Mathew Lucas Named to 13th Judicial Circuit

Gov. Rick Scott has appointed Mathew C. Lucas as judge for the 13th Judicial Circuit.

Lucas, 38, of Tampa, has served as a Hillsborough County Court judge since 2010.

Judge Lucas has already gained a reputation as a wise and diligent judge and as a committed public servant, Scott stated in a release. I know that Judge Lucas will continue to serve well in his new role on the 13th Circuit bench.

Lucas will fill the vacancy created by the retirement of Judge Susan Sexton.