Judge Samantha Ruiz Cohen: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

11th Judicial Circuit Court of Florida, Department Family - FC 28, Rm. CHC 2815

Biography

Hon. Samantha Ruiz Cohen is a judge for the 11th Judicial Circuit Court of Florida in Miami-Dade County. She was elected to the bench in 2010 and re-elected in 2016.


During her judicial tenure, Ruiz Cohen has held an assignment in the Family Division.


She received a bachelor's degree from the University of Miami in 1988. Ruiz Cohen then completed a J.D. at Hofstra University, Maurice A. Deane School of Law in 1992.


After graduating from law school, Ruiz Cohen began her legal career with the Miami-Dade State Attorney's Office. Over the course of her career there, Ruiz Cohen served as a division chief, supervisor, and office training director.


In addition to her work as a prosecutor, she also taught as an adjunct professor at Florida International University.

Recent Cases by Hon. Samantha Ruiz Cohen

On March 25, 2024 a dissolution of marriage case was filed in the jurisdiction of Miami-Dade County. Judge FC28 - Downtown Miami - Judge Ruiz-Cohen, Samantha presiding.

Filed

Mar 25, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. FC28 - Downtown Miami - Judge Ruiz-Cohen, Samantha

Court

Miami-Dade County

County

Miami-Dade County, FL

Category

Dissolution Of Marriage

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 26, 2024

On March 25, 2024 a diss of marriage w/children case was filed in the jurisdiction of Miami-Dade County. Judge FC28 - Downtown Miami - Judge Ruiz-Cohen, Samantha presiding.

Filed

Mar 25, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. FC28 - Downtown Miami - Judge Ruiz-Cohen, Samantha

Court

Miami-Dade County

County

Miami-Dade County, FL

Category

Diss Of Marriage W/children

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 26, 2024

On March 25, 2024 a dissolution of marriage case was filed in the jurisdiction of Miami-Dade County. Judge FC28 - Downtown Miami - Judge Ruiz-Cohen, Samantha presiding.

Filed

Mar 25, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. FC28 - Downtown Miami - Judge Ruiz-Cohen, Samantha

Court

Miami-Dade County

County

Miami-Dade County, FL

Category

Dissolution Of Marriage

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 26, 2024

On March 25, 2024 an other petition case was filed in the jurisdiction of Miami-Dade County. Judge FC28 - Downtown Miami - Judge Ruiz-Cohen, Samantha presiding.

Filed

Mar 25, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. FC28 - Downtown Miami - Judge Ruiz-Cohen, Samantha

Court

Miami-Dade County

County

Miami-Dade County, FL

Category

Other Petition

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

General Family

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 26, 2024

On March 25, 2024 a diss of marriage w/children case was filed in the jurisdiction of Miami-Dade County. Judge FC28 - Downtown Miami - Judge Ruiz-Cohen, Samantha presiding.

Filed

Mar 25, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. FC28 - Downtown Miami - Judge Ruiz-Cohen, Samantha

Court

Miami-Dade County

County

Miami-Dade County, FL

Category

Diss Of Marriage W/children

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 26, 2024

On March 22, 2024 a dissolution of marriage case was filed in the jurisdiction of Miami-Dade County. Judge FC28 - Downtown Miami - Judge Ruiz-Cohen, Samantha presiding.

Filed

Mar 22, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. FC28 - Downtown Miami - Judge Ruiz-Cohen, Samantha

Court

Miami-Dade County

County

Miami-Dade County, FL

Category

Dissolution Of Marriage

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 23, 2024

On March 22, 2024 a dissolution of marriage case was filed in the jurisdiction of Miami-Dade County. Judge FC28 - Downtown Miami - Judge Ruiz-Cohen, Samantha presiding.

Filed

Mar 22, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. FC28 - Downtown Miami - Judge Ruiz-Cohen, Samantha

Court

Miami-Dade County

County

Miami-Dade County, FL

Category

Dissolution Of Marriage

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 26, 2024

On March 21, 2024 a diss of marriage w/children case was filed in the jurisdiction of Miami-Dade County. Judge FC28 - Downtown Miami - Judge Ruiz-Cohen, Samantha presiding.

Filed

Mar 21, 2024

Status

Settlement

Judge

Hon. FC28 - Downtown Miami - Judge Ruiz-Cohen, Samantha

Court

Miami-Dade County

County

Miami-Dade County, FL

Category

Diss Of Marriage W/children

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 26, 2024

On March 19, 2024 a dissolution of marriage case was filed in the jurisdiction of Miami-Dade County. Judge FC28 - Downtown Miami - Judge Ruiz-Cohen, Samantha presiding.

Filed

Mar 19, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. FC28 - Downtown Miami - Judge Ruiz-Cohen, Samantha

Court

Miami-Dade County

County

Miami-Dade County, FL

Category

Dissolution Of Marriage

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 20, 2024

On March 19, 2024 a dissolution of marriage case was filed in the jurisdiction of Miami-Dade County. Judge FC28 - Downtown Miami - Judge Ruiz-Cohen, Samantha presiding.

Filed

Mar 19, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. FC28 - Downtown Miami - Judge Ruiz-Cohen, Samantha

Court

Miami-Dade County

County

Miami-Dade County, FL

Category

Dissolution Of Marriage

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 21, 2024

On March 18, 2024 a dissolution of marriage case was filed in the jurisdiction of Miami-Dade County. Judge FC28 - Downtown Miami - Judge Ruiz-Cohen, Samantha presiding.

