Judge Sara J. Carter

Admitted to the Florida Bar, 2005
County Judge: January 2021 – Present

Judicial Assignments

Columbia

County Court
First Appearance
Small Claims
County Civil

Acting Circuit Judge

Circuit Civil
1/2 all cases
Family Court
Mental Health

Education

Juris Doctorate: Florida Coastal School of Law, 2005

Bachelor of Science: Florida State University, 2000

Mailing Address

173 NE Hernando Ave, Suite 239
Lake City, FL 32055

Phone: 386-758-1000

Fax: 386-758-2183

Judicial Assistant: Margaret H. Norman

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F.S. 668.6076

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