Julianne M. Holt
Public Defender
Thirteenth Judicial Circuit
News & Updates
Unveiling the New Beginnings Julianne M. Holt Vocational Center
TAMPA, FL – May 16, 2024 – The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office unveiled the New Beginnings Julianne M. Holt Vocational Center, a training facility for...
Transforming Lives Through Adult Drug Court Success
Transforming Lives Through Adult Drug Court Success TAMPA, FL – May 9, 2024– We are proud to recognize our May 2024 graduates of our Drug...
The Hillsborough County Urban League Honors Public Defender, Julianne Holt
TAMPA, FL – March 19, 2024 – Congratulations to Hillsborough County Public Defender Julianne Holt on her well-deserved recognition with the prestigious “Beacon” Award. The...
Enhancing Advocacy Through Re-Entry Simulation
At the Hillsborough County Public Defender’s Office, our commitment to advocating for our clients goes beyond the courtroom. Recently, our attorneys and support staff participated...
A Year On, Hillsborough’s Juvenile Mental Health Court Showing Signs Of Success, Officials Say
The juvenile defendants get more of the individualized attention and treatment they need to keep them from re-offending. A couple of weeks ago, a teenage...
Murder Trial Begins For Florida Woman Accused Of Shooting, Killing Parents
A murder trial is underway in the case against former Florida State University student, Nicole Nachtman, for the double murder of her parents. Fourteen jurors...
Murder Trial Begins For Former FSU Student Accused Of Killing Parents
Four years ago, Hillsborough County deputies found 56-year-old Myriam Dienes and 67-year-old Robert Dienes dead from gunshot wounds in their Carrollwood home. Nicole Nachtman, now...
Spotlight On Government: Julianne Holt, Hillsborough County Public Defender
Public Defender, Julianne Holt appeared on the TBCN series which features various governmental officials in the Tampa Bay area. Hosted by Bill Hodges....
Phoenix House Ribbon Cutting
Phoenix House Florida hosted a ceremonial ribbon cutting celebrating the grand reopening of its recently renovated outpatient facility for adolescents and adults on Thursday, Dec....
Stand Up For Human Rights Walk In Honor Of International Human Rights Day
On Sunday December 4th, after releasing nine doves of peace, Youth for Human Rights led 175 people from twenty organizations in The Stand Up For...
Pepin Students Shine With Holt’s Work-Training Program
Ten years ago, Pepin Academies founder Crisha Murray-Scolaro attended an event where Ms. Holt gave the keynote address. The instant she heard Ms. Holt speak,...
Blake Student’s Turnaround A Victory For All Of Us
TAMPA — Wednesday was National Signing Day. Young men and women armed with letters-of intent to play college sports, often on scholarships. Kids going places....
13th Circuit Celebrates Golden Anniversary Of Florida Public Defender System
March 18, 2013, was proclaimed “Gideon Day” by the Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners. The City of Tampa City Council also issued a commendation...
Spotlight On Government: Public Defender Of Hillsborough County Julianne Holt
Public Defender, Julianne Holt appeared on the TBCN series which features various governmental officials in the Tampa Bay area. Hosted by Bill Hodges. To watch...
Pepin Downtown Partnerships
Students will increase their self-determination skills by learning to navigate the Downtown Tampa area as they walk from job sites to classrooms, like a college...