18th Judicial Circuit, Florida

07/24/2026

07/24/2026

07/09/2026

Eighteenth Circuit Judges Show Appreciation for 2026 Summer Interns!

Each summer several Brevard judges welcome a group of interns eager to learn more about the court system. The interns spend their time completing assignments for their judges and observing court proceedings. An intern’s experiences may vary depending on the individual judge to whom they are assigned, but all judges strive to make the internship a meaningful learning experience.

As summer draws to its midpoint, Brevard Judges David C. Koenig, Robert Segal, Clarissa Harrell, Kelly J. McKibben, and Jonathan Skinner took the time to show their gratitude for their interns who have volunteered their time in service to the Court this summer of 2026. Here are photos from an appreciation luncheon held in their honor at Tuscany Grill in Viera on July 2, 2026 as well as other photos highlighting the interns.

06/19/2026

Judges Blaue, Silverman and GM Kristina Paulter Judge Moot Court Competition at The Florida Bar Convention!

(Left-Right) Brevard County Court Judge David Silverman, General Magistrate Kristina Paulter and Circuit Judge Scott Blaue served as judges for the Moot Court Competition at The Florida Bar Convention. Held in Orlando, the annual event featured numerous committee meetings, judicial addresses, and CLE-eligible seminars focused on this year's theme, "The Framework of Freedom".
Florida Supreme Court Chief Justice Carlos G. Muñiz delivered the annual "State of the Judiciary" address.

Jacksonville attorney Michael Fox Orr was installed as the 78th President, alongside Tampa attorney Paige Greenlee as president-elect.

05/25/2026

18th Judicial Circuit Courts Closed Today (May 25) in Observance of Memorial Day

05/21/2026

Child Abuse Prevention Task Force Recognizes ECC Coordinator Dina Mezza!

Dina Mezza received the Social Service Government Award for her work as the Early Childhood Court (ECC) Community Coordinator since the program’s inception in 2022.

The ECC was previously recognized with the Team Award in 2024, and in 2025, Judge McKibben received the Social Service Government Award. That same year, the child parent psychotherapists—Michele Wiersma, Denise Downing and Elaine Christmas—were also honored with the Social Service Team Award.

These awards highlight the dedication, compassion, and collaboration that define this team’s work—a team consisting of the Department of Children and Families, Family Allies, the Office of the Guardian ad Litem, parents’ attorneys, and attorneys ad litem. “As we look ahead, we remain inspired and committed to making an even greater difference in the lives of the children and families we serve,” said Circuit Judge Kelly J. McKibben. “We encourage our community partners and stakeholders to continue supporting this important mission as we work together toward the shared goal of preventing and ultimately ending child abuse in our community.”

05/19/2026

UPDATE! Applications for 2026 Law Camp are no longer being accepted. We Received More Applications Than Space Available. Only students who can attend all 5 days of the program qualify.

Brevard County Summer Youth Law Program or "Law Camp" is just around the corner! Email [email protected] for an application. Lunch is provided. There is no cost, but each participant is responsible for their own transportation. Attendance is limited. The program is geared toward high school students; however, exceptions are made based on a student's interest and maturity.

05/11/2026

Judge Sprysenski Continues to Share His Expertise Within the Legal Community!

Judge Christopher Sprysenski, BCS, and Attorney Elisha Roy, BCS, recently had the pleasure of teaching 200 attendees at the Florida Chapter of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers 48th Annual Institute training. The Institute is the premier continuing education opportunity for family law practitioners in Florida. National and statewide presenters are among the top in their fields offering advanced education for family law attorneys. 200 attendees rotated through four (4) different interactive sessions every 90 minutes, addressing many of the pressing issues of a family law case to learn how to properly prepare their case and meet their client’s expectations. Each session was limited to 45 participants to allow for an intimate learning environment and an opportunity to address a participant's specific questions. Judge Sprysenski and Attorney Roy presented on the topic 'Stranger Things: Exploring Unexpected Consequences of the 2023 Amendments to Florida's Parenting Statutes.'

Both Attorney Roy and Judge Sprysenski are Board Certified Specialists in Marital and Family Law by The Florida Bar, an honor enjoyed by less than 1% of the lawyers practicing family law in Florida. Attorney Roy has received the 2022 Visionary Award from the Florida Bar Family Law Section and the 2018 Trailblazer Award from the Florida Bar Family Law Section. Judge Sprysenski is the Family Administrative Judge for the 18th Judicial Circuit.