Frederic Rand Wallis

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On the ballot · 2026

State judiciary — Florida

Key dates

Voters decide whether Frederic Rand Wallis keeps the seat

Appointed: Gov. Rick Scott (Republican), 2013
Before this court: Circuit Judge, Ninth Judicial Circuit · 2008–2013
Partner, Cabaniss, Smith, Toole & Wiggins, P.L. · 2001–2008
Associate, Cabaniss, McDonald, Smith & Wiggins, P.L. · 1996–2001
Associate, Cameron, Marriott, Walsh, Hodges & Coleman, P.A. · 1995–1996
Assistant State Attorney, Eighteenth Judicial Circuit · 1993–1995
Recent opinions: Peter Molo, II v. Diana Molo (opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026 ·
Reversed alimony and child support awards that exceeded the ex-husband's ability to pay.
Ganga v. State of Florida (opens in a new tab)
Oct 2, 2026 ·
Reversed and ordered a new resentencing at which the defendant is entitled to be present.
White v. State of Florida (opens in a new tab)
Jul 31, 2026 ·
Upheld on all five grounds but ordered the trial court to disclose a probation no-contact list.
Sources: Governor Scott Appoints Judge Frederic Rand Wallis to the Fifth District Court of Appeal (Executive Office of the Governor, May 29, 2013; archived) (opens in a new tab)
Judge F. Rand Wallis, Fifth District Court of Appeal (opens in a new tab)

Nonpartisan · Incumbent

Running this campaign? Claim this page

On the ballot · 2026

Key dates

Voters decide whether Frederic Rand Wallis keeps the seat

Appointed: Gov. Rick Scott (Republican), 2013
Before this court: Circuit Judge, Ninth Judicial Circuit · 2008–2013
Partner, Cabaniss, Smith, Toole & Wiggins, P.L. · 2001–2008
Associate, Cabaniss, McDonald, Smith & Wiggins, P.L. · 1996–2001
Associate, Cameron, Marriott, Walsh, Hodges & Coleman, P.A. · 1995–1996
Assistant State Attorney, Eighteenth Judicial Circuit · 1993–1995
Recent opinions: Peter Molo, II v. Diana Molo (opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026 ·
Reversed alimony and child support awards that exceeded the ex-husband's ability to pay.
Ganga v. State of Florida (opens in a new tab)
Oct 2, 2026 ·
Reversed and ordered a new resentencing at which the defendant is entitled to be present.
White v. State of Florida (opens in a new tab)
Jul 31, 2026 ·
Upheld on all five grounds but ordered the trial court to disclose a probation no-contact list.
Sources: Governor Scott Appoints Judge Frederic Rand Wallis to the Fifth District Court of Appeal (Executive Office of the Governor, May 29, 2013; archived) (opens in a new tab)
Judge F. Rand Wallis, Fifth District Court of Appeal (opens in a new tab)

Nonpartisan · Incumbent

Running this campaign? Claim this page

On the ballot · 2026

Key dates

Voters decide whether Frederic Rand Wallis keeps the seat

Appointed: Gov. Rick Scott (Republican), 2013
Before this court: Circuit Judge, Ninth Judicial Circuit · 2008–2013
Partner, Cabaniss, Smith, Toole & Wiggins, P.L. · 2001–2008
Associate, Cabaniss, McDonald, Smith & Wiggins, P.L. · 1996–2001
Associate, Cameron, Marriott, Walsh, Hodges & Coleman, P.A. · 1995–1996
Assistant State Attorney, Eighteenth Judicial Circuit · 1993–1995
Recent opinions: Peter Molo, II v. Diana Molo (opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026 ·
Reversed alimony and child support awards that exceeded the ex-husband's ability to pay.
Ganga v. State of Florida (opens in a new tab)
Oct 2, 2026 ·
Reversed and ordered a new resentencing at which the defendant is entitled to be present.
White v. State of Florida (opens in a new tab)
Jul 31, 2026 ·
Upheld on all five grounds but ordered the trial court to disclose a probation no-contact list.
Sources: Governor Scott Appoints Judge Frederic Rand Wallis to the Fifth District Court of Appeal (Executive Office of the Governor, May 29, 2013; archived) (opens in a new tab)
Judge F. Rand Wallis, Fifth District Court of Appeal (opens in a new tab)

Nonpartisan · Incumbent

Running this campaign? Claim this page

On the ballot · 2026

Key dates

Voters decide whether Frederic Rand Wallis keeps the seat

Appointed: Gov. Rick Scott (Republican), 2013
Before this court: Circuit Judge, Ninth Judicial Circuit · 2008–2013
Partner, Cabaniss, Smith, Toole & Wiggins, P.L. · 2001–2008
Associate, Cabaniss, McDonald, Smith & Wiggins, P.L. · 1996–2001
Associate, Cameron, Marriott, Walsh, Hodges & Coleman, P.A. · 1995–1996
Assistant State Attorney, Eighteenth Judicial Circuit · 1993–1995
Recent opinions: Peter Molo, II v. Diana Molo (opens in a new tab)
Oct 9, 2026 ·
Reversed alimony and child support awards that exceeded the ex-husband's ability to pay.
Ganga v. State of Florida (opens in a new tab)
Oct 2, 2026 ·
Reversed and ordered a new resentencing at which the defendant is entitled to be present.
White v. State of Florida (opens in a new tab)
Jul 31, 2026 ·
Upheld on all five grounds but ordered the trial court to disclose a probation no-contact list.
Sources: Governor Scott Appoints Judge Frederic Rand Wallis to the Fifth District Court of Appeal (Executive Office of the Governor, May 29, 2013; archived) (opens in a new tab)
Judge F. Rand Wallis, Fifth District Court of Appeal (opens in a new tab)