Judge Sandra K. McSorley: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

Florida Bar #: 195939 (May 29, 1975)

Michigan Bar #: None (1973)

Appointed By: Gov. John E. Bush

Biography

Hon. Sandra K. McSorley (Ret.) was a judge for the 15th Judicial Circuit Court of Florida in Palm Beach County. She was appointed to the bench by former Governor Jeb Bush in 2000. McSorley retired in 2015.

Prior to her appointment, she was a judge for the Palm Beach County Court since 1990. Before that, she spent time as an attorney in private practice (1988 to 1990) and an assistant United States attorney with the Office of the United States Attorney for the Southern District of Florida (1986 to 1988).

McSorley received a B.A. from Wayne State University in 1969. She then completed a J.D. at Wayne State University Law School in 1972.

After graduating from law school, McSorley began her legal career as an assistant prosecutor with the Oakland County Prosecutor's Office in Oakland County, Michigan. Then, in 1975, after relocating to Florida, she joined the Office of the State Attorney for the Fifteenth Judicial Circuit, where she served as an assistant state attorney for eleven years.

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SAMEDY, MICHELET

On January 25, 2019 a simplified dissolution case was filed in the jurisdiction of Palm Beach County. Judge Sandra K. McSorley presiding.

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Jan 25, 2019

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Judgment of Divorce,Annulment,Separation

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Palm Beach County, FL

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SIMPLIFIED DISSOLUTION

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Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

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Apr 16, 2019

BORNO, JEAN SOLEX V JULES, CHINA

On January 10, 2019 a dissolution case was filed in the jurisdiction of Palm Beach County. Judge Sandra K. McSorley presiding.

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Jan 10, 2019

Status

Judgment of Divorce,Annulment,Separation

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Palm Beach County

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Palm Beach County, FL

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DISSOLUTION

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Family

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Divorce,Separation

SWANSON, WENDY V SWANSON, SCOTT

On October 16, 2018 a dissolution case was filed in the jurisdiction of Palm Beach County. Judge Sandra K. McSorley presiding.

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Oct 16, 2018

Status

Judgment of Divorce,Annulment,Separation

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Palm Beach County

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DISSOLUTION

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Family

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Divorce,Separation

GOLDSMITH, ANA V GOLDSMITH, STEVE

On August 17, 2018 a dissolution case was filed in the jurisdiction of Palm Beach County. Judge Sandra K. McSorley presiding.

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Aug 17, 2018

Status

Judgment of Divorce,Annulment,Separation

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Palm Beach County

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Palm Beach County, FL

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DISSOLUTION

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Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

CARROLL, DONNA T V CARROLL, ROBERT E

On June 5, 2018 a dissolution case was filed in the jurisdiction of Palm Beach County. Judge Sandra K. McSorley presiding.

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Jun 05, 2018

Status

Judgment of Divorce,Annulment,Separation

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Palm Beach County

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Palm Beach County, FL

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DISSOLUTION

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Family

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Divorce,Separation

CARRYL, RON V CARRYL, ASHALEY L

On January 20, 2017 a dissolution case was filed in the jurisdiction of Palm Beach County. Judge Sandra K. McSorley presiding.

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Jan 20, 2017

Status

Judgment of Divorce,Annulment,Separation

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Palm Beach County

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Palm Beach County, FL

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DISSOLUTION

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Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

FROLICH, SUSAN M. V FROLICH, SEAN C.

On April 22, 2016 a dissolution case was filed in the jurisdiction of Palm Beach County. Judge Sandra K. McSorley presiding.

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Apr 22, 2016

Status

Judgment of Divorce,Annulment,Separation

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Palm Beach County

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Palm Beach County, FL

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DISSOLUTION

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Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

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Jan 12, 2022

SENCION, RAFAEL MILCIADES V GUZMAN, LOLASABELL SANTIAGO A/K/A

On January 4, 2016 a dissolution case was filed in the jurisdiction of Palm Beach County. Judge Sandra K. McSorley presiding.

Filed

Jan 04, 2016

Status

Judgment of Divorce,Annulment,Separation

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Palm Beach County

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Palm Beach County, FL

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DISSOLUTION

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Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

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May 26, 2016

ALLEN, MARCY KARR V NEEDLE, ROBERT

On December 7, 2015 a dissolution case was filed in the jurisdiction of Palm Beach County. Judge Sandra K. McSorley presiding.

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Dec 07, 2015

Status

Judgment of Divorce,Annulment,Separation

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Palm Beach County

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Palm Beach County, FL

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DISSOLUTION

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Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

ARANCIBIA, KRISBELL CAROLINA V MADERIAS, ANTONIO ALBERTO

On October 29, 2015 a dissolution case was filed in the jurisdiction of Palm Beach County. Judge Sandra K. McSorley presiding.

