Navigation Judge Stefanie Moon suspended, fined for Code of Judicial Conduct violations
The Florida Supreme Court has ordered 17th Circuit Judge Stefanie C. Moon to be suspended, fined, and to appear before the court for a public reprimand for violations involving inappropriate campaign activity, prohibited ex parte communication, and prohibited political contributions.
The court acted unanimously July 17 in Case No. SC2025-0071.
“Our Court does not often come upon a judicial discipline case in which a single judge has violated the Code of Judicial Conduct in such distinct ways in wholly unrelated incidents,” the court said. “Judge Moon’s conduct is unacceptable especially given that the [Judicial Qualifications] Commission had already cautioned her in 2019 for improper campaign activities. Nonetheless the Commission’s recommended discipline in this matter credits Judge Moon for cooperation, remorse, and acceptance of responsibility.”
