Phillip A. Pena
Circuit Judge · Alachua County
Source review: 2026-10-30Professional Background
Phillip A. Pena has served as an Eighth Judicial Circuit judge since January 2015, following service as an Alachua County judge beginning in April 2012. He became administrative judge of the family division in March 2026. His assignments include family and juvenile matters and Veterans Treatment Court. He studied at the University of Florida and Florida State University College of Law.
Experience
- Circuit judge, January 2015–present
- Alachua County judge, April 2012–December 2014
- Administrative Judge, Family Division, March 2026–present
Education
Florida State University College of Law — Juris Doctor, cum laude, 1996
University of Florida — Bachelor of Science, 1992
Office & Authority
Florida circuit-court authority follows Article V of the Florida Constitution and applicable Florida law.
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Official Office
Source checked 2026-10-30Alachua County Family and Civil Justice Center
201 East University Avenue, Room 305, Gainesville, FL 32601352-548-3775Follow the Money
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