Judge Rosa C. Figarola: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

Appointed By: Gov. Richard L. Scott

Biography

Hon. Rosa C. Figarola (Ret.) was a judge for the 11th Judicial Circuit Court of Florida in Miami-Dade County. She was appointed to the bench by former Governor Rick Scott in 2011, filling the vacancy created by the retirement of the Hon. Mary B. Flores (Ret.). Figarola resigned on September 3, 2021.

Prior to her appointment, Figarola served as a judge for the Miami-Dade County Court, having been appointed to the position by former Governor Jeb Bush in 2000. During her tenure on the County Court, she presided on the Criminal Court and also held an assignment in the Domestic Violence Division. On the Circuit Court, Figarola was promptly assigned to the Dependency Division and later held an assignment in the Probate Division.

She received a B.A. from the University of Miami in 1979. Figarola then completed a J.D. at the University of Miami School of Law in 1982.

After graduating from law school, she began her legal career as an assistant public defender with the Miami-Dade Public Defender's Office, where she held assignments in the Trial and Appellate Divisions. Figarola remained in that capacity until her appointment to the County Court bench in 2000. She also taught family law as an adjunct professor at St. Thomas School of Law.

Figarola served on the Miami-Dade County Domestic Violence Oversight Board and the Domestic Violence Sexual Assault Council. Her memberships included the Cuban American Bar Association and the Florida Association of Women Lawyers.

Recent Cases by Hon. Rosa C. Figarola

ALLEN (Pr), ANTHONY vs MATHIS, JAY

On December 17, 2025 a real estate - invalidation of deed case was filed in the jurisdiction of Miami-Dade County. Judge Rosa C. Figarola presiding.

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Dec 17, 2025

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Miami-Dade County

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Miami-Dade County, FL

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Real Estate - Invalidation of Deed

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Estate Administration

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Dec 18, 2025

ARMBRISTER, ANTHONY D. vs ESTATE OF ROWINA ROLLE

On August 26, 2025 a real estate - quiet title action case was filed in the jurisdiction of Miami-Dade County. Judge Rosa C. Figarola presiding.

2 Files

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Aug 26, 2025

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Miami-Dade County

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Miami-Dade County, FL

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Real Estate - Quiet Title Action

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Estate Administration

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Aug 26, 2025

IN RE: GONZALEZ, JOSE RAUL

On September 4, 2020 a formal administration case was filed in the jurisdiction of Miami-Dade County. Judge Rosa C. Figarola presiding.

Filed

Sep 04, 2020

Status

Closed

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Miami-Dade County

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Miami-Dade County, FL

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FORMAL ADMINISTRATION

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Estate Administration

Case Last Refreshed

Aug 22, 2023

IN RE: CRUZ, LIDIA

On July 28, 2020 a formal administration case was filed in the jurisdiction of Miami-Dade County. Judge Rosa C. Figarola presiding.

Filed

Jul 28, 2020

Status

Closed

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Miami-Dade County

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Miami-Dade County, FL

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FORMAL ADMINISTRATION

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Estate Administration

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Aug 27, 2023

IN RE: SIERRA-TORRES, RAUL

On August 29, 2019 a formal administration case was filed in the jurisdiction of Miami-Dade County. Judge Rosa C. Figarola presiding.

Filed

Aug 29, 2019

Status

Dismissal

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Miami-Dade County

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Miami-Dade County, FL

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FORMAL ADMINISTRATION

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Estate Administration

Case Last Refreshed

Aug 19, 2023

IN RE: Lopez, Lilia

On June 25, 2019 a formal administration case was filed in the jurisdiction of Miami-Dade County. Judge Rosa C. Figarola presiding.

Filed

Jun 25, 2019

Status

Dismissal

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Miami-Dade County

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Miami-Dade County, FL

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FORMAL ADMINISTRATION

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Estate Administration

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Sep 18, 2025

IN RE:WILLIAMS, ADELINE DORIS

On February 13, 2019 a summary administration $1000 and more case was filed in the jurisdiction of Miami-Dade County. Judge Rosa C. Figarola presiding.

