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# Jeb Branham

Florida Fourth Judicial Circuit Court · Circuit Judge

## Profile

- Court: Florida Fourth 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

### courtroom technology

Scope: courtwide

Duval courtrooms support digital trial evidence through displays, HDMI, Smart Boards, evidence carts, document projectors, and jury-box monitors; counsel may request equipment or training and should bring backup materials.

Evidence excerpt: courtrooms feature traditional and modern technology ... large screen "Smart Board" or an All-in-One Evidence Cart with Document Projector

[Fourth Judicial Circuit Court Technology](https://www.jud4.org/technology)
Source checked: 2026-07-28

### 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.jud4.org/circuit-and-county-judges-of-the-fourth-judicial-circuit)
- [Official roster](https://www.jud4.org/circuit-and-county-judges-of-the-fourth-judicial-circuit)
- [Florida Judicial Branch circuit court administration official judicial roster](https://www.jud4.org/circuit-and-county-judges-of-the-fourth-judicial-circuit)
- [Florida Rule of General Practice and Judicial Administration 2.450, Media and Still Photography Coverage](https://ninthcircuit.org/florida-rule-judicial-administration-2450)
- [Fourth Judicial Circuit Court Technology](https://www.jud4.org/technology)

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## Biography

### Professional career

- Jeb T. Branham joined the Fourth Judicial Circuit of Florida by Governor Ron DeSantis, officially joining the bench on February 1, 2021, succeeding Circuit Judge David Gooding
- Branham has shared that he initially considered a career in genetics but shifted to law due to his interest in English and the intellectual challenges of legal practice
- As a judge, he no longer represents former clients or practices law for them

### Education


### Additional information

- Branham’s legal career is marked by extensive experience in the courtroom, particularly in felony cases.
- Branham values community service and the development of professional skills through practice, attention to detail, and observation.
- His undergraduate degree in English has contributed to his ability to handle high-volume reading and writing, skills he applies daily in judicial decision-making
- He has expressed deep respect for the felony bar, courthouse personnel, bailiffs, and clerks, highlighting the collaborative nature of the judicial process.
- Prior to his judicial appointment, he practiced law through his firm, Jeb T. Branham, P.A., which was closed upon his transition to the bench.



## 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.