Meet Destinie

With a Juris Doctor from the University of Florida Levin College of Law, Destinie Baker Sutton has established herself as a highly accomplished legal professional. As the Founder and Managing Shareholder of Destinie Law Firm, P.A., she has been a tireless advocate for justice, aiding injured victims in their recovery from serious injuries. Her tenure as an Assistant County Attorney representing the Board of County Commissioners in state and federal court further underscores her commitment to public service. Baker Sutton’s extensive career includes over a decade of service as a Prosecutor, specializing in prosecuting complex criminal cases within the Organized Crime Unit. Her legal expertise spans cases involving prescription fraud, drug trafficking, racketeering, gangs, repeat offenders, and first-degree murder. Committed to making a lasting impact in the legal community, Mrs. Baker Sutton was appointed by the Florida Supreme Court to the Florida Board of Bar Examiners, which is responsible for matters of admission to The Florida Bar.

She is also a founder of the Palm Beach County Sheree Davis Cunningham Black Women Lawyers Association, where she currently serves as President. Actively involved, she has served in leadership roles and on committees within The Florida Bar, Palm Beach County Bar Association, and the Palm Beach County Chapter of the Florida Association for Women Lawyers, fostering a legal community that actively engages with the broader community’s well-being.

Recognized for her outstanding contributions, Mrs. Baker Sutton received the prestigious “Leader in the Law” award from the Florida Association for Women Lawyers during the 2023 Florida Bar Convention, acknowledging her substantial impact on the community.

Dedicated to community service, Mrs. Baker Sutton is on the Board of Directors for The Boy Scouts of America, Gulf Stream Council, where she leads an initiative to eliminate financial barriers to scouting for underprivileged children. In her spare time, she organizes initiatives with organizations such as the Children’s Home Society, C.R.O.S. Ministries, and St. George’s Table, to feed the homeless and facilitate donations of essential items for children and families in need.

A native of Palm Beach County, Florida, and a former nationally competitive gymnast, Mrs. Baker Sutton brings a distinctive blend of experience, commitment, and leadership to her candidacy. Destinie Baker Sutton and her husband Morris, a teacher, are proud parents of two young children, Morgan and Grant.

Professional experience

Destinie Law Firm, P.A., Founder
Prosecutor, Organized Crime Unit, Former
Assistant County Attorney, PBC, Former
Board of Examiners, Supreme Court Appointee
Certifications and bar admissions

Community Involvement

Boy Scouts of America, Gulf Stream Council
Center for Family Services of Palm Beach County, Inc., Board of Directors
Palm Beach County Sheree Davis Cunningham BWLA, Board of Directors
Jack and Jill of America, Inc., Community Service Co-Chair
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Legal Advisor (2021-2023)
The Links, Inc., National Trends and Services Chair (2019-2021)

Education

University of Florida Levin College of Law, Juris Doctor, 2004
Florida State University, BS, Criminology, 2001
Cardinal Newman High School, 1997

Professional experience

Community Involvement

Education

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