Judge Sally D. M. Kest: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

Biography

The Hon. Sally D. M. Kest (Ret.) served as a judge for the 9th Judicial Circuit Court of Florida. Kest was elected to the bench in 2006. She retired in 2018 and became a senior judge for the court.


The 9th Judicial Circuit encompasses Osceola County and Orange County. Kest held assignments in both counties, presiding over cases in the Juvenile Delinquency Division and the Domestic Relations Division. She also sat as an associate administrative judge for both divisions.


Kest earned a B.A. from Florida State University in 1970. She then completed a J.D. at Florida State University College of Law in 1972.


After graduating from law school, Kest began her legal career as a judicial aide to the Hon. Gerald Mager of the Florida Fourth District Court of Appeal. She served in that capacity until 1973, at which time she became an assistant state attorney in the Office of the State Attorney for the 9th Judicial Circuit.


Then, in 1976, Kest entered into private practice. She started as an associate at Marlowe & Appleton. She spent the next three years handling juvenile defense and family law matters, eventually leaving to open her own private practice as a sole practitioner.


Her memberships have included the Orange County Bar Association and the Florida Bar Association. She has also taught as an adjunct instructor at Rollins College, Valencia Community College, and Barry University College of Law.


Kest was born in Jacksonville, Florida. Her husband, the Hon. John Marshall Kest (Ret.), also served as a judge for the 9th Judicial Circuit Court of Florida.

Recent Cases by Hon. Sally D. M. Kest

On November 17, 2016 a ca - certiorari case was filed in the jurisdiction of Orange County. Judge Sally D Kest presiding.

62 Files
Filed

Nov 17, 2016

Status

Closed

Judge

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Court

Orange County

County

Orange County, FL

Category

CA - Certiorari

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 28, 2019

On December 16, 2015 a domestic violence case was filed in the jurisdiction of Orange County. Judge Sally D M Kest presiding.

Filed

Dec 16, 2015

Status

Closed

Judge

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Court

Orange County

County

Orange County, FL

Category

Domestic Violence

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Domestic Violence

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 16, 2021

On December 14, 2015 a domestic violence case was filed in the jurisdiction of Orange County. Judge Sally D M Kest presiding.

Filed

Dec 14, 2015

Status

Closed

Judge

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Court

Orange County

County

Orange County, FL

Category

Domestic Violence

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Domestic Violence

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 13, 2015

On November 3, 2015 a domestic violence with children case was filed in the jurisdiction of Orange County. Judge Sally D M Kest presiding.

Filed

Nov 03, 2015

Status

Closed

Judge

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Court

Orange County

County

Orange County, FL

Category

Domestic Violence with Children

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Domestic Violence

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 02, 2015

On July 21, 2015 a domestic violence case was filed in the jurisdiction of Orange County. Judge Sally D M Kest presiding.

Filed

Jul 21, 2015

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Orange County

County

Orange County, FL

Category

Domestic Violence

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Domestic Violence

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 16, 2021

On July 20, 2015 a stalking case was filed in the jurisdiction of Orange County. Judge Sally D M Kest presiding.

Filed

Jul 20, 2015

Status

Closed

Judge

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Court

Orange County

County

Orange County, FL

Category

Stalking

Practice Area

Criminal

Matter Type

General Criminal

On June 9, 2015 a domestic violence case was filed in the jurisdiction of Orange County. Judge Sally D M Kest presiding.

Filed

Jun 09, 2015

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Orange County

County

Orange County, FL

Category

Domestic Violence

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Domestic Violence

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 17, 2021

On June 9, 2015 a repeat violence case was filed in the jurisdiction of Orange County. Judge Sally D M Kest presiding.

Filed

Jun 09, 2015

Status

Closed

Judge

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Court

Orange County

County

Orange County, FL

Category

Repeat Violence

Practice Area

Criminal

Matter Type

General Criminal

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 08, 2015

On June 9, 2015 a repeat violence case was filed in the jurisdiction of Orange County. Judge Sally D M Kest presiding.

Filed

Jun 09, 2015

Status

Closed

Judge

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Court

Orange County

County

Orange County, FL

Category

Repeat Violence

Practice Area

Criminal

Matter Type

General Criminal

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 08, 2015

On June 9, 2015 a stalking case was filed in the jurisdiction of Orange County. Judge Sally D M Kest presiding.

