Judge Samuel Bookhardt, III: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

Biography

The Hon. Samuel Bookhardt, III is a judge for the 18th Judicial Circuit Court of Florida. He was elected to the bench in 2020.


The 18th Judicial Circuit includes Brevard and Seminole Counties.


Prior to joining the bench, he practiced as an attorney at Vance & Lotane in Cocoa since 2001. Before that, he was an assistant state attorney for four years (1997 to 2001).


Bookhardt received a B.S. in economics from the University of Central Florida in 1994. He went on to complete a J.D. at Stetson University College of Law in 1997.


He is a past president and member of the Board of Directors of the Brevard County Bar Association and a member of the Seminole County Bar Association and the Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers.


Bookhardt also served on the Board of Directors of the YMCA, Titusville; Crosswinds Youth Services; Brevard County Legal Aid, Inc.; and the Titusville Police Athletic League. In addition, he was involved with the Friends of the Children’s Advocacy Center of Brevard, the A. Max Brewer Memorial Law Library (chairman), Titusville High School (lecturer), and the Titusville High School Mock Trial Competition (coach).


He was born and raised in Titusville, Florida. Before pursuing his legal career, he served as an Airborne soldier in the United States Army (1980 to 1983).

Recent Cases by Hon. Samuel Bookhardt, III

On April 20, 2024 an other case was filed in the jurisdiction of Brevard County. Judge SAMUEL BOOKHARDT III presiding.

4 Files
Filed

Apr 20, 2024

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Active

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Circuit

County

Brevard County, FL

Category

OTHER

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 22, 2024

On April 19, 2024 a drugs case was filed in the jurisdiction of Brevard County. Judge SAMUEL BOOKHARDT III presiding.

8 Files
Filed

Apr 19, 2024

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Active

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Circuit

County

Brevard County, FL

Category

DRUGS

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Apr 22, 2024

On April 18, 2024 a drugs case was filed in the jurisdiction of Brevard County. Judge SAMUEL BOOKHARDT III presiding.

1 File
Filed

Apr 18, 2024

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Active

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Circuit

County

Brevard County, FL

Category

DRUGS

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 19, 2024

On April 17, 2024 a drugs case was filed in the jurisdiction of Brevard County. Judge SAMUEL BOOKHARDT III presiding.

9 Files
Filed

Apr 17, 2024

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Active

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Circuit

County

Brevard County, FL

Category

DRUGS

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 22, 2024

On April 16, 2024 a theft forgery fraud case was filed in the jurisdiction of Brevard County. Judge SAMUEL BOOKHARDT III presiding.

9 Files
Filed

Apr 16, 2024

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Active

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Circuit

County

Brevard County, FL

Category

THEFT FORGERY FRAUD

Practice Area

Criminal

Matter Type

General Criminal

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 19, 2024

On April 16, 2024 a drugs case was filed in the jurisdiction of Brevard County. Judge SAMUEL BOOKHARDT III presiding.

10 Files
Filed

Apr 16, 2024

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Active

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Circuit

County

Brevard County, FL

Category

DRUGS

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 19, 2024

On April 15, 2024 an other case was filed in the jurisdiction of Brevard County. Judge SAMUEL BOOKHARDT III presiding.

9 Files
Filed

Apr 15, 2024

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Active

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Circuit

County

Brevard County, FL

Category

OTHER

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 17, 2024

On April 15, 2024 a drugs case was filed in the jurisdiction of Brevard County. Judge SAMUEL BOOKHARDT III presiding.

10 Files
Filed

Apr 15, 2024

Status

Active

Court

Circuit

County

Brevard County, FL

Category

DRUGS

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 18, 2024

On April 14, 2024 a burglary case was filed in the jurisdiction of Brevard County. Judge SAMUEL BOOKHARDT III presiding.

2 Files
Filed

Apr 14, 2024

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Active

Court

Circuit

County

Brevard County, FL

Category

BURGLARY

Practice Area

Criminal

Matter Type

General Criminal

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 15, 2024

On April 14, 2024 a theft forgery fraud case was filed in the jurisdiction of Brevard County. Judge SAMUEL BOOKHARDT III presiding.

2 Files
Filed

Apr 14, 2024

Status

Active

Court

Circuit

County

Brevard County, FL

Category

THEFT FORGERY FRAUD

Practice Area

Criminal

Matter Type

General Criminal

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 16, 2024

On April 14, 2024 a theft forgery fraud case was filed in the jurisdiction of Brevard County. Judge SAMUEL BOOKHARDT III presiding.

