Chief Judge Crawford has authorized the cancellation of all court proceedings in Seminole and Brevard Counties effective Noon, Tuesday, October 8, 2024, through Thursday, October 10, 2024.
A decision will be made Thursday regarding Friday proceedings.Stay informed by following us on Facebook or X (Twitter). You may also call (321) 637-5700 in Brevard or (407) 665-4945 in Seminole.

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The Honorable Donna M. Goerner

Division: G - Civil
Judicial Assistant: Dawn Allen-Stallworth
Office: (407) 665-4218 | Email
Located at the Seminole Civil Courthouse, Sanford, Seminole

SCHEDULING HEARINGS

JACs Dockets & Calendars

The Eighteenth Judicial Circuit provides the JACs (Judicial Automatic Calendar System). JACs online scheduling is for attorneys only and requires a login. It is important to review any policies and procedures that apply before contacting judges’ chambers. If you don’t see the docket, you are looking for within the JACs list, please contact the Judicial Assistant.

NOTE: Not all of the judges post their calendars online. If your judge is not found on JACs you should contact the Judicial Assistant directly. Calendars are subject to change hourly, so check back frequently to guarantee accurate updates.

Click here to view upcoming Pre-Trial Conferences and Trial Dates 

Select Pre-Trial Docket Month Below:

Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep |Oct | Nov | Dec 


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JACs

JACs Instructions

HOW TO SIGN UP FOR A JACS ACCOUNT

Attorneys Only (You will need your Florida Bar Number)

ATTORNEYS CLICK HERE TO SIGN-UP OR RESET YOUR ACCOUNT. (You will need your Florida Bar Number)

FOR ALL OTHER PLEASE NOTE: The JACS system was designed to work with bar license numbers only, as a way of tracking attorneys who schedule hearings. We will not be able to create a JACS account for you.

Luckily, JACS is only one of the many ways we have to schedule hearing dates in our Court. If you require a hearing date please use one of these methods:

  1. Work with opposing counsel and have them schedule a hearing on an agreed time/date.
  2. Contact the presiding judge’s Judicial Assistant for your scheduling needs. 
  3. File a motion requesting a hearing per the Florida Trial Court Rules.

JACS INSTRUCTIONS

JACS General Instructions (Attorneys Only)

JACs

JACs Instructions

INSTRUCTIONS AND MORE

Judge Goerner's Policies and Procedures (See Below)

The Eighteenth Judicial Circuit provides procedural instructions for attorneys along with policies that may differ within the guidelines of the law between judges and county or circuit court.

Attorneys in both Brevard and Seminole have the resources offering many new facets of modern technology including but not limited to online scheduling, instructions, provider listings, policies and procedures and much more.

There are courtroom rules and policies governing all divisions of the Eighteenth Judicial Circuit Court. All parties are expected to follow these rules.


Judge Goerner's Policies and Procedures Manual

DONNA M. GOERNER

BIOGRAPHY

PROFESSIONAL HISTORY

  • Office of the State Attorney, 9th Circuit, 2016-2018
    • Senior Lead Attorney
  • Law Office of Donna M. Goerner, PA, 2007-2016 and 2018-2020
  • Office of Regional Conflict Counsel, 5th District, 2007-2016
  • Office of the State Attorney, 18th Circuit, 1995-2007
    • Certified Legal Intern/Assistant State Attorney
    • Felony Division Chief, 2005-2007

EDUCATION

  • University of Florida, AA Degree, 1990
  • University of Florida, B.S., Major: Finance, 1992
  • University of Florida College of Law, JD, 1995
  • Stanton College Preparatory School, High School Diploma with Honors, 1989

JUDICIAL HISTORY

  • Elected Circuit Judge of the Eighteenth Judicial Circuit, August 2020 and Sworn in on January 5, 2021
  • Juvenile Division, January 2021-July 2022
    • Juvenile Administrative Judge, July 2021-July 2022
  • Criminal Division, July 2022-July2024
    • Justice Administrative Commission Administrative Judge, July 2022-July 2024
  • Civil Division, July 2024-present
    • Co-Administrative Judge

ORGANIZATIONS, COMMITTEES, AND COMMISSIONS

  • Board Certified in Criminal Trial Law, 2012 - present
  • Board Certified Criminal Trial Committee, 2020 - present
  • Brevard County Civilian Military Council, 45th Space Wing, member
  • Brevard County Bar Association, member 2021-present
  • Brevard County Association for Women Lawyers, member
  • Seminole County Community Leaders and Elected Officials (CLEO), member 2021-present
  • Seminole County Association for Women Lawyers, 2019 - present
  • Florida Bar Grievance Committee, 18A, 2010-2013
    • Vice Chair and Chair 2012, 2013
  • Florida Bar Student Education/Admissions to the Bar Committee, 2008-2012
  • Seminole Inn of Court, 2005-2006, 2016 - present
    • Ethics Chair 2020
  • Seminole County Bar Association, 2004 - present
    • Board of Directors 2006-2009
  • Paul C. Perkins Bar Association, 1997 - present
    • President 1998-1999
  • Seminole County and Orange County Teen Court volunteer, 2009, 2011, 2013

COMMUNITY SERVICE HISTORY

  • Meritorious Public Service Award as Chair of the Florida Bar Grievance Committee, 18A, 2013
  • Letter of Appreciation, Seminole County Board of County Commissioners for volunteer work with the Teen Court Program, 2009
  • Acknowledgment of Appreciation for Service as a Director for the Seminole County Bar Association, 2006-2009
  • Service Award, Seminole County Sheriff's Office Crimes Against Children, 2007
  • Pro Bono Service Recognition, Florida Bar Young Lawyers Division, Florida Bar Pro Bono Coordinators Association (Orange and Seminole Counties), 2009, 2011, 2013
  • Honoree, Second Annual Legends Tea, Delta Omicron Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. 2008
  • Irving Awerman Outstanding Trial Attorney of the Year, Office of the State Attorney, 18th Circuit, 2001 and 2002
  • University of Florida, Journal of Law and Public Policy, Certificate of Recognition,1995
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Downtown Civil Courthouse
Judge Goerner Holds Court at the Downtown Civil Courthouse in
Seminole County

301 N. Park Avenue
Sanford, FL 32771-1243
Office: (407) 665-4218

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