• J.D. Florida State University College of Law, (with Honors), 1985
• B.A. University of Central Florida (Magna Cum Laude), 1982
• Florida Supreme Court Certified Circuit Civil Mediator
• Florida Supreme Court Certified Appellate Mediator
• Florida Supreme Court Certified Family Law Mediator
• Certified US District Court Mediator, Middle District of Florida
• Florida Supreme Court Qualified Arbitrator

• The Florida Bar
• Florida Bar Alternative Dispute Resolution Exective Council
• Board Certified as a Specialist in Civil Trial Law by the Florida Bar
• Martindale-Hubbell "AV" Rating
• Fellow of the Academy of Court-Appointed Neutrals
• Fellow of the American College of Civil Trial Mediators
• Orange County Bar Association

Jeffrey M. Fleming was appointed Orange County Judge in 2002 and Ninth Circuit Judge in 2006. Following his appointment, Mr. Fleming was later elected to each post without opposition. He also had the privilege of serving as Associate Judge on the Fifth District Court of Appeal.

Before he was a judge, Jeff was a trial lawyer. He tried cases in both state and federal court and also appeared as appellate counsel. As a judge, he presided over a wide variety of matters including all types of civil, criminal, domestic, juvenile, probate, guardianship and mental health cases.

In 2013, after 11 years on the bench, Jeff decided to resume his practice as a Board Certified Civil Trial Lawyer and to develop an active mediation practice. He now devotes his time as a Florida Supreme Court Certified Circuit, Appellate and Family Law Mediator as well as a Certified U.S. District Court Mediator - Middle District of Florida. Jeff has also been appointed as a Special Magistrate in multiple jurisdictions.

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