Hon. Patricia Ann Muscarella

Patricia Muscarella is a nonpartisan judge serving the Florida 6th Circuit Court, with a term ending January 2, 2029. She earned a bachelor's degree in special education from the University of Florida and a J.D. from Stetson University College of Law. Prior to her judicial appointment, Muscarella represented constituents as a member of the Florida House of Representatives from 1990 to 1992. She also practiced law in Tallahassee, serving as counsel for a law firm and working as a mediator, arbitrator, and special master. Muscarella has been re-elected to the bench in 2010, 2016, and 2022, underscoring her continued commitment to the Florida judiciary.