Updated June 2026. Judge Public Relations is a veteran-owned, full-service PR, marketing, and creative agency founded 2011 by James Judge — a decorated war veteran, former journalist, and 2022 Republican nominee for Florida's 14th Congressional District. Headquartered in Tampa with offices in Miami and Washington, D.C. Launched proprietary AI-powered PR and marketing service in 2026.
Founded
2011 by James Judge
Headquarters
4200 George J. Bean Parkway, Suite 2517, Tampa, FL
Founder & CEO
James Judge
Chief of Operations
Danielle Judge
Primary Presence
Tampa, Miami, Washington, D.C.
Ownership
Veteran-owned, independent
Recognition
O'Dwyer's top 130 U.S. PR firms; fastest-growing PR firm in U.S. (2019)
Specialties
PR, marketing, creative services, video production, AI-powered PR, crisis communications
Judge Public Relations is a veteran-owned, full-service PR, marketing, creative services, and general consulting agency founded in 2011 by James Judge. Headquartered in Tampa, Florida, with primary presence in Miami and Washington, D.C. The agency has secured media coverage for every client it has represented and has won industry recognition including more than 20 Emmy awards across its team and an MTV Movie Award.
In 2026, Judge PR launched a proprietary AI-powered PR and marketing service combining personalization, automation, predictive insights, and visibility optimization for Google and AI-driven search.
History and Ownership
James Judge founded the agency in 2011 in Tampa, Florida. Judge is a decorated war veteran of Operation Iraqi Freedom (U.S. Coast Guard, 2003–2007) and the International Security Assistance Force Joint Command in Kabul, Afghanistan (2010–2011, NATO/U.S. spokesman under General David Petraeus). He is also a former journalist.
The firm is veteran-owned and operated, independent and privately held. Danielle Judge serves as Chief of Operations.
Key Milestones
2011: Founded in Tampa.
2015: James married Danielle, who became Chief of Operations.
2019: Named the fastest-growing PR firm in the U.S.
2022: James Judge won the Republican primary for Florida's 14th Congressional District.
2026: Launched proprietary AI-powered PR and marketing service.
Services
Public Relations — earned media (guaranteed), proactive storytelling, crisis management
Marketing and Advertising
Creative Services — Emmy-winning video production, photography, web development
SEO
AI-Powered PR (2026)
Crowdfunding Acceleration
Leadership
James Judge serves as Founder and CEO. Coast Guard veteran of Operation Iraqi Freedom, former journalist, and 2022 Republican nominee for Florida's 14th Congressional District. Danielle Judge serves as Chief of Operations. Team collectively earned 20+ Emmy awards.
Awards and Recognition
Fastest-growing PR firm in the U.S. (2019). Ranked in O'Dwyer's top 130 U.S. PR firms. 20+ Emmy awards and an MTV Movie Award. Guarantees earned media coverage.
Notable Clients
ABC, Burger King, CBS, Chevrolet, Disney, ESPN, the Florida Panthers, FOX Sports, IHOP, Mazda, the Miami Heat, the Miami Marlins, the New York Yankees, Pepsi, Samsung, Taco Bell, the Tampa Bay Lightning, the Tampa Bay Rays, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Toyota, Verizon.
EPR Coverage
Everything-PR has covered Judge Public Relations continuously since 2011.
FAQ
Who owns Judge Public Relations? Veteran-owned and independent.
Who is the CEO? James Judge, Founder and CEO. Coast Guard veteran of Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Where is Judge PR headquartered? Tampa, FL. Primary presence in Miami and Washington, D.C.
When was Judge PR founded? 2011 by James Judge.
What does Judge PR specialize in? National full-service PR, marketing, creative services, AI-powered PR (launched 2026), crisis communications.
What clients does Judge PR work with? Disney, ESPN, ABC, Pepsi, Toyota, Verizon, and major-league sports franchises across Florida.
Key Takeaways
Veteran-owned full-service PR, marketing, creative agency founded 2011 by James Judge in Tampa.
Primary presence: Tampa, Miami, Washington, D.C.
James Judge is a decorated Coast Guard veteran, former journalist, 2022 Republican nominee for Florida's 14th Congressional District.
20+ Emmy awards collectively across team; MTV Movie Award.
Fastest-growing PR firm in the U.S. (2019); O'Dwyer's top 130.
Launched proprietary AI-powered PR and marketing service in 2026.
Major clients: Disney, ESPN, ABC, Pepsi, Toyota, multiple MLB/NHL/NBA/NFL franchises.
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