On Sunday, October 12, 2025, Caribbean National Weekly reported that Broward Circuit Judge Stefanie Moon was publicly reprimanded by the Florida Supreme Court last week for ethical misconduct during her 2024 re-election campaign. The reprimand, delivered in person before the justices, concludes a disciplinary case stemming from multiple violations of judicial ethics rules.
The accusations against Judge Moon included questioning an attorney from the bench about his failure to return a fundraising call, engaging in improper communication with a witness in a restraining order case, and making partisan political donations. These actions were deemed violations of judicial ethics rules.
Chief Justice Carlos Muñiz addressed Moon directly, stating that her behavior was unacceptable and had risked undermining public confidence in the judiciary. He expressed hope that she would not appear before the court again under similar circumstances.
Judge Moon did not contest the allegations presented before the Judicial Qualifications Commission (JQC). Prior to the public reprimand, she had already served a 10-day suspension and paid a $2,115 fine as part of the disciplinary process. Her appearance before the Supreme Court was brief, lasting less than three minutes, during which she remained silent.
The JQC’s investigation revealed that Moon’s misconduct began in February 2024, during her re-election campaign. While presiding over court, she questioned a lawyer who supported her opponent about not returning a campaign solicitation call. The commission characterized this conduct as “inherently coercive.”
Judge Moon’s case is one of five disciplinary actions brought against Broward County judges this year by the JQC, indicating a period of heightened scrutiny for the South Florida judiciary.
Source: Caribbean National Weekly
