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# Steven C. Miller

Orange County Court · County Judge

## Profile

- Court: Orange 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://ninthcircuit.org/judges)
- [Official roster](https://ninthcircuit.org/judges)
- [Florida Judicial Branch circuit court administration official judicial roster](https://ninthcircuit.org/judges)
- [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

- He also participated in the Ninth Circuit State Attorney’s Office Prosecution Clinic during law school, which provided hands-on trial experience and shaped his early career
- His interest in law was inspired by the belief that “law is the game of life,” recognizing its role in regulating business, relationships, and justice
- Miller’s appointment has been celebrated by the FAMU College of Law, highlighting his journey from a first-generation college student to a respected judge

### Education

- bachelor — University of Central — 2009

### Additional information

- Joined the Ninth Judicial Circuit Court of Florida, which covers Orange and Osceola counties, on June 2, 2025, by Governor Ron DeSantis.
- 2013 graduate of Florida A&M University College of Law and a first-generation college graduate from Ocoee, Florida.
- His legal career is noted for fairness, integrity, and dedication to public service
- Before his judicial appointment, Miller held the role of an Assistant State Attorney in both Orange County (7 years) and Lake County (4 years), gaining extensive experience prosecuting cases ranging from DUIs to violent crimes.
- He filled the vacancy created by the retirement of Judge Evellen Jewett.
- The Ninth Judicial Circuit handles a wide range of civil and criminal cases, and Miller’s role as a circuit judge involves presiding over trials, ruling on motions, and ensuring fair administration of justice in the circuit
- His guiding principle is simple: “Be a good person and do right”, which underscores his approach to both law and life



## 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.