The 17th Circuit is offering free gently used law books on the first floor of the 17th Circuit
Courthouse on Friday, October 6, 2023.
Books will be available to take from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM and are available to the public
and court staff.
The Honorable Florence Taylor Barner and the Honorable Susan L. Alspector were joined by Judicial Intern Robert Milman and the Adult Felony Drug Court Team to attend the Broward Addiction Recovery Center’s 50th Anniversary celebration on Thursday, September 28, 2023.
The Center has provided resources and services for people impacted by substance abuse through innovative and compassionate care.
The 17th Circuit’s Hispanic judges were honored on the 5th anniversary of the 2023 Behind the Gavel celebration Thursday, September 21, 2023.
Judge Olga Levine was Awarded Judge of the Year, Judge Robert F. Diaz was awarded the Trailblazer award, and Judge Marina Garcia-Wood was awarded the Key to the County by Commissioner Geller on behalf of The Broward Hispanic Bar.
The Honorable Elaine A. Carbuccia swore in her first attorney, Loren Shalom, Esq. The
significant moment was celebrated in Judge Carbuccia’s courtroom with colleagues and
loved ones.
The Honorable Kristin R. Kanner and the Honorable Elaine A. Carbuccia were celebrated on Friday, September 22, 2023 as they were welcomed to the 17th Circuit at their investitures.
Both judges shared their thoughts of gratitude and their experiences that led them to their position on the bench.
Students from the paralegal program at Broward College came to visit the 17th Circuit Courthouse on Wednesday, September 27, 2023.
During their visit, the students learned about various roles at the 17th Circuit through speaking with Judicial Assistants Geavonna Lapmarado and Angela M. Salomon, General Counsel Patricia Judge-Lashley, and Judges Jose Izquierdo and Betsy Benson.
