George T. Paulk

Professional career

• Elected to the 18th Judicial Circuit Court in 2014, filling the vacancy left by the retirement of Judge John Dean Moxley, Jr
• He also taught business, criminal justice, and paralegal studies as an adjunct professor at Everest University

Education

Additional information

• He began his term on January 6, 2015, and was reelected in 2020, running unopposed.
• He has been recognized for his leadership in the Guardian ad Litem Program, receiving the Guardian ad Litem Leadership Award in 2008
• He also held the role of an assistant state attorney and later as a supervising attorney for the Guardian ad Litem Program in Brevard and Seminole Counties, joining the program in 2001
• Paulk graduated from Merritt Island High School, obtained an associate degree from Florida State University, a B.S. in Business and Finance from the University of Florida in 1982, and a J.D. from the University of Florida, Fredric G. Levin College of Law in 1985.
• The 18th Judicial Circuit covers Brevard and Seminole Counties in Florida.
• Prior to his judicial service, Paulk had a 28-year career in private practice, specializing in business, family, and criminal law, including 16 years as a sole practitioner.
• During his tenure on the bench, Judge Paulk presided over cases in the Family, Domestic Violence, and Civil Divisions in Brevard County.
• His courtroom practices emphasize proper procedural compliance, including electronic communication protocols, motion filing, and scheduling hearings through the Judicial Assistant or the JACs system.
• His retirement prompted significant recognition from the local legal community for his contributions to both private practice and public service.