Fabienne E. Fahnestock
Circuit Judge · Seventeenth Judicial Circuit Court
High confidence· verified August 3, 2026
Circuit Judge · Seventeenth Judicial Circuit Court
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1,701 verified requirements and 6 rule deadlines govern practice before Judge Fabienne E. Fahnestock across the judge, division, county, circuit, and statewide layers.
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Circuit Court Judge
Division(s) 18 (controlling: AO 2026-21-GEN eff. 2026-07-01)
Zoom ID 598-494-885
Chambers WW14125, Courtroom WW14175
Central Judicial Complex
Verified 2026-08-03: the 17th's own division pages publish rosters and portraits but no biography prose. A court fact, not a harvest gap.
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Appeals from this courtroom go to the Fourth District Court of Appeal (West Palm Beach).
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Jurisdiction per § 35.043, Fla. Stat. (six-district alignment eff. Jan. 1, 2023).
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19 verified rules specific to this judge's division, grouped by requirement category. 1,701 total requirements apply in this courtroom across all layers — the Full Premium Report assembles the complete stack.
Compared against 13 judges currently sitting in the same divisions: Shari Africk-Olefson, Martin Bidwill, John B. Bowman, Daniel A. Casey, Michael Davis, N. Hunter Davis, Keathan B. Frink, David A. Haimes, Jeffrey R. Levenson, Carol-Lisa Phillips, Michael A. Robinson, Carlos Augusto Rodriguez, Michele Towbin Singer.
No judge-scoped deadlines on this tab. Deadlines are extracted only when the source rule text states them — we never infer or calculate dates the rule does not explicitly contain. 6 rule deadlines apply in this courtroom across all layers — assembled with citations in the Full Premium Report.
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How Florida’s appellate courts disposed of the 54 opinions in BenchPath’s corpus (February 7, 2019–July 30, 2026) that name this judge as the lower-tribunal judge — the courts’ own disposition labels, counted verbatim. This is a census of the appellate record we hold, not a complete case history, an affirmance rate, or a performance rating.
Florida appellate and Supreme Court opinions naming this judge as the lower-tribunal judge, taken verbatim from each court’s official slip opinion (source-hashed). Descriptive record, not a rating. Showing the 50 most recent; all 54 are counted in the outcome census above.
Jim Constantacos, et al. v. Golden Isles Towers Condominium Assoc., Inc.
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last checked September 5, 2026
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Circuit Civil — Division 18current
date not recorded — present · Courtroom WW14175
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No requirement category is unique to this judge among current division peers — the traps here are shared, not judge-specific.
Shared categories (Trial Exhibits, Divisional Instructions, Special Set Hearings, Judge Preferences, Case Management, Meet & Confer, Proposed Orders, Motion Calendar, Remote / Zoom Hearings, Courtesy Copies, Deadlines & Time Computation) still differ in the details — read the requirement cards, not just the labels.
No judge-level deadline on record runs shorter than a statewide deadline with the same trigger. The sentinel compares quoted timing across every published rule scoped to this judge on each visit — a clean result today is re-earned tomorrow.
6 verbatim requirements on divisional requirements in FABIENNE E. FAHNESTOCK's division.
11 verbatim requirements on divisional requirements in FABIENNE E. FAHNESTOCK's division.
Division 18 procedures before Judge Fabienne E. Fahnestock (Circuit Civil, Broward). Verbatim requirements: scheduling, conferral, orders, appearance format.
1 verbatim requirement on continuances in FABIENNE E. FAHNESTOCK's division.
1 verbatim requirement on continuances.
6 verbatim requirements on discovery in FABIENNE E. FAHNESTOCK's division.
6 verbatim requirements on discovery.
9 verbatim requirements on exhibits in FABIENNE E. FAHNESTOCK's division.
9 verbatim requirements on exhibits & evidence.
2 verbatim requirements on hearing time in FABIENNE E. FAHNESTOCK's division.
2 verbatim requirements on hearings.
14 verbatim requirements on motion calendar in FABIENNE E. FAHNESTOCK's division.
14 verbatim requirements on motion calendar.
13 verbatim requirements on remote appearances in FABIENNE E. FAHNESTOCK's division.
14 verbatim requirements on remote appearances.
