The Honorable Elizabeth G. Rice

401 North Jefferson Street., Room 227
Tampa, Florida 33602
Courtroom #15 (Courthouse Annex)

Judicial Assistant: Beth Schatzberg
Phone: (813) 272-7225

Note: The Code of Judicial Conduct governing behavior by judges forbids judges from discussing pending cases with the public. Please do not call the Court or email the Judge expecting to speak with or receive a reply from the Judge about any case. If you have a comment to make or a request, please mail it to the Clerk’s Office. Please keep in mind that the Judge is only allowed to consider arguments made in court and documents filed by actual parties to the case. The Judge may not ethically read or consider any other arguments, opinions, or requests concerning the case, and the Judge may not give legal advice. Likewise, the Judicial Assistant may not give legal advice or discuss the facts of a case with the parties, nor is the Judicial Assistant permitted to convey information from the parties to the Judge. The opportunity for the parties to address the Judge occurs only in open court. Thank you!