Judge Steven L. Selph: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

The Florida Bar Bar #: 258733 (09/18/1978)

Biography

The Hon. Steven L. Selph (Ret.) served as a judge for the 10th Judicial Circuit Court of Florida. He was elected to the seat in 2006 and subsequently re-elected in 2012 and 2018. Selph retired on March 31, 2021.


The 10th Judicial Circuit encompasses Hardee County, Highlands County, and Polk County. Selph held assignments in Polk County, presiding over cases in the Civil Division and the Family Division.


Prior to his election, Selph was a judge for the Polk County Court, a position to which he was appointed by former Governor Lawton Chiles in 1998. Before that, he spent time with Boswell, Stidham, Conner, Wilson & Brewer (later renamed Lane, Trohn, Clarke, Bertrand, Vreeland & Jacobsen), where he served as full-time general counsel for the Polk County School Board (1993 to 1998).


He received a B.A. in business administration from the University of South Florida in 1974. He went on to complete a J.D. at Stetson University College of Law in 1978.


After graduating from law school, Selph began his legal career as an assistant state attorney in the Office of the State Attorney for the 10th Judicial Circuit. He worked in the branch offices in Highlands County and Hardee County until 1982, at which time he entered into private practice at Harris, Barrett, Mann & Dew. Then, in 1988, he became senior assistant county attorney for the Polk County Board of County Commissioners.


His memberships have included the Lakeland Bar Association, the Florida Prosecutors’ Association, the Florida Defense Lawyers’ Association, and the Florida School Board Attorneys’ Association.


Selph was born on the Sampson Air Force Base in Romulus, New York. Following his retirement, he became a mediator with Central Florida Mediation Group (CFMG).

Recent Cases by Hon. Steven L. Selph

On November 27, 2019 a rpmfh - foreclosure homestead residential case was filed in the jurisdiction of Polk County. Judge 08 STEVEN L SELPH presiding.

Filed

Nov 27, 2019

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. 08 STEVEN L SELPH

Court

Polk County

County

Polk County, FL

Category

RPMFH - FORECLOSURE HOMESTEAD RESIDENTIAL

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Foreclosure

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 04, 2022

On November 21, 2019 a rpmfh - foreclosure homestead residential case was filed in the jurisdiction of Polk County. Judge 08 STEVEN L SELPH presiding.

Filed

Nov 21, 2019

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. 08 STEVEN L SELPH

Court

Polk County

County

Polk County, FL

Category

RPMFH - FORECLOSURE HOMESTEAD RESIDENTIAL

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Foreclosure

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 03, 2022

On November 20, 2019 a nega - negligence auto case was filed in the jurisdiction of Polk County. Judge 08 STEVEN L SELPH presiding.

Filed

Nov 20, 2019

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. 08 STEVEN L SELPH

Court

Polk County

County

Polk County, FL

Category

NEGA - NEGLIGENCE AUTO

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 03, 2022

On November 19, 2019 an othic - insurance claim case was filed in the jurisdiction of Polk County. Judge 08 STEVEN L SELPH presiding.

Filed

Nov 19, 2019

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. 08 STEVEN L SELPH

Court

Polk County

County

Polk County, FL

Category

OTHIC - INSURANCE CLAIM

Practice Area

Insurance

Matter Type

Insurance Coverage

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 03, 2022

On November 18, 2019 a cont - contract & indebtedness case was filed in the jurisdiction of Polk County. Judge 08 STEVEN L SELPH presiding.

Filed

Nov 18, 2019

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. 08 STEVEN L SELPH

Court

Polk County

County

Polk County, FL

Category

CONT - CONTRACT & INDEBTEDNESS

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

General Creditor

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 04, 2022

On November 14, 2019 a rpmfn - foreclosure non homestead resident case was filed in the jurisdiction of Polk County. Judge 08 STEVEN L SELPH presiding.

Filed

Nov 14, 2019

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. 08 STEVEN L SELPH

Court

Polk County

County

Polk County, FL

Category

RPMFN - FORECLOSURE NON HOMESTEAD RESIDENT

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Foreclosure

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 04, 2022

On October 30, 2019 a rpmfn - foreclosure non homestead resident case was filed in the jurisdiction of Polk County. Judge 08 STEVEN L SELPH presiding.

Filed

Oct 30, 2019

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. 08 STEVEN L SELPH

Court

Polk County

County

Polk County, FL

Category

RPMFN - FORECLOSURE NON HOMESTEAD RESIDENT

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Foreclosure

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 04, 2022

On October 30, 2019 a cont - contract & indebtedness case was filed in the jurisdiction of Polk County. Judge 08 STEVEN L SELPH presiding.

Filed

Oct 30, 2019

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. 08 STEVEN L SELPH

Court

Polk County

County

Polk County, FL

Category

CONT - CONTRACT & INDEBTEDNESS

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

General Creditor

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 03, 2022

On October 28, 2019 a rpmfh - foreclosure homestead residential case was filed in the jurisdiction of Polk County. Judge 08 STEVEN L SELPH presiding.

Filed

Oct 28, 2019

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. 08 STEVEN L SELPH

Court

Polk County

County

Polk County, FL

Category

RPMFH - FORECLOSURE HOMESTEAD RESIDENTIAL

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Foreclosure

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 04, 2022

On October 21, 2019 a rpmfh - foreclosure homestead residential case was filed in the jurisdiction of Polk County. Judge 08 STEVEN L SELPH presiding.

