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# Darrell R. Hill

Florida Twentieth Judicial Circuit Court · Circuit Judge

## Profile

- Court: Florida Twentieth Judicial Circuit Court
- State: Florida
- Role: Circuit 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://www.ca.cjis20.org/About-The-Court/judiciary.aspx)
- [Official roster](https://www.ca.cjis20.org/About-The-Court/judiciary.aspx)
- [Florida Judicial Branch circuit court administration official judicial roster](https://www.ca.cjis20.org/About-The-Court/judiciary.aspx)
- [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

- 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.



## 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.