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About Michael Scionti

Judge Michael J. Scionti serves as a Circuit Court Judge with the Thirteenth Judicial Circuit of Florida presiding over Veterans Treatment Court and other drug and mental health problem-solving courts. As a veteran, Judge Scionti brings his own military service and experience to the bench helping veterans suffering from military service-related mental health and substance use disorders, while ensuring the fair and impartial administration of justice. Judge Scionti is a Tampa native and lifelong resident of the State of Florida. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice from Florida State University in 1990 and his Juris Doctor from South Texas College of Law in 1996. Judge Scionti has served his community and country with honor and distinction upholding the rule of law in and out of the courtroom, on and off the battlefield, and throughout all branches of government. In his own words, Judge Scionti states: “The role of a judge is to serve as an instrument of justice ensuring that everyone is treated equally under the law. A judge should be trusted, honest, and fair. These are the values that have defined me throughout my professional career as a lawyer, soldier, and judge.” Judge Scionti also serves as a Colonel in the U.S. Army Reserve, Judge Advocate General's (JAG) Corps, and is a graduate of the Army's Military Justice and Military Intelligence Schools as well as a graduate of the Army's Command and General Staff College. Judge Scionti has served multiple overseas tours of duty as a Military Magistrate in Iraq in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom and as a Legal Advisor in Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. Judge Scionti's military honors included the Bronze Star Medal, Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Joint Service Commendation Medal, Army Commendation Medal, Iraq Campaign Medal, Afghanistan Campaign Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Presidential Unit Citation, and various other individual medals and awards.