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Senior Judge Lazarus Honored by Sheriff Al Lamberti

On Monday, October 10, 2011, Senior Judge Joel Lazarus was presented with the Sheriff’s Special Recognition Award, to honor the judge’s courageousness this summer when an armed man entered the central courthouse in Fort Lauderdale.

Entering through an exit door, a distressed man pointed a gun at himself and demanded to speak to a judge. That’s when Judge Lazarus stepped in, putting his own safety at risk. When he realized all the man needed was a sympathetic ear, Judge Lazarus sat down with the man, while he still had the gun, and listened to him. The gunman was talked into putting down the weapon and was arrested without incident.

It was because he went above and beyond the call of duty that Judge Lazarus was recognized by Sheriff Al Lamberti with this special honor. Congratulations!

by Judicial Circuit — October 11, 2011 in

Former Chief Judge Honored

Victor Tobin, former Chief Judge of the 17^th Judicial Circuit, was honored at a luncheon today, October 4 in recognition of his years of service as Chief Judge. The luncheon was hosted by 17th Circuit Judges Jack Tuter and Robert Rosenberg, and was attended by many judges and court staff. Current Chief Judge Peter Weinstein presented an award to Judge Tobin in honor of his past service to the Circuit. Also making presentations were Public Defender Howard Finkelstein, State Attorney Michael J. Satz, Clerk of Courts Howard Forman and Judge of the 4th District Court of Appeal Dorian Damoorgian. Special thanks go to Mercedes Pacifico for organizing the event.

by Judicial Circuit — October 4, 2011 in

New General Magistrate at the 17th Circuit

Ms. Annette Szorosy was sworn in today, October 3, as the newest General Magistrate for the 17^th Judicial Circuit of Florida. Ms. Szorosy will serve in the Family division at the central courthouse in Fort Lauderdale. Prior to her new appointment, Ms. Szorosy was a staff attorney with the 17th Circuit since 2009, handling family, civil and civil appeals cases. She has also worked for Florida’s 10th Circuit, and the 2nd and 4th District Courts of Appeal. Congratulations!

by Judicial Circuit — October 3, 2011 in

The 17th Judicial Circuit Welcomes Judge Singhal

The 17^th Judicial Circuit welcomes Judge Raag Singhal, who was sworn in to office today, September 30, by Chief Judge Peter M. Weinstein. Florida Governor Rick Scott appointed the criminal defense attorney to the 17^th Circuit last month, to fill the judicial vacancy created this summer when Judge Victor Tobin resigned from the circuit.

Judge Singhal has practiced criminal law for more than 20 years, mostly serving in private practice. He served in the State Attorney’s Office from 1990-1993 and briefly in the civil field from 1989-1990. He obtained his law degree from Wake Forest University and his undergraduate degree from Rice University.

Judge Singhal is assigned to the criminal division, and will begin on the bench Monday, October 3.

by Judicial Circuit — September 30, 2011 in

Judge Goldenberg Appointed to Committees

Unified Family Court Chairperson, Judge Renee Goldenberg, was appointed to a new one-year term as Chair of the Family Law Committee and a member of the Executive Committee of the Conference of Circuit Judges.

by Judicial Circuit — August 4, 2011 in

Judge Fishman Receives 2011 Harvey Ford Award

Broward County Judge Jane Fishman was honored with the 2011 Harvey Ford Award at this year’s Conference of County Court Judges of Florida, July 6, in Boca Raton, FL. The award is considered the highest honor presented by the Conference, as it recognizes one county court judge for their dedication of service to the community, to the legal profession, and to the Conference itself.

The award is named for Broward County Court Judge Harvey Ford, who died in 1995, and was known for his outstanding and dedicated community and professional service.

by Judicial Circuit — July 14, 2011 in