The State of  Florida is divided into 20 geographical areas known as Judicial Circuits.  Each circuit has an elected State Attorney. The 20th Judicial Circuit, formed in 1969,  consists of five counties: Charlotte, Collier, Glades, Hendry, and Lee.  It is the largest circuit, geographically, in the state.

Under our Florida Constitution, the State Attorney serves as the prosecutor, representing the people in criminal courts throughout the circuit.

The primary function of the State Attorney’s Office is to review criminal investigations and complaints submitted by law enforcement agencies and others, filing formal charges supported by the law and the evidence, and then presenting these cases in our courts.

By holding persons accountable for their criminal acts, the State Attorney’s office seeks to deter crime and to ensure Southwest Florida is a safe place for our citizens and visitors.

Amira Fox is only the third State Attorney for the 20th Judicial Circuit since 1969 and succeeded Stephen B. Russell and Joseph P. D’Alessandro.

Our Mission;

The citizens of Southwest Florida have a right to be represented in criminal matters by a State Attorney and staff who are competent, experienced, and dedicated to enforcing the law. Decisions will be made based on the law and the evidence. The rights of the victims of crime shall always be respected and enforced through vigorous and fair prosecution.

Law Enforcement

Office of the State Attorney, 20th Judicial Circuit Florida

Amira Fox

Steven Vitale

Stephanie Powers

Rich Montecalvo

Paul Thomas

Nolan M. Deming Esq.

Michael Curley

Martin Holland

Lisa Levy

Laura N. Mason

Kristan Burns

Kaitlyn Klein

Jose Cabrera Esq.

John Evin Humphreville

Jessica Horowitz

Heather Fly

Hamid Hunter

Geoffrey Wilson

Colleen Damrath Esq., Mpa, Msw

Chris Cummins

Belohlavek Lanna

Andreas Gardiner

Amira Fox State Attorney

Amanda Newkirk Esq.

Alexa Lipham

J Purdy

The Legal Practitioners team at the Office of the State Attorney, 20th Judicial Circuit, is responsible for prosecuting criminal cases within the five counties of Southwest Florida. This team, composed of Assistant State Attorneys and support staff, reviews evidence and complaints from law enforcement, files formal charges, and zealously represents the state in court to ensure justice is served. They uphold the rights of victims while striving to deter crime and enhance public safety through fair and rigorous legal processes.

Legal Practitioners

Legal Practitioners

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