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Oct 29, 2015

Status

Judgment of Divorce,Annulment,Separation

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Palm Beach County

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Palm Beach County, FL

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DISSOLUTION

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Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

LACAL, LORRAINE V LACAL, JOSE C

On June 11, 2015 a dissolution case was filed in the jurisdiction of Palm Beach County. Judge Sandra K. McSorley presiding.

Filed

Jun 11, 2015

Status

Judgment of Divorce,Annulment,Separation

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Palm Beach County

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Palm Beach County, FL

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DISSOLUTION

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

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Sep 10, 2020

GIRAITIS, ALBERT P

On October 2, 2014 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Palm Beach County. Judge Sandra K. McSorley presiding.

26 Files

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Oct 02, 2014

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Active

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Circuit

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Palm Beach County, FL

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Criminal

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General Criminal

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Mar 26, 2025

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On September 26, 2014 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Palm Beach County. Judge Sandra K. McSorley presiding.

2 Files

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Sep 26, 2014

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Jan 07, 2022

RAMIREZ, LUIS

On September 15, 2014 a misdemeanor case was filed in the jurisdiction of Palm Beach County. Judge Sandra K. McSorley presiding.

105 Files

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Sep 15, 2014

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Active

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Palm Beach County

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MISDEMEANOR

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Criminal

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Jun 07, 2022

FRANKY

On September 11, 2014 a misdemeanor case was filed in the jurisdiction of Palm Beach County. Judge Sandra K. McSorley presiding.

2 Files

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Sep 11, 2014

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MISDEMEANOR

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Jan 01, 2022

KEITH

On June 21, 2014 a misdemeanor case was filed in the jurisdiction of Palm Beach County. Judge Sandra K. McSorley presiding.

2 Files

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Jun 21, 2014

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MISDEMEANOR

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Criminal

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Jan 07, 2022

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On June 8, 2014 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Palm Beach County. Judge Sandra K. McSorley presiding.

10 Files

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Jun 08, 2014

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Jan 11, 2022

CATRIEL

On May 6, 2014 a misdemeanor case was filed in the jurisdiction of Palm Beach County. Judge Sandra K. McSorley presiding.

1 File

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May 06, 2014

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MISDEMEANOR

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General Criminal

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Jan 01, 2022

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On May 3, 2014 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Palm Beach County. Judge Sandra K. McSorley presiding.

2 Files

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May 03, 2014

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Jan 04, 2022

SHEVOYA

On April 27, 2014 a misdemeanor case was filed in the jurisdiction of Palm Beach County. Judge Sandra K. McSorley presiding.

4 Files

Filed

Apr 27, 2014

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Active

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MISDEMEANOR

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Jan 02, 2022

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On April 19, 2014 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Palm Beach County. Judge Sandra K. McSorley presiding.

10 Files

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Apr 19, 2014

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Jan 11, 2022

DEON

On March 21, 2014 a misdemeanor case was filed in the jurisdiction of Palm Beach County. Judge Sandra K. McSorley presiding.

2 Files

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Mar 21, 2014

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Jan 04, 2022

JAMES

On January 30, 2014 a misdemeanor case was filed in the jurisdiction of Palm Beach County. Judge Sandra K. McSorley presiding.

2 Files

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Jan 30, 2014

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MISDEMEANOR

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Criminal

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Jan 04, 2022

NIKALAS

On November 15, 2013 a misdemeanor case was filed in the jurisdiction of Palm Beach County. Judge Sandra K. McSorley presiding.

3 Files

Filed

Nov 15, 2013

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MISDEMEANOR

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General Criminal

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Jan 07, 2022

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About

Sandra K. McSorley
Current Appointment 15th Judicial Circuit Court of Florida	15th Judicial Circuit Court of Florida
Election/Appointment 2008 - Re-elected	2008 - Re-elected
Previous Appointment Palm Beach County Court	Palm Beach County Court
Education J.D., Wayne State University Law School - 1972 B.A., Wayne State University - 1969	J.D., Wayne State University Law School - 1972 B.A., Wayne State University - 1969

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Court Info

Court Info
Current Court:	FL - 15th Judicial Circuit Court of Florida
Previous Court:	FL - Palm Beach County Court

Career History

Career History
Role	Employer	Where
Judge	15th Judicial Circuit Court of Florida	Palm Beach County, Florida
Judge	Palm Beach County Court	Palm Beach County, Florida
Assistant United States Attorney	United States Attorney's Office for the Southern District of Florida	None
Assistant Prosecutor	Oakland County Prosecutor's Office	Oakland County, Michigan
Attorney	Private Practice
Assistant State Attorney	Office of the State Attorney for the Fifteenth Judicial Circuit	Palm Beach County, Florida