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# David Oberliesen

Florida First Judicial Circuit Court · Circuit Judge

## Profile

- Court: Florida First 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.firstjudicialcircuit.org/legal-professionals/judges/david-oberliesen/)
- [Official roster](https://www.firstjudicialcircuit.org/legal-professionals/judges/david-oberliesen/)
- [Florida Judicial Branch circuit court administration official judicial roster](https://www.firstjudicialcircuit.org/legal-professionals/judges/david-oberliesen/)
- [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

- David J. Oberliesen is a circuit judge for the First Judicial Circuit of Florida, serving in Okaloosa County and other counties in the Panhandle, appointed by Governor Ron DeSantis in July 2021
- Website: First Judicial Circuit — Judge Oberliesen

### Education


### Additional information

- Appointed: July 12, 2021, by Governor Ron DeSantis to fill the vacancy created by Judge Jeff Burns’ resignation
- Owner of Oberliesen Law Firm (2015–2021), specializing in criminal defense
- Recognized for bringing local knowledge and courtroom experience to the Panhandle, with a focus on fairness and efficiency in the court process.
- Assigned to Division 6 (Felony Criminal and Circuit Civil) in Okaloosa County First Judicial Circuit Court of Florida
- His appointment was seen as providing stability and trust for residents in Shalimar, Niceville, and surrounding areas
- Judge Oberliesen presides over felony criminal and circuit civil cases in the First Judicial Circuit, which covers Escambia, Okaloosa, Santa Rosa, and Walton Counties.



## 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.