Judge Stephen A. Rapp: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

Florida Bar #: 143690 (April 24, 1972)

Appointed By: Gov. Robert Martinez

Biography

Hon. Stephen A. Rapp (Ret.) was a judge for the 15th Judicial Circuit Court of Florida in Palm Beach County. He was appointed to the bench by former Governor Bob Martinez in 1987. Rapp retired in 2015.


He received a B.B.A. from Loyola University, New Orleans in 1969. Rapp then completed a J.D. at the University of Florida, Fredric G. Levin College of Law, in 1971.


Early in his legal career, he briefly served as an assistant county solicitor and as an assistant state attorney with the Office of the State Attorney for the Fifteenth Judicial Circuit. Then, In 1973, Rapp entered private practice, joining the law firm of Gunster, Yoakley, Criser & Stewart, P.A., where he practiced as an attorney until being made a partner in 1978. He remained with the firm until his appointment to the bench.


Rapp was born in Detroit, Michigan.

Recent Cases by Hon. Stephen A. Rapp

On January 5, 2024 a municipal ordinance case was filed in the jurisdiction of Palm Beach County. Judge Stephen A. Rapp presiding.

6 Files
Filed

Jan 05, 2024

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Palm Beach County

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Palm Beach County, FL

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MUNICIPAL ORDINANCE

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Jan 19, 2022

On January 1, 2024 a municipal ordinance case was filed in the jurisdiction of Palm Beach County. Judge Stephen A. Rapp presiding.

2 Files
Filed

Jan 01, 2024

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Palm Beach County

County

Palm Beach County, FL

Category

MUNICIPAL ORDINANCE

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Jan 20, 2022

On September 15, 2023 a municipal ordinance case was filed in the jurisdiction of Palm Beach County. Judge Stephen A. Rapp presiding.

Filed

Sep 15, 2023

Status

III

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Palm Beach County

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Palm Beach County, FL

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MUNICIPAL ORDINANCE

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Jan 19, 2022

On September 28, 2014 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Palm Beach County. Judge Stephen A. Rapp presiding.

12 Files
Filed

Sep 28, 2014

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Palm Beach County

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Palm Beach County, FL

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Jan 06, 2022

On September 19, 2014 a misdemeanor case was filed in the jurisdiction of Palm Beach County. Judge Stephen A. Rapp presiding.

3 Files
Filed

Sep 19, 2014

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Court

Palm Beach County

County

Palm Beach County, FL

Category

MISDEMEANOR

Practice Area

Criminal

Matter Type

General Criminal

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 31, 2021

On September 19, 2014 a misdemeanor case was filed in the jurisdiction of Palm Beach County. Judge Stephen A. Rapp presiding.

2 Files
Filed

Sep 19, 2014

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Court

Palm Beach County

County

Palm Beach County, FL

Category

MISDEMEANOR

Practice Area

Criminal

Matter Type

General Criminal

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 06, 2022

On May 22, 2014 a misdemeanor case was filed in the jurisdiction of Palm Beach County. Judge Stephen A. Rapp presiding.

9 Files
Filed

May 22, 2014

Status

Closed

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Court

Palm Beach County

County

Palm Beach County, FL

Category

MISDEMEANOR

Practice Area

Criminal

Matter Type

General Criminal

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 06, 2022

On April 18, 2014 a cyber stalking/stalking case was filed in the jurisdiction of Palm Beach County. Judge Stephen A. Rapp presiding.

Filed

Apr 18, 2014

Status

Dismissal

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Palm Beach County

County

Palm Beach County, FL

Category

CYBER STALKING/STALKING

Practice Area

Criminal

Matter Type

General Criminal

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 02, 2022

On April 18, 2014 a domestic violence case was filed in the jurisdiction of Palm Beach County. Judge Stephen A. Rapp presiding.

Filed

Apr 18, 2014

Status

Closed

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Court

Palm Beach County

County

Palm Beach County, FL

Category

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Domestic Violence

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 15, 2022

On April 18, 2014 a domestic violence case was filed in the jurisdiction of Palm Beach County. Judge Stephen A. Rapp presiding.

Filed

Apr 18, 2014

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Palm Beach County

County

Palm Beach County, FL

Category

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Domestic Violence

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 07, 2022

On April 17, 2014 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Palm Beach County. Judge Stephen A. Rapp presiding.

