Judge Brett M. Waronicki - Professional Background & Legal Expertise

Biography

The Hon. Brett M. Waronicki is a judge for the Nineteenth Judicial Circuit Court in St. Lucie County, Florida. He was appointed to the bench by Governor Ron DeSantis in 2020, filling a vacancy created by the retirement of the Hon. Barbara Bronis.

Waronicki earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration from the University of Florida. He then completed a J.D. at West Virginia University College of Law.

After graduating from law school, he began his legal career as an Assistant Public Defender in the Office of the Public Defender for the Nineteenth Judicial Circuit in 2004. The following year, he left the Public Defender’s Office and entered into private practice. He worked as an associate at Smith, Akins & Associates (2005 to 2007), Wiederhold & Moses (2007 to 2010), and Sniffen & Spellman (2011). Then, in 2011, he became a named partner at Wiederhold, Kummerlen & Waronicki. Waronicki specialized in transportation and personal injury defense, civil rights defense, commercial litigation, insurance coverage defense, and family law matters.

His memberships have included the Palm Beach County Bar Association and the Martin County Bar Association.

Waronicki was born in Hollywood, Florida and raised in Stuart, Florida.

He is registered as a Republican.

Recent Cases by Hon. Brett M. Waronicki

DIAZ, JUAN ENRIQUE vs. GUZELF, COURTNEY PAIGE

On July 1, 2024 an auto negligence case was filed in the jurisdiction of St. Lucie County. Judge WARONICKI, BRETT M presiding.

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AUTO NEGLIGENCE

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LANG, WILLIAM vs. ASHTON, ANTHONY

On July 1, 2024 an auto negligence case was filed in the jurisdiction of St. Lucie County. Judge WARONICKI, BRETT M presiding.

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RAYA, JIVANI ISAIAH vs. HAMLIN, KENNETH LAWRENCE SR

On June 28, 2024 an auto negligence case was filed in the jurisdiction of St. Lucie County. Judge WARONICKI, BRETT M presiding.

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DIAZ, MARCOS ANTONIO JR vs. LAMPA, CARMELITA L.

On June 28, 2024 an auto negligence case was filed in the jurisdiction of St. Lucie County. Judge WARONICKI, BRETT M presiding.

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DELEPIANI, CARLOS vs. KIN INTERINSURANCE NETWORK

On June 28, 2024 an insurance claims case was filed in the jurisdiction of St. Lucie County. Judge WARONICKI, BRETT M presiding.

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GATES, DIANNA PNG vs. MEYER, GEORGE ARTHUR

On June 28, 2024 an auto negligence case was filed in the jurisdiction of St. Lucie County. Judge WARONICKI, BRETT M presiding.

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COLON, JOSE vs. LACKS, JOHNATHAN

On June 27, 2024 an auto negligence case was filed in the jurisdiction of St. Lucie County. Judge WARONICKI, BRETT M presiding.

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AUTO NEGLIGENCE

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Jun 29, 2024

ORIGIN CONSTRUCTION, LLC vs. TERRACON CONSULTANTS, INC

On June 27, 2024 an other negligence case was filed in the jurisdiction of St. Lucie County. Judge WARONICKI, BRETT M presiding.

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OTHER NEGLIGENCE

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Torts

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General Negligence

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Jun 29, 2024

MENDEZ, ERIKA vs. TYPTAP INSURANCE COMPANY

On June 27, 2024 an insurance claims case was filed in the jurisdiction of St. Lucie County. Judge WARONICKI, BRETT M presiding.

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Jun 27, 2024

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INSURANCE CLAIMS

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Insurance

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Insurance Coverage

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Jun 29, 2024

VELEZ, JESUS ERIK vs. BOUFFARD, MARLENE M.

On June 27, 2024 an auto negligence case was filed in the jurisdiction of St. Lucie County. Judge WARONICKI, BRETT M presiding.

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Jun 27, 2024

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Jun 29, 2024

PETOSA, KATERINA PNG vs. MARTIN MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTER, INC.

On June 27, 2024 a malpractice - medical case was filed in the jurisdiction of St. Lucie County. Judge WARONICKI, BRETT M presiding.

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MALPRACTICE - MEDICAL

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Torts

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Malpractice

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Jun 29, 2024

CARELA, MARIA vs. HERITAGE PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY

On June 27, 2024 a breach of contract case was filed in the jurisdiction of St. Lucie County. Judge WARONICKI, BRETT M presiding.

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BREACH OF CONTRACT

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Commercial

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Breach of Contract

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Jun 29, 2024

FERNANDEZ, ALEXANDER vs. UNIVERSAL PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY

On June 27, 2024 an insurance claims case was filed in the jurisdiction of St. Lucie County. Judge WARONICKI, BRETT M presiding.

