Judge Teretha Lundy Thomas: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

Miami-Dade County Court, Department Rm. 900

Biography

The Hon. Teretha Lundy Thomas (Ret.) is a senior judge for the Miami-Dade County Court in Florida. Thomas was elected to the bench in 1992. She retired in 2019.


Prior to her election, Thomas was the City Attorney for the Opa-Locka Office of the City Attorney. At that time, she was the first African-American woman to serve as a city attorney in the State of Florida.


Thomas earned a bachelor’s degree from Brown University in 1977. She spent the next few years working for the United States Postal Service before completing a J.D. at the University of Miami School of Law in 1981. She is admitted to practice in Florida, the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida, and the United States Supreme Court.


Her memberships have included the Gwen S. Cherry Black Women Lawyers Association and the Wilkie D. Ferguson Bar Association.


Thomas was born and raised in Miami, Florida, where she attended Miami Jackson Senior High School.

Recent Cases by Hon. Teretha Lundy Thomas

On December 12, 2017 contract & indebtedness case was filed in the jurisdiction of Miami-Dade County. Judge Teretha Lundy Thomas presiding.

Filed

Dec 12, 2017

Status

Dismissal

Court

Miami-Dade County

County

Miami-Dade County, FL

Category

Contract & Indebtedness

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

General Creditor

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 12, 2022

On July 13, 2017 contract & indebtedness case was filed in the jurisdiction of Miami-Dade County. Judge Teretha Lundy Thomas presiding.

51 Files
Filed

Jul 13, 2017

Status

Active

Court

Miami-Dade County

County

Miami-Dade County, FL

Category

Contract & Indebtedness

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

General Creditor

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 13, 2022

On July 6, 2017 an other civil complaint case was filed in the jurisdiction of Miami-Dade County. Judge Teretha Lundy Thomas presiding.

2 Files
Filed

Jul 06, 2017

Status

Dismissal

Court

Miami-Dade County

County

Miami-Dade County, FL

Category

Other Civil Complaint

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 14, 2021

On June 23, 2017 contract & indebtedness case was filed in the jurisdiction of Miami-Dade County. Judge Teretha Lundy Thomas presiding.

Filed

Jun 23, 2017

Status

Closed

Court

Miami-Dade County

County

Miami-Dade County, FL

Category

Contract & Indebtedness

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

General Creditor

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 12, 2017

On March 22, 2017 contract & indebtedness case was filed in the jurisdiction of Miami-Dade County. Judge Teretha Lundy Thomas presiding.

Filed

Mar 22, 2017

Status

Dismissal

Court

Miami-Dade County

County

Miami-Dade County, FL

Category

Contract & Indebtedness

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

General Creditor

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 12, 2017

On March 8, 2017 contract & indebtedness case was filed in the jurisdiction of Miami-Dade County. Judge Teretha Lundy Thomas presiding.

9 Files
Filed

Mar 08, 2017

Status

Closed

Court

Miami-Dade County

County

Miami-Dade County, FL

Category

Contract & Indebtedness

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

General Creditor

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 06, 2019

On September 19, 2016 contract & indebtedness case was filed in the jurisdiction of Miami-Dade County. Judge Teretha Lundy Thomas presiding.

Filed

Sep 19, 2016

Status

Dismissal

Court

Miami-Dade County

County

Miami-Dade County, FL

Category

Contract & Indebtedness

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

General Creditor

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 19, 2018

On September 14, 2016 contract & indebtedness case was filed in the jurisdiction of Miami-Dade County. Judge Teretha Lundy Thomas presiding.

Filed

Sep 14, 2016

Status

Want of Prosecution

Court

Miami-Dade County

County

Miami-Dade County, FL

Category

Contract & Indebtedness

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

General Creditor

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 08, 2019

On July 18, 2016 a county and admin appeals (ap) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Miami-Dade County. Judge Teretha Lundy Thomas presiding.

37 Files
Filed

Jul 18, 2016

Status

Appealed

Court

Miami-Dade County

County

Miami-Dade County, FL

Category

County and Admin Appeals (AP)

Practice Area

Administrative

Matter Type

Admin Appeals

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 01, 2021

On June 23, 2016 a replevin case was filed in the jurisdiction of Miami-Dade County. Judge Teretha Lundy Thomas presiding.

Filed

Jun 23, 2016

Status

Default Judgment

Court

Miami-Dade County

County

Miami-Dade County, FL

Category

Replevin

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

Collections

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 03, 2017

On April 6, 2016 contract & indebtedness case was filed in the jurisdiction of Miami-Dade County. Judge Teretha Lundy Thomas presiding.

