Monique H. Worrell is the state attorney for the Ninth Judicial Circuit of Florida, serving as the chief prosecutor for Orange and Osceola counties. Elected in November 2020 and re-elected by an overwhelming majority in November 2024, she is the second African American to be elected state attorney in the Ninth Judicial Circuit.

Mrs. Worrell made Central Florida her home in 1996 after earning her law degree from the University of Florida. She began her career as a public defender in Orange County before transitioning to private practice, focusing on criminal justice. Later, she served as a clinical law professor at the University of Florida College of Law. There, she founded and directed the Criminal Justice Center, creating opportunities for students to gain hands-on experience and specialized education in criminal law. She also developed the Your Future, Your Choice program to educate youth on their rights and responsibilities, reflecting her commitment to keeping young people out of the criminal justice system.

Mrs. Worrell went on to lead the Conviction Integrity Unit at the Ninth Judicial Circuit State Attorney’s Office, investigating wrongful conviction claims. This experience deepened her commitment to systemic change within the criminal justice system. She also served as the chief legal officer for a nonprofit focused on criminal justice reform.

Mrs. Worrell was elected to address deep-rooted issues in the criminal legal system and remains dedicated to advancing fairness and justice.