County Court Judge Jackie Powell had her investiture ceremony on Friday, April 26, 2019. She was sworn in by Chief Judge Jack Tuter, and robed by her husband, son, daughter, and grandchild.
Judge Powell is the circuit’s first appearance judge, presiding over bond court in the central courthouse.
Congratulations Judge Powell!
Last week, students from Apollo Middle School’s Advanced Civics class visited the central courthouse for a tour and courtroom observation. At the end of their visit, the group was treated to a 20th floor, ocean view photo op.
Judge Diaz held his 60th Street Law Mock Trial with Nova Southeastern University Law School earlier this month in the central courthouse. The focus of the event is to inspire high school and middle school students to become attorneys and further the noble profession.
On Thursday, April 18, 2019, Judge Frink visited Embassy Creek Elementary School in Hollywood to speak to the students during Career Day. He is pictured here with 2nd grade teacher Ms.Harmell and 5th grade teacher Ms.Castillo.
In early April, Judge Diaz hosted the 19th Annual Hispanic Student Bar Association Luncheon in the central courthouse. Twenty-five students and 50 lawyers and judges gathered to break bread and share personal experiences.
Last week, the South Broward Bar Association hosted the annual Law Day speech competition which was held at Nativity Catholic School. Judging the competitors were Judge Sharon Zeller, Judge Marina Garcia Wood, Judge Carols Rodriguez, Michael Rajtar, Victor Debianchi, and Ben Protano with Ken Hassett as Master of Ceremonies. The teams were so good, it was a tie for first place!
