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Visiting Courtrooms to Learn About the Law

More than 30 students from Sheridan Technical College visited three courtrooms during a recent tour where they spoke with judges and observed the law in action. Students visited Judge Michael Davis’s problem-solving Mentor Drug Court, and Judges Jackie Powell and Florence Taylor Barner in the Civil Division. Judge Barner also presides in Community Court in Fort Lauderdale. The students peppered the judges with questions that touched upon everything from how did they become judges to what kind of cases appear in their courtrooms.

by — March 4, 2025 in Announcements
The Robing of Three New Judges

The 17th Judicial Circuit celebrated the addition of three new County Court judges with an investiture ceremony that was packed with well wishers. Congratulations to Judges Corey B. Friedman, Woody R. Clermont and Kathleen E. Angione on your investiture today! An amazing accomplishment. We are delighted to have you at the 17th Judicial Circuit. Judge Friedman presides over first appearances at the main courthouse in Fort Lauderdale, Judge Clermont presides at the South Regional Courthouse in Hollywood and Judge Angione presides at the North Regional Courthouse in Deerfield Beach. Welcome to the Circuit! And thank you to the Broward County Bar Association for organizing this lovely event!

by — February 28, 2025 in Announcements
WLRN Checks in with Retiring Chief Judge Judge Jack Tuter

Retiring Chief Judge Jack Tuter recently sat down with WLRN reporter Carlton Gillespie to recap his years as Chief Judge and discuss some of the challenges, highs and lows of his tenure in the 17th Judicial Circuit. Judge Tuter is retiring from the bench as of May 1st. Judge Carol-Lisa Phillips will follow him as Chief Judge. Read WLRN’s article and listen to the radio broadcast HERE.

by — February 28, 2025 in Announcements
Teaching Broward’s Future Leaders About Law and Order

Approximately 60 high school students from schools across Broward County visited Judge Elijah H. Williams’ courtroom on Feb. 6th for Youth Leadership Broward Law Day. The students enjoyed a day of speakers, inspiration and hands on learning. Judge Williams has been hosting the instructive event in his courtroom annually for years. The event is sponsored by the Leadership Broward Foundation. @leadershipbroward #17thjudteam

(Photos courtesy of the Leadership Broward Foundation)

by — February 26, 2025 in Court Updates
Watching the Law Unfold in Court

A group of middle schoolers from New Renaissance Middle School in Miramar witnessed the law in action during a recent courthouse visit. The students visited the courtroom of Judge Elijah H. Williams, where they asked questions, watched court proceedings and posed for pictures with Judge Williams. The students were part of the 5000 Role Models Mentoring program, a program established in 1993 by Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson to inspire the next generation of leaders and influence the youth to become well-rounded adults. Thank you judge for being an inspiration to these youth!

by — February 24, 2025 in Admin Orders
Celebrating Two Judicial Robings!

Congratulations Judges Johnathan D. Lott and Lauren N. Peffer on your Investitures today! Judge Lott presides in Family Court in Fort Lauderdale and Judge Peffer presides in County Court at the West Regional Courthouse in Plantation. In attendance today was County Mayor Mark D. Bogen, Chief Judge Jack Tuter, a host of judges and lots of family and friends. Many thanks to the Broward County Bar Association for organizing this event. Welcome to the 17th Judicial Circuit Judges Lott and Peffer! We are delighted to have you on the team!

by — February 21, 2025 in Announcements
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