Elvis Santiago at a glance
- Current role
- County Court Judge
- Court
- Orange County Court
- Jurisdiction
- Florida · State
- Judicial service
- Active
Biography
Professional career
- Professional Experience: Assistant Chief Counsel for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) since 2007 Judge Advocate, U.S. Air Force Service in U.S. Army and Army Reserve (1993–2010)
- Orange County Judge, Civil, 2026
- Governor Ron DeSantis appointed Elvis Santiago to the Orange County bench on September 11, 2026, filling the vacancy created by the elevation of Judge Andrew Bain
- Judge on the Orange County Court within Florida’s Ninth Judicial Circuit
Education
- University of Florida, Levin College of Law — J.D.
- Bachelor's degree — University of Central Florida
Additional information
- Assistant Chief Counsel, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (reported in 2026 appointment announcement).
- U.S. Air Force JAG / military legal service; additional military service documented by current court profile.
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
Governor Ron DeSantis Makes Ten Judicial Appointments
September 11, 2026 Appointment Announcements And Biographies. source · HTML · Source checked October 6, 2026
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Current Orange County Bench; Stephanie Vargas And Elvis Santiago Listed As County Judges. source · HTML · Source checked October 6, 2026
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Current 2026 Orange County Judge Assignment; JD University Of Florida, Bachelor UCF; Military/JAG Career. source · HTML · Source checked October 6, 2026
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