Judge Peter A. Bell - Professional Background & Legal Expertise

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The Hon. Peter A. Bell is a judge for the Charlotte County Court in the 20th Judicial Circuit of Florida. He was elected to the bench in 2000.

Bell has presided over civil, small claims, criminal misdemeanor, criminal traffic, criminal domestic violence, and juvenile delinquency cases. He has also served on the Charlotte County Teen Court.

In 2009, Bell was publicly reprimanded by the Florida Judicial Qualifications Commission for violating Canons 1, 2A, 3B(1), and 3B(2) of the Code of Judicial Conduct. The Commission determined that he had inappropriately incarcerated the victim of a domestic battery case by placing the former wife of a criminal defense attorney in jail after she had appeared in his court as the victim.

Prior to his election, he worked as a private practice attorney.

Bell received a B.A. from the University of South Florida. He went on to complete a J.D. at South Texas College of Law Houston. He was admitted to practice in Florida in 1982.

He was born in Olean, New York, and moved to Charlotte County, Florida, in 1961. He and his wife share seven children and two grandchildren.

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JOHNSON, CLIFTON W vs. ROLLINS-DAVIS, COREY

On April 26, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Charlotte County. Judge BELL, PETER A presiding.

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CREDIT CORP SOLUTIONS, INC. vs. KEEL, ANGELA

On April 18, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Charlotte County. Judge BELL, PETER A presiding.

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LVNV FUNDING LLC vs. ORTEGA, JEFFRY

On April 18, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Charlotte County. Judge BELL, PETER A presiding.

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JOHNSON, GLENDA vs. CLEANCANS LLC

On April 17, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Charlotte County. Judge BELL, PETER A presiding.

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SUNBELT MANAGEMENT SERVICES vs. FISCHER, BRUCE

On April 16, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Charlotte County. Judge BELL, PETER A presiding.

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CAVALRY SPV I, LLC, AS ASSIGNEE OF CITIBANK, N.A. vs. DELAURA, JASON

On April 16, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Charlotte County. Judge BELL, PETER A presiding.

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CAPITAL ONE, N.A. vs. CARTER, KANE M

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PRAUSE, GERI vs. LOUISMA, CARLINE

On April 15, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Charlotte County. Judge BELL, PETER A presiding.

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May 18, 2024

WILLIAMS, LEYSHON JOHN vs. LANG, MARTIN

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LONG, GABRIELL vs. WILLIS, TRAVIS

On April 12, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Charlotte County. Judge BELL, PETER A presiding.

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KAMIENSKI, RICHARD vs. DIANE T. CRAWSON, AND ALL OTHERS IN POSSESSION

On April 12, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Charlotte County. Judge BELL, PETER A presiding.

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LVNV FUNDING LLC vs. BURDICK, WILLIAM

On April 10, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Charlotte County. Judge BELL, PETER A presiding.

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HORNER, RICHARD vs. GRIGS, GLENN

On April 9, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Charlotte County. Judge BELL, PETER A presiding.

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THE KIDWELL GROUP LLC vs. AMERICAN INTEGRITY INSURANCE COMPANY OF FLORIDA

On April 8, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Charlotte County. Judge BELL, PETER A presiding.

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TD BANK USA NA vs. STRUVE, KARI

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SUNCOAST CREDIT UNION vs. KEMMAN, SUNNY

On April 7, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Charlotte County. Judge BELL, PETER A presiding.

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HOPKINS-SIMS, PERIDIE vs. RANSOM, TINA

On April 5, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Charlotte County. Judge BELL, PETER A presiding.

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ONUFER, SANDRA vs. HARDY, ROBERT

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MIDLAND CREDIT MANAGEMENT, INC. vs. RODRIQUEZ, GUILLERMO

On April 2, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Charlotte County. Judge BELL, PETER A presiding.

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BERNSTEL, DEBRA vs. HARPERS 1980 LLC

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BENTOLILA, MAXINE vs. HARPERS 1980, LLC

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PEACE RIVER RV & MOBILE HOME PARK INC vs. DARBY, THOMAS

On April 1, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Charlotte County. Judge BELL, PETER A presiding.

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May 18, 2024

PORT CHARLOTTE HMA LLC DBA SHOREPOINT HEALTH PORT CHARLOTTE vs. PALMER, AMANDA

On March 30, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Charlotte County. Judge BELL, PETER A presiding.

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TD BANK USA, N.A. vs. DUFF, RYAN M

On March 29, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Charlotte County. Judge BELL, PETER A presiding.

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Mar 29, 2024

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About

Peter A. Bell
Current Appointment Charlotte County Court, Department Division A	Charlotte County Court, Department Division A
Election/Appointment 2000 - Charlotte County Court; 2006 - Re-elected; 2012 - Re-elected	2000 - Charlotte County Court; 2006 - Re-elected; 2012 - Re-elected
Education B.A., University of South Florida J.D., South Texas College of Law Houston	B.A., University of South Florida J.D., South Texas College of Law Houston
Official Website www.ca.cjis20.org	www.ca.cjis20.org