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
Civil Rights (1 record)
Track record
Track record — Civil Rights
Civil Rights · 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 Civil Rights
Source: palmbeachbar.org · researched July 10, 2026
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 · researched August 20, 2026
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 · researched July 10, 2026
Past race Schnelle Tonge ran in:
- County Court Judge Group 12 · August 18, 2026 · Palm Beach County, Florida
Profile last researched August 7, 2026.