Judge Philip J. Yacucci: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

Biography

The Hon. Philip J. Yacucci (Ret.) served as a judge for the St. Lucie County Court in Florida. Yacucci was elected to the bench in 2002. He retired on June 30, 2019.


In December 2016, Yacucci was charged with judicial misconduct by the Florida Judicial Qualifications Commission. The charge came after Yacucci failed to recuse himself from cases handled by an attorney against whom he ran in his campaign for re-election in 2014. On November 2, 2017, the Florida Supreme Court ordered Yacucci to serve a 30-day suspension without pay.


Prior to his election, Yacucci was an attorney in private practice. Before that, he performed a stint as the public defender for the 19th Judicial Circuit (1988 to 1993).


Yacucci earned a bachelor’s degree in political science from the University of Delaware in 1977. He then completed a J.D. at Florida State University College of Law in 1980.


After graduating from law school, Yacucci began his legal career as an assistant state attorney in the Office of the State Attorney for the 19th Judicial Circuit. He served in that capacity until 1985, at which time he entered into private practice as a criminal defense attorney at Barnes & Yacucci.


His memberships have included the American Bar Association, the National Association of Trial Attorneys, and the Public Safety Coordinating Council. He has also taught criminal law and procedures at the Police Academy at Indian River County College.


Yacucci was born and raised in Wilmington, Delaware, where he attended St. Marks Catholic High School. He and his second wife, Maria, have one daughter. He also has two adult children from his first marriage.

Recent Cases by Hon. Philip J. Yacucci

On April 28, 2019 a misdemeanor case was filed in the jurisdiction of St. Lucie County. Judge YACUCCI, PHILIP J presiding.

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Apr 28, 2019

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St Lucie County

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St. Lucie County, FL

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MISDEMEANOR

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Criminal

Matter Type

General Criminal

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Jul 28, 2021

On January 23, 2019 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of St. Lucie County. Judge YACUCCI, PHILIP J presiding.

14 Files
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Jan 23, 2019

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St Lucie County

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St. Lucie County, FL

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Mar 08, 2022

On January 7, 2019 a misdemeanor case was filed in the jurisdiction of St. Lucie County. Judge YACUCCI, PHILIP J presiding.

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Jan 07, 2019

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St Lucie County

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St. Lucie County, FL

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MISDEMEANOR

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Criminal

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General Criminal

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Sep 28, 2021

On April 26, 2018 a misdemeanor case was filed in the jurisdiction of St. Lucie County. Judge YACUCCI, PHILIP J presiding.

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Apr 26, 2018

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St Lucie County

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St. Lucie County, FL

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MISDEMEANOR

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Criminal

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General Criminal

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Sep 28, 2021

On March 6, 2018 a criminal traffic case was filed in the jurisdiction of St. Lucie County. Judge YACUCCI, PHILIP J presiding.

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Mar 06, 2018

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CRIMINAL TRAFFIC

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Criminal

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Jul 27, 2021

On November 29, 2016 a misdemeanor case was filed in the jurisdiction of St. Lucie County. Judge YACUCCI, PHILIP J presiding.

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Nov 29, 2016

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St. Lucie County, FL

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MISDEMEANOR

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Criminal

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General Criminal

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Sep 28, 2021

On November 1, 2016 a misdemeanor case was filed in the jurisdiction of St. Lucie County. Judge YACUCCI, PHILIP J presiding.

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Nov 01, 2016

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St. Lucie County, FL

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MISDEMEANOR

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Criminal

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General Criminal

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Jul 27, 2021

On October 12, 2016 a misdemeanor case was filed in the jurisdiction of St. Lucie County. Judge YACUCCI, PHILIP J presiding.

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Oct 12, 2016

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St Lucie County

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St. Lucie County, FL

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MISDEMEANOR

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Criminal

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General Criminal

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Jul 28, 2021

On October 1, 2016 a misdemeanor case was filed in the jurisdiction of St. Lucie County. Judge YACUCCI, PHILIP J presiding.

6 Files
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Oct 01, 2016

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St Lucie County

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St. Lucie County, FL

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MISDEMEANOR

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Criminal

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General Criminal

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Jul 27, 2021

On September 26, 2016 a misdemeanor case was filed in the jurisdiction of St. Lucie County. Judge YACUCCI, PHILIP J presiding.

9 Files
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Sep 26, 2016

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Hon. YACUCCI, PHILIP J Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for YACUCCI, PHILIP J

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St Lucie County

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St. Lucie County, FL

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MISDEMEANOR

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Criminal

Matter Type

General Criminal

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Jul 28, 2021

On September 8, 2016 a criminal traffic case was filed in the jurisdiction of St. Lucie County. Judge YACUCCI, PHILIP J presiding.