Filed

Oct 21, 2019

Status

Dismissal

Judge

Hon. 08 STEVEN L SELPH

Court

Polk County

County

Polk County, FL

Category

RPMFH - FORECLOSURE HOMESTEAD RESIDENTIAL

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Foreclosure

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 03, 2022

On October 15, 2019 a nega - negligence auto case was filed in the jurisdiction of Polk County. Judge 08 STEVEN L SELPH presiding.

Filed

Oct 15, 2019

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. 08 STEVEN L SELPH

Court

Polk County

County

Polk County, FL

Category

NEGA - NEGLIGENCE AUTO

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 04, 2022

On October 2, 2019 a cont - contract & indebtedness case was filed in the jurisdiction of Polk County. Judge 08 STEVEN L SELPH presiding.

Filed

Oct 02, 2019

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. 08 STEVEN L SELPH

Court

Polk County

County

Polk County, FL

Category

CONT - CONTRACT & INDEBTEDNESS

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

General Creditor

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 04, 2022

On September 20, 2019 a cont - contract & indebtedness case was filed in the jurisdiction of Polk County. Judge 08 STEVEN L SELPH presiding.

Filed

Sep 20, 2019

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. 08 STEVEN L SELPH

Court

Polk County

County

Polk County, FL

Category

CONT - CONTRACT & INDEBTEDNESS

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

General Creditor

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 08, 2022

On September 17, 2019 an othot - other general civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Polk County. Judge 08 STEVEN L SELPH presiding.

Filed

Sep 17, 2019

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. 08 STEVEN L SELPH

Court

Polk County

County

Polk County, FL

Category

OTHOT - OTHER GENERAL CIVIL

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 03, 2022

On September 13, 2019 an othot - other general civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Polk County. Judge 08 STEVEN L SELPH presiding.

Filed

Sep 13, 2019

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. 08 STEVEN L SELPH

Court

Polk County

County

Polk County, FL

Category

OTHOT - OTHER GENERAL CIVIL

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 03, 2022

On August 23, 2019 a negcd - negligence construction defect case was filed in the jurisdiction of Polk County. Judge 08 STEVEN L SELPH presiding.

Filed

Aug 23, 2019

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. 08 STEVEN L SELPH

Court

Polk County

County

Polk County, FL

Category

NEGCD - NEGLIGENCE CONSTRUCTION DEFECT

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Construction

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 03, 2022

On August 22, 2019 a nega - negligence auto case was filed in the jurisdiction of Polk County. Judge 08 STEVEN L SELPH presiding.

Filed

Aug 22, 2019

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. 08 STEVEN L SELPH

Court

Polk County

County

Polk County, FL

Category

NEGA - NEGLIGENCE AUTO

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 03, 2022

On August 7, 2019 a rpmfo - other real property actions case was filed in the jurisdiction of Polk County. Judge 08 STEVEN L SELPH presiding.

Filed

Aug 07, 2019

Status

Summary Judgment

Judge

Hon. 08 STEVEN L SELPH

Court

Polk County

County

Polk County, FL

Category

RPMFO - OTHER REAL PROPERTY ACTIONS

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Foreclosure

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 03, 2022

On August 6, 2019 a rpmfn - foreclosure non homestead resident case was filed in the jurisdiction of Polk County. Judge 08 STEVEN L SELPH presiding.

Filed

Aug 06, 2019

Status

Judgment of Foreclosure

Judge

Hon. 08 STEVEN L SELPH

Court

Polk County

County

Polk County, FL

Category

RPMFN - FORECLOSURE NON HOMESTEAD RESIDENT

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Foreclosure

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 03, 2022

On August 2, 2019 a rpmfh - foreclosure homestead residential case was filed in the jurisdiction of Polk County. Judge 08 STEVEN L SELPH presiding.

Filed

Aug 02, 2019

Status

Dismissal

Judge

Hon. 08 STEVEN L SELPH

Court

Polk County

County

Polk County, FL

Category

RPMFH - FORECLOSURE HOMESTEAD RESIDENTIAL

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Foreclosure

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 03, 2022

On July 26, 2019 a rpmfh - foreclosure homestead residential case was filed in the jurisdiction of Polk County. Judge 08 STEVEN L SELPH presiding.

Filed

Jul 26, 2019

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. 08 STEVEN L SELPH

Court

Polk County

County

Polk County, FL

Category

RPMFH - FORECLOSURE HOMESTEAD RESIDENTIAL

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Foreclosure

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 03, 2022

On July 22, 2019 a nega - negligence auto case was filed in the jurisdiction of Polk County. Judge 08 STEVEN L SELPH presiding.

Filed

Jul 22, 2019

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. 08 STEVEN L SELPH

Court

Polk County

County

Polk County, FL

Category

NEGA - NEGLIGENCE AUTO

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 03, 2022

On July 18, 2019 a rpmfh - foreclosure homestead residential case was filed in the jurisdiction of Polk County. Judge 08 STEVEN L SELPH presiding.

Filed

Jul 18, 2019

Status

Closed

Judge

Hon. 08 STEVEN L SELPH

Court

Polk County

County

Polk County, FL

Category

RPMFH - FORECLOSURE HOMESTEAD RESIDENTIAL

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Foreclosure

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 03, 2022

On July 11, 2019 a cont - contract & indebtedness case was filed in the jurisdiction of Polk County. Judge 08 STEVEN L SELPH presiding.

Filed

Jul 11, 2019

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. 08 STEVEN L SELPH

Court

Polk County

County

Polk County, FL

Category

CONT - CONTRACT & INDEBTEDNESS

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

General Creditor

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 03, 2022

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