Lindsay S. Garza at a glance
- Current role
- County Judge
- Court
- Lee County Court
- Jurisdiction
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Lindsay S. Garza
County Judge · Lee County Court
Biography
Professional career
Education
Additional information
- Formally invested on April 28, 2026, with her father, former Lee County Sheriff Mike Scott, administering the oath of office.
- Judge Garza’s courtroom emphasizes electronic filing.
- 20th Judicial Circuit in Lee County, Florida.
- The investiture ceremony included guest speakers such as State Attorney Amira Fox and was attended by family, friends, and colleagues from her time as an Assistant State Attorney.
- She does not require paper copies of motions, exhibits, or case law for hearings, as she reviews all documents electronically Scheduling or changing court dates requires filing a written motion with the Clerk of Courts, followed by formal approval from her office.
- Prior to her judicial appointment, she gained experience in prosecution and legal practice within the county
- All filings, motions, and exhibits must be properly filed with the Clerk of Courts to be considered by the judge Judge Garza’s approach reflects a modern, technology-driven courtroom, prioritizing efficiency and electronic case management while maintaining formal procedural requirements
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
Lee 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 ↗