11 Files
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Sep 08, 2016

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St Lucie County

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St. Lucie County, FL

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CRIMINAL TRAFFIC

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Criminal

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General Criminal

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Dec 26, 2022

On July 27, 2016 a misdemeanor case was filed in the jurisdiction of St. Lucie County. Judge YACUCCI, PHILIP J presiding.

1 File
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Jul 27, 2016

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Active

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St Lucie County

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St. Lucie County, FL

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MISDEMEANOR

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Criminal

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General Criminal

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Sep 28, 2021

On June 8, 2016 a misdemeanor case was filed in the jurisdiction of St. Lucie County. Judge YACUCCI, PHILIP J presiding.

2 Files
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Jun 08, 2016

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St Lucie County

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St. Lucie County, FL

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MISDEMEANOR

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Criminal

Matter Type

General Criminal

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Sep 28, 2021

On April 1, 2016 a misdemeanor case was filed in the jurisdiction of St. Lucie County. Judge YACUCCI, PHILIP J presiding.

5 Files
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Apr 01, 2016

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St Lucie County

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St. Lucie County, FL

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MISDEMEANOR

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Criminal

Matter Type

General Criminal

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Sep 28, 2021

On November 19, 2015 a misdemeanor case was filed in the jurisdiction of St. Lucie County. Judge YACUCCI, PHILIP J presiding.

39 Files
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Nov 19, 2015

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St Lucie County

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St. Lucie County, FL

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MISDEMEANOR

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Criminal

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General Criminal

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Dec 26, 2022

On November 13, 2015 a misdemeanor case was filed in the jurisdiction of St. Lucie County. Judge YACUCCI, PHILIP J presiding.

14 Files
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Nov 13, 2015

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St Lucie County

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St. Lucie County, FL

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MISDEMEANOR

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Criminal

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General Criminal

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Jul 27, 2021

On May 15, 2015 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of St. Lucie County. Judge YACUCCI, PHILIP J presiding.

21 Files
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May 15, 2015

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Apr 19, 2022

On January 9, 2015 a misdemeanor case was filed in the jurisdiction of St. Lucie County. Judge YACUCCI, PHILIP J presiding.

3 Files
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Jan 09, 2015

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St Lucie County

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St. Lucie County, FL

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MISDEMEANOR

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Criminal

Matter Type

General Criminal

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Oct 30, 2021

On October 9, 2014 a misdemeanor case was filed in the jurisdiction of St. Lucie County. Judge YACUCCI, PHILIP J presiding.

19 Files
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Oct 09, 2014

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St Lucie County

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St. Lucie County, FL

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MISDEMEANOR

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Criminal

Matter Type

General Criminal

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Dec 26, 2022

On December 4, 2013 a misdemeanor case was filed in the jurisdiction of St. Lucie County. Judge YACUCCI, PHILIP J presiding.

2 Files
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Dec 04, 2013

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Non-Jury Verdict

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St Lucie County

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St. Lucie County, FL

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MISDEMEANOR

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Criminal

Matter Type

General Criminal

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Oct 27, 2021

On November 30, 2012 a misdemeanor case was filed in the jurisdiction of St. Lucie County. Judge YACUCCI, PHILIP J presiding.

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Nov 30, 2012

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St Lucie County

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St. Lucie County, FL

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MISDEMEANOR

Practice Area

Criminal

Matter Type

General Criminal

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 25, 2021

On July 9, 2012 a criminal traffic case was filed in the jurisdiction of St. Lucie County. Judge YACUCCI, PHILIP J presiding.

1 File
Filed

Jul 09, 2012

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Active

Judge

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St Lucie County

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St. Lucie County, FL

Category

CRIMINAL TRAFFIC

Practice Area

Criminal

Matter Type

General Criminal

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Sep 28, 2021

On October 16, 2011 a misdemeanor case was filed in the jurisdiction of St. Lucie County. Judge YACUCCI, PHILIP J presiding.

1 File
Filed

Oct 16, 2011

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Active

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Hon. YACUCCI, PHILIP J Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for YACUCCI, PHILIP J

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St Lucie County

County

St. Lucie County, FL

Category

MISDEMEANOR

Practice Area

Criminal

Matter Type

General Criminal

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Oct 25, 2021

On October 27, 2008 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of St. Lucie County. Judge YACUCCI, PHILIP J presiding.

24 Files
Filed

Oct 27, 2008

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St Lucie County

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St. Lucie County, FL

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Apr 19, 2022

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