Judge Beatrice A. Butchko: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

11th Judicial Circuit Court of Florida, Department Civil - CA 22, Rm. DCC 400

Appointed By: Gov. John E. Bush

Biography

Hon. Beatrice A. Butchko is a judge for the 11th Judicial Circuit Court of Florida in Miami-Dade County. She was appointed to the bench by former Governor Jeb Bush in 2006.


During her judicial tenure, Butchko has served as an associate administrative judge of the Circuit Civil Division and as a Complex Business Litigation Division judge for the Circuit Civil Division.


She earned a B.S. in psychology from the University of Florida in 1986. Butchko then completed a J.D. at DePaul College of Law in 1989.


After graduating from law school, she began her legal career with the Miami-Dade State Attorney's Office, where she worked as an assistant state attorney for almost eleven years. Then, in 2000, Butchko entered into private practice. She briefly practiced at the law firm Kate, Rose, & Maltzman before joining Ferrell Shultz, P.A. as a partner the following year. She remained with the firm until 2003. It was at that time, Butchko became a partner at Kirkpatrick & Lockhart Nicholson Graham LLP, serving in that capacity until her appointment to the bench.


In addition to her law practice, Butchko became special counsel to the Florida Judicial Qualifications Commission in 2001 and remained with the Commission until 2005. She has also taught pretrial civil litigation as an adjunct professor at the University of Miami School of Law.


Butchko was born in New York, New York.

Recent Cases by Hon. Beatrice A. Butchko

On May 28, 2024 an insurance claim case was filed in the jurisdiction of Miami-Dade County. Judge CA22 - Downtown Miami - Judge Butchko, Beatrice A presiding.

2 Files
Filed

May 28, 2024

Status

OPEN

Judge

Hon. CA22 - Downtown Miami - Judge Butchko, Beatrice A

Court

Miami-Dade County

County

Miami-Dade County, FL

Category

Insurance Claim

Case Last Refreshed

May 29, 2024

On May 24, 2024 a comm premises liability case was filed in the jurisdiction of Miami-Dade County. Judge CA22 - Downtown Miami - Judge Butchko, Beatrice A presiding.

3 Files
Filed

May 24, 2024

Status

OPEN

Judge

Hon. CA22 - Downtown Miami - Judge Butchko, Beatrice A

Court

Miami-Dade County

County

Miami-Dade County, FL

Category

Comm Premises Liability

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Premises Liability

Case Last Refreshed

May 29, 2024

On May 24, 2024 an auto negligence case was filed in the jurisdiction of Miami-Dade County. Judge CA22 - Downtown Miami - Judge Butchko, Beatrice A presiding.

1 File
Filed

May 24, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. CA22 - Downtown Miami - Judge Butchko, Beatrice A

Court

Miami-Dade County

County

Miami-Dade County, FL

Category

Auto Negligence

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

May 28, 2024

On May 24, 2024 an auto negligence case was filed in the jurisdiction of Miami-Dade County. Judge CA22 - Downtown Miami - Judge Butchko, Beatrice A presiding.

3 Files
Filed

May 24, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. CA22 - Downtown Miami - Judge Butchko, Beatrice A

Court

Miami-Dade County

County

Miami-Dade County, FL

Category

Auto Negligence

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

May 29, 2024

On May 23, 2024 a rpmf -homestead case was filed in the jurisdiction of Miami-Dade County. Judge CA22 - Downtown Miami - Judge Butchko, Beatrice A presiding.

1 File
Filed

May 23, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. CA22 - Downtown Miami - Judge Butchko, Beatrice A

Court

Miami-Dade County

County

Miami-Dade County, FL

Category

RPMF -Homestead

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Foreclosure

Case Last Refreshed

May 28, 2024

On May 23, 2024 an other civil complaint case was filed in the jurisdiction of Miami-Dade County. Judge CA22 - Downtown Miami - Judge Butchko, Beatrice A presiding.

