Judge Marlene A. Fernandez-Karavetsos: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

11th Judicial Circuit Court of Florida, Department Family - FC 17, Rm. CHC 2222

Appointed By: Gov. Ronald D. DeSantis

Biography

The Hon. Marlene A. Fernandez-Karavetsos is a judge for the 11th Judicial Circuit Court of Florida in Miami-Dade County. She was appointed to the bench by Governor Ron DeSantis on August 29, 2019, filling a vacancy created by the retirement of the Hon. Maria I. Sampedro-Iglesia.

Prior to her appointment, Fernandez-Karavetsos was an assistant United States attorney in the Office of the United States Attorney for the Southern District of Florida as well as Associate Chief Counsel for the United States Food and Drug Administration. Before that, she spent time as an attorney in private practice, specializing in complex business litigation, real estate litigation, and construction litigation.

Fernandez-Karavetsos earned a bachelor’s degree in English from Florida International University. She then completed a J.D. at the University of Miami School of Law.

Her memberships have included the National Association of Women Judges.

A resident of Miami, Florida, at the time of her appointment, Fernandez-Karavetsos is a first-generation Cuban American. She and her husband have four children.

Recent Cases by Hon. Marlene A. Fernandez-Karavetsos

Flores, Michael Anthony vs Chavez, Bernice

On June 26, 2026 a dissolution of marriage case was filed in the jurisdiction of Miami-Dade County. Judge Marlene A. Fernandez-Karavetsos presiding.

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Jun 26, 2026

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Judge

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Miami-Dade County

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Miami-Dade County, FL

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Dissolution Of Marriage

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Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 29, 2026

Grimaldo, Carlos Andres vs Grimaldo, Jennifer

On June 26, 2026 a diss of marriage w/children case was filed in the jurisdiction of Miami-Dade County. Judge Marlene A. Fernandez-Karavetsos presiding.

Filed

Jun 26, 2026

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Miami-Dade County

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Miami-Dade County, FL

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Diss Of Marriage W/children

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Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 27, 2026

Sadeh, Daniel vs Shifteh, Leeora

On June 25, 2026 a diss of marriage w/children case was filed in the jurisdiction of Miami-Dade County. Judge Marlene A. Fernandez-Karavetsos presiding.

Filed

Jun 25, 2026

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Miami-Dade County

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Miami-Dade County, FL

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Diss Of Marriage W/children

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

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Jun 27, 2026

Reyes De Garcia, Judith Betsabe vs Garcia, David

On June 25, 2026 a diss of marriage w/children case was filed in the jurisdiction of Miami-Dade County. Judge Marlene A. Fernandez-Karavetsos presiding.

Filed

Jun 25, 2026

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Miami-Dade County

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Miami-Dade County, FL

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Diss Of Marriage W/children

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

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Jun 27, 2026

Duarte Incer, Heyling Elieth vs Sevilla Sevilla, Jader Antonio

On June 24, 2026 a dissolution of marriage case was filed in the jurisdiction of Miami-Dade County. Judge Marlene A. Fernandez-Karavetsos presiding.

Filed

Jun 24, 2026

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Active

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Miami-Dade County

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Miami-Dade County, FL

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Dissolution Of Marriage

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Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

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Jun 25, 2026

Naeimipoor, Fatemeh vs Jahani, Kourosh

On June 24, 2026 a dissolution of marriage case was filed in the jurisdiction of Miami-Dade County. Judge Marlene A. Fernandez-Karavetsos presiding.

Filed

Jun 24, 2026

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Miami-Dade County

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Miami-Dade County, FL

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Dissolution Of Marriage

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Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

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Jun 25, 2026

Gonzalez Gonzalez, Michel vs Diaz Silva, Hilda Rosa

On June 24, 2026 a dissolution of marriage case was filed in the jurisdiction of Miami-Dade County. Judge Marlene A. Fernandez-Karavetsos presiding.

Filed

Jun 24, 2026

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Active

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Miami-Dade County

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Miami-Dade County, FL

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Court Category

Dissolution Of Marriage

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Family

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Divorce,Separation

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Jun 25, 2026

Barrios, Diana Marcella vs De Leon Garcia, Gerson

On June 24, 2026 a diss of marriage w/children case was filed in the jurisdiction of Miami-Dade County. Judge Marlene A. Fernandez-Karavetsos presiding.

