Judge Robert F. Diaz visited Stephen Foster Elementary School for Lawyer’s for Literacy Day, a program
organized by the Broward County Bar Association’s Young Lawyers Section. This is the eleventh year that
the program is in existence.
Judge Diaz joined fellow volunteers who read to kindergarten and first grade students. Students were
able to take a copy of the book for their own home libraries.
The 17th Judicial Circuit hosted the 10th Annual Judicial Roundtable in Legal Writing.
Presenters included the Honorable Melanie May, The Honorable Elijah Williams, The
Honorable Jeffrey Levenson, and The Honorable Robert F. Diaz.
The Judges each shared the floor discussing best practices and helpful advice for first
and second year law students.
The 17th Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission has been asked to present Governor Ron
DeSantis with nominees for the vacancies that have been made in the Broward Circuit Court.
The Commission is requesting that qualified candidates submit an application for consideration.
For more detailed information and explanation of qualifications, click on the link below:
The Honorable Ari Porth was present to swear in the 7th and 8th grade students of the Law Program at
Nova Middle School. At the ceremony, students were recognized for their hard work and dedication in
passing the Nova Middle School Bar exam. Guest speakers included Broward State Attorney Harold
Pryor and Broward Public Defender Gordon Weekes.
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.
