Berny Jacques is a Republican representing Florida House District 59 . Born in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, he moved to Florida in 1994 and resides in Seminole. An attorney specializing in medical malpractice defense and civil litigation, he previously served as an Assistant State Attorney in Florida’s Sixth Judicial Circuit, conducting over 50 jury trials. Elected to the Florida House in 2022 and reelected subsequently, he serves on committees including the Select Committee on Property Taxes , and previously chaired the Health Care Appropriations Subcommittee while sitting on Judiciary and Criminal Justice subcommittees . Notable appointments include the Sixth Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission , Pinellas County Sheriff’s Civil Service Board , and Florida’s African American History Taskforce . A Christian with interests in golf and reading, he has mentored with Big Brothers Big Sisters since 2013 and held leadership roles in Young Republicans and community boards.

Education and Political Experience

Education:

- B.A. cum laude in History and Political Studies, Washington Adventist University .

- J.D., Stetson University College of Law .

Political Experience:

- Florida House of Representatives, District 59 .

- Florida Federation of Young Republicans Vice Chairman and General Counsel .

- City of Seminole Charter Review Committee Vice Chairman .

- Senior Partnerships Director, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Tampa Bay .

- Additional roles: Washington Adventist University Alumni Board ; Guardian ad Litem Foundation Board .