Filed

Feb 13, 2019

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Active

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Miami-Dade County

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Miami-Dade County, FL

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SUMMARY ADMINISTRATION $1000 AND MORE

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Estate Administration

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Aug 22, 2023

IN RE: ROBINSON, LARCINA

On November 26, 2018 an administration case was filed in the jurisdiction of Miami-Dade County. Judge Rosa C. Figarola presiding.

Filed

Nov 26, 2018

Status

Closed

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Miami-Dade County

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Miami-Dade County, FL

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ADMINISTRATION

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Estate Administration

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Jan 31, 2021

BIVINS, MARC, MD. VS DOUGLAS, CHARLES W (TRUSTEE)

On November 21, 2018 an adversary proceedings for trust case was filed in the jurisdiction of Miami-Dade County. Judge Rosa C. Figarola presiding.

Filed

Nov 21, 2018

Status

Appealed

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Miami-Dade County

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Miami-Dade County, FL

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ADVERSARY PROCEEDINGS FOR TRUST

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Trusts

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Aug 24, 2023

KING, CONRAD VS KING, MATTHEW

On July 23, 2018 an other petition case was filed in the jurisdiction of Miami-Dade County. Judge Rosa C. Figarola presiding.

Filed

Jul 23, 2018

Status

Dismissal

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Miami-Dade County

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Miami-Dade County, FL

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Other Petition

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

General Family

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Jan 24, 2021

ADDERLY, LORENA VS (DECEASED) MACKEY, JOSEPH

On May 25, 2018 an other petition case was filed in the jurisdiction of Miami-Dade County. Judge Rosa C. Figarola presiding.

Filed

May 25, 2018

Status

Closed

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Miami-Dade County

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Miami-Dade County, FL

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Other Petition

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

General Family

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Jan 31, 2021

MARTINEZ, LORRAINE VS MARTINEZ, SUHAIL

On March 6, 2018 a stalking case was filed in the jurisdiction of Miami-Dade County. Judge Rosa C. Figarola presiding.

1 File

Filed

Mar 06, 2018

Status

Closed

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Miami-Dade County

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Miami-Dade County, FL

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Stalking

Practice Area

Criminal

Matter Type

General Criminal

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Feb 02, 2021

ARAUJO, JULIET VS VATNE, RYAN

On February 28, 2018 an other petition case was filed in the jurisdiction of Miami-Dade County. Judge Rosa C. Figarola presiding.

Filed

Feb 28, 2018

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Active

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Miami-Dade County

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Miami-Dade County, FL

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Other Petition

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

General Family

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Feb 01, 2021

GONZALEZ FONTES, JORDAN VS KEELS, CRYSTAL LYNN

On February 15, 2018 simplified dissolutions case was filed in the jurisdiction of Miami-Dade County. Judge Rosa C. Figarola presiding.

Filed

Feb 15, 2018

Status

Closed

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Miami-Dade County

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Miami-Dade County, FL

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Simplified Dissolutions

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 11, 2022

SHORTER, ROBERTA VS MCLEAN, AMY M

On December 18, 2017 an other petition case was filed in the jurisdiction of Miami-Dade County. Judge Rosa C. Figarola presiding.

1 File

Filed

Dec 18, 2017

Status

Closed

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Miami-Dade County

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Miami-Dade County, FL

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Other Petition

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

General Family

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Feb 17, 2021

MCGHEE, TAMIKA R VS MCLEAN, AMY M

On December 18, 2017 an other petition case was filed in the jurisdiction of Miami-Dade County. Judge Rosa C. Figarola presiding.

1 File

Filed

Dec 18, 2017

Status

Closed

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Miami-Dade County

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Other Petition

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

General Family

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Feb 17, 2021

INRE:HOLLIS, RICHARD BREED

On December 15, 2017 an other petition - non-domestic case was filed in the jurisdiction of Miami-Dade County. Judge Rosa C. Figarola presiding.

