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# Benjamin J. Rich

St. Johns County Court · County Judge

## Profile

- Court: St. Johns County Court
- State: Florida
- Role: County 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://circuit7.org/judges-overview/)
- [Official roster](https://circuit7.org/judges-overview/)
- [Florida Judicial Branch circuit court administration official judicial roster](https://circuit7.org/judges-overview/)
- [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

- Johns County Court by Governor Ron DeSantis in 2025, filling the vacancy created when Judge Lauren Blocker was elevated to the Seventh Judicial Circuit Court
- Rich held the role of a Managing Assistant State Attorney in the Seventh Judicial Circuit from 2010 until his appointment to the bench
- His extensive courtroom experience and public service record contributed to his selection as a county judge
- Before his judicial appointment, he served as an associate attorney with McCune Law Group in St.

### Education

- Florida Coastal School of Law, gaining admission to the Florida Bar in — J.D. (2005)
- Bachelor’s degree from the University of Central Florida

### Additional information

- Joined the St.
- As a county court judge, Rich handles a variety of civil and criminal matters, ensuring access to justice for residents of St.
- Benjamin Rich’s appointment reflects his extensive legal experience, dedication to public service, and strong community ties, making him a key figure in the St.
- In this role, he prosecuted a wide range of criminal cases and handled diverse legal matters, including county and circuit civil cases, family law, landlord/tenant disputes, civil traffic, and criminal cases at all levels.
- Augustine, where he gained experience in private practice
- His background as a prosecutor provides him with a broad perspective on legal issues, enhancing his ability to adjudicate cases fairly and efficiently.
- He currently hears civil cases at the Richard O. Watson Judicial Center in St.



## 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.