Circuit Judge Dan Casey had his investiture ceremony on Friday, August 2, 2019. The legal veteran of 36 years, practicing in both the public and private sectors, was sworn in by Chief Judge Jack Tuter and robed by his family. Judge Casey took the bench in January and serves in the Circuit Criminal division.

Congratulations Judge Casey!

Court Bailiff Roger DeHart is getting ready for his second U.S. coastline walk, this time in California, to help raise awareness of human trafficking. Beginning next week, this “No More Miles” walk begins at the Golden Gate bridge in San Francisco and will end at the University of California, San Diego. Roger started his non-profit charity, First S.T.O.P (Saving Teens and Others from Predators) to help bring more awareness to the world-wide problem of human trafficking, and planning and executing the hundreds of miles “No More Miles” walks is how he’s doing it. Last year, he walked from the steps of the Broward County Courthouse in Fort Lauderdale to the Capitol Building in Washington, D.C., logging over 1,000 miles for the cause.

His many supporters (co-workers and members of the public alike) joined together for a send-off ceremony a few weeks ago in the courthouse.

Magistrate Phil Schlissel retired last week, after serving more than 30 years in the court system! He most recently served the judiciary in the Drug Court, Mental Health Court and Foreclosure court divisions.

Congratulations on your retirement!

Last Thursday, the Honorable Robert W. Lee and the Honorable Nina W. DiPietro were the guest speakers for “County Court Insurance Ethics CLE: Can I ask a Judge to do That?,” a seminar presented by the Broward County Bar Association. The event was at full capacity, and the attorneys who attended received continuing legal education credits.

County Court Judge Louis H. Schiff was the featured key-note presenter on Saturday, July 27, 2019 at the Tennessee Municipal Judges Conference held at Montgomery Bell State Park, Burns, Tennessee. Judge Schiff’s programs were part of the continuing education certification program presented by the National Judicial College for the Tennessee Administrative Office of the Courts.

Judge Schiff addressed approximately 150 conference members, presenting programs dealing with ethics and procedural fairness.

At the conclusion of his presentations, Bryan Walker, Judicial Education Manger of the National Judicial College, recognized Judge Schiff for his 13 years as a National Judicial College faculty member.