Fourth District Court of Appeal · Broward County
Disposition (court’s label): Appeal - Citation
Juan Alberto Goya v. Rosa M. Hayashida
Fourth District Court of Appeal · Broward County
Disposition (court’s label): Appeal - Authored Opinion
Joseph Rainier v. Laura Fish, et al
Fourth District Court of Appeal · Broward County
Disposition (court’s label): Appeal - Per Curiam Opinion
ESMIE LORNA BRYAN VS OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE OF FLORIDA, LLC
Fourth District Court of Appeal · Broward County
Disposition (court’s label): Appeal - Per Curiam Affirmed
Carol Klock and Carol Klock, P.A. v. Gayle Borden and Gayle Borden, P.A.
Fourth District Court of Appeal · Broward County
Disposition (court’s label): Appeal - Per Curiam Affirmed
MARIA AMPARO LOPEZ VS 2801 CLUB, INCORPORATED and MICHAEL MURPHY
Fourth District Court of Appeal · Broward County
Disposition (court’s label): Appeal - Per Curiam Affirmed
Sands Harbor Resort & Marina, LLC, et al v. Taha Brothers, Inc., et al
Fourth District Court of Appeal · Broward County
Disposition (court’s label): Appeal - Citation
JOSE URTECHO vs CAROL CICCARELLI a/k/a CAROL CICCARELLI URTECHO
Fourth District Court of Appeal · Broward County
Disposition (court’s label): Affirmed
Nissim Hasan v. Ramblewood East Realty Holdings FNC, LLC
Fourth District Court of Appeal · Broward County
Disposition (court’s label): Appeal - Per Curiam Affirmed
Gizella Fehervary v. Desoto Park Association, Inc.
Fourth District Court of Appeal · Broward County
Disposition (court’s label): Appeal - Per Curiam Affirmed
Divya Khullar vs Margaret H. Leek Leiberan and Jensen & Leiberan, P.C.
Fourth District Court of Appeal · Broward County
Disposition (court’s label): Appeal - Per Curiam Affirmed
BETH ROOT vs LYLE FEINSTEIN
Fourth District Court of Appeal · Broward County
Disposition (court’s label): Reversed
Florida Power & Light Company and Infratech Corporation v. Ruthlyn Mahabeer
Fourth District Court of Appeal · Broward County
Disposition (court’s label): Appeal - Per Curiam Affirmed
Ada Caro, as Personal Representative of the Estate of Francisco Caro v.Philip Morris USA, Inc.
Fourth District Court of Appeal · Broward County
Disposition (court’s label): Appeal - Per Curiam Affirmed
H.J.C vs J.Y.
Fourth District Court of Appeal · Broward County
Disposition (court’s label): Affirmed
PAULA PENSO VS ELIZABETH GARDEN AT LAUDERHILL, LLC
Fourth District Court of Appeal · Broward County
Disposition (court’s label): Appeal - Per Curiam Affirmed
Xiuling Hu v. Zen Massage Spa, Inc., et al.
Fourth District Court of Appeal · Broward County
Disposition (court’s label): Appeal - Authored Opinion
Lisa Robinson, as Personal Representative of the Estate of Glenn Robinson, et al. v. Cleveland Clinic Florida (A Nonprofit Corporation) d/b/a Cleveland Clinic Florida
Fourth District Court of Appeal · Broward County
Disposition (court’s label): Appeal - Per Curiam Affirmed
JAMIE MIZRAHI, Individually, and as Personal Representative, etc., VS PPS ADVISORS, INC.,
Fourth District Court of Appeal · Broward County
Disposition (court’s label): Appeal - Per Curiam Affirmed
7th Avenue Village, LLC v. Frescia Perez
Fourth District Court of Appeal · Broward County
Disposition (court’s label): Appeal - Per Curiam Opinion
Evangel Ina Zuaznabar and Maritza Zuanznabar v. Oscar Ivan Paredes and Luca Picolo
Fourth District Court of Appeal · Broward County
Disposition (court’s label): Appeal - Per Curiam Affirmed
PAULA PENSO VS ELIZABETH GARDEN AT LAUDERHILL, LLC
Fourth District Court of Appeal · Broward County
Disposition (court’s label): Appeal - Per Curiam Affirmed
Good Air, Inc. and Prestige Duke JV II, LLC v. Litecrete, Inc. and Eugenio Fernandez
Fourth District Court of Appeal · Broward County
Disposition (court’s label): Appeal - Per Curiam Opinion
Cindy Ford v. Russell Charles and Kevin Ewai
Fourth District Court of Appeal · Broward County
Disposition (court’s label): Appeal - Per Curiam Affirmed
Sean S. Simon v. Patrina Roberts
Fourth District Court of Appeal · Broward County
Disposition (court’s label): Appeal - Per Curiam Affirmed
SAMIA BOKHARI vs KHURRAM FAZAL
Fourth District Court of Appeal · Broward County
Disposition (court’s label): Affirmed
Randy Seeman v. Ken Mason
Fourth District Court of Appeal · Broward County
Disposition (court’s label): Appeal - Per Curiam Affirmed
Rose Mclean v. Universal Property and Casualty Insurance Company
Fourth District Court of Appeal · Broward County
Disposition (court’s label): Appeal - Per Curiam Affirmed
7th Avenue Village, LLC v. Frescia Perez
Fourth District Court of Appeal · Broward County
Disposition (court’s label): Appeal - Per Curiam Affirmed
Michael Newcomer v. Midnight Express Power Boats, Inc.
