United States Courthouse & Federal Building
2110 First Street, Chambers 5-107, Courtroom 5D
Fort Myers, FL 33901
Full Name:
Sheri Polster Chappell
Gender:
Female
Birth Date:
1962
Birth Place:
Sheboygan, WI
Home City:
Fort Myers, FL
JD, Nova Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale, 1987
BA, Psychology, University of Wisconsin-Madison, 1984
Attended, University of Wisconsin-Eau Clarie, 1980-1982
No political experience information on file.
No caucus information on file.
Judge, United States District Court, Middle District of Florida, 2013-present
Confirmed by United States Senate, Judge of the United States District Court, Middle of District of Florida, May 20, 2013
Magistrate Judge, United States District Court, Middle District of Florida, 2003-2013
Nominated by President Barack Obama, Judge, United States District Court, Middle District of Florida, June 25, 2012
Judge, Twentieth Judicial Circuit of Florida, 2000-2003
Charlotte County Office Head, Charlotte County Office Head,Twentieth Judicial Circuit of Florida, 1998-2000
Legal Studies Instructor, Southwest Florida Criminal Justice Academy, 1990-2000
Executive Staff Member, Twentieth Judicial Circuit of Florida, 1999-2000
Assistant State Attorney, Twentieth Judicial Circuit of Florida, 1987-2000
Supervisor, Fort Myers Circuit Court Trial Division, Twentieth Judicial Circuit of Florida, 1993-1998
Hendry County Office Head, Twentieth Judicial Circuit of Florida, 1991-1993
Felony Attorney, Twentieth Judicial Circuit of Florida, 1988-1991
Misdemeanor Attorney, Twentieth Judicial Circuit of Florida, 1987-1988
Member, Advisory Committee, Judges IT Training, Federal Judicial Center and the Administrative office of the United States Courts, 2009-present
Member, Education Subcommittee, Historical Committee, United States District Court, Middle District of Florida, 2004-present
Member, Federal Bar Association, Southwest Florida Chapter, 2003-present
Member, Federal Magistrate Judges Association, 2003-present
Member, Gateway Trinity Church, 1995-present
Member, Pinecrest Homeowner's Association, 1995-present
Member, Florida Bar Association, 1987-present
Member, Florida State Bar, 1987-present
Member, American Inns of Court, Calusa Chapter, present
Member, Lee County Bar Association, present
Educator, Open Doors to the Federal Courts Program, present
Former Member, Automation Committee, United States District Court, Middle District of Florida
Former Member, Congressional Relations Committee, United States District Court, Middle District of Florida
Assistant Coach/Parent Volunteer/Team Mom, Buckingham Little League, 2002-2012
Member, Amateur Athletic Union, 2002-2011
Member, Security Commitee, United States District Court, Middle District of Florida, 2010-2011
Member, Case Management and Judicial Relations Committee, United States District Court, Middle District of Florida, 2007-2008
Member, Bench Bar Committee, United States District Court, Middle District of Florida, 2003-2007
Member, Judicial Resources Committee, United States District Court, Middle District of Florida, 2005
Member, CM/ECF Policies and Procedures Committee, United States District Court, Middle District of Florida, 2004
Member, Jury Management Committee, United States District Court, Middle District of Florida, 2004
Member, Conference of County Court Judges, State of Flordia, 2000-2003
Member, Advisory Board, Southwest Florida Criminal Justice Academy, 1995-2000
Member, Charlotte County Bar Association, 1999-2000
Member, Florida Prosecuting Attorneys Association, 1987-2000
Member, Hendry County Bar Association, 1991-1993
Member, American Bar Association, 1987-1988
Member, American Trial Lawyers, 1987-1988
Coach/Volunteer, Cape Corel Little League, 1988