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# Andrew Marcus

Florida Twentieth Judicial Circuit Court · Circuit Judge

## Profile

- Court: Florida Twentieth Judicial Circuit Court
- State: Florida
- Role: Circuit Judge
- Service status: active
- Last verified: 2026-07-26

## Summary

Official statewide and applicable court procedural guidance applies to this judge.

## Before you appear

- Read the judge-specific standing order first when one is listed.
- Check the docket and case orders for requirements that supersede broader guidance.
- Confirm current remote-access and courtroom technology arrangements before the proceeding.

## Courtroom Rules

### media and still photography

Scope: 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.

Evidence excerpt: 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 allowed

[Florida Rule of General Practice and Judicial Administration 2.450, Media and Still Photography Coverage](https://ninthcircuit.org/florida-rule-judicial-administration-2450)
Source checked: 2026-07-26


## Sources

- [Official profile](https://www.ca.cjis20.org/About-The-Court/judiciary.aspx)
- [Official roster](https://www.ca.cjis20.org/About-The-Court/judiciary.aspx)
- [Florida Judicial Branch circuit court administration official judicial roster](https://www.ca.cjis20.org/About-The-Court/judiciary.aspx)
- [Florida Rule of General Practice and Judicial Administration 2.450, Media and Still Photography Coverage](https://ninthcircuit.org/florida-rule-judicial-administration-2450)

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## Biography

### Professional career

- Before his judicial appointment, he was the Managing Shareholder at the Law Office of Andrew P. Marcus, P.A. since 2018 and previously held the role of a Shareholder at GrayRobinson, P.A..

### Education

- Bachelor’s degree from the University of Michigan
- University of Miami — J.D.

### Additional information

- His legal practice included significant trial work, and he collaborated with colleagues on high-profile cases, including homicide trials, demonstrating his skill as a trial lawyer
- During his investiture, Judge Marcus was sworn in by Judge Margaret Steinbeck, with retired Judge Mark Steinbeck present.
- He has credited both judges for their mentorship, which has profoundly influenced his career.
- Symbolically, he wears the judicial robe that once belonged to Judge Mark Steinbeck, reflecting his respect for the guidance he received
- His career trajectory reflects a blend of private practice leadership and courtroom experience, positioning him as a respected figure in Southwest Florida’s legal community



## Published courtroom rules

### Shared court rules

- [Florida Rule of General Practice and Judicial Administration 2.450, Media and Still Photography Coverage](https://knowjudges.com/courtroom-rules/national-shared-set-f9444c394a89ab9f4ffde994) — 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. [Official source](https://ninthcircuit.org/florida-rule-judicial-administration-2450). Collected 2026-07-26.