Circuit Court Administration

Kristen Alford

Unfortunately, I have had to deal with this court a lot the past few years due to a divorce. The Judges don't care. If you have an attorney they will sign anything; if you are pro se, you are screwed. The Judges don't care if what they are signing is true or not, they will sign whatever the other parties attorney hands them to sign. No ethics. No morals. No just or fair proceedings. They don't care. They are jaded and need replaced. Oh wait, I can't forget to mention that money talks in this county; it is also a "who you know and who you blow" type of county. The "good ole boy" mentality if you will, and I'm being told this by several professionals in various lines of work that work with the courts a lot. If anyone would like to place a complaint on a Judge they can write the Chief Judge Michael T. McHugh and Director of Court Administration Scott Wilsker like I was advised, but they probably won't reply or if they do they will just chastise you for complaining and tell you they can't help, and they'll do this without even reading your complaint. Complaints can also be made with the Florida Judicial Qualifications Commission (they will respond) and The Florida Bar. One could even reach out to their local representatives, such as the Senator's office. The Governors office will also provide you with additional resources you can contact. I will include that although I have come across very impatient and incompetent staff at the Clerk of Court; I have also experienced the assistance of helpful and knowledgeable staff. Keep speaking up everyone, especially with elections right around the corner!