Hon. Amy R. Hawthorne

Amy R. Hawthorne is a judge serving on Florida’s 20th Circuit Court. She was appointed to the bench by Governor Rick Scott on February 7, 2012, and subsequently elected in 2014 for a term that expires in January 2021. Prior to her judicial service, Hawthorne built a diverse legal career that included roles as a sole practitioner, a general civil magistrate for the Twentieth Circuit Court, an alternate special master for the City of Cape Coral, an assistant public defender with the Office of the Public Defender, and an associate attorney at Bill Powell P.A. She earned her undergraduate degree from Columbus State University and her Juris Doctor from the University of Florida. Hawthorne’s professional journey reflects a broad engagement with the Florida legal system, from criminal defense to civil adjudication and administrative court functions.