Judge Marc S. Makholm: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

Hillsborough County Court, Department County Civil - P, Courtroom 416

Appointed By: Gov. Ronald D. DeSantis

Biography

The Hon. Marc S. Makholm is a judge for the Hillsborough County Court in Florida. He was appointed to the bench by Governor Ron DeSantis in 2022, filling the vacancy created by the retirement of the Hon. James Moody, III.

Prior to his appointment, Makholm spent eleven years as assistant legal counsel for the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office. Before that, he handled criminal defense matters at his own private practice, Marc Makholm, P.A.; worked as an attorney at a local law firm owned by Barry Taracks; and spent four years as a prosecutor.

He received a bachelor’s degree from the University of Florida. Makholm then completed a J.D. at Stetson University College of Law in 1996.

At the time of his appointment, Makholm resided in Tampa, Florida. His father and older sister are also attorneys.

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Jpmorgan Chase Bank, N.A. vs Sulzer, Robert C

On July 17, 2026 a cc breach of contract $15,000.01 to $30,000.00 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hillsborough County. Judge Marc S. Makholm presiding.

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Jul 17, 2026

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CC Breach of Contract $15,000.01 to $30,000.00

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Commercial

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Breach of Contract

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Oct 07, 2026

American Express National Bank vs Jamey Newpher

On July 9, 2026 a sc breach of contract-tier 5 $5,000.01-$8,000.00 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hillsborough County. Judge Marc S. Makholm presiding.

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Jul 09, 2026

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SC Breach of Contract-Tier 5 $5,000.01-$8,000.00

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Commercial

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Oct 06, 2026

CAPITAL ONE, N.A., successor by merger to DISCOVER BANK vs JOHNSON, THERON D

On January 15, 2026 a sc debt owed-tier 3 $500.01-$2,500.00 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hillsborough County. Judge Marc S. Makholm presiding.

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Jan 15, 2026

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SC Debt Owed-Tier 3 $500.01-$2,500.00

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Creditor

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Consumer Debt

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Jul 26, 2026

CAPITAL ONE, N.A. vs MCNAB, LARRY R

On October 3, 2025 a cc debt owed $15,000.01 to $30,000.00 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hillsborough County. Judge Marc S. Makholm presiding.

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Oct 03, 2025

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CC Debt Owed $15,000.01 to $30,000.00

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Creditor

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Feb 16, 2026

CAPITAL ONE, N.A., AS SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO DISCOVER BANK, N.A. vs ALLEN, BRIANA C

On March 17, 2025 a cc debt owed $15,000.01 to $30,000.00 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hillsborough County. Judge Marc S. Makholm presiding.

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Mar 17, 2025

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CC Debt Owed $15,000.01 to $30,000.00

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Creditor

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Aug 26, 2026

Siteone Landscape Supply, Llc, vs Big Yellow Enterprises , Inc.

On November 18, 2024 a cc breach of contract $15,000.01 to $30,000.00 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hillsborough County. Judge Marc S. Makholm presiding.

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Nov 18, 2024

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CC Breach of Contract $15,000.01 to $30,000.00

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Commercial

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Breach of Contract

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Nov 19, 2024

Lvnv Funding Llc vs Shipp, Darlene

On November 18, 2024 a sc debt owed-tier 3 $500.01-$2,500.00 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hillsborough County. Judge Marc S. Makholm presiding.

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Nov 18, 2024

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SC Debt Owed-Tier 3 $500.01-$2,500.00

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Creditor

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Consumer Debt

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Nov 19, 2024

Geico General Insurance Company vs Chubb Indemnity Ins. Co.

On November 18, 2024 a cc breach of contract $15,000.01 to $30,000.00 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hillsborough County. Judge Marc S. Makholm presiding.

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Nov 18, 2024

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CC Breach of Contract $15,000.01 to $30,000.00

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Commercial

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Breach of Contract

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Nov 19, 2024

DEBOER BROTHERS INC vs BLAKE BUILDING LLC

On November 18, 2024 a sc debt owed-tier 5 $5,000.01-$8,000.00 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hillsborough County. Judge Marc S. Makholm presiding.

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Nov 18, 2024

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SC Debt Owed-Tier 5 $5,000.01-$8,000.00

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Creditor

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Consumer Debt

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Nov 19, 2024

YES PARKWOOD LLC vs HAMPTON, MAQUITA CHANNEL

On November 18, 2024 a lt residential eviction/past due rent $0.00-$15,000.00 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hillsborough County. Judge Marc S. Makholm presiding.

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Nov 18, 2024

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LT Residential Eviction/Past Due Rent $0.00-$15,000.00

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Unlawful Detainer

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Nov 19, 2024

The Avenue Apartments LLC vs Jones, Asha

On November 18, 2024 a lt residential eviction- possession only case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hillsborough County. Judge Marc S. Makholm presiding.

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Nov 18, 2024

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Property

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Unlawful Detainer

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Nov 19, 2024

AMERICAN EXPRESS NATIONAL BANK vs DOERR, RICHARD L

On November 18, 2024 a cc debt owed $15,000.01 to $30,000.00 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hillsborough County. Judge Marc S. Makholm presiding.

