The 7th grade students of Saint Bonaventure Catholic School visited the 17th Judicial Circuit Courthouse last week for a series of tours.
Students had the opportunity to meet and speak with several judges including the Honorable Florence Taylor Barner, Honorable Catalina Avalos, Honorable Deborah Carpenter-Toye, Honorable Michael Orlando, Honorable William Haury, Honorable Lorena Mastrarrigo, Honorable Peter Holden, and Honorable Ari Porth and Honorable Robert Diaz.

Students also received a heartfelt message from State Attorney Harold Pryor who was gracious in visiting with the students on the tour.

The Broward County Bar Association Young Lawyers Section presented a luncheon presentation on The Art of Professionalism. Chief Judge Jack Tuter opened dialogue and shared the floor with The Honorable Francis Viamontes who moderated the event. The Honorable Yael Gamm and Attorney Todd Baker also participated as speakers for the
event.

The Honorable Keathan B. Frink was celebrated as Jurist of the Year on Tuesday, January 17 at the ABOTA Fort
Lauderdale’s 2023 Installation Luncheon and Awards Ceremony.

Congratulations to you, Judge Frink, on this honor and for continuing to serve the 17th Judicial Circuit with
exemplary leadership!

The Broward County Bar Association joined the 17th Judicial Circuit in hosting a Celebration of Life Ceremony for the recently departed Honorable Linda Alley on Thursday, January 12, 2023.

Chief Judge Jack Tuter hosted the event with kind words and shared memories from Judge Alley’s daughter Sarah Gresham and several friends and colleagues.

On behalf of the 17th Judicial Circuit, Rest in Paradise Judge Linda Alley. You will sincerely be missed.

Several 17th Circuit Judges and General Magistrates attend the Florida Judicial College program in Orlando, FL.
The Judicial College program is a comprehensive orientation including, but not limited to, several law courses, mock trials and a mentor program connecting new trial court judges with experienced judges through one-on-ones.
Photographed here from the bottom row, left to right, are General Magistrate Patricia Judge-Lashley, General Magistrate Carla Cody, Circuit Judge Gary Farmer, Circuit Judge Jeffrey Levenson, County Judge Christopher Brown, County Judge Louis Schiff, General Magistrate Yves Laventure, Circuit Judge Keathan Frink, County Judge Robert Diaz, Circuit Judge Lorena Mastrarrigo, County Judge Melinda Brown, and Circuit Judge Lauren Alperstein.

Judge Florence Taylor Barner was photographed with a graduate from the Community Court Pompano
Beach Program. Judge Barner shares her excitement and support for this young man and those that get
to participate in the Community Court Systems.
Congratulations, Judge Barner, for your kindness and generosity that continues to be exhibited in your
service to the local community!