Fourth District Court of Appeal · Broward County
Disposition (court’s label): Appeal - Per Curiam Affirmed
RICARDO ALVARADO WILSON vs CLAUDIA DI GRAZIA
Fourth District Court of Appeal · Broward County
Disposition (court’s label): Affirmed
Akerman Exalus, et al v. Oriole Golf & Tennis Club Condo. One L Association, Inc.
Fourth District Court of Appeal · Broward County
Disposition (court’s label): Appeal - Per Curiam Affirmed
Selena Maria Albaladejo, as Personal Representative of the Estate of Andrew Arturo Ortiz, Decedent v. GLH Holdings and Compass Yacht Management, LLC
Fourth District Court of Appeal · Broward County
Disposition (court’s label): Appeal - Per Curiam Affirmed
Cindy Ford v. Russell Charles and Kevin Ewai
Fourth District Court of Appeal · Broward County
Disposition (court’s label): Appeal - Per Curiam Affirmed
Kareem Rigaud v. Gary Vandelinde and Scuba School and Dive Center LLC d/b/a Pineapple Scuba
Fourth District Court of Appeal · Broward County
Disposition (court’s label): Appeal - Per Curiam Affirmed
Litigation Lawyers Professional Association and The Rakusin Law Firm, a Professional Association v. Vincent Watson
Fourth District Court of Appeal · Broward County
Disposition (court’s label): Appeal - Per Curiam Affirmed
LOCAL BUSINESS SERVICES, LLC, et al. vs BANK OF AMERICA
Fourth District Court of Appeal · Broward County
Disposition (court’s label): Affirmed
ALBERT PRICE vs REBECCA S. TAYLOR
Fourth District Court of Appeal · Broward County
Disposition (court’s label): Reversed
Paul Real Estate, Inc. and Paul Debastos, v. Christian Tirikian
Fourth District Court of Appeal · Broward County
Disposition (court’s label): Appeal - Per Curiam Affirmed
Linda Williams v. Broward County, Florida o/b/o Broward County Transit
Fourth District Court of Appeal · Broward County
Disposition (court’s label): Appeal - Per Curiam Affirmed
Kyle Crawford, individually and as a next friend of S.C. v. American Import Car Sales, Inc. d/b/a Kia of Hollywood
Fourth District Court of Appeal · Broward County
Disposition (court’s label): Appeal - Per Curiam Affirmed
Restoration Construction, LLC, et al v. People's Trust Insurance Company
Fourth District Court of Appeal · Broward County
Disposition (court’s label): Appeal - Per Curiam Affirmed
Felipe Eduardo Garcia and Miriam M. Garcia v. State Farm Florida Insurance Company
Fourth District Court of Appeal · Broward County
Disposition (court’s label): Appeal - Per Curiam Affirmed
TOWN OF SOUTHWEST RANCHES VS CITY OF PEMBROKE PINES
Fourth District Court of Appeal · Broward County
Disposition (court’s label): Appeal - Per Curiam Affirmed
Iskyo Aronov v. Sound Connection Distributors, Inc., et al.
Fourth District Court of Appeal · Broward County
Disposition (court’s label): Appeal - Authored Opinion
Kenel Cazeau v. Pure Insurance Company
Fourth District Court of Appeal · Broward County
Disposition (court’s label): Appeal - Per Curiam Affirmed
STEPHANIE KANTER vs ADAM KANTER
Fourth District Court of Appeal · Broward County
Disposition (court’s label): Affirmed
Sumit Sawhney, M.D., et al. v. Northwest Medical Center, Inc.
Fourth District Court of Appeal · Broward County
Disposition (court’s label): Appeal - Authored Opinion
REBECCA TAYLOR vs ALBERT PRICE
Fourth District Court of Appeal · Broward County
Disposition (court’s label): Reversed
ROBERT T. COLES vs MICHELLE APPLE COLES
Fourth District Court of Appeal · Broward County
Disposition (court’s label): Affirmed
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