The 17th Judicial Circuit congratulates Judge Ari Abraham Porth on being named recipient of the Archbishop Edward A. McCarthy Annual Award, recognizing members of the legal community who exemplify the moral principles of Saint Thomas More.
Judge Porth, who presides over the Felony Mental Health Court, was honored by the St. Thomas More Society of South Florida at the Red Mass & Dinner on October 15, 2025.
Chief Judge Carol-Lisa Phillips praised Judge Porth as “a shining star and so very deserving of the award,” noting his dedication to the Mental Health Court and Task Force.
Judge Porth said, “In Courtroom 7810, we are pursuing justice every day and persistently running after it as we engage with some of society’s most vulnerable.”
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