Filed

Jun 09, 2015

Status

Closed

Judge

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Court

Orange County

County

Orange County, FL

Category

Stalking

Practice Area

Criminal

Matter Type

General Criminal

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 08, 2015

On June 8, 2015 a domestic violence with children case was filed in the jurisdiction of Orange County. Judge Sally D M Kest presiding.

Filed

Jun 08, 2015

Status

Closed

Judge

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Court

Orange County

County

Orange County, FL

Category

Domestic Violence with Children

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Domestic Violence

On June 8, 2015 a domestic violence case was filed in the jurisdiction of Orange County. Judge Sally D M Kest presiding.

Filed

Jun 08, 2015

Status

Closed

Judge

Hon. Sally D M Kest Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Sally D M Kest

Court

Orange County

County

Orange County, FL

Category

Domestic Violence

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Domestic Violence

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 02, 2021

On June 8, 2015 a stalking case was filed in the jurisdiction of Orange County. Judge Sally D M Kest presiding.

Filed

Jun 08, 2015

Status

Closed

Judge

Hon. Sally D M Kest Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Sally D M Kest

Court

Orange County

County

Orange County, FL

Category

Stalking

Practice Area

Criminal

Matter Type

General Criminal

On May 21, 2015 a stalking case was filed in the jurisdiction of Orange County. Judge Sally D M Kest presiding.

Filed

May 21, 2015

Status

Closed

Judge

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Court

Orange County

County

Orange County, FL

Category

Stalking

Practice Area

Criminal

Matter Type

General Criminal

Case Last Refreshed

May 20, 2015

On May 1, 2015 a domestic violence with children case was filed in the jurisdiction of Orange County. Judge Sally D M Kest presiding.

Filed

May 01, 2015

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Orange County

County

Orange County, FL

Category

Domestic Violence with Children

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Domestic Violence

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 02, 2021

On March 20, 2015 a domestic violence case was filed in the jurisdiction of Orange County. Judge Sally D M Kest presiding.

Filed

Mar 20, 2015

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Orange County

County

Orange County, FL

Category

Domestic Violence

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Domestic Violence

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 16, 2021

On March 16, 2015 a domestic violence case was filed in the jurisdiction of Orange County. Judge Sally D M Kest presiding.

Filed

Mar 16, 2015

Status

Closed

Judge

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Court

Orange County

County

Orange County, FL

Category

Domestic Violence

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Domestic Violence

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 15, 2015

On June 24, 2014 a dating violence case was filed in the jurisdiction of Orange County. Judge Sally D M Kest presiding.

Filed

Jun 24, 2014

Status

Closed

Judge

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Court

Orange County

County

Orange County, FL

Category

Dating Violence

Practice Area

Criminal

Matter Type

General Criminal

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 16, 2021

On November 22, 2011 ca - mandamus case was filed in the jurisdiction of Orange County. Judge Sally D M Kest presiding.

Filed

Nov 22, 2011

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Orange County

County

Orange County, FL

Category

CA - Mandamus

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 05, 2012

On April 2, 2009 a child support dor case was filed in the jurisdiction of Orange County. Judge Sally D M Kest presiding.

Filed

Apr 02, 2009

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Orange County

County

Orange County, FL

Category

Child Support DOR

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Child Support

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 16, 2021

On March 31, 2009 a child support dor case was filed in the jurisdiction of Orange County. Judge Sally D M Kest presiding.

Filed

Mar 31, 2009

Status

Non-Jury Verdict

Judge

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Court

Orange County

County

Orange County, FL

Category

Child Support DOR

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Child Support

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 16, 2021

On March 25, 2009 a child support dor case was filed in the jurisdiction of Orange County. Judge Sally D M Kest presiding.

Filed

Mar 25, 2009

Status

Non-Jury Verdict

Judge

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Court

Orange County

County

Orange County, FL

Category

Child Support DOR

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Child Support

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 16, 2021

On March 25, 2009 a child support dor case was filed in the jurisdiction of Orange County. Judge Sally D M Kest presiding.

Filed

Mar 25, 2009

Status

Non-Jury Verdict

Judge

Hon. Sally D M Kest Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Sally D M Kest

Court

Orange County

County

Orange County, FL

Category

Child Support DOR

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Child Support

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 16, 2021

On March 18, 2009 a child support dor case was filed in the jurisdiction of Orange County. Judge Sally D M Kest presiding.

Filed

Mar 18, 2009

Status

Non-Jury Verdict

Judge

Hon. Sally D M Kest Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Sally D M Kest

Court

Orange County

County

Orange County, FL

Category

Child Support DOR

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Child Support

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 16, 2021

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