Debra Krochta Behnke

Background

Behnke, Debra Krochta was born on January 16, 1953 in Somerville, New Jersey, United States. Daughter of John Albert and Ann Arlene (Kostelnik) Krochta.

Education

Bachelor, Indiana U., 1974; Juris Doctor, Loyola School of Law, 1978.

Career

Assistant public defender, Public Defender' General’ s Office, 1979-1980; assistant state attorney, State's Attorney Office, Tampa, 1981-1983; private practice, Tampa, 1983-1989; county judge, Tampa, 1989-1992; judge, 13th Circuit, Tampa, since 1992. Chair parole qualificaitons committee Governor Appointed, Tampa, since 1993. Member family court steering committee Florida Supreme Court, Tallahassee, since 1994.

Board dirs.Tampa Marine Institute.

Achievements

• Debra Krochta Behnke has been listed as a reputable Judge by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Chamber of Commerce.

Interests

• Avocations: fishing, jogging.

Connections

Married Donald Arthur Behnke, July 31, 1976. Children: Sara K., Grace E.

Father:

John Albert Krochta

Mother:

Ann Arlene (Kostelnik) Krochta

Spouse:

Donald Arthur Behnke

child:

Sara K. Behnke

child:

Grace E. Behnke