Division 82-7 at a glance
- Current role
- County Judge
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- Orange County Court
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Division 82-7
County Judge · Orange County Court
Biography
Professional career
- Judge Heather G. Guarch is the Orange County Judge, Civil (2024‐2026) and also serves in Division 82 (County Criminal)
- The division’s practice is governed by county, circuit, and statewide rules, with 351 verified requirements and deadlines in place
Education
Additional information
- Division 82‐7 handles County Criminal matters in Orange County.
- Because judicial assignments can change, it is strongly recommended to verify the current judge and courtroom with the judicial assistant or the Orange County Clerk of Courts before attending a hearing
- She is a member of the Florida Association of Women Lawyers, Orange County Bar Association, Federalist Society, and Junior League of Greater Orlando
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
Orange County 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
Identity source checked July 26, 2026.
Biography sources checked July 26, 2026.
Florida Judicial Branch circuit court administration official judicial roster
Identity source · HTML · Source checked July 26, 2026
View Florida Judicial Branch circuit court administration official judicial roster ↗Florida Rule of General Practice and Judicial Administration 2.450, Media and Still Photography Coverage
Statewide source · HTML · Source checked July 26, 2026
View Florida Rule of General Practice and Judicial Administration 2.450, Media and Still Photography Coverage ↗