Hernando County Bar Association

03/07/2026

Mark your calendars!

01/30/2026

Condolences to his family, friends and colleagues.

The Fifth Judicial Circuit of Florida is deeply saddened to announce the passing of the Honorable Richard A. Howard on January 29, 2026, at age 72.
Judge Howard served the Circuit with dedication for more than two decades following his appointment to the bench in 2000.
We extend our heartfelt condolences to his family, friends, and colleagues during this difficult time.
Press Release: https://tinyurl.com/ymuv523z

11/04/2025

Please note that the deadline for JNC applications has been extended through Thursday, November 6, 2025, at 10 am.

10/29/2025

HCBA JNC Announcement

Please note that the deadline for JNC applications has been extended through Thursday, November 6, 2025, at 10 am.

04/30/2025

The Hernando County Bar Association is holding two free pro-bono Ask A Lawyer events:

Ask A Lawyer Radio Show on WWJB
Thursday, May 1, 2025
8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.
WWJB 1450 AM

and an in-person event. See details below.

04/05/2025

Congratulations to newly elected 5th Circuit Judge Erin Daly; her investiture ceremony was held today.

10/12/2024

🌀 – Update 10/12/2024 at 3:30pm
All Fifth Judicial Circuit Courts will re-open on Monday, October 14, 2024.
This includes the courts in Citrus, Hernando, Lake, Marion, and Sumter Counties.
➡ For the latest information regarding Court Operations, visit our website: www.circuit5.org

10/09/2024

State courts in 44 counties are closed Thursday. See the Supreme Court website for detailed statewide information. The map reflects Thursday closures; details for the rest of the week are in a chart on the website. Local websites and social media have the latest. https://ow.ly/8WzB50TyP2V

10/09/2024

Due to Hurricane Milton, the Tampa Division of the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Middle District of Florida will close on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, October 9, 10, and 11, 2024. All hearings scheduled for October 9 - 11 in the Tampa division are canceled and will be rescheduled.

The Orlando and Jacksonville Divisions will close on Wednesday and Thursday, October 9 and 10, 2024. All hearings scheduled for October 9 and 10 in the Orlando and Jacksonville divisions are canceled and will be rescheduled.

Any additional court closures will be announced as they become official.

For information on creditors' meetings, please contact the trustee assigned to the case.

10/07/2024

🌀Due to the expected impact of Hurricane Milton:

Our Citrus and Hernando offices will be closed Tuesday, October 8 through Thursday, October 10.

Our Lake, Sumter and Marion offices will close at 3pm on Tuesday, October 8 and will be closed on Wednesday, October 9 and Thursday, October 10.

The status of court and office closures Friday, October 11 will be determined later this week. Please check back for updates.

For more information regarding Hurricane Milton:

🔹General information from Governor DeSantis is available at https://www.flgov.com/

🔹From Governor DeSantis specifics regarding the extensive resources being deployed in preparation for Milton, https://www.flgov.com/2024/10/06/governor-ron-desantis-issues-updates-on-state-preparedness-efforts-for-tropical-storm-milton/

🔹From the Florida Department of Education regarding school closures, https://www.fldoe.org/em-response/storm-info.stml

🔹Watch press briefings at the Florida Division of Emergency Management on The Florida Channel, https://thefloridachannel.org/

🔹Court closures related to Milton available from the Florida Supreme Court, https://supremecourt.flcourts.gov/Weather-Related-Emergency-Orders

🔹Building closure information from the Florida Department of Management Services (DMS), https://www.dms.myflorida.com/business_operations/real_estate_development_and_management/bureau_of_operations_and_maintenance/building_closure_information

We encourage everyone to be prepared and stay safe!

10/07/2024

State courts will close Tuesday in advance of Hurricane Milton. See the Supreme Court website for statewide information. Map reflects closures on Tuesday; details for days ahead are in chart on the website. Local websites and social media have the latest. https://ow.ly/8WzB50TyP2V