Meet Linette | Proven Leader with Integrity and a Heart for Service

Award-Winning Attorney | Hearing Officer | Trusted Servant Leader

Proven Track Record of Excelling in the Courtroom, Inspiring in the Classroom,

and Making a Difference in Our Community

From Our Community & For Our Community.

• 4th Generation Tampa Native
• Jefferson High School Graduate - Salutatorian of the Magnet Academies & Valedictorian of the Law & Criminal Justice Magnet Academy
• University of Tampa Graduate in three years with magna cum laude distinction
• Joined Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. at The University of South Florida
• Girls State, American Legion Auxiliary Department of Florida

Honors & Accolades:

• Lawyers of Distinction Nominee
• The National Black Lawyers Top 100 in Florida
• Leader in the Law, Florida Association for Women Lawyers
• President's Award, Hillsborough Association for Women Lawyers
• Best Lawyers®: Ones to Watch
• Tampa Bay G.I.R.L.S. Rock Honoree – Civic Award
• Tampa Bay Business Journal’s 40 Under 40 Awards Nominee
• Pro Bono Teen Court Award
• Judge Carol E. Draper Teen Court Service Award, Community Legal Services of Mid-Florida
• Exceptional Pro Bono Service Award
• Outstanding Attorney Award, Children’s Legal Services
• Finer Womanhood Award, Epsilon Epsilon Zeta Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.
• The Guardian of Justice Pro Bono Award, Community Legal Services
• Anne Frank Humanitarian Award
• Graduated from The George Washington University Law School as a Presidential Merit Scholar

• Starr has served as a Hearing Officer for Hillsborough County for the past six (6) years.  In this quasi-judicial role, she has presided over hearings and rendered decisions, always showing compassion while strictly adhering to the rule of law. 
• Starr is no stranger to the courtroom, and is a proven trial attorney.  She has tried jury trials to verdict, and bench trials to judgment. Starr knows the courtroom inside and out.
• Starr has experience as an Appellate attorney, in both civil and criminal law.  
• Starr has litigated on both sides of the aisle - serving in both a prosecutorial role, as well as a defense role. Everyone who appears before her will be treated with respect and compassion, and will get a fair shake.  
• Starr is an Educator. She teaches middle and high school students about having healthy relationships with themselves and others.

Bipartisan Support - Endorsed by Our Community Leaders and Heroes:

• The Tampa Firefighters IAFF Local 754
• The Honorable Ronald Ficarrotta, Former Chief Judge of the Thirteenth Judicial Circuit (Hillsborough County)
• The Honorable Retired Judge Gregory P. Holder
• The Honorable City Councilman Luis Viera, Esq., Former Chairman of Tampa City Council 
  
• The Honorable Bear McCullough, Hillsborough County Soil & Water Conservation District
• The Honorable School Board Member and Chair Karen Perez
• The Honorable Andrew Learned, Former Member of the FL House of Representatives
• The Honorable School Board Member Patricia "Patti" Rendon
• The Honorable Dr. Sonja P. Brookins, Former Treasurer of the Hillsborough County Soil & Water Conservation District
• Erin Aebel, Esq. 
• Karen Barnett, Esq. 
• Liz Brewer
• Connie Burton
• Ronald Cacciatore, Esq.
• Christopher Chambers
• Jennifer Feld, Esq.
• Paige Greenlee, Esq.
• Danielle Hernandez, Esq.
• Erin Jackson, Esq.
• Peggy Land
• Tiffany Love, Esq.
• Cory Person, Esq. 
• Dr. Richard Piper
• Colonel D.J. Reyes
• John Schifino, Esq. 
• Karen Skyers, Esq. 
• Dotti and Roger Skipper
• Dr. Amy Solomon
• Fran Tate
• Jeanne Tate, Esq.
• And many, many more...
• We'd love to earn YOUR support, as well! 

Committed to Our Community - Leadership & Engagement:

• President, Hillsborough Association for Women Lawyers [dedicated to giving women a voice in our justice system and promoting gender equality in the legal profession and under the law]
• Vice President, Guardian Ad Litem Foundation of Tampa Bay [advocate for and support youth impacted by abuse and neglect]
• Co-Chair, Young Women of Promise, The Athena Society [honor extraordinary young women that are juniors in Hillsborough County public and private schools]
• Board Member, The Regent [we aspire to meet the needs of the Greater Brandon community in Eastern Hillsborough County by forging connections and building a sense of civic pride]
• Board Member, The Athena Society [Tampa professionals who have demonstrated leadership in the community and committed themselves to promoting equality and opportunity for women]
• Board Member, Tampa Bay Tiger Club [non-partisan political forum]
• Board Member, The University of Tampa Board of Counselors  [serves as Ambassador and helps mentor students]
• Board Member, Girl Scouts of West Central Florida [building girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place]
• Member, Rotary Club - Ybor City
• Member, Indo Chamber of Commerce
• Volunteer Judge, Teen Court (delinquency diversionary program)
• Immediate Past Chair, Human Relations Board, Hillsborough County [we encourage equality among all people by reviewing complaints filed under Hillsborough County's Human Rights Ordinance promoting fair treatment and equal opportunity for all]
• Immediate Past Chair, Hillsborough County Black Chamber of Commerce
• Former Historical Committee Chair, George Edgecomb Bar Association [dedicated to the promotion and recognition of African Americans within the legal profession and judiciary]
• Former Criminal Justice Committee Member, NAACP
• Former Scribe, Code & Rules of Evidence Committee, Florida Bar