Filed

Apr 06, 2016

Status

Dismissal

Court

Miami-Dade County

County

Miami-Dade County, FL

Category

Contract & Indebtedness

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

General Creditor

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 15, 2023

On February 8, 2016 contract & indebtedness case was filed in the jurisdiction of Miami-Dade County. Judge Teretha Lundy Thomas presiding.

Filed

Feb 08, 2016

Status

Dismissal

Court

Miami-Dade County

County

Miami-Dade County, FL

Category

Contract & Indebtedness

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

General Creditor

Case Last Refreshed

May 15, 2016

On December 3, 2015 contract & indebtedness case was filed in the jurisdiction of Miami-Dade County. Judge Teretha Lundy Thomas presiding.

Filed

Dec 03, 2015

Status

Closed

Court

Miami-Dade County

County

Miami-Dade County, FL

Category

Contract & Indebtedness

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

General Creditor

Case Last Refreshed

Aug 31, 2016

On September 9, 2015 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Miami-Dade County. Judge Teretha Lundy Thomas presiding.

Filed

Sep 09, 2015

Status

Dismissal

Court

Miami-Dade County

County

Miami-Dade County, FL

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 16, 2015

On August 26, 2015 contract & indebtedness case was filed in the jurisdiction of Miami-Dade County. Judge Teretha Lundy Thomas presiding.

Filed

Aug 26, 2015

Status

Dismissal

Court

Miami-Dade County

County

Miami-Dade County, FL

Category

Contract & Indebtedness

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

General Creditor

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 05, 2016

On August 10, 2015 a county and admin appeals (ap) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Miami-Dade County. Judge Teretha Lundy Thomas presiding.

22 Files
Filed

Aug 10, 2015

Status

Appealed

Court

Miami-Dade County

County

Miami-Dade County, FL

Category

County and Admin Appeals (AP)

Practice Area

Administrative

Matter Type

Admin Appeals

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 22, 2021

On July 10, 2015 a condominium case was filed in the jurisdiction of Miami-Dade County. Judge Teretha Lundy Thomas presiding.

16 Files
Filed

Jul 10, 2015

Status

Dismissal

Court

Miami-Dade County

County

Miami-Dade County, FL

Category

Condominium

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Condominium

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 22, 2021

On January 15, 2015 a county and admin appeals (ap) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Miami-Dade County. Judge Teretha Lundy Thomas presiding.

29 Files
Filed

Jan 15, 2015

Status

Appealed

Court

Miami-Dade County

County

Miami-Dade County, FL

Category

County and Admin Appeals (AP)

Practice Area

Administrative

Matter Type

Admin Appeals

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 29, 2021

On August 18, 2014 contract & indebtedness case was filed in the jurisdiction of Miami-Dade County. Judge Teretha Lundy Thomas presiding.

8 Files
Filed

Aug 18, 2014

Status

Dismissal

Court

Miami-Dade County

County

Miami-Dade County, FL

Category

Contract & Indebtedness

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

General Creditor

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 30, 2021

On June 6, 2014 a personal injury protection ($8,001 - $15,000) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Miami-Dade County. Judge Teretha Lundy Thomas presiding.

14 Files
Filed

Jun 06, 2014

Status

Dismissal

Court

Miami-Dade County

County

Miami-Dade County, FL

Category

Personal Injury Protection ($8,001 - $15,000)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Personal Injury

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 09, 2021

On February 24, 2014 a rpmf -other action ($0 - $50,000) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Miami-Dade County. Judge Teretha Lundy Thomas presiding.

8 Files
Filed

Feb 24, 2014

Status

Dismissal

Court

Miami-Dade County

County

Miami-Dade County, FL

Category

RPMF -Other Action ($0 - $50,000)

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Foreclosure

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 14, 2021

On November 1, 2013 a county and admin appeals (ap) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Miami-Dade County. Judge Teretha Lundy Thomas presiding.

34 Files
Filed

Nov 01, 2013

Status

Appealed

Court

Miami-Dade County

County

Miami-Dade County, FL

Category

County and Admin Appeals (AP)

Practice Area

Administrative

Matter Type

Admin Appeals

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 20, 2021

On October 22, 2013 a personal injury protection ($8,001 - $15,000) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Miami-Dade County. Judge Teretha Lundy Thomas presiding.

53 Files
Filed

Oct 22, 2013

Status

Dismissal

Court

Miami-Dade County

County

Miami-Dade County, FL

Category

Personal Injury Protection ($8,001 - $15,000)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Personal Injury

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 21, 2021

On August 16, 2013 contract & indebtedness case was filed in the jurisdiction of Miami-Dade County. Judge Teretha Lundy Thomas presiding.

Filed

Aug 16, 2013

Status

Default Judgment

Court

Miami-Dade County

County

Miami-Dade County, FL

Category

Contract & Indebtedness

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

General Creditor

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 19, 2014

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