HONORS AND ACHIEVEMENTS
As a life long public servant for the State of Florida, Levy County Court Judge Luis Bustamante’s dedication to this great State has earned him recognition by his peers as well as appointment to boards to assist law enforcement and Florida residents. The citizens of Levy County deserve a Judge that is committed to serving them. Judge Bustamante’s history reflects that commitment and he promises to work hard on behalf of Levy County.
Below is a list of his appointments, honors and achievements.
Appointed to the Florida Supreme Court Interpreter Certification Board
Appointed by the Chief Justice of the Florida Supreme Court, 2025
Chairman of the City of Bronson Canvassing Board
Levy County, Florida 2025
Chairman of the Levy County Canvassing Board
Levy County, Florida, 2024
Active member of the Committee of 31 solo County Court Judges
Florida County Court Judges Association, 2023
Outstanding Public Service Award
Bradford County Sheriff’s Office 2023
Award of Appreciation for Outstanding Prosecution
Office of Inspector General, 2019
Registered Lobbyist for Florida Prosecuting Attorney’s Association
Lobbied before the legislature 2009 to 2014 on behalf of the State Attorney’s Office
Outstanding Service Award
State Attorney’s Office Seventh Judicial Circuit, 2014
Award of Appreciation
United States Secret Service, 2009
Leadership Award
Florida Office of Statewide Prosecution, 2009
Award of Outstanding Service
Florida Office of Attorney General, 2008
Recipient of Davis Productivity Award
Florida Office of the Attorney General, 2007
Certificate of Appreciation
Daytona Beach Shores Department of Public Safety, August 2007
Appointed to the Executive Board of North Florida High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area Federal Task Force
- Executive Board (2004 to 2008)
- Oversight Committee (2005)
- Member (2002 to 2008)
Creeks Athletic Assocation, Assistant Soccer Coach
2003 to 2009
Nominated and Awarded by the Secret Service in Jacksonville Florida to meet with the President of the United States, 2003
Appointed to the Northeast Florida High Electronic Crimes Task Force
Served from 2002 to 2005
Plaque of Appreciation
Marion County Sheriff Office, November 21, 2000
Award of Appreciation
United States Postal Inspector, Summer 2001
Appreciation Award
Florida Sex Crime Investigators Association, November 2001
Outstanding Speaker Award,
Office of Statewide Prosecution, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001 and 2002
Kesler Mentoring Connection mentor for elementary school children
Volunteered from 1998 to 2000
Regional Interagency Fraud Task Fource (RIFT)
Founding Member 1998
Northeast Florida Consumer Council
Member 1998 to 2002
Violent Crime and Drug Control Council
Member 1998 to 2002
Northeast Florida Law Enforcement Executives’ Assocation
Member 1998 to 2002
Associate Editor an Article Editor Journal of Transnational Law And Policy
Florida State University 1993
Executive Vice President
Florida State College of Law Spanish American Law Student Association
Willy J. Fuerlein Award in International Economics
Florida Atlantic University 1990
Retired in 1990 while in law school from Publix as a full retiree
Began working for Publix at age 14 as a stockman and promoted to dairy manager
