Michael Morris. (Photo from MichaelMorris4Judge.com)
ORLANDO | Orlando attorney Michael Morris is running for circuit judge in the Ninth Judicial Circuit, which covers both Orange and Osceola Counties.
Morris, who has been practicing law in Central Florida for more than 20 years, has worked for the Department of Children & Families and the Florida Department of Health as well as worked in the private sector in the areas of family law, bankruptcy and civil litigation.
“As a judge, I would bring all of my life and legal experience to the bench,” Morris said in a statement on his campaign website. “My hope is that I would be not just a judge who is knowledgeable about the law, but also one that is fair, empathetic, and always respectful to the people who appear before me.”
Over his legal career, Morris has lent his services to those who were unable to afford an attorney, volunteering through the Orange County Bar’s Legal Aid Program. He received a “Pro Bono Champion Award of Excellence” in 2014 and the “Guardian of Justice” award from Community Legal Services of Mid-Florida in 2021.
Morris is holding his first campaign event in downtown Orlando at 310 Lakeside on Feb. 17. The event will be in person with a virtual option as well.
Elections for the Ninth Judicial Circuit will be held Aug. 23 with a runoff election, if needed, on Nov. 8.
For more on Morris, his experience and event information, visit MichaelMorris4Judge.com.
