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# Kerry I. Evander

Florida Fifth District Court of Appeal · Judge

## Profile

- Court: Florida Fifth District Court of Appeal
- State: Florida
- Role: Judge
- Service status: former
- Last verified: 2026-06-30

## Summary

Official statewide and applicable court procedural guidance applies to this judge.

## Biography

### Professional career

- Since 2023, Evander has been Of Counsel at Alexander Appellate Law P.A., applying his extensive appellate experience to legal practice
- Judge, District Court of Appeal of Florida, 2006-present
- Retired Florida appellate judge with over 34 years of judicial service, most recently serving as a judge on the Fifth District Court of Appeal from 2006 until 2023
- Judge, Fifth District Court of Appeal (2006–2023) — Appointed by Governor Jeb Bush; retained by voters in 2008 (70%), 2014 (72.5%), and 2020 (72.3%)
- Chief Judge, Fifth District Court of Appeal (2019–2021)
- Circuit Judge, Eighteenth Judicial Circuit (1993–2006) — held the role of Chief Judge of the circuit (2005–2006)
- County Judge, Brevard County (1989–1993)
- Also an Associate Professor at Mississippi College of Law (1986–1987) Fifth District Court of Appeal

### Education

- University of Florida — B.A.
- University of Florida — J.D.

### Additional information

- Practitioner, 2005-2005
- He worked at Gleason, Barlow, & Evander, P.A. (1988–1989) and Reinman, Harrell (1980–1986, 1987–1988).
- Earlier roles included Administrative Judge for Brevard County and Family Administrative Judge
- Before joining the judiciary, Evander practiced appellate, general civil, municipal, and construction litigation.

## 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.courtlistener.com/person/6891/kerry-i-evander/)
- [Official roster](https://www.courtlistener.com/person/6891/kerry-i-evander/)
- [District Court of Appeal of Florida current judicial profile](https://www.courtlistener.com/person/6891/kerry-i-evander/)
- [Florida Rule of General Practice and Judicial Administration 2.450, Media and Still Photography Coverage](https://ninthcircuit.org/florida-rule-judicial-administration-2450)
- [CourtListener judicial biographical directory](https://www.courtlistener.com/person/6891/kerry-i-evander/)
- [Court History](https://5dca.flcourts.gov/About-the-Court/Court-History)
- [CourtListener judicial biographical directory](https://www.courtlistener.com/person/6891/kerry-i-evander/)

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