Larry Metz

Larry Metz
Judge of the Fifth Judicial Circuit Court of Florida
In office
July 1, 2018 – July 15, 2023
Appointed byRick Scott
Preceded byWilliam G. Law
Succeeded byTimothy McCourt
Member of the Florida House of Representatives
In office
November 2, 2010 – June 30, 2018
Preceded byAlan Hays
Succeeded byAnthony Sabatini
Constituency25th district (2010–2012)
32nd district (2012–2018)
Member of the Lake County School Board
In office
October 29, 2004 – November 1, 2010
Chairman: 2006–2008
Appointed byJeb Bush
Personal details
BornLarry Edward Franz Metz
(1955-03-20) March 20, 1955
PartyRepublican
Spouses
  • Mariko Metz (m. 1980; div. 2023)
  • Ayumi Metz (m. 2023)
Children2
EducationUniversity of Florida (BA)
Florida State University (JD)
Military service
Allegiance United States
Branch/service United States Marine Corps
Years of service1976–1980 (Active)
1980–1982 (Reserve)
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Larry Edward Franz Metz (born March 20, 1955) is a retired American judge and politician from Florida. He served on the Fifth Judicial Circuit Court from July 1, 2018, until his retirement on July 15, 2023. Previously, he was a Republican member of the Florida House of Representatives from November 2, 2010, until his appointment as a circuit judge in 2018. He was also a member of the Lake County School Board from October 29, 2004, until November 1, 2010, and served on other boards and commissions.