Darrin P. Gayles

The Honorable Darrin P. Gayles serves as an Adjunct Professor of Law at St. Thomas University's College of Law while concurrently holding office as a United States District Judge for the Southern District of Florida. He was nominated to the federal bench by President Barack Obama in February 2014 and confirmed unanimously by the U.S. Senate.

Education:
Howard University (undergraduate)
The George Washington University Law School (legal education)

Professional Experience:

• Assistant State Attorney, Miami-Dade County (1993)
• Assistant District Counsel, U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Service
• Assistant U.S. Attorney (Appellate, Major Crimes, Narcotics Sections)
• Florida 11th Judicial Circuit Judge: County Court (2004-2011), Circuit Court (2011-2014)

Research Focus: His expertise spans judicial process, legal ethics, and federal litigation, informed by extensive courtroom experience and academic engagement.

Professional Service:

• Former Co-Chair, 11th Judicial Circuit Professionalism Committee
• Volunteer: Big Brothers/Big Sisters, 100 Black Men of South Florida, 5000 Role Models of Excellence Project