Filed

May 23, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. CA22 - Downtown Miami - Judge Butchko, Beatrice A

Court

Miami-Dade County

County

Miami-Dade County, FL

Category

Other Civil Complaint

Case Last Refreshed

May 24, 2024

On May 23, 2024 an auto negligence case was filed in the jurisdiction of Miami-Dade County. Judge CA22 - Downtown Miami - Judge Butchko, Beatrice A presiding.

2 Files
Filed

May 23, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. CA22 - Downtown Miami - Judge Butchko, Beatrice A

Court

Miami-Dade County

County

Miami-Dade County, FL

Category

Auto Negligence

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

May 25, 2024

On May 23, 2024 contract & indebtedness case was filed in the jurisdiction of Miami-Dade County. Judge CA22 - Downtown Miami - Judge Butchko, Beatrice A presiding.

1 File
Filed

May 23, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. CA22 - Downtown Miami - Judge Butchko, Beatrice A

Court

Miami-Dade County

County

Miami-Dade County, FL

Category

Contract & Indebtedness

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

General Creditor

Case Last Refreshed

May 25, 2024

On May 23, 2024 a resid. premises liability case was filed in the jurisdiction of Miami-Dade County. Judge CA22 - Downtown Miami - Judge Butchko, Beatrice A presiding.

1 File
Filed

May 23, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. CA22 - Downtown Miami - Judge Butchko, Beatrice A

Court

Miami-Dade County

County

Miami-Dade County, FL

Category

Resid. Premises Liability

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Premises Liability

Case Last Refreshed

May 25, 2024

On May 23, 2024 contract & indebtedness case was filed in the jurisdiction of Miami-Dade County. Judge CA22 - Downtown Miami - Judge Butchko, Beatrice A presiding.

1 File
Filed

May 23, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. CA22 - Downtown Miami - Judge Butchko, Beatrice A

Court

Miami-Dade County

County

Miami-Dade County, FL

Category

Contract & Indebtedness

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

General Creditor

Case Last Refreshed

May 25, 2024

On May 23, 2024 a rpmf -other action case was filed in the jurisdiction of Miami-Dade County. Judge CA22 - Downtown Miami - Judge Butchko, Beatrice A presiding.

1 File
Filed

May 23, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. CA22 - Downtown Miami - Judge Butchko, Beatrice A

Court

Miami-Dade County

County

Miami-Dade County, FL

Category

RPMF -Other Action

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Foreclosure

Case Last Refreshed

May 25, 2024

On May 23, 2024 contract & indebtedness case was filed in the jurisdiction of Miami-Dade County. Judge CA22 - Downtown Miami - Judge Butchko, Beatrice A presiding.

1 File
Filed

May 23, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. CA22 - Downtown Miami - Judge Butchko, Beatrice A

Court

Miami-Dade County

County

Miami-Dade County, FL

Category

Contract & Indebtedness

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

General Creditor

Case Last Refreshed

May 24, 2024

On May 23, 2024 a comm premises liability case was filed in the jurisdiction of Miami-Dade County. Judge CA22 - Downtown Miami - Judge Butchko, Beatrice A presiding.

3 Files
Filed

May 23, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. CA22 - Downtown Miami - Judge Butchko, Beatrice A

Court

Miami-Dade County

County

Miami-Dade County, FL

Category

Comm Premises Liability

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Premises Liability

Case Last Refreshed

May 26, 2024

On May 22, 2024 a rpmf -homestead case was filed in the jurisdiction of Miami-Dade County. Judge CA22 - Downtown Miami - Judge Butchko, Beatrice A presiding.

1 File
Filed

May 22, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. CA22 - Downtown Miami - Judge Butchko, Beatrice A

Court

Miami-Dade County

County

Miami-Dade County, FL

Category

RPMF -Homestead

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Foreclosure

Case Last Refreshed

May 25, 2024

On May 22, 2024 a rpmf -homestead case was filed in the jurisdiction of Miami-Dade County. Judge CA22 - Downtown Miami - Judge Butchko, Beatrice A presiding.

