Last weekend, Judge Susan Alspector and Judge Jackie Powell attended the city of Miramar’s Wall of Honor Ceremony, to honor three community activists for their work.

Judge Martin Bidwill received the Judge of the Year award from the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA) Fort Lauderdale Chapter during their annual Judges Night Reception dinner last week. ​This distinguished honor recognizes all of the hard work Judge Bidwill has put in to his many years on the bench. ABOTA’s mission is to uphold the jury system by educating the American public about the history and value of the right to trial by jury.​

Congratulations Judge Bidwill!

Friday, January 25 was the 2019 Judicial Procession and State of the Circuit, held in the central courthouse. All new judges elected and appointed in 2018 were recognized, and Chief Judge Tuter presented the State of the Circuit, highlighting the accomplishments of the Circuit in the past year. The Broward County Bar Association also presented Friend of the Bar awards to Circuit Judge Raag Singhal and County Court Judge Mindy Solomon.

Judges Gamm, Bristol, and Schulman (and families) braved the cold and the rain on Saturday to support Kids in Distress at its annual Superhero 5K Run. One of the judges even placed first in the female division!

The Goodman Jewish Family Services of Broward County held its 12th Annual “Breaking the Silence” luncheon last week, hosted by Judge Michael Davis and his wife. Also in attendance were Judge Ari Porth, Judge Hope Bristol and Judge Stacey Schulman.

Broward County Mayor Mark Bogen presented a proclamation to Chief Judge Tuter at the 2019 Judicial Procession and State of the Circuit event. The Board of County Commissioners designated Friday, January 25, 2019 as “Broward County 17th Circuit Judiciary Appreciation Day”