
Denise R. Ferrero
Circuit Judge · Alachua County
Source review: 2026-10-30Professional Background
Denise R. Ferrero joined the Eighth Judicial Circuit bench in January 2019 after ten years as an Alachua County judge. She previously led the county court administratively and held family and specialty-court assignments. Her current work includes criminal cases in Alachua and Baker counties. She earned her law degree at the University of Florida and studied political science at Vanderbilt University.
Experience
- Circuit judge, January 2019–present
- Alachua County judge, January 2009–December 2018
- Administrative Judge, Alachua County Court, July 2011–December 2018
Education

University of Florida College of Law — Juris Doctor, 1992

Vanderbilt University — Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, 1989
Office & Authority
Florida circuit-court authority follows Article V of the Florida Constitution and applicable Florida law.
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Source checked 2026-10-30Judge Stephan P. Mickle, Sr. Criminal Courthouse
220 South Main Street, Room A303, Gainesville, FL 32601352-548-3700Baker County Courthouse
339 East Macclenny Avenue, Macclenny, FL 32063904-259-0216Follow the Money
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