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# Sean Lux

Charlotte County Court · County Judge

## Profile

- Court: Charlotte County Court
- State: Florida
- Role: County 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

### 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.ca.cjis20.org/About-The-Court/judiciary.aspx)
- [Official roster](https://www.ca.cjis20.org/About-The-Court/judiciary.aspx)
- [Florida Judicial Branch circuit court administration official judicial roster](https://www.ca.cjis20.org/About-The-Court/judiciary.aspx)
- [Florida Rule of General Practice and Judicial Administration 2.450, Media and Still Photography Coverage](https://ninthcircuit.org/florida-rule-judicial-administration-2450)

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## Biography

### Professional career

- Sean Lux currently holds the office of Charlotte County Court Judge – Group 1, adjudicating misdemeanor criminal offenses and civil cases with claims under $15,000
- Court proceedings with Judge Lux are primarily in-person, though remote appearances via Zoom may be requested in accordance with Florida’s Telephonic Rule
- Lux later transitioned to private practice, becoming a partner at Ruhl & Lux, P.A., where he defended clients in matters ranging from traffic violations to serious offenses such as vehicular homicide and sexual battery

### Education

- Juris Doctor (JD) from Ave Maria School of Law in 2017, an MBA from the University of Colorado in 2003, and a Bachelor’s in Computer Science from City University of Seattle in 2000.

### Additional information

- Lux has also contributed to local high school mock trial competitions and has received recognition for his civic efforts, including being named a Paul Harris Fellow and a "Super Man" by Naples Illustrated in 2017
- He succeeded Judge Peter Bell and was elected following a competitive three-way race for Judicial Group 1 NewsBreak
- His professional experience includes roles as a software engineer at ITT Corporation and Exelis (now part of Harris Corporation) before fully committing to law.
- He has also served on the Board of the Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
- Beyond his legal career, Lux is deeply involved in community service.
- He founded and directed the Collier-Lee Honor Flight, a volunteer organization honoring local veterans with trips to Washington D.C. memorials.
- He is a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW), has participated in Rotary International, and volunteered with the American Legion.



## 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.