Filed

Jun 24, 2026

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Active

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Miami-Dade County

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Miami-Dade County, FL

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Diss Of Marriage W/children

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Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

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Jun 25, 2026

Adams, Danesha Jyntel vs Knowles, Levi Alonso

On June 23, 2026 a diss of marriage w/children case was filed in the jurisdiction of Miami-Dade County. Judge Marlene A. Fernandez-Karavetsos presiding.

Filed

Jun 23, 2026

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Active

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Miami-Dade County

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Miami-Dade County, FL

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Diss Of Marriage W/children

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Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

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Jun 25, 2026

Cabrales Sanchez, Oslay vs Pol, Natalie

On June 23, 2026 a diss of marriage w/children case was filed in the jurisdiction of Miami-Dade County. Judge Marlene A. Fernandez-Karavetsos presiding.

Filed

Jun 23, 2026

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Active

Judge

Hon. Marlene A. Fernandez-Karavetsos 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Marlene A. Fernandez-Karavetsos

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Miami-Dade County

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Miami-Dade County, FL

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Court Category

Diss Of Marriage W/children

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Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

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Jun 25, 2026

Rodriguez Perez, Christian Gabriel vs Souto Alonso, Camila De La Caridad

On June 23, 2026 a dissolution of marriage case was filed in the jurisdiction of Miami-Dade County. Judge Marlene A. Fernandez-Karavetsos presiding.

Filed

Jun 23, 2026

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Active

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Hon. Marlene A. Fernandez-Karavetsos 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Marlene A. Fernandez-Karavetsos

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Miami-Dade County

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Miami-Dade County, FL

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Court Category

Dissolution Of Marriage

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 24, 2026

Baquenado, Iris A vs Guerrero Delgado, Carlos Fernando

On June 23, 2026 a dissolution of marriage case was filed in the jurisdiction of Miami-Dade County. Judge Marlene A. Fernandez-Karavetsos presiding.

Filed

Jun 23, 2026

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Closed

Judge

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Miami-Dade County

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Miami-Dade County, FL

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Court Category

Dissolution Of Marriage

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Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

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Jun 25, 2026

Sette Bloise, Andre Luiz vs Kopec, Maryland

On June 22, 2026 a dissolution of marriage case was filed in the jurisdiction of Miami-Dade County. Judge Marlene A. Fernandez-Karavetsos presiding.

Filed

Jun 22, 2026

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Miami-Dade County

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Miami-Dade County, FL

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Court Category

Dissolution Of Marriage

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Family

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Divorce,Separation

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Jun 23, 2026

Rojas, Maria vs Rojas, Osvaldo

On June 22, 2026 a dissolution of marriage case was filed in the jurisdiction of Miami-Dade County. Judge Marlene A. Fernandez-Karavetsos presiding.

Filed

Jun 22, 2026

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Active

Judge

Hon. Marlene A. Fernandez-Karavetsos 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Marlene A. Fernandez-Karavetsos

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Miami-Dade County

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Miami-Dade County, FL

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Court Category

Dissolution Of Marriage

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Family

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Divorce,Separation

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Jun 25, 2026

Santamaria, Carlos vs Valladares, Cristina

On June 22, 2026 a dissolution of marriage case was filed in the jurisdiction of Miami-Dade County. Judge Marlene A. Fernandez-Karavetsos presiding.

Filed

Jun 22, 2026

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Miami-Dade County

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Miami-Dade County, FL

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Court Category

Dissolution Of Marriage

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Family

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Divorce,Separation

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Jun 23, 2026

Fernandez, Fernando vs Toledo, Yordanis

On June 19, 2026 a dissolution of marriage case was filed in the jurisdiction of Miami-Dade County. Judge Marlene A. Fernandez-Karavetsos presiding.

Filed

Jun 19, 2026

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Miami-Dade County

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Miami-Dade County, FL

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Court Category

Dissolution Of Marriage

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Family

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Jun 23, 2026

BOLOR, UNDRAKH vs CRUTCHFIELD, KENNETH FITZGERALD

On June 19, 2026 a diss of marriage w/children case was filed in the jurisdiction of Miami-Dade County. Judge Marlene A. Fernandez-Karavetsos presiding.

Filed

Jun 19, 2026

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Active

Judge

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Miami-Dade County

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Miami-Dade County, FL

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Diss Of Marriage W/children

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Family

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Divorce,Separation

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Jun 24, 2026

MORELL, MARLENE vs MORELL, LESTER

On June 18, 2026 a dissolution of marriage case was filed in the jurisdiction of Miami-Dade County. Judge Marlene A. Fernandez-Karavetsos presiding.

