

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Oct 17, 2025

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Oct 23, 2025

HANSFORD, DERRY L JR V HANFORD, SHANDELYN

On October 17, 2025 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Palm Beach County. Judge Laura C. Burkhart presiding.

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Oct 17, 2025

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About

Laura C. Burkhart
Current Appointment 15th Judicial Circuit Court of Florida, Department Family - FY, Courtroom SC-5	15th Judicial Circuit Court of Florida, Department Family - FY, Courtroom SC-5
Education J.D., Nova Southeastern University, Shepard Broad College of Law - 2007 Bachelor's degree, Florida Gulf Coast University - 2000	J.D., Nova Southeastern University, Shepard Broad College of Law - 2007 Bachelor's degree, Florida Gulf Coast University - 2000

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Court Info

Court Info
Current Court:	FL - 15th Judicial Circuit Court of Florida
Clerk phone:	+1 (561) 274-1452

Career History

Career History
Role	Employer	Where
Judge	15th Judicial Circuit Court of Florida	Palm Beach County, Florida
Assistant State Attorney	Office of the State Attorney for the Fifteenth Judicial Circuit	Palm Beach County, Florida