The Honorable Frederick P. Mercurio

The Honorable Frederick P. Mercurio

Circuit Court Judge


  • Division Circuit Criminal Felony III - Manatee County
  • Chamber Manatee County Judicial Center
  • Courtroom 8A
  • Requirements & Information
  • Judicial Assistant Karen
  • Phone (941) 749-3625
  • Fax (941) 749-3671
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Judicial Service

Began service on the Circuit Court Bench in January 2013

Education & Achievements

J.D. Stetson University College of Law -  1983
B.S. Florida State University - 1981

Admitted to the Florida Bar:  May 30, 1984
Florida Bar Board Certified Criminal Trial Lawyer 1994-Present

Court Disclosure

Omnibus Order (Disclosure) Supplemental

NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC: The Code of Judicial Conduct governing behavior by judges forbids the Judges of the Twelfth Judicial Circuit to discuss pending cases with the public. Please do not call or email the Court expecting to speak with a Judge about any case. The Court is only allowed to consider arguments made in the courtroom and in documents properly filed by actual parties in the case as authorized by law and the Rules of Court. The Court cannot ethically read or consider any other opinions or arguments about the case. Communications that do not meet these legal requirements cannot be forwarded to the Judges.