- December 20, 2024
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Volusia County Court Judge Belle B. Schumann is retiring, effective June 30.
Schumann received her undergraduate degree from Stetson University and her law degree from Florida State University. She was admitted to The Florida Bar in 1984 and was appointed Volusia County Court Judge by Gov. Jeb Bush in 2005.
She was elected/reelected without opposition in 2006, 2012 and 2018.
As a County Court judge, Schumann presided over county court cases including misdemeanors, traffic, civil and small claims. She is credited with spearheading the creation of the Volusia County DUI Court program and received the Chief Justice Award for Excellence in 2018.
Before joining the Court, Schumann worked in the State Attorney General’s office for over 20 years.
“As those of us who know Belle can attest, she is incredibly intelligent and dedicated to the rule of law,” Chief Judge James Clayton said. “She has always had the courage to follow the law in her rulings, even if it was unpopular. But most importantly, she has been a source of wisdom and guidance to those who were smart enough to seek her counsel. She will be missed.”
Shumann’s position will be filled by gubernatorial appointment.
