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# Arthur M. Birken

District Court of Appeal of Florida · Judge

## Profile

- Court: District Court of Appeal of Florida
- State: Florida
- Role: Judge
- Service status: active
- Last verified: 2026-06-30

## Summary

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

## Biography

### Professional career

- Judge, District Court of Appeal of Florida, 1988-present
- Previous roles: City Attorney, City of Tamarac (1978–1982) Assistant City Attorney, City of Hallandale Beach (1976–1978) Assistant General Counsel, Broward County (1975–1976)

### Education

- American University, Washington College of Law — J.D. (1973)
- New York University — B.A. (1970)
- Polytechnic Institute of New York University — B.A.

### Additional information

- Appointed: April 1988 by former Florida Governor Bob Martinez to replace George Tedder, Jr., after serving as a Broward County Court judge since 1982.
- Retirement: Officially retired in 2016–2017, but continued as a senior judge.
- Re‐elections: Served in the 17th Judicial Circuit Court from 1994 through 2012, re‐elected in 1994, 2000, 2006, and 2012.
- Distinguished judge of Florida’s 17th Judicial Circuit Court in Broward County, later serving as a senior judge after retirement.
- Before his judicial appointments, Birken held legal positions in Broward County and municipal government.
- Also active in community organizations, including the Fort Lauderdale Try Center and B’nai Brith Justice Unit.

## 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.courtlistener.com/person/6833/arthur-m-birken/)
- [Official roster](https://www.courtlistener.com/person/6833/arthur-m-birken/)
- [District Court of Appeal of Florida current judicial profile](https://www.courtlistener.com/person/6833/arthur-m-birken/)
- [Florida Rule of General Practice and Judicial Administration 2.450, Media and Still Photography Coverage](https://ninthcircuit.org/florida-rule-judicial-administration-2450)
- [CourtListener judicial biographical directory](https://www.courtlistener.com/person/6833/arthur-m-birken/)

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