The Honorable Charles Sniffen

The Honorable Charles Sniffen

Circuit Court Judge


Division Circuit Family Division 4 - Manatee County
Chamber Manatee County Judicial Center
Courtroom 3E
Judicial Assistant Ruth
Phone (941) 749-3635

Judicial Service

Began service on the County Court Bench in March 2013; appointed to the Circuit Court bench in September 2017

Education

J.D. Florida State University - 1997
B.A. Emory University - 1994

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.