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Skip to Main Content Florida’s Judges Chief Judge Stephanie W. Ray Judge Joseph Lewis, Jr. Judge Bradford (Brad) L. Thomas Judge L. Clayton Roberts Judge Lori S. Rowe Judge Scott Makar Judge Timothy D. Osterhaus Judge Ross L. Bilbrey Judge Susan L. Kelsey Judge Thomas D. Winokur Judge Harvey L. Jay, III Judge M. Kemmerly Thomas Judge Rachel E. Nordby Judge A. S. Tanenbaum Judge Robert E. 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Mickle, Sr. More Recent News COVID-19 Information and Updates The continues to monitor developments related to COVID-19 and operate in accordance with Florida Supreme Court administrative orders governing state court operations in the pandemic. The court currently is in Phase 2 of the four-phased timeline for return to normal court operations. The health and safety precautions in place during Phase 2 are set forth in the court’s Phase 2 Operational Plan, which is hyperlinked below along with other useful information. The status of court operations will be updated as needed, consistent with further guidance from the supreme court and with federal, state, and local public health advisories. Amended Phase 2 Operational Plan Watching Oral Argument Broadcasts Zoom OA Guide for Advocates Electronic Filing and Service of Documents Notice to Self-Represented Filers and Visitors to the Court Statewide Pandemic Orders, Rules, and Advisories The The first headquarters of the First District was in the Independent Life Building located on Jefferson Street in Tallahassee. In 1958, the Court moved into headquarters in the Supreme Court Building in Tallahassee. In 1981, the Court moved to Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard in Tallahassee. In 2010, the court moved into its present headquarters on Drayton Drive. Periodically, the Court hears oral arguments in the different counties within the district. Learn more about the 1DCA Know Your Court Beginning January 1, 2021, parties appealing certain county court decisions will have their appeal heard in the district courts pursuant to chapter 2020-61, Laws of Florida. Appeals of county court decisions pending before circuit courts and subject to the jurisdiction change will be transferred automatically to the appropriate district court of appeal. Click here for more information about this change. E-Filing Through Florida Courts E-Filing Portal Beginning the evening of February 11, 2019 the will accept incoming filings only through the Florida Courts E-Filing Portal, instead of through eDCA. The FirstDCA will continue to use eDCA to electronically serve the court's orders and decisions and to provide attorneys and parties with electronic case access. Register for the Florida Courts E-Filing Portal Pro Se Handbook and Pro Bono Resources The “Pro Se” or “Self-Represented Litigant” Handbook, prepared by individual members of The Florida Bar Appellate Practice Section, is a basic guide about advancing or defending an appellate matter. The Appellate Practice Section’s Pro Bono Committee’s website includes information about the Section's efforts to provide appellate pro bono legal services to those in need. Pro Se Handbook Website Pro Bono Committee's Website This website provides current information including: the opinions , court docket , court calendars , administrative orders , oral arguments and other useful facts regarding Florida's . Contact Information 2000 Drayton Drive Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0950 Main: (850) 487-1000 Clerk's Office: (850) 488-6151 Map & Directions Notice to Self-Represented Filers and Visitors to the Court: All parties, including self-represented/“pro se” filers, wishing to conduct business in person with the Clerk’s Office should contact the Clerk’s Office at (850) 488-6151 between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. (ET) before attempting to visit the Clerk’s Office. The Clerk’s Office will provide instructions on how to submit filings to the court and how to conduct business with the Clerk’s Office without the need to visit the courthouse. If you have documents to physically file with the Clerk’s Office or filing fees to pay (and you cannot mail or electronically file those documents or your payment), the deputy marshal at the courthouse entrance will take your filings or payment for delivery to the Clerk’s Office. The courthouse is otherwise closed to public access until further notice. Phone Scam The is aware that Floridians have been targeted by telephone scams. Criminals, using technology to mimic the telephone number of the , request money be sent immediately. Don’t do it. These calls are not coming from the . The Federal Trade Commission has information on this scam and strategies for combatting it. Please click here for more information concerning phone scams. 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