Judge Monica J. Brasington: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

Florida Bar #: 167721 (April 29, 1999)

Appointed By: Gov. Richard L. Scott

Biography

The Hon. Monica J. Brasington (Ret.) served as a judge for the 8th Judicial Circuit Court of Florida. Brasington was appointed to the bench by former Governor Rick Scott in 2013, filling the vacancy created by the retirement of the late Hon. David A. Glant (deceased.) She retired at the conclusion of her term in 2023.


The 8th Judicial Circuit encompasses Alachua County, Baker County, Bradford County, Gilchrist County, Levy County, and Union County. Brasington held assignments in both Alachua and Gilchrist Counties, presiding over family, civil, mortgage foreclosure, extraordinary writs, probate, and guardianship cases.


Prior to her appointment, Brasington was a partner at Miller & Brasington, a law firm she joined in 2006. Before that, she spent time as an associate in the Law Office of Shannon M. Miller (2005 to 2006) and staff counsel to the 8th Judicial Circuit Court (2004 to 2005).


Brasington earned a B.A. in criminal justice from the University of Florida in 1993. She 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, Brasington began her legal career as a commercial litigation associate at the law firm of King & Spalding in Atlanta, Georgia. She supplemented her practice with service as a senior documentation administrator for Fleet Capital Corporation (1998 to 2001).


Her memberships have included the Gerald T. Bennett American Inn of Court, the Wealth Counsel, the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, the Academy of Florida Elder Law Attorneys, the James C. Adkins, Jr. American Inn of Court, the American Bar Association, the Eighth Judicial Circuit Bar Association, and the Gainesville Estate Planning Council. Brasington has also served as a frequent lecturer on the subjects of Medicaid planning, estate planning, and guardianship law.


Raised in Gainesville, Florida, Brasington attended Gainesville High School. Away from the bench, she enjoys running, traveling, reading, and spending time with her family.

Recent Cases by Hon. Monica J. Brasington

On February 14, 2022 a writ of habeas corpus (mental health) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Alachua County. Judge Monica J. Brasington presiding.

6 Files
Filed

Feb 14, 2022

Status

Habeas Corpus

Court

Alachua County

County

Alachua County, FL

Category

WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS (MENTAL HEALTH)

Practice Area

Criminal

Matter Type

Habeas Corpus

Case Last Refreshed

Aug 09, 2022

On May 24, 2021 a writ of mandamus case was filed in the jurisdiction of Alachua County. Judge Monica J. Brasington presiding.

7 Files
Filed

May 24, 2021

Status

Active

Court

Alachua County

County

Alachua County, FL

Category

WRIT OF MANDAMUS

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 29, 2022

On February 2, 2021 a neg. - negligent security case was filed in the jurisdiction of Alachua County. Judge Monica J. Brasington presiding.

107 Files
Filed

Feb 02, 2021

Status

Active

Court

Alachua County

County

Alachua County, FL

Category

NEG. - NEGLIGENT SECURITY

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Negligent Security

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 06, 2022

On January 5, 2021 a dissolution of marriage case was filed in the jurisdiction of Alachua County. Judge Monica J. Brasington presiding.

Filed

Jan 05, 2021

Status

Active

Court

Alachua County

County

Alachua County, FL

Category

DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 24, 2021

On November 16, 2020 a contract and indebtedness case was filed in the jurisdiction of Alachua County. Judge Monica J. Brasington presiding.

10 Files
Filed

Nov 16, 2020

Status

Appealed

Court

Alachua County

County

Alachua County, FL

Category

CONTRACT AND INDEBTEDNESS

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

General Creditor

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 05, 2022

On May 21, 2020 a prof. malpractice - medical case was filed in the jurisdiction of Alachua County. Judge Monica J. Brasington presiding.

167 Files
Filed

May 21, 2020

Status

Active

Court

Alachua County

County

Alachua County, FL

Category

PROF. MALPRACTICE - MEDICAL

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Malpractice

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 30, 2022

On May 11, 2020 a contract and indebtedness case was filed in the jurisdiction of Alachua County. Judge Monica J. Brasington presiding.

70 Files
Filed

May 11, 2020

Status

Dismissal

Court

Alachua County

County

Alachua County, FL

Category

CONTRACT AND INDEBTEDNESS

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

General Creditor

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 03, 2022

On May 7, 2020 a neg. - premises liability commercial case was filed in the jurisdiction of Alachua County. Judge Monica J. Brasington presiding.

78 Files
Filed

May 07, 2020

Status

Dismissal

Court

Alachua County

County

Alachua County, FL

Category

NEG. - PREMISES LIABILITY COMMERCIAL

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

General Commercial

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 01, 2022

On January 3, 2020 a paternity (non- iv-d) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Alachua County. Judge Monica J. Brasington presiding.

Filed

Jan 03, 2020

Status

Active

Court

Alachua County

County

Alachua County, FL

Category

PATERNITY (NON- IV-D)

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Paternity

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 27, 2022

On October 24, 2019 a libel / slander case was filed in the jurisdiction of Alachua County. Judge Monica J. Brasington presiding.

