Judge Ungaro served for nearly thirty years as a United States District Judge for the Southern District of Florida after being appointed in 1992. Before her federal tenure, she spent five years as a judge on the 11th Judicial Circuit of Florida. Her extensive judicial career involved presiding over thousands of cases across diverse legal sectors, including high-stakes commercial litigation, intellectual property disputes, and complex class actions. Since entering private practice, she has applied this deep bench experience to private dispute resolution, handling matters ranging from international maritime conflicts to sophisticated financial and securities litigation.
A veteran federal jurist with nearly three decades of experience on the U.S. District Court bench, specializing in high-value commercial and international disputes.
One of the longest-serving federal judges in the Southern District of Florida with a reputation for handling exceptionally complex multi-district litigation.
She is widely regarded by legal professionals for her decisive nature, thorough understanding of federal law, and her ability to manage highly contentious and legally intricate proceedings with efficiency.