Darrell R. Hill at a glance
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Darrell R. Hill
Circuit Judge · Florida Twentieth Judicial Circuit Court
Biography
Professional career
- Joined this position following his service as a County Court Judge for Hendry County, a role he held since 2018
- County Court Judge, Hendry County: 2018–2024
- Circuit Judge for the Twentieth Judicial Circuit of Florida, covering Glades and Hendry Counties
- Circuit Judge, Twentieth Judicial Circuit: Appointed following HB 5401
- His appointment to the circuit court filled a judicial vacancy created by HB 5401, which added an additional judge to the 20th Judicial Circuit
Education
- Bachelor’s degree from the University of Florida and subsequently obtained his Juris Doctor from Cumberland School of Law.
Additional information
- This educational foundation supported his transition from private practice to the judiciary
- Before his judicial career, Hill was the owner of his own law practice, Darrell R. Hill, P.A., where he gained extensive experience in legal practice.
- His professional expertise spans multiple areas of law, and he has contributed to the legal field through both practice and judicial service
- As a circuit judge, Hill handles a variety of cases and is responsible for reviewing and issuing orders through the Florida E-portal system, ensuring all supporting documents are properly submitted and viewable online.
- He has also held the role of a duty judge for Hendry and Glades Counties, managing misdemeanor trials, change-of-plea hearings, and other court proceedings both in person and via Polycom technology.
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 Twentieth Judicial Circuit Court
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 ↗ · Collected 2026-07-26Sources
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Florida Judicial Branch circuit court administration official judicial roster
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Statewide source · HTML · Source checked July 26, 2026
View Florida Rule of General Practice and Judicial Administration 2.450, Media and Still Photography Coverage ↗