The Seventeenth Circuit congratulates all incumbent judges for being chosen to serve another six-year term, including: Judge Ernest Kollra and Judge Michael Usan for the Circuit bench and Judge Michael Davis, Judge Robert Diaz, and Judge Robert Lee for the County Court bench. Congratulations also go out to newly elected Judges Shari Beth Africk-Olefson, Susan Lynn Alspector and Dan Casey.

Congratulations to Judge Ari Porth, recipient of the Florida Council on Crime and Delinquency’s Distinguished Service Award! The non-profit group presented the award to Judge Porth at its 89th Annual Banquet last week.

Attorney Matthew Tannenbaum was chosen as the Seventeenth Circuit’s new Hearing Officer, covering child support cases in division DOR96. Sworn in by Senior Judge Arthur Birken, Hearing Officer Tannenbaum begins Tuesday, September 4, 2018.

Circuit Judge Tarlika Navarro had her investiture Friday, August 24, 2018, in which she was ceremoniously sworn to the bench. She has been serving on the Domestic Violence and Family Court bench since May of this year.

Florida Supreme Court Justice C. Alan Lawson administered the oath of office, and her immediate family robed her.

Congratulations Judge Navarro!

Judge Melanie G. May, a former judge on the Seventeenth Circuit bench, who now serves on the Fourth District Court of Appeal, received a National Center for State Courts Distinguished Service Award last week. The Distinguished Service Award is presented to those who have made significant contributions to the justice system and who have supported the mission of NCSC.
Judge May was presented the award at the annual meeting of the Conference of Chief Justices and Conference of State Court Administrators taking place in Newport, Rhode Island. Read more about the recognition and Judge May’s contributions on the website http://ow.ly/ctZ430lvUzS