Meet Judicial Candidate Michael Bross, 18th Circuit
Michael “Mike” Bross has been a Brevard County attorney for 34 years, both in the civil and criminal arenas. His knowledge of the law, his sense of fair play and his concern for all the communities in the County and their residents, make Mike Bross the best candidate to take a seat on the Circuit Court Bench this year!
Mike Bross began his legal career practicing personal injury, worker’s compensation, landlord/tenant disputes and family law under the tutelage of his father, former Brevard County Solicitor Jerrold Aaron Bross. He has continued to represent clients in need of his bold and remarkable courtroom style in the civil courts to this day.
As a criminal defense attorney, Mike Bross has represented literally thousands of defendants charged with everything from traffic tickets to first degree murder. He has vigorously advocated for each and every defendant, in courtrooms across the State and in Federal Court, and has a tremendous track record of favorable resolutions and jury verdicts.
Mike Bross also recognizes that there are people who are “career criminals” and who represent true dangers to our society…those people for whom rehabilitation is not an option…it’s an impossibility. He has refused to defend such criminals, and Mike Bross will not shy away from appropriate, long-term incarceration in such cases and, if warranted, the death penalty.
Through these many years of practicing law before countless judges and in many jurisdictions, Mike Bross has developed an understanding of the legal system, the Florida Statutes, practices and procedures, case law, and court administration that far exceeds the incumbent’s grasp. He has appeared on Dateline, Maury Povich and Court TV. At Campbell University School of Law, his third-year classmates in fact awarded Mike Bross MOST LIKELY TO BE GRILLED ON “SIXTY MINUTES”!
In 1973, Mike Bross graduated from Titusville High School (Go Terriers!) and immediately enlisted for active duty in the United States Army. After his initial three year stint as a Military Intelligence Analyst, Mike Bross continued his service to our country by enlisting and then re-enlisting in the Ready Reserves.
While a Reservist, poised for deployment as needed, Mike Bross began studying the law by enrolling in the Criminal Justice program at Florida International University, where he received his Bachelor of Science degree, cum laude, in 1979.
During his second enlistment with the U.S. Army Ready Reserves, Mike Bross was accepted by Campbell University School of Law. In 1984, he was Honorably Discharged by the Army and was able to devote his full attention to attaining the degree of Juris Doctor in 1985!
Mike Bross has been described as “the embodiment of integrity” and a “person of substance” by many. In 2018, Mike Bross received both a Space Coast Public Service “Making a Difference” Award and recognition as Space Coast Humanitarian for his work and support of safe, clean and affordable housing for men and women in recovery from drug and alcohol addiction.
Mike Bross has been described as “the embodiment of integrity” and a “person of substance” by many. In 2018, Mike Bross received both a Space Coast Public Service “Making a Difference” Award and recognition as Space Coast Humanitarian for his work and support of safe, clean and affordable housing for men and women in recovery from drug and alcohol addiction. As an attorney, he has witnessed how drug addiction affects broad sectors of our communities, often leading to crimes of theft and violence, even murder. Mike Bross has seen parents bury their children, and children bury their parents, all because of drug addiction. Not only does Mike Bross advocate for rehabilitation, he and his wife of 44 years, Sheri, personally funded the purchase and complete restoration of a beautiful home which now provides haven and strict direction for ten individuals in recovery.
Mike Bross has provided sponsorship funds for various youth sporting teams through the years. He and his wife, while raising their son and two daughters, actively participated in coaching girls’ softball and now delight in attending their seven grandchildren’s sporting events and talent recitals. The Bross family has also supported several Christmas toy runs.
Mike Bross can daily be spotted walking his beloved five-pound Yorkie, Mr. Bojangles through his neighborhood in Melbourne. “Mr. Bo” in return dotes on Mike like something out of a movie! (It is often said that dogs are the best judges of character!) Mr. Bo gets to go on car rides, boat rides, and road trips (always in pet-friendly hotels!). Mike Bross loves to ride his Harley Davidson Road Glide and Mr. Bo sports a matching Harley riding jacket and doggie goggles!
Mike Bross enjoys bicycle riding with his friends in Cocoa Beach (12 miles on Saturday) or alone early in the morning (25 miles). He loves snow skiing, scuba diving, and deep-sea fishing on his boat, the Knot Guilty. He also loves maintaining his own home and office properties, even mowing his own lawns and sometimes his neighbors!
Mike and Sheri Bross have been happily married for 44 years and love to entertain family and friends at their Melbourne home. Mrs. Bross loves to decorate their home for all holidays. Mr. and Mrs. Bross are engaging and delightful hosts. Their home is often filled with the laughter of children and adults alike.
