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Former Staff