Raymond F. Treadwell at a glance
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Raymond F. Treadwell
District Court of Appeal Judge · Florida First District Court of Appeal
Biography
Professional career
- Appointed to the Florida First District Court of Appeal on May 23, 2025, filling the seat of retiring Judge Bradford Thomas
- Florida appellate judge appointed by Governor Ron DeSantis on May 23, 2025, after a career that included serving as Chief Deputy General Counsel to the Governor, General Counsel of the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation, and practicing law in several Florida firms.
- Judge Raymond F. Treadwell’s history reflects a structured upbringing, distinguished academic background, diverse public service, and rapid ascent through Florida’s legal and governmental institutions before joining the First District Court of Appeal in 2025.
- Treadwell previously clerked for a federal judge, worked in top law firms, and held senior roles in state government
- He clerked for U.S. District Judge Marcia Morales Howard in the Middle District of Florida
- Became Chief Deputy General Counsel in the Executive Office of Governor Ron DeSantis, advising on high‐profile litigation involving education, social media, special districts, and gambling compacts
Education
- He later received his juris doctor from Yale Law School, an acceptance he described as a “calling from God.” Florida Courts
Additional information
- Currently running for retention in the November 3, 2026 election.
- His appellate docket includes numerous per curiam opinions issued in 2025–2026.
- Assumed office on June 17, 2025.
- Practiced civil litigation defense at law firms in Orlando and Jacksonville.
- His academic qualifications include his bachelor’s degree from the University of Florida.
- His career path included time in ministry and legislative work before attending Yale Law School
- His appointment filled the vacancy created by retiring Judge Bradford Thomas
- Treadwell grew up in Wellington, Florida, describing his childhood as structured and suburban.
- After college, he spent three years in vocational ministry in Gainesville and the Middle East.
- He held a position as a legislative staff member for Congressman Dave Weldon in Washington, D.C. Florida Courts
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
Florida First District Court of Appeal
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