47 Files
Filed

Oct 24, 2019

Status

Dismissal

Court

Alachua County

County

Alachua County, FL

Category

LIBEL / SLANDER

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Slander,Libel,Defamation

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 30, 2022

On October 3, 2019 an auto negligence case was filed in the jurisdiction of Alachua County. Judge Monica J. Brasington presiding.

102 Files
Filed

Oct 03, 2019

Status

Dismissal

Court

Alachua County

County

Alachua County, FL

Category

AUTO NEGLIGENCE

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 31, 2022

On September 4, 2018 a products liability case was filed in the jurisdiction of Alachua County. Judge Monica J. Brasington presiding.

107 Files
Filed

Sep 04, 2018

Status

Dismissal

Court

Alachua County

County

Alachua County, FL

Category

PRODUCTS LIABILITY

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 03, 2022

On January 5, 2018 a contract and indebtedness case was filed in the jurisdiction of Alachua County. Judge Monica J. Brasington presiding.

12 Files
Filed

Jan 05, 2018

Status

Dismissal

Court

Alachua County

County

Alachua County, FL

Category

CONTRACT AND INDEBTEDNESS

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

General Creditor

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 24, 2021

On December 14, 2017 a contract and indebtedness case was filed in the jurisdiction of Alachua County. Judge Monica J. Brasington presiding.

34 Files
Filed

Dec 14, 2017

Status

Dismissal

Court

Alachua County

County

Alachua County, FL

Category

CONTRACT AND INDEBTEDNESS

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

General Creditor

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 29, 2022

On January 9, 2017 a paternity (non- iv-d) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Alachua County. Judge Monica J. Brasington presiding.

Filed

Jan 09, 2017

Status

Active

Court

Alachua County

County

Alachua County, FL

Category

PATERNITY (NON- IV-D)

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Paternity

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 24, 2021

On December 16, 2016 a contract and indebtedness case was filed in the jurisdiction of Alachua County. Judge Monica J. Brasington presiding.

Filed

Dec 16, 2016

Status

Appealed

Court

Alachua County

County

Alachua County, FL

Category

CONTRACT AND INDEBTEDNESS

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

General Creditor

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 24, 2021

On January 5, 2016 a guardian advocate of person/property case was filed in the jurisdiction of Alachua County. Judge Monica J. Brasington presiding.

Filed

Jan 05, 2016

Status

Active

Court

Alachua County

County

Alachua County, FL

Category

GUARDIAN ADVOCATE OF PERSON/PROPERTY

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Guardianship,Conservatorship

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 12, 2021

On November 3, 2015 a contract and indebtedness case was filed in the jurisdiction of Alachua County. Judge Monica J. Brasington presiding.

18 Files
Filed

Nov 03, 2015

Status

Dismissal

Court

Alachua County

County

Alachua County, FL

Category

CONTRACT AND INDEBTEDNESS

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

General Creditor

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 24, 2021

On July 17, 2015 a homestead res. - $0 - $50,000 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Alachua County. Judge Monica J. Brasington presiding.

Filed

Jul 17, 2015

Status

Judgment of Foreclosure

Court

Alachua County

County

Alachua County, FL

Category

HOMESTEAD RES. - $0 - $50,000

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Foreclosure

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 24, 2021

On January 20, 2015 a guardianship of a minor/property only case was filed in the jurisdiction of Alachua County. Judge Monica J. Brasington presiding.

Filed

Jan 20, 2015

Status

Active

Court

Alachua County

County

Alachua County, FL

Category

GUARDIANSHIP OF A MINOR/PROPERTY ONLY

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Guardianship,Conservatorship

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 08, 2021

On January 9, 2015 a paternity (non- iv-d) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Alachua County. Judge Monica J. Brasington presiding.

Filed

Jan 09, 2015

Status

Closed

Court

Alachua County

County

Alachua County, FL

Category

PATERNITY (NON- IV-D)

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Paternity

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 24, 2021

On January 6, 2015 a paternity (non- iv-d) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Alachua County. Judge Monica J. Brasington presiding.

Filed

Jan 06, 2015

Status

Active

Court

Alachua County

County

Alachua County, FL

Category

PATERNITY (NON- IV-D)

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Paternity

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 24, 2021

On January 5, 2015 a guardian advocate of person only b04 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Alachua County. Judge Monica J. Brasington presiding.

Filed

Jan 05, 2015

Status

Active

Court

Alachua County

County

Alachua County, FL

Category

GUARDIAN ADVOCATE OF PERSON ONLY B04

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Guardianship,Conservatorship

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 24, 2021

On January 5, 2015 a dissolution of marriage case was filed in the jurisdiction of Alachua County. Judge Monica J. Brasington presiding.

Filed

Jan 05, 2015

Status

Transfer

Court

Alachua County

County

Alachua County, FL

Category

DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 27, 2022

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