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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BREVARD COUNTY JUDGE

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The Honorable Jonathan A. Skinner

Division: 7 - Civil
Judicial Assistant: Eva Walls
Office: (321) 617-7256 | Email
Located at the Moore Justice Center Viera, Brevard

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.

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 Skinner Does Not Post Policies Online

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 JONATHAN A. SKINNER

BIOGRAPHY

PROFESSIONAL HISTORY

Assistant State Attorney - State Attorney’s Office 18th Judicial Circuit

  • Prepare felony cases for prosecution, review police reports, narratives and supplemental reports, applicable case law and statutes, develop and provide plea offers to defendants based on history and alleged crimes.
  • Developed trial strategy, conduct plea negotiations and align cases with appropriate section of law and perform research to ensure justice.
  • Represent the State of Florida in Misdemeanor and Felony trials.  Participated in over 85 criminal trials either as lead or support counsel.
  • Interview witnesses and communicate with victims to ensure that victims’ rights are protected throughout the criminal justice process.
  • Attend pre-trial hearings and litigate all pre-trial motions and memorandums of law as appropriate.
  • Manage a criminal case load of over 100 felony cases which range from 3rd degree felony drug possession to 1st degree punishable by life offenses.

State Attorney’s Office 18th Judicial Circuit   - Certified Legal Intern (CLI)

  • Under the supervision of an Assistant State Attorney, actively participated in a misdemeanor trial division including discovery, motion practice, hearings, and numerous bench and jury trials as first and second chair.
  • Conducted extensive legal research using independent judgment, discretion and initiative.
  • Interpreted and applied cases, court decisions and other legal authorities for use in preparation of cases, opinions, and briefs.
  • Created and negotiated plea agreements under supervision with opposing counsel.
  • Prepared motions, jury instructions, and other legal documents in connection with trials, hearings and other legal proceedings.

EDUCATION

Barry University School of Law Juris Doctor, May 2013

  • Honors: Honors Litigation Certificate, Academic Scholarship, 2010 – 2013
  • Organizations: Secretary of the Asian-Pacific Law Students Association, Volunteer Income Tax Assistance.

University of Central Florida Bachelor of Science, Business Administration, December 2006

  • Organizations: Get Carded, Junior Achievement

Continuing Education 

  • National Computer Forensics Institute: Digital Evidence for Prosecutors
  • Florida Prosecuting Attorney’s Association, Winter Conference 2018, Summer Conference 2022
  • Florida Prosecuting Attorney’s Association Domestic Violence Seminar 2015 and 2020
  • Florida Prosecuting Attorney’s Association Domestic Sex Crimes Seminar 2019

JUDICIAL HISTORY

  • Elected County Judge, 2024

ORGANIZATIONS, COMMITTEES, AND COMMISSIONS

  • Current Board member of Serene Harbor, a Certified Domestic Violence Shelter
  • Former member of Volunteer Income Tax Assistant Program (VITA)
  • Scoring Judge for Brevard County High School Mock Trial Competition
  • Teen Court Volunteer
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Moore Justice Center
Judge Skinner Holds Court at the Moore Justice Center in
Brevard County

2825 Judge Fran Jamieson Way
Viera, FL 32940-8006
(321) 617-7256

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