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Jun 27, 2024

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INSURANCE CLAIMS

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Insurance

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Insurance Coverage

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Jun 30, 2024

JONES, JAQUAYLE vs. PRIDE OF SAINT LUCIE LODGE #1189, IBPOE OF W, INC.

On June 27, 2024 a premises liability-commercial case was filed in the jurisdiction of St. Lucie County. Judge WARONICKI, BRETT M presiding.

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PREMISES LIABILITY-COMMERCIAL

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Jun 30, 2024

BUTLER MILLSON, BENITA vs. EZYK, SPENCER

On June 27, 2024 an auto negligence case was filed in the jurisdiction of St. Lucie County. Judge WARONICKI, BRETT M presiding.

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AUTO NEGLIGENCE

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Jun 29, 2024

NORTON, CHARLENE vs. CITIZENS PROPERTY INSURANCE CORPORATION

On June 27, 2024 a breach of contract case was filed in the jurisdiction of St. Lucie County. Judge WARONICKI, BRETT M presiding.

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BREACH OF CONTRACT

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Commercial

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Jun 29, 2024

EDGERLY, DANIELLE vs. DOLLAR TREE STORES, INC.

On June 27, 2024 a premises liability-commercial case was filed in the jurisdiction of St. Lucie County. Judge WARONICKI, BRETT M presiding.

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Jun 27, 2024

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Jul 02, 2024

JULMISTE, LEFRANC PNG vs. LAWNWOOD MEDICAL CENTER, INC.

On June 26, 2024 a malpractice - medical case was filed in the jurisdiction of St. Lucie County. Judge WARONICKI, BRETT M presiding.

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Jun 26, 2024

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MALPRACTICE - MEDICAL

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Jun 29, 2024

SPENCE, SIMONE vs. TYPTAP INSURANCE COMPANY

On June 26, 2024 a breach of contract case was filed in the jurisdiction of St. Lucie County. Judge WARONICKI, BRETT M presiding.

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Jun 26, 2024

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BREACH OF CONTRACT

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Commercial

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Jun 29, 2024

STETSON, THOMAS vs. COLKET, TRISTRAM IV

On June 26, 2024 an auto negligence case was filed in the jurisdiction of St. Lucie County. Judge WARONICKI, BRETT M presiding.

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Jun 26, 2024

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Jun 29, 2024

WARE, DELOIS vs. CITIZENS PROPERTY INSURANCE CORPORATION

On June 26, 2024 an insurance claims case was filed in the jurisdiction of St. Lucie County. Judge WARONICKI, BRETT M presiding.

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Jun 26, 2024

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INSURANCE CLAIMS

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Insurance

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Insurance Coverage

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Jun 30, 2024

SPEARS, CRYSTAL vs. STATE FARM FLORIDA INSURANCE COMPANY

On June 26, 2024 a breach of contract case was filed in the jurisdiction of St. Lucie County. Judge WARONICKI, BRETT M presiding.

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Jun 26, 2024

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Jun 29, 2024

BIGHOM, TINA vs. RICHARDS, KENNETH MICHAEL

On June 25, 2024 an auto negligence case was filed in the jurisdiction of St. Lucie County. Judge WARONICKI, BRETT M presiding.

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Jun 25, 2024

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Jun 29, 2024

HOVESKELAND, JASON PNG vs. PUBLIX SUPER MARKETS, INC.

On June 25, 2024 a premises liability-commercial case was filed in the jurisdiction of St. Lucie County. Judge WARONICKI, BRETT M presiding.

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Jun 25, 2024

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Jun 29, 2024

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About

Brett M. Waronicki
Current Appointment 19th Judicial Circuit Court of Florida, Department A3-3	19th Judicial Circuit Court of Florida, Department A3-3
Education B.S., University of Florida J.D., West Virginia University College of Law	B.S., University of Florida J.D., West Virginia University College of Law

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Court Info

Court Info
Current Court:	FL - 19th Judicial Circuit Court of Florida
Clerk phone:	+1 (772) 288-5570

Career History

Career History
Role	Employer	Where
Assistant Public Defender	Office of the Public Defender for the Nineteenth Judicial Circuit	Martin County, Florida
Associate	Smith, Akins & Associates, P.A.	Martin County, Florida
Associate	Wiederhold & Moses, P.A.	Palm Beach County, Florida
Associate	Sniffen & Spellman, P.A.	Leon County, Florida
Partner	Wiederhold, Kummerlen & Waronicki, P.A.	Palm Beach County, Florida