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# Charles E. Roberts

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, 2003-present
- Roles: held the role of Chief Judge of the 12th Judicial Circuit and presided over the Problem Solving Court Division P in Sarasota County
- His tenure as Chief Judge and his work in problem-solving courts were notable contributions to the 12th Judicial Circuit

### Education

- B.A. in 1977, Duke University J.D. in 1981, American University, Washington College of Law

### Additional information

- Retirement: Stepped down in 2023 after over two decades on the bench.
- Elected to the bench: 2002, serving in the 12th Judicial Circuit, which covers DeSoto, Manatee, and Sarasota Counties.
- Before becoming a judge, Roberts held a position as an assistant state attorney for 20 years (1982–2002).
- Admission: Licensed to practice in Florida in 1982.
- Roberts’ career spanned 40 years in law, combining prosecutorial work, judicial leadership, and community service.
- Birthplace: Washington, D.C.

## 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/7041/charles-e-roberts/)
- [Official roster](https://www.courtlistener.com/person/7041/charles-e-roberts/)
- [District Court of Appeal of Florida current judicial profile](https://www.courtlistener.com/person/7041/charles-e-roberts/)
- [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/7041/charles-e-roberts/)

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