Karen K. Specie
2012 - Present
2026
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Karen K. Specie is the chief judge on the United States bankruptcy court, Northern District of Florida. She joined the court on July 24, 2012, succeeding Judge Lewis Killian.[1][2]
Education
Specie received her undergraduate degree from the University of South Florida and her J.D. from Florida State University College of Law.[1]
Career
Prior to joining the court, Specie was a Chapter 7 panel trustee in the Northern District, in addition to working Of Counsel to Akerman Senterfitt.[1]
See also
- United States bankruptcy court, Northern District of Florida
- United States District Court for the Northern District of Florida
- United States Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit
External links
Footnotes
Federal courts:
Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals • U.S. District Court: Middle District of Florida, Northern District of Florida, Southern District of Florida • U.S. Bankruptcy Court: Middle District of Florida, Northern District of Florida, Southern District of Florida
State courts:
Florida Supreme Court • Florida District Courts of Appeal • Florida Circuit Court • Florida County Court
State resources:
Courts in Florida • Florida judicial elections • Judicial selection in Florida