Christopher Kelly at a glance
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Christopher Kelly
Circuit Judge · Florida Seventh Judicial Circuit Court
Biography
Professional career
- On December 22, 2021, he was appointed by Governor Ron DeSantis to the 7th Circuit Court, replacing Judge Steven Henderson, and officially assumed office on January 3, 2022
- He also held the role of Assistant General Counsel for The Florida League of Cities and worked in private practice, becoming a partner at the Law Offices of Crotty & Bartlett in 2005 before returning to the State Attorney’s Office as Managing Assistant State Attorney
- Judge Kelly’s professional background spans criminal prosecution, municipal law, and private practice, giving him a broad perspective on legal matters
Education
- Florida State University — B.S.
- University of Florida College of Law — J.D.
Additional information
- Kelly was elected to the Volusia County Court in 2012, defeating Adam Warren with 63.4% of the vote.
- He was admitted to the Florida Bar in 1995 and began his legal career as an Assistant State Attorney for the 7th Judicial Circuit.
- Seasoned legal professional with over two decades of experience in law and public service.
- County Court for nine years
- handling a variety of cases.
- As a Circuit Judge, he primarily presides over family law cases at the Volusia County Courthouse in DeLand
- His experience as an Assistant State Attorney and in private practice contributes to his expertise in family law, civil litigation, and courtroom management
- His career trajectory from Assistant State Attorney to Circuit Judge reflects a combination of legal expertise, public service, and judicial leadership in Florida’s 7th Judicial Circuit
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 Seventh Judicial Circuit Court
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Florida Judicial Branch circuit court administration official judicial roster
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