Filed

Mar 18, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. FC28 - Downtown Miami - Judge Ruiz-Cohen, Samantha

Court

Miami-Dade County

County

Miami-Dade County, FL

Category

Dissolution Of Marriage

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 19, 2024

On March 18, 2024 a dissolution of marriage case was filed in the jurisdiction of Miami-Dade County. Judge FC28 - Downtown Miami - Judge Ruiz-Cohen, Samantha presiding.

Filed

Mar 18, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. FC28 - Downtown Miami - Judge Ruiz-Cohen, Samantha

Court

Miami-Dade County

County

Miami-Dade County, FL

Category

Dissolution Of Marriage

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 19, 2024

On March 14, 2024 a diss of marriage w/children case was filed in the jurisdiction of Miami-Dade County. Judge FC28 - Downtown Miami - Judge Ruiz-Cohen, Samantha presiding.

Filed

Mar 14, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. FC28 - Downtown Miami - Judge Ruiz-Cohen, Samantha

Court

Miami-Dade County

County

Miami-Dade County, FL

Category

Diss Of Marriage W/children

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 19, 2024

On March 12, 2024 a dissolution of marriage case was filed in the jurisdiction of Miami-Dade County. Judge FC28 - Downtown Miami - Judge Ruiz-Cohen, Samantha presiding.

Filed

Mar 12, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. FC28 - Downtown Miami - Judge Ruiz-Cohen, Samantha

Court

Miami-Dade County

County

Miami-Dade County, FL

Category

Dissolution Of Marriage

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 13, 2024

On March 12, 2024 a dissolution of marriage case was filed in the jurisdiction of Miami-Dade County. Judge FC28 - Downtown Miami - Judge Ruiz-Cohen, Samantha presiding.

Filed

Mar 12, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. FC28 - Downtown Miami - Judge Ruiz-Cohen, Samantha

Court

Miami-Dade County

County

Miami-Dade County, FL

Category

Dissolution Of Marriage

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 13, 2024

On March 12, 2024 a dissolution of marriage case was filed in the jurisdiction of Miami-Dade County. Judge FC28 - Downtown Miami - Judge Ruiz-Cohen, Samantha presiding.

Filed

Mar 12, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. FC28 - Downtown Miami - Judge Ruiz-Cohen, Samantha

Court

Miami-Dade County

County

Miami-Dade County, FL

Category

Dissolution Of Marriage

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 14, 2024

On March 11, 2024 a dissolution of marriage case was filed in the jurisdiction of Miami-Dade County. Judge FC28 - Downtown Miami - Judge Ruiz-Cohen, Samantha presiding.

Filed

Mar 11, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. FC28 - Downtown Miami - Judge Ruiz-Cohen, Samantha

Court

Miami-Dade County

County

Miami-Dade County, FL

Category

Dissolution Of Marriage

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 13, 2024

On March 11, 2024 a diss of marriage w/children case was filed in the jurisdiction of Miami-Dade County. Judge FC28 - Downtown Miami - Judge Ruiz-Cohen, Samantha presiding.

Filed

Mar 11, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. FC28 - Downtown Miami - Judge Ruiz-Cohen, Samantha

Court

Miami-Dade County

County

Miami-Dade County, FL

Category

Diss Of Marriage W/children

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 16, 2024

On March 11, 2024 a dissolution of marriage case was filed in the jurisdiction of Miami-Dade County. Judge FC28 - Downtown Miami - Judge Ruiz-Cohen, Samantha presiding.

Filed

Mar 11, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. FC28 - Downtown Miami - Judge Ruiz-Cohen, Samantha

Court

Miami-Dade County

County

Miami-Dade County, FL

Category

Dissolution Of Marriage

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 12, 2024

On March 11, 2024 a diss of marriage w/children case was filed in the jurisdiction of Miami-Dade County. Judge FC28 - Downtown Miami - Judge Ruiz-Cohen, Samantha presiding.

Filed

Mar 11, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. FC28 - Downtown Miami - Judge Ruiz-Cohen, Samantha

Court

Miami-Dade County

County

Miami-Dade County, FL

Category

Diss Of Marriage W/children

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 12, 2024

On March 8, 2024 a diss of marriage w/children case was filed in the jurisdiction of Miami-Dade County. Judge FC28 - Downtown Miami - Judge Ruiz-Cohen, Samantha presiding.

Filed

Mar 08, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. FC28 - Downtown Miami - Judge Ruiz-Cohen, Samantha

Court

Miami-Dade County

County

Miami-Dade County, FL

Category

Diss Of Marriage W/children

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 13, 2024

On March 5, 2024 simplified dissolutions case was filed in the jurisdiction of Miami-Dade County. Judge FC28 - Downtown Miami - Judge Ruiz-Cohen, Samantha presiding.

Filed

Mar 05, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. FC28 - Downtown Miami - Judge Ruiz-Cohen, Samantha

Court

Miami-Dade County

County

Miami-Dade County, FL

Category

Simplified Dissolutions

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 07, 2024

On March 5, 2024 a dissolution of marriage case was filed in the jurisdiction of Miami-Dade County. Judge FC28 - Downtown Miami - Judge Ruiz-Cohen, Samantha presiding.

Filed

Mar 05, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. FC28 - Downtown Miami - Judge Ruiz-Cohen, Samantha

Court

Miami-Dade County

County

Miami-Dade County, FL

Category

Dissolution Of Marriage

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 07, 2024

On March 5, 2024 a dissolution of marriage case was filed in the jurisdiction of Miami-Dade County. Judge FC28 - Downtown Miami - Judge Ruiz-Cohen, Samantha presiding.

Filed

Mar 05, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. FC28 - Downtown Miami - Judge Ruiz-Cohen, Samantha

Court

Miami-Dade County

County

Miami-Dade County, FL

Category

Dissolution Of Marriage

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 07, 2024

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