1 File
Filed

May 22, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. CA22 - Downtown Miami - Judge Butchko, Beatrice A

Court

Miami-Dade County

County

Miami-Dade County, FL

Category

RPMF -Homestead

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Foreclosure

Case Last Refreshed

May 25, 2024

On May 22, 2024 an auto negligence case was filed in the jurisdiction of Miami-Dade County. Judge CA22 - Downtown Miami - Judge Butchko, Beatrice A presiding.

3 Files
Filed

May 22, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. CA22 - Downtown Miami - Judge Butchko, Beatrice A

Court

Miami-Dade County

County

Miami-Dade County, FL

Category

Auto Negligence

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

May 23, 2024

On May 21, 2024 a rpmf -other action case was filed in the jurisdiction of Miami-Dade County. Judge CA22 - Downtown Miami - Judge Butchko, Beatrice A presiding.

1 File
Filed

May 21, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. CA22 - Downtown Miami - Judge Butchko, Beatrice A

Court

Miami-Dade County

County

Miami-Dade County, FL

Category

RPMF -Other Action

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Foreclosure

Case Last Refreshed

May 25, 2024

On May 21, 2024 a rpmf -non-homestead case was filed in the jurisdiction of Miami-Dade County. Judge CA22 - Downtown Miami - Judge Butchko, Beatrice A presiding.

1 File
Filed

May 21, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. CA22 - Downtown Miami - Judge Butchko, Beatrice A

Court

Miami-Dade County

County

Miami-Dade County, FL

Category

RPMF -Non-Homestead

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Foreclosure

Case Last Refreshed

May 25, 2024

On May 21, 2024 a rpmf -non-homestead case was filed in the jurisdiction of Miami-Dade County. Judge CA22 - Downtown Miami - Judge Butchko, Beatrice A presiding.

1 File
Filed

May 21, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. CA22 - Downtown Miami - Judge Butchko, Beatrice A

Court

Miami-Dade County

County

Miami-Dade County, FL

Category

RPMF -Non-Homestead

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Foreclosure

Case Last Refreshed

May 24, 2024

On May 21, 2024 a comm premises liability case was filed in the jurisdiction of Miami-Dade County. Judge CA22 - Downtown Miami - Judge Butchko, Beatrice A presiding.

2 Files
Filed

May 21, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. CA22 - Downtown Miami - Judge Butchko, Beatrice A

Court

Miami-Dade County

County

Miami-Dade County, FL

Category

Comm Premises Liability

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Premises Liability

Case Last Refreshed

May 23, 2024

On May 21, 2024 an auto negligence case was filed in the jurisdiction of Miami-Dade County. Judge CA22 - Downtown Miami - Judge Butchko, Beatrice A presiding.

1 File
Filed

May 21, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. CA22 - Downtown Miami - Judge Butchko, Beatrice A

Court

Miami-Dade County

County

Miami-Dade County, FL

Category

Auto Negligence

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

May 23, 2024

On May 21, 2024 a comm premises liability case was filed in the jurisdiction of Miami-Dade County. Judge CA22 - Downtown Miami - Judge Butchko, Beatrice A presiding.

1 File
Filed

May 21, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. CA22 - Downtown Miami - Judge Butchko, Beatrice A

Court

Miami-Dade County

County

Miami-Dade County, FL

Category

Comm Premises Liability

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Premises Liability

Case Last Refreshed

May 23, 2024

On May 21, 2024 contract & indebtedness case was filed in the jurisdiction of Miami-Dade County. Judge CA22 - Downtown Miami - Judge Butchko, Beatrice A presiding.

2 Files
Filed

May 21, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. CA22 - Downtown Miami - Judge Butchko, Beatrice A

Court

Miami-Dade County

County

Miami-Dade County, FL

Category

Contract & Indebtedness

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

General Creditor

Case Last Refreshed

May 23, 2024

On May 20, 2024 contract & indebtedness case was filed in the jurisdiction of Miami-Dade County. Judge CA22 - Downtown Miami - Judge Butchko, Beatrice A presiding.

1 File
Filed

May 20, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. CA22 - Downtown Miami - Judge Butchko, Beatrice A

Court

Miami-Dade County

County

Miami-Dade County, FL

Category

Contract & Indebtedness

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

General Creditor

Case Last Refreshed

May 23, 2024

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