Filed

Jun 18, 2026

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Active

Judge

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Miami-Dade County

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Miami-Dade County, FL

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Court Category

Dissolution Of Marriage

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Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

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Jun 23, 2026

Oporta, Julie Lynn vs Oporta, Carlos Humbero

On June 18, 2026 a dissolution of marriage case was filed in the jurisdiction of Miami-Dade County. Judge Marlene A. Fernandez-Karavetsos presiding.

Filed

Jun 18, 2026

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Active

Judge

Hon. Marlene A. Fernandez-Karavetsos 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Marlene A. Fernandez-Karavetsos

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Miami-Dade County

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Miami-Dade County, FL

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Court Category

Dissolution Of Marriage

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 23, 2026

Martinez Cardona, Natanael vs Santiago, Mariela Josefina

On June 18, 2026 a diss of marriage w/children case was filed in the jurisdiction of Miami-Dade County. Judge Marlene A. Fernandez-Karavetsos presiding.

Filed

Jun 18, 2026

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Active

Judge

Hon. Marlene A. Fernandez-Karavetsos 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Marlene A. Fernandez-Karavetsos

Court

Miami-Dade County

County

Miami-Dade County, FL

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Court Category

Diss Of Marriage W/children

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 23, 2026

Delgado Sotolongo, Alexis vs Gonzalez Delgado, Migelis Lorena

On June 16, 2026 a dissolution of marriage case was filed in the jurisdiction of Miami-Dade County. Judge Marlene A. Fernandez-Karavetsos presiding.

Filed

Jun 16, 2026

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Active

Judge

Hon. Marlene A. Fernandez-Karavetsos 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Marlene A. Fernandez-Karavetsos

Court

Miami-Dade County

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Miami-Dade County, FL

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Court Category

Dissolution Of Marriage

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Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 20, 2026

Marin Guevara, Gustavo Adolfo vs Camacho, Flavia Alejandra

On June 16, 2026 a dissolution of marriage case was filed in the jurisdiction of Miami-Dade County. Judge Marlene A. Fernandez-Karavetsos presiding.

Filed

Jun 16, 2026

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Active

Judge

Hon. Marlene A. Fernandez-Karavetsos 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Marlene A. Fernandez-Karavetsos

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Miami-Dade County

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Miami-Dade County, FL

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Court Category

Dissolution Of Marriage

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Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 17, 2026

Nandlal, Varun Satesh vs Gutierrez , Juana Dolores

On June 16, 2026 a dissolution of marriage case was filed in the jurisdiction of Miami-Dade County. Judge Marlene A. Fernandez-Karavetsos presiding.

Filed

Jun 16, 2026

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Active

Judge

Hon. Marlene A. Fernandez-Karavetsos 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Marlene A. Fernandez-Karavetsos

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Miami-Dade County

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Miami-Dade County, FL

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Court Category

Dissolution Of Marriage

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Family

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Case Last Refreshed

Jun 17, 2026

Maciques, Lissette vs Rodriguez, Edward

On June 16, 2026 a diss of marriage w/children case was filed in the jurisdiction of Miami-Dade County. Judge Marlene A. Fernandez-Karavetsos presiding.

Filed

Jun 16, 2026

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Active

Judge

Hon. Marlene A. Fernandez-Karavetsos 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Marlene A. Fernandez-Karavetsos

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Miami-Dade County

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Miami-Dade County, FL

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Diss Of Marriage W/children

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Divorce,Separation

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Jun 17, 2026

About

Marlene A. Fernandez-Karavetsos
Current Appointment 11th Judicial Circuit Court of Florida, Department Family - FC 17, Rm. CHC 2222	11th Judicial Circuit Court of Florida, Department Family - FC 17, Rm. CHC 2222
Election/Appointment 2022 - Re-elected	2022 - Re-elected
Education J.D., University of Miami School of Law Bachelor's degree, Florida International University	J.D., University of Miami School of Law Bachelor's degree, Florida International University

Court Info

Court Info
Current Court:	FL - 11th Judicial Circuit Court of Florida
Clerk phone:	+1 (305) 349-5729

Career History

Career History
Role	Employer	Where
Associate Chief Counsel	United States Food and Drug Administration	None
Assistant United States Attorney	Office of the United States Attorney for the Southern District of Florida	None
Judge	11th Judicial Circuit Court of Florida	Miami-Dade County, Florida
Attorney	Private Practice	None