ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — Roberta Walton Johnson took the oath of office Tuesday, Nov. 10, becoming Orange County Clerk of Courts after more than a decade working in the office.
Walton Johnson most recently served as the office’s general counsel. She joined the Clerk’s Office in 2015 as the inaugural manager of the Lydia Gardner Self Help Center, helping residents navigate the court system and access resources.
She later oversaw operations for the Family Services, Domestic Violence, Child Support, and Self-Help Division.
“I am deeply honored and excited to serve the people of Orange County in this role,” Walton Johnson said in a news release. “Having worked alongside the dedicated professionals of this office for more than a decade, I recognize the important responsibility we share in supporting the administration of justice.”
Walton Johnson plans to expand court access, improve customer service, boost efficiency through technology, and protect public records and court data, according to the release. A Court Literacy Initiative will explain court processes and connect residents with resources to navigate the justice system.
“Access to justice begins with access to information,” Walton Johnson said. “By bringing education and resources closer to the communities we serve, we can make our justice system more approachable and accessible.”
Walton Johnson earned her law degree from Florida A&M University College of Law. Before joining the Clerk’s Office, she worked in legal services, private practice and local government.
She said collaboration with employees, the judiciary and community partners will help guide her administration.
“That trust is earned through consistent performance, sound stewardship and an unwavering commitment to doing what is right,” Walton Johnson said. “I am energized by the opportunities ahead and ready to get to work.”
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