Schnelle Tonge
FL · Chief of Mental Health & Social Services, 15th Judicial Circuit Public Defender
Schnelle Tonge has spent nearly two decades as an Assistant Public Defender in Palm Beach County's 15th Judicial Circuit, handling thousands of cases. She serves as Chief of the Client Services and Felony Mental Health Division, overseeing cases involving competency and mental health.
Where Schnelle Tonge stands, based on their records
Supports
Criminal Justice and Civil Liberties (1 record)
Track record
Track record — Criminal Justice and Civil Liberties
Criminal Justice and Civil Liberties · 1 support
Tonge co-authored an article arguing that diversity and culturally competent communication in the criminal-justice workforce improve decision-making, trust, fairness, and service to victims, witnesses, and defendants.
March 24, 2023Supports Criminal Justice and Civil Liberties
Source: palmbeachbar.org
Track record — General
General · 1 record
Blue Voter Guide listed Schnelle Tonge's 2026 endorsements from the Palm Beach County Human Rights Council, Florida NOW, Palm Beach County NOW, SEIU, 1199 SEIU, Sun Sentinel, and The Set Neighborhood Alliance.
July 10, 2026
Source: bluevoterguide.org
Track record — Impartiality
Impartiality · 1 favorable
Tonge co-authored an article arguing that diversity and culturally competent communication in the criminal-justice workforce improve decision-making, trust, fairness, and service to victims, witnesses, and defendants.
March 24, 2023Favorable on Impartiality
Source: palmbeachbar.org
Past race Schnelle Tonge ran in:
- County Court Judge Group 12 · August 18, 2026 · Palm Beach County, Florida