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Carlos E. Mendoza

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Carlos E. Mendoza

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United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida

Tenure

2014 - Present

Years in position

Education

Personal

Contact

Carlos E. Mendoza is a federal judge of the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida. On February 6, 2014, President Barack Obama nominated Mendoza to the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida.^[1] The United States Senate confirmed Mendoza on June 24, 2014, on a vote of 94-0.^[2]

Prior to joining the federal court, he was a judge on the Seventh Circuit Court in Florida. He was appointed by Governor Rick Scott in July 2011.^[3]^[4]

Education

Mendoza received both his B.A., with magna cum laude honors, in 1993 and J.D. in 1997 from West Virginia University.^[3]

Military career

Mendoza served in the United States Marines from 1989 to 1995, where he earned the rank of Corporal, and the United States Navy from 1997 to 2005, where he earned the rank of Lieutenant. He was honorably discharged from both the Marines and the Navy. While in the military he earned numerous awards.

Professional career

2011-2014: Judge, Florida 7th Circuit Court
2008-2011: Assistant City Attorney, City of St. Augustine
2005-2008: Assistant State Attorney, Seventh Judicial Circuit
2004-2005: Special Assistant United States Attorney
1997-2005: Judge Advocate, Lieutenant, U.S. Navy
1995-1997: Student Law Clerk, Steptoe & Johnson
1989-1995: U.S. Marine Corps Reserve^[3]

Judicial career

Middle District of Florida

Nomination Tracker

Nominee Information
Name: Carlos E. Mendoza
Court: Middle District of Florida
Progress
Confirmed 138 days after nomination.
Nominated: February 6, 2014
ABA Rating: Unanimously Qualified
Questionnaire: (dead link) Questionnaire
Hearing: April 1, 2014

QFRs: QFRs (Hover over QFRs to read more)

Reported: May 8, 2014
Confirmed: June 24, 2014
Vote: 94-0

On February 6, 2014, Carlos E. Mendoza was nominated by President Barack Obama to a seat on the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida. Mendoza was nominated to fill a vacancy created by John Antoon who assumed senior status on June 3, 2013. On his nomination and three others:

“	Throughout their careers, these distinguished men and women have demonstrated a steadfast commitment to public service. I am confident they will serve the American people with distinction from the District Court bench. ^[5]	”
—President Barack Obama, ^[1]

Mendoza was rated Unanimously Qualified by the American Bar Association.^[6]

The Senate Judiciary Committee held a hearing for Mendoza on April 1, 2014.^[7] He was reported to the full Senate on May 8, 2014.

The United States Senate confirmed Mendoza on June 24, 2014, on a vote of 94-0.^[2]

Awards and associations

Awards

2012: Paul Harris Fellow, Palatka Rotary
2009: Plaque for Exemplary Service, State Attorney's Office

Military awards

2005: Department of Justice Seal in recognition of exemplary service
2001, 2001, 2003, 2005: Navy/Marine Corps Commendation Medal
2000: Letter of Commendation, Junior Officer of the Quarter
1999: Navy/Marine Corps Achievement Medal
1999: Navy Meritorious Unit Commendation Ribbon
1998: Navy Rifleman Medal
1997: Naval Justice School, Judge Advocate Certification, Naval Station Newport, Newport, Rhode Island
1997: Navy Expert Pistol Medal
1993: Selected Marine Corps Reserve Medal
1991: Combat Action Ribbon
1991: Navy Unit Commendation
1991: National Defense Service Medal
1991: Southwest Asia Service Medals for Defense of Saudi Arabia, Liberation and Defense of Kuwait, and Southwest Asia Cease Fire Campaign
1991: Sea Service Deployment Ribbon
1991: Armed Forces Reserved Medal with Bronze Letter "M"
1991: Kuwait Liberation Medal, Saudi Arabia
1991: Kuwait Liberation Medal, Kuwait
1989: Marine Rifleman Badge

Associations

2013-Present: High School Outreach
2012-Present: Dunn Blout Inn of Court
2011-Present: Florida conference of Circuit Judges
2011-Present: Sergeant-at-Arms, Palatka Rotary Club, District 6970
2011-Present: Managing Member, Madeleine August, LLC
2011-Present: Putnam County Bar Association
2011-Present: Marine Corps League, St. Augustine, Florida
2011-Present: Putnam County Public Safety Coordinating Council
2010-Present: Legal Adviser and Former Registered Agent, Hispanic Heritage Council of St. Johns County
2009-2011: Board of Directors and Annual Epic Community Service Garden Expo Fundraiser, Epic Behavioral Healthcare
2008-2011: Fundraiser, Big Brothers/Sisters, Celebrity Waiter/Tips for Kids
2008-2011: Florida Municipal Attorney's Association
2008-2011: Florida Association of Police Attorneys
2007-Present: Judge, St. Johns Academy High School Mock Trial Competition
2007-2010: Fundraiser, Pinking Up the Pace
2007-2010: Fundraiser, Cattle Baron's Ball
2007-2010: Fundraiser, Relay for Life
2007-2010: St. Augustine Rotary Club, District 6970
2007-2009: Assistant Coach, USTA First Serve Tennis Program
2007-2008: Coach, St. Augustine Little League
2007: Limelight Theater Fundraiser
2005-Present: Managing Member, Jackson Claire, LLC
2005-2009: Sexual Assault Response Team, St. Augustine, Florida
1997-Present: Order of the Barristers
1989-Present: Toys for Tots^[8]