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Nov 18, 2024

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CC Debt Owed $15,000.01 to $30,000.00

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Creditor

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Consumer Debt

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Nov 19, 2024

SUMRALL HOLDINGS OF MISSISSIPPI INC vs PAREDES, ROXANNA

On November 18, 2024 a cc debt owed $15,000.01 to $30,000.00 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hillsborough County. Judge Marc S. Makholm presiding.

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Nov 18, 2024

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Nov 19, 2024

DISCOVER BANK vs JENSEN, ELIZABETH

On November 18, 2024 a sc debt owed-tier 5 $5,000.01-$8,000.00 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hillsborough County. Judge Marc S. Makholm presiding.

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Nov 18, 2024

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Nov 19, 2024

CHAMBERS MEDICAL GROUP, INC.,ROBINS, FRANK, II vs GEICO INDEMNITY COMPANY

On November 18, 2024 a sc personal injury protection-tier 1 $0.00-$99.99 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hillsborough County. Judge Marc S. Makholm presiding.

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Nov 18, 2024

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SC Personal Injury Protection-Tier 1 $0.00-$99.99

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Torts

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Personal Injury

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Nov 19, 2024

Td Bank Usa, N.A. vs Aranzabal, Enlai M

On November 18, 2024 a sc breach of contract-tier 4 $2,500.01-$5,000.00 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hillsborough County. Judge Marc S. Makholm presiding.

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Nov 18, 2024

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SC Breach of Contract-Tier 4 $2,500.01-$5,000.00

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Commercial

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Breach of Contract

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Nov 19, 2024

Td Bank Usa, N.A. vs Tapia, Luz

On November 18, 2024 a sc breach of contract-tier 4 $2,500.01-$5,000.00 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hillsborough County. Judge Marc S. Makholm presiding.

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Nov 18, 2024

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SC Breach of Contract-Tier 4 $2,500.01-$5,000.00

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Commercial

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Breach of Contract

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Nov 19, 2024

Velocity Investments, Llc, vs James-Coleman , Christopher

On November 18, 2024 a cc breach of contract $15,000.01 to $30,000.00 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hillsborough County. Judge Marc S. Makholm presiding.

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Nov 18, 2024

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CC Breach of Contract $15,000.01 to $30,000.00

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Commercial

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Breach of Contract

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Nov 19, 2024

DISCOVER BANK vs KOUMI, ANJA

On November 18, 2024 a cc debt owed $15,000.01 to $30,000.00 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hillsborough County. Judge Marc S. Makholm presiding.

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Nov 18, 2024

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CC Debt Owed $15,000.01 to $30,000.00

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Creditor

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Consumer Debt

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Nov 19, 2024

Palm Square Homes, LLC vs Smart, Makyea Lashawn

On November 18, 2024 a lt residential eviction- possession only case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hillsborough County. Judge Marc S. Makholm presiding.

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Nov 18, 2024

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LT Residential Eviction- Possession Only

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Property

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Unlawful Detainer

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Nov 20, 2024

Lvnv Funding Llc vs Navarro, Jorge

On November 17, 2024 a cc debt owed $15,000.01 to $30,000.00 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hillsborough County. Judge Marc S. Makholm presiding.

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Nov 17, 2024

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CC Debt Owed $15,000.01 to $30,000.00

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Creditor

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Consumer Debt

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Nov 19, 2024

Bank Of America, N.a. vs Markwell, Jennifer L

On November 16, 2024 a cc debt owed $15,000.01 to $30,000.00 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hillsborough County. Judge Marc S. Makholm presiding.

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Nov 16, 2024

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CC Debt Owed $15,000.01 to $30,000.00

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Creditor

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Consumer Debt

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Nov 19, 2024

Bank Of America, N.a. vs Perez,, Tomas, II

On November 16, 2024 a cc debt owed $8,000.01 to $15,000.00 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hillsborough County. Judge Marc S. Makholm presiding.

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Nov 16, 2024

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CC Debt Owed $8,000.01 to $15,000.00

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Consumer Debt

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Nov 19, 2024

Bank Of America, N.a. vs Salazar, Melissa S

On November 16, 2024 a sc debt owed-tier 5 $5,000.01-$8,000.00 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hillsborough County. Judge Marc S. Makholm presiding.

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Nov 16, 2024

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SC Debt Owed-Tier 5 $5,000.01-$8,000.00

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Consumer Debt

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Nov 19, 2024

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About

Marc S. Makholm
Current Appointment Hillsborough County Court, Department County Civil - P, Courtroom 416	Hillsborough County Court, Department County Civil - P, Courtroom 416
Education J.D., Stetson University College of Law - 1996 Bachelor's degree, University of Florida	J.D., Stetson University College of Law - 1996 Bachelor's degree, University of Florida

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Court Info

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Current Court:	FL - Hillsborough County Court
Clerk phone:	+1 (813) 272-6873

Career History

Career History
Role	Employer	Where
Prosecutor	Office of the State Attorney	None
Attorney	Private Practice	None
Sole Practitioner	Marc Makholm, P.A.	None
Assistant Legal Counsel	Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office	Hillsborough County, Florida
Judge	Hillsborough County Court	Hillsborough County, Florida