8 Files
Filed

Apr 17, 2014

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Palm Beach County

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Palm Beach County, FL

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 11, 2022

On March 29, 2014 a misdemeanor case was filed in the jurisdiction of Palm Beach County. Judge Stephen A. Rapp presiding.

2 Files
Filed

Mar 29, 2014

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Court

Palm Beach County

County

Palm Beach County, FL

Category

MISDEMEANOR

Practice Area

Criminal

Matter Type

General Criminal

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 11, 2022

On February 6, 2014 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Palm Beach County. Judge Stephen A. Rapp presiding.

7 Files
Filed

Feb 06, 2014

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Palm Beach County

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Palm Beach County, FL

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 08, 2022

On October 1, 2013 a misdemeanor case was filed in the jurisdiction of Palm Beach County. Judge Stephen A. Rapp presiding.

1 File
Filed

Oct 01, 2013

Judge

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Court

Palm Beach County

County

Palm Beach County, FL

Category

MISDEMEANOR

Practice Area

Criminal

Matter Type

General Criminal

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 31, 2021

On September 1, 2013 a misdemeanor case was filed in the jurisdiction of Palm Beach County. Judge Stephen A. Rapp presiding.

1 File
Filed

Sep 01, 2013

Status

Closed

Judge

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Court

Palm Beach County

County

Palm Beach County, FL

Category

MISDEMEANOR

Practice Area

Criminal

Matter Type

General Criminal

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 07, 2022

On June 21, 2013 a misdemeanor case was filed in the jurisdiction of Palm Beach County. Judge Stephen A. Rapp presiding.

2 Files
Filed

Jun 21, 2013

Judge

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Court

Palm Beach County

County

Palm Beach County, FL

Category

MISDEMEANOR

Practice Area

Criminal

Matter Type

General Criminal

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 10, 2022

On May 23, 2013 a misdemeanor case was filed in the jurisdiction of Palm Beach County. Judge Stephen A. Rapp presiding.

2 Files
Filed

May 23, 2013

Status

Closed

Judge

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Court

Palm Beach County

County

Palm Beach County, FL

Category

MISDEMEANOR

Practice Area

Criminal

Matter Type

General Criminal

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 06, 2022

On May 16, 2013 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Palm Beach County. Judge Stephen A. Rapp presiding.

6 Files
Filed

May 16, 2013

Judge

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Palm Beach County

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Palm Beach County, FL

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 07, 2022

On April 25, 2013 a misdemeanor case was filed in the jurisdiction of Palm Beach County. Judge Stephen A. Rapp presiding.

21 Files
Filed

Apr 25, 2013

Status

Closed

Judge

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Court

Palm Beach County

County

Palm Beach County, FL

Category

MISDEMEANOR

Practice Area

Criminal

Matter Type

General Criminal

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 07, 2022

On February 16, 2013 a misdemeanor case was filed in the jurisdiction of Palm Beach County. Judge Stephen A. Rapp presiding.

4 Files
Filed

Feb 16, 2013

Judge

Hon. Stephen A. Rapp Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Stephen A. Rapp

Court

Palm Beach County

County

Palm Beach County, FL

Category

MISDEMEANOR

Practice Area

Criminal

Matter Type

General Criminal

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 10, 2022

On January 26, 2013 a misdemeanor case was filed in the jurisdiction of Palm Beach County. Judge Stephen A. Rapp presiding.

2 Files
Filed

Jan 26, 2013

Judge

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Court

Palm Beach County

County

Palm Beach County, FL

Category

MISDEMEANOR

Practice Area

Criminal

Matter Type

General Criminal

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 10, 2022

On January 20, 2013 a misdemeanor case was filed in the jurisdiction of Palm Beach County. Judge Stephen A. Rapp presiding.

4 Files
Filed

Jan 20, 2013

Judge

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Court

Palm Beach County

County

Palm Beach County, FL

Category

MISDEMEANOR

Practice Area

Criminal

Matter Type

General Criminal

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 11, 2022

On October 27, 2012 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Palm Beach County. Judge Stephen A. Rapp presiding.

3 Files
Filed

Oct 27, 2012

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Palm Beach County

County

Palm Beach County, FL

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 03, 2022

On July 16, 2012 a municipal ordinance case was filed in the jurisdiction of Palm Beach County. Judge Stephen A. Rapp presiding.

Filed

Jul 16, 2012

Judge

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Court

Palm Beach County

County

Palm Beach County, FL

Category

MUNICIPAL ORDINANCE

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 06, 2022

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