Endorsements to Keep
Circuit Judge Gisela T. Laurent

“Judge Laurent has the demeanor, intellect, and experience to continue serving the citizens of the Ninth Circuit as a judge.”

“She is the epitome of a fantastic judge!”

“Judge Laurent’s dedication to and knowledge of the law, her awesome demeanor and temperament as a Judge and as a person, her heart-felt desire to serve our community with compassion and fairness, the professional and common sense approach that guides her actions and her many other amazing attributes that are too numerous to describe here, all lead me to strongly endorse Judge Laurent for retention as our Circuit Judge.”

“Judge Laurent is fair, honest and has integrity. She’s fully committed to upholding the judicial process to make sure that every person before her receives an equal opportunity to present their case. In essence, she’s a phenomenal person and a phenomenal judge.”

“Judge Laurent is knowledgeable, even-keeled, compassionate, and open-minded. She should remain a Circuit Court Judge and has my full endorsement.”

“Judge Laurent is an excellent judge who also goes above and beyond to serve her community. She is an asset to the Ninth Judicial Circuit.”

“I have known Judge Laurent since our days studying together at Valencia College, and we later reconnected at the University of Florida College of Law. She possesses all the qualities that a judge should have, including intelligence, the demeanor, integrity, compassion, love for her community, a passion for the law and so many more. I wholeheartedly endorse Judge Laurent for Circuit Court Judge!”

“Judge Laurent is an amazing judge for Orange County and I believe that our community would benefit tremendously from retaining her on the bench.”

“I fully support and endorse Judge Laurent for re-election. I have known Judge Laurent for over twenty years and she has always demonstrated the highest moral character and professionalism, and is consistently honest and humble. As a member of the judiciary, Judge Laurent serves the public with the utmost care and applies and upholds the law in accordance with the manner in which it was written and in the spirit in which it was created. Her strong work ethic, sincere character, generous spirit and significant intellect and experience is a tremendous asset to the people of the Ninth Judicial Circuit.”

“I have known Judge Laurent since she was a UF Law student, and she has always shown exemplary leadership, empathy, professionalism, wisdom, and commitment to public service.”

“I have known Gisela to work with and mentor young women. She is dedicated to our community.”

“A true champion of justice.”

“Judge Laurent’s tireless efforts to deter our community serves as a shining example of what we can accomplish when we work together.”

“Gisela brings a wealth of knowledge and energy to the bench, as well as a strong commitment to our community.”

“Judge Laurent has made such a positive impact on every single one of her students at Barry Law School. As a woman, she has personally influenced my confidence in being successful in this field.”

“After seeing Gisela in action in the courtroom as a young attorney, I was so impressed with her that I recruited her to come work with me at my law firm. For over 8 years I had the honor of watching Gisela accomplish amazing things. She is an excellent human being and a talented lawyer. Now, she serves our community as an exemplary judge. We are lucky to have her on the bench.”

“I first met Judge Laurent when she was campaigning for Orange County judge. I have never seen somebody who invested so much time and passion into achieving her goals and serving her community. Ever since earning her place on the bench, Judge Laurent has worked tirelessly to follow the law, treat parties with fairness and respect, always exhibit the highest level of professionalism and integrity, and work efficiently for the public. She continues to earn her place among our judiciary every single day and we are lucky to have her on the Ninth Circuit Bench.”

“Judge Laurent is a great judge, therefore is of utmost importance to keep effective jurists on the bench. She has devoted a significant amount of time and effort working in the community. She is approachable, engaging, and genuinely committed to making sure justice is served. Please join me in voting for Gisela T. Laurent for Circuit Judge.”

“I whole-heartedly support and endorse Judge Gisela Laurent for re-election! She is able to balance compassion, common sense, and clarity through her service as a circuit judge. I always feel confident that she will do what is best for all in every situation and to treat everyone with respect and dignity. Judge Laurent is incredibly brilliant in her application and interpretation of the law and we are truly BLESSED to have her here in the Ninth Circuit. She also does so much community outreach for others and brings joy and brightness to all she encounters. Let’s all vote to keep her on the bench so that these miracles may continue. She deserves our vote!”

“Judge Laurent is absolutely outstanding judge. She is smart, tough and kind. Judge Laurent believes in service and that is evident by all of the community events she attends. She loves Orlando and gives back to her community 100 percent! She has the knowledge and wisdom to run her courtroom with efficiency and has earned the respect of lawyers and litigants alike!”

“Judge Laurent is a star of our community and is a stellar example of servant leadership. Throughout her career, she has dedicated her time and efforts to ensure equal access to justice. She treats everyone who appears before her with respect and maintains a judicial temperament that commands the same. The residents of Orange and Osceola County are well served with Judge Laurent.”

“Judge Laurent is the first appointed Hispanic female judge to the Ninth Judicial Circuit and she represents our legal and Hispanic community with grace, competence, and grit.”

“Judge Laurent is a wonderful individual, a fair judge, and a great candidate for re-election.”

“Judge Laurent is dedicated to excellence and is an asset to our Central Florida judiciary.”

“Wise, empathetic, efficient. Everything we need in a judge. Judge Laurent has my endorsement.”

“It means something to have a judge who knows what it is like to be an attorney (recently and a true litigator) and more importantly, someone who is part of our community. Judge Laurent didn’t just start being a part of our community for election, she has been and will continue to be. That means something!”

“Judge Laurent is a smart, fair, and respected Jurist. She should remain on the bench!”

“Judge Laurent is a valuable and integral asset to the Central Florida legal community. She is extremely knowledgeable, compassionate, fair, and hard working. She is known for her integrity and respect for both the rule of law and the litigants that appear before her. As evidenced by her history and proven track record of volunteerism, she is truly a public servant.”

“Judge Gisela Laurent embodies everything the judiciary should be: diverse, compassionate, empathetic, and knowledgeable. Judge Laurent brings personality to the bench and to the community at large which makes her extremely relatable to the everyday citizens and litigants that come before her. Being the first Hispanic female appointed to the circuit bench in the Ninth Judicial Circuit, she has solidified that authenticity opens every door everyday – there is no better choice. This is one of the easiest endorsements I have ever made and I wholeheartedly advise that family, friends, and the citizens of Orange and Osceola counties support her candidacy.”

“Judge Laurent is an example of professionalism on the bench and a servant to our community. She gives all parties respect and takes the time to listen before making a decision. Her research and legal knowledge are exemplary.”

“Judge Gisela Laurent is exactly the type of judge we need in the Orange and Osceola Counties, a person who cares about the people who appear in front of her, a person who has empathy and patience, and a person who is fair. I fully endorse her reelection and look forward to seeking her on the bench for a long time to come.”

“Gisela is an Orange County treasure and she is an example of what a great judge is. We need more judges like her!”

“Judge Laurent has proven herself to be a dedicated civil servant who is committed to seeing that justice is equally available to everyone who appears in her courtroom. I am happy to provide my unequivocal endorsement of Judge Laurent.”

“Having known and worked with Gisela since the beginning of her career, I can say without reservation she is exactly the jurist we need in Orange County Circuit Court – knowledgeable, fair, level-headed, open-minded and without political or other bias. I whole-heartedly support retaining Gisela Laurent for Circuit Court Judge.”

“Judge Laurent consistently displays professionalism from the bench and applies the law on a fair and equal basis.”