6 Files
Filed

Apr 14, 2024

Status

Active

Court

Circuit

County

Brevard County, FL

Category

THEFT FORGERY FRAUD

Practice Area

Criminal

Matter Type

General Criminal

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 16, 2024

On April 13, 2024 a drugs case was filed in the jurisdiction of Brevard County. Judge SAMUEL BOOKHARDT III presiding.

5 Files
Filed

Apr 13, 2024

Status

Active

Court

Circuit

County

Brevard County, FL

Category

DRUGS

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 16, 2024

On April 11, 2024 a theft forgery fraud case was filed in the jurisdiction of Brevard County. Judge SAMUEL BOOKHARDT III presiding.

4 Files
Filed

Apr 11, 2024

Status

Active

Court

Circuit

County

Brevard County, FL

Category

THEFT FORGERY FRAUD

Practice Area

Criminal

Matter Type

General Criminal

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 15, 2024

On April 11, 2024 a burglary case was filed in the jurisdiction of Brevard County. Judge SAMUEL BOOKHARDT III presiding.

7 Files
Filed

Apr 11, 2024

Status

Active

Court

Circuit

County

Brevard County, FL

Category

BURGLARY

Practice Area

Criminal

Matter Type

General Criminal

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 15, 2024

On April 11, 2024 a drugs case was filed in the jurisdiction of Brevard County. Judge SAMUEL BOOKHARDT III presiding.

3 Files
Filed

Apr 11, 2024

Status

Active

Court

Circuit

County

Brevard County, FL

Category

DRUGS

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 15, 2024

On April 11, 2024 an other case was filed in the jurisdiction of Brevard County. Judge SAMUEL BOOKHARDT III presiding.

4 Files
Filed

Apr 11, 2024

Status

Active

Court

Circuit

County

Brevard County, FL

Category

OTHER

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 15, 2024

On April 9, 2024 an other case was filed in the jurisdiction of Brevard County. Judge SAMUEL BOOKHARDT III presiding.

9 Files
Filed

Apr 09, 2024

Status

Active

Court

Circuit

County

Brevard County, FL

Category

OTHER

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 12, 2024

On April 9, 2024 a drugs case was filed in the jurisdiction of Brevard County. Judge SAMUEL BOOKHARDT III presiding.

5 Files
Filed

Apr 09, 2024

Status

Active

Court

Circuit

County

Brevard County, FL

Category

DRUGS

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 10, 2024

On April 9, 2024 a drugs case was filed in the jurisdiction of Brevard County. Judge SAMUEL BOOKHARDT III presiding.

7 Files
Filed

Apr 09, 2024

Status

Active

Court

Circuit

County

Brevard County, FL

Category

DRUGS

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 12, 2024

On April 8, 2024 a drugs case was filed in the jurisdiction of Brevard County. Judge SAMUEL BOOKHARDT III presiding.

10 Files
Filed

Apr 08, 2024

Status

Active

Court

Circuit

County

Brevard County, FL

Category

DRUGS

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 10, 2024

On April 8, 2024 an other case was filed in the jurisdiction of Brevard County. Judge SAMUEL BOOKHARDT III presiding.

8 Files
Filed

Apr 08, 2024

Status

Active

Court

Circuit

County

Brevard County, FL

Category

OTHER

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 10, 2024

On April 8, 2024 a drugs case was filed in the jurisdiction of Brevard County. Judge SAMUEL BOOKHARDT III presiding.

9 Files
Filed

Apr 08, 2024

Status

Active

Court

Circuit

County

Brevard County, FL

Category

DRUGS

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 11, 2024

On April 7, 2024 a drugs case was filed in the jurisdiction of Brevard County. Judge SAMUEL BOOKHARDT III presiding.

9 Files
Filed

Apr 07, 2024

Status

Active

Court

Circuit

County

Brevard County, FL

Category

DRUGS

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 09, 2024

On April 7, 2024 an other case was filed in the jurisdiction of Brevard County. Judge SAMUEL BOOKHARDT III presiding.

8 Files
Filed

Apr 07, 2024

Status

Active

Court

Circuit

County

Brevard County, FL

Category

OTHER

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 10, 2024

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