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Temika Hampton-Johnson

Attorney (labor and employment law)

Temika Hampton-Johnson is an attorney who was previously an assistant public defender, a probation and parole officer and a military police officer34. She holds a J.D. from Florida A&M University College of Law and an MBA and BBA from Stetson University34. She advanced from the August primary to the November general election for Ninth Circuit Judge, Group 1, against Charles Hart; incumbent Judge Mikaela Nix was eliminated in the primary1.

  • Assistant Public Defender; probation and parole officer; military police officer34
  • Executive Director and General Counsel, Orange Education Support Professionals Association (7 years); Staff Attorney, Orange County Classroom Teachers Association (3 years); General Attorney, Social Security Administration Office of General Counsel3
  • Admitted in Florida, the District of Columbia, the U.S. Supreme Court and federal district courts for the Middle and Northern Districts of Florida; over a decade of legal experience per her campaign3
  • Co-Chair, City of Orlando Civil Service Board; board member, The LGBT+ Center Orlando; pro bono legal aid volunteer since 20132
  • Not currently a judge. She qualified for Ninth Circuit Judge, Group 1, and advanced to the Nov. 3, 2026 general election1.

Last reviewed 2026-10-06. Spotted something wrong? Every claim links to its source so you can check it yourself.

Sources (5)

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  1. Candidate Listing for 2026 General Election (Circuit Judge, 9th Circuit, Group 1)Florida Division of Elections
  2. Orange County 9th Circuit Judge Group 1, 2026: Temika Hampton-JohnsonLeague of Women Voters VOTE411
  3. Temika Hampton-Johnson for Judge (campaign site)Hampton-Johnson campaign
  4. Q&A: Circuit court candidates seek to build confidence in legal system, practice compassion from the benchThe Apopka Chief
  5. Florida Supreme Court Judicial Disciplinary Case ArchiveFlorida Judicial Qualifications Commission