Contact Information
110 South Tamarind Ave.
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
Telephone: (561) 242-2000
Court Hours:
Monday through Friday
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Excluding Court Holidays
Florida’s Fourth District Court of Appeal
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The Court issues written opinions on Wednesdays, which are posted to the website shortly after 10:30 a.m. The Court issues PCA opinions on Thursdays, which are posted to the website shortly after 10:30 a.m. The Court may issue opinions on other days of the week if it deems necessary.
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Updated Court News:
The Fourth District Court of Appeal held the Spring 2024 new attorney induction ceremony for the swearing in of new Florida attorneys on Monday, May 6, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. with the judges of the Fourth District Court of Appeal and the Chief Judges of our circuits. Representatives from the Florida Board of Bar Examiners, the Florida Bar, and our local bar associations spoke at the event. Applicants who completed the Florida Bar Exam and the character and fitness screening took the oath of attorney in person.
The Fourth DCA is proud to announce that Judge Melanie May is the 2024 recipient of the Jurist of The Year award from the Palm Beach County chapter of FAWL.
WEST PALM BEACH – On January 11, 2024, The Honorable Mark W. Klingensmith, Chief Judge of Florida’s Fourth District Court of Appeal, became President of the Florida Conference of District Court of Appeal Judges after being elected unanimously by the state’s district court judges. His role will involve working with the Chief Justice of Florida, Florida Legislature, and offices of the Governor on statewide issues of judicial budgeting, administration, and education.
Fourth District Court of Appeal
The Florida Fourth District Court of Appeal handles appeals and extraordinary writ cases from the Fifteenth, Seventeenth, and Nineteenth Judicial Circuits, which are composed of Palm Beach, Broward, St. Lucie, Martin, Indian River, and Okeechobee Counties.
The Fourth District Court of Appeal courthouse is located at 110 South Tamarind Ave. in downtown West Palm Beach.
New Notice to Attorneys and to Parties Representing Themselves
The Fourth District Court of Appeal has revised its Notice to Attorneys and to Parties Representing Themselves, effective October 1, 2022.
Electronic Filing and Fee Payments
The Fourth District Court of Appeal accepts incoming electronic filings through the Florida Courts E-Filing Portal. The Portal will also accept electronic payment of filing fees. The court uses eDCA to electronically serve the court's orders and decisions and to provide attorneys and parties with electronic case access.
Courthouse Directions and Parking
The Fourth District Court of Appeal courthouse is located at: 110 South Tamarind Avenue, West Palm Beach, FL 33401.
When traveling to the courthouse by car, take I-95 to Exit 70, Okeechobee Blvd. Turn east onto Okeechobee Blvd. Travel approximately 1/2 mile and turn left on South Tamarind Ave. Proceed approximately 1/2 mile to the courthouse on the right.
Parking near the courthouse is metered street parking that can be utilized with the ParkMobile app.
110 South Tamarind Ave.
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
Telephone: (561) 242-2000
Court Hours:
Monday through Friday
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Excluding Court Holidays
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