Judge D. Bruce Levy
Certified Circuit Civil and Family Mediator
Education:
- University of Florida, Juris Doctor, 1971
- University of Florida, Bachelor of Science, 1968
- University of Miami Law School, Trial Advocacy Program
Professional Highlights and Honors:
- Certified as Circuit Civil and Family Mediator by Supreme Court of Florida
- Circuit Court Judge, Eleventh Judicial Circuit of Florida, 1980-2004
- Administrative Judge, Eleventh Judicial Circuit, Juvenile Division
- Circuit Court Judge, Eleventh Judicial Circuit, Probate and Criminal Divisions
- Research Assistant, Judge Charles H. Carroll, Third District Court of Appeal
- Nominated for National Award as Child Advocate of the Year
- Nominated for National C.A.S.A. Judge of the Year
- Member of Florida Bar
- Former Chairman, Dade Family Summit
- Former Member, Florida Conference of Circuit Judges, Executive Committee
- Former Chairman, Juvenile Assessment Center
- Past Instructor, Florida Prosecutor and Public Defender Program
- Past Instructor, Florida Bar Young Lawyer’s Section Mock Trial Competition
- Established Dade County Model Dependency Program
- Former Director, Children’s Services Council
- Former Director, The Miami Bridge
- Former Director, Spectrum Program
- Former Director, Informed Families
- Former Director, Dade Monroe Counties Mental Health Board
- Listed, National Directory of Criminal Attorneys
- Listed, Who’s Who in American Colleges and Universities
- Member, Florida Blue Key
- Past President, Phi Delta Phi Legal Fraternity
- Numerous legal publications; further information upon request
Judge D. Bruce Levy presided over nearly 40,000 cases during his over twenty as a Circuit Judge where he earned a stellar reputation for professionalism, integrity, fairness and compassion. Judge Levy is especially suited to mediate all types of circuit civil cases. His service in the Probate Division lends special expertise to mediating probate matters. Mediation Specialties include all types of civil and probate matters.