CREDENTIALS
PAUL B. KANAREK
FLORIDA SUPREME COURT CERTIFIED FAMILY & CIRCUIT MEDIATOR
After 13 years in private practice and 31 years as a Circuit Judge, Paul B. Kanarek has chosen to use his extensive legal experience and expertise in the area of Family and Civil Law Mediation. Mr. Kanarek is committed to helping clients save money, time and the hassle of the court system through the process of mediation.
EDUCATION
University of Florida (B.A., 1972)
University of Florida, College of Law (J.D., 1975)
ATTORNEY EXPERIENCE
Admitted to The Florida Bar (1975)
Assistant Public Defender 19th Circuit (1975 -1980)
Private Law Practice (1980-1988)
Florida Supreme Court Certified Family Mediator
Florida Supreme Court Certified Circuit Mediator
JUDICIAL EXPERIENCE
Circuit Judge – 19th Judicial Circuit (Indian River, Martin, St. Lucie, Okeechobee) (1988 - 2018)
Chief Judge (6 Years)
Served on the Family Law Bench (21 Years)
Administrative Judge for the Family Law Division
Served on the Civil Bench (9 Years)
Administrative Judge for the Civil Division