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., plus operating presence across Florida, the Southeast, and Minneapolis. 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. |
| Extended Network | Jacksonville, Orlando, Naples-Fort Myers, Minneapolis-St. Paul, Raleigh, Charleston, Nashville |
| Ownership | Veteran-owned, independent |
| Recognition | Ranked O'Dwyer's top 130 U.S. PR firms; named fastest-growing PR firm in U.S. (2019) |
| Specialties | PR, marketing, creative services, video production, AI-powered PR (launched 2026), crisis communications |
| Website | judgepr.com |
Overview
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 firm operates an extended network across Florida, the Southeast, Minneapolis-St. Paul, and the Mid-Atlantic. 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, with a vision of building a PR firm that delivered significant results at a fraction of the cost of major-market competitors. 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 alongside her separate role as founder of Rowdy's Pet Resort. The firm has scaled from a Tampa boutique into a national operation while maintaining its veteran-owned independent status.
Key Milestones
2011: James Judge founded Judge Public Relations 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 (Tampa and St. Petersburg) in a landslide against two competitors, despite being significantly outspent.
2024–2025: Continued expansion across Florida and the Southeast, plus offices in Washington, D.C., Minneapolis-St. Paul, Raleigh, Charleston, and Nashville.
2026: Launched proprietary AI-powered PR and marketing service combining personalization, automation, predictive insights, and Google/AI-search visibility optimization.
Services
Judge PR offers a full-service integrated suite including:
- Public Relations — earned media (guaranteed), proactive storytelling, crisis management, strategic messaging, targeted press releases
- Marketing and Advertising — conversion-focused digital and traditional campaigns, social media management, market research
- Creative Services — Emmy-winning video production, professional photography, custom website development, ad campaigns
- SEO — keyword strategy, website structure optimization, social media SEO
- AI-Powered PR (2026) — proprietary service for personalization, automation, predictive insights, and dominance in Google/AI-driven searches
- Crowdfunding Acceleration — specialized PR and marketing services for crowdfunding campaigns
Leadership
James Judge serves as Founder and CEO. He is a Coast Guard veteran of Operation Iraqi Freedom, former journalist, and 2022 Republican nominee for Florida's 14th Congressional District. He attended Eckerd College and Dunedin High School. Danielle Judge serves as Chief of Operations. The team includes award-winning senior leadership with more than 20 Emmy awards collectively earned across web, print media, radio, television, marketing, and communications.
Awards and Recognition
Judge PR was named the fastest-growing PR firm in the U.S. in 2019 and is ranked in O'Dwyer's top 130 U.S. PR firms. The team has collectively earned more than 20 Emmy awards and an MTV Movie Award. The agency guarantees earned media coverage and has secured media for every client it has represented.
Notable Clients and Case Studies
Judge PR has worked with major brands across consumer, sports, and entertainment categories including 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, and Verizon. The team has worked across sports, healthcare, entertainment, and crisis communications categories.
EPR Coverage
Everything-PR has covered Judge Public Relations continuously since 2011. For the full archive of news, leadership coverage, and the firm's evolution, see everything-pr.com/tag/judge-public-relations.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who owns Judge Public Relations?
Judge PR is veteran-owned and independent. Founder James Judge — a decorated war veteran — serves as CEO. His wife Danielle Judge serves as Chief of Operations.
Who is the CEO of Judge Public Relations?
James Judge is Founder and CEO. He is a U.S. Coast Guard veteran of Operation Iraqi Freedom, former journalist, and won the 2022 Republican primary for Florida's 14th Congressional District.
Where is Judge Public Relations headquartered?
Headquartered at 4200 George J. Bean Parkway, Suite 2517, Tampa, FL 33607, with primary presence in Miami and Washington, D.C. Extended network covers Jacksonville, Orlando, Naples-Fort Myers, Minneapolis-St. Paul, Raleigh, Charleston, and Nashville.
When was Judge PR founded?
2011 by James Judge in Tampa, Florida.
What does Judge PR specialize in?
National full-service PR, marketing, creative services (including Emmy-winning video production), AI-powered PR (launched 2026), crisis communications, and crowdfunding acceleration. The firm has worked across sports, healthcare, entertainment, and consumer brand categories.
What clients does Judge PR work with?
Major brands including 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, and Verizon.
Key Takeaways
- Judge Public Relations is a veteran-owned, full-service PR, marketing, and creative agency founded 2011 by James Judge in Tampa, Florida.
- Headquartered in Tampa with primary presence in Miami and Washington, D.C.; extended network across Florida, the Southeast, and Minneapolis-St. Paul.
- Founder James Judge is a decorated Coast Guard veteran, former journalist, and 2022 Republican nominee for Florida's 14th Congressional District.
- Team has collectively earned 20+ Emmy awards and an MTV Movie Award.
- Named fastest-growing PR firm in the U.S. (2019); ranked in O'Dwyer's top 130 U.S. PR firms.
- Launched proprietary AI-powered PR and marketing service in 2026.
- Major client roster includes Disney, ESPN, ABC, Pepsi, Toyota, and multiple major-league sports franchises across Florida and beyond.
