Judge Barner Speaks at Career Day
Judge Florence Barner spoke to 4th and 5th grade students last week for Career Day at Robert D. Ingram Elementary School.
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Furniture Removal Begins – Old Courthouse Wing One Step Closer to Demo
Workers began removing furniture from courtrooms and offices this week, as the county gets closer to demolishing the old central and west wings of the downtown courthouse. All court operations and staff moved out last year, but the items that stayed behind are finally leaving too. It will take a little less than a month to clear out all 10 floors of the old building.
Judge Henning Receives ABOTA Judge of the Year Award
Judge Patti Englander Henning 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 on January 19, 2018. This distinguished honor recognizes all of the hard work Judge Henning has put into her 30 + 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.
Judges Levenson and Tuter Receive ABOTA Honors
Chief Judge Jack Tuter and Judge Jeffrey Levenson were honored with Special Appreciation Awards from the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA) Fort Lauderdale Chapter during their annual Judges Night Reception dinner on January 19, 2018. Both judges received the special recognition for their extra time and attention spent fostering ABOTA’s mission, to preserve and protect the right to a trial by jury.
Long Lines to Enter West Building at Judicial Complex
Court Administration is aware that there have been very long lines to enter the West Building of the Judicial Complex the past several days. Additionally, elevator problems have led to heavy congestion in the elevator lobbies. Please be assured that we are working with the Broward Sheriff’s Office, GS4 Security, and County Administration to alleviate these issues quickly. We ask for patience from the community and our staff as we seek viable solutions for these frustrating matters.
Chief Judge Tuter Gives State of the Circuit Speech
Friday, January 19, 2018, the judiciary, staff, friends and family gathered at the central courthouse for the 2018 Judicial Procession and State of the Circuit Address. Three of our newest judges, the Honorable Yael Gamm, the Honorable Fabienne Fahnestock, and the Honorable Thomas Coleman, were all recognized, and Chief Judge Jack Tuter delivered the State of the Circuit. The Broward Bar also presented “Friend of the Bar” awards to Judge Jeffrey Levenson, Judge Jennifer Hilal and Fort Lauderdale Mayor Jack Seiler.
