Adrian G. Soud at a glance
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Adrian G. Soud
District Court of Appeal Judge · Florida Fifth District Court of Appeal
Biography
Professional career
- Judge of the Florida Fifth District Court of Appeal, appointed by Governor Ron DeSantis on January 1, 2023, with a term ending January 7, 2031
- Before his 2023 appointment, Judge Soud served on the Fourth Judicial Circuit of Florida from 2009–2022, elected in 2008
- held the role of Administrative Judge for the Circuit Felony Divisions in Duval County (2020–2022)
- Legal Career: Attorney at Holland & Knight LLP (1996–2002) in medical malpractice defense, commercial litigation, product liability, and maritime law Partner at The Soud Law Firm (2002–2009) with his brother
Education
Additional information
- representing clients in state and federal civil matters
- Mentor Judge in the Judicial Mentor Program
Applicable Court Rules & Procedures
Media And Still Photography
Statewide
Electronic media and still-photography coverage is allowed in Florida public trial and appellate proceedings under Rule 2.450's equipment and conduct standards, always subject to the presiding judge's control of decorum, distractions, and fair administration.
Subject at all times to the authority of the presiding judge to: (i) control the conduct of proceedings before the court; (ii) ensure decorum and prevent distractions; and (iii) ensure the fair administration of justice in the pending cause, electronic media and still photography coverage of public judicial proceedings in the appellate and trial courts of this state shall be allowedFlorida Rule of General Practice and Judicial Administration 2.450, Media and Still Photography Coverage ↗
Published courtroom rules
Shared court rules
Florida Rule of General Practice and Judicial Administration 2.450, Media and Still Photography Coverage
Florida Fifth District Court of Appeal
Scope is limited to the court class in the source claim. Shared court context only; case-type restrictions, exceptions, later amendments and case orders apply. This is not a personal preference or a complete rules inventory.
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