Filed

Dec 15, 2017

Status

Closed

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Miami-Dade County

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Other Petition - Non-Domestic

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Dec 22, 2022

IN RE:DELIA, MASSIMO BRUNO

On October 10, 2017 a summary administration $1000 & over case was filed in the jurisdiction of Miami-Dade County. Judge Rosa C. Figarola presiding.

Filed

Oct 10, 2017

Status

Closed

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Miami-Dade County

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Miami-Dade County, FL

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SUMMARY ADMINISTRATION $1000 & OVER

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Estate Administration

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Dec 23, 2022

OXLEY, CRAIG VS MILLER, ALBERNETTE

On July 27, 2017 an other petition case was filed in the jurisdiction of Miami-Dade County. Judge Rosa C. Figarola presiding.

Filed

Jul 27, 2017

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Active

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Miami-Dade County

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Miami-Dade County, FL

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Other Petition

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

General Family

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Feb 10, 2021

GUAMBANA, WILSON VS VILLACIS, ANGELA

On July 27, 2017 a stalking case was filed in the jurisdiction of Miami-Dade County. Judge Rosa C. Figarola presiding.

1 File

Filed

Jul 27, 2017

Status

Closed

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Miami-Dade County

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Miami-Dade County, FL

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Stalking

Practice Area

Criminal

Matter Type

General Criminal

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 10, 2021

GUAMBANA, WILSON VS ARANA, MELISSA

On July 27, 2017 a stalking case was filed in the jurisdiction of Miami-Dade County. Judge Rosa C. Figarola presiding.

1 File

Filed

Jul 27, 2017

Status

Closed

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Miami-Dade County

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Miami-Dade County, FL

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Stalking

Practice Area

Criminal

Matter Type

General Criminal

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Feb 10, 2021

SMITH, VELDA VS POSTELL, FRANKLIN

On June 15, 2017 a stalking case was filed in the jurisdiction of Miami-Dade County. Judge Rosa C. Figarola presiding.

1 File

Filed

Jun 15, 2017

Status

Closed

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Miami-Dade County

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Miami-Dade County, FL

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Stalking

Practice Area

Criminal

Matter Type

General Criminal

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Dec 22, 2022

SAAVEDRA, JUAN G. VS MEDINA, MAGALY

On June 6, 2017 an other petition case was filed in the jurisdiction of Miami-Dade County. Judge Rosa C. Figarola presiding.

1 File

Filed

Jun 06, 2017

Status

Closed

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Miami-Dade County

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Miami-Dade County, FL

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Other Petition

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

General Family

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 11, 2021

LOPEZ, JEENIRE VS PEREZ, YASIR

On June 1, 2017 a stalking case was filed in the jurisdiction of Miami-Dade County. Judge Rosa C. Figarola presiding.

1 File

Filed

Jun 01, 2017

Status

Closed

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Miami-Dade County

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Miami-Dade County, FL

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Stalking

Practice Area

Criminal

Matter Type

General Criminal

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 11, 2021

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About

Rosa C. Figarola
Current Appointment 11th Judicial Circuit Court of Florida	11th Judicial Circuit Court of Florida
Election/Appointment 2014 - Re-elected; 2020 - Re-elected	2014 - Re-elected; 2020 - Re-elected
Previous Appointment Miami-Dade County Court	Miami-Dade County Court
Education J.D., University of Miami School of Law - 1982 B.A., University of Miami - 1979	J.D., University of Miami School of Law - 1982 B.A., University of Miami - 1979

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Court Info

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Current Court:	FL - 11th Judicial Circuit Court of Florida
Previous Court:	FL - Miami-Dade County Court

Career History

Career History
Role	Employer	Where
Assistant Public Defender	Office of the Public Defender	Miami-Dade County, Florida
Judge	Miami-Dade County Court	Miami-Dade County, Florida
Judge	11th Judicial Circuit Court of Florida	Miami-Dade County, Florida