The Honorable Donna Marie Padar

The Honorable Donna Marie Padar

Circuit Court Judge


  • Division Circuit Criminal Felony II - Sarasota County
  • Chamber Judge Lynn N. Silvertooth Judicial Center
  • Courtroom 4B
  • Requirements & Information
  • Judicial Assistant Lori
  • Phone (941) 861-7940
Contact Information
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View Calendars
Judge Padar's calendars are available from the link above and are located on our Criminal Division page

Judicial Service

Began service on the Circuit Court Bench in January 2007

Education

J.D. University of Florida College of Law - 1993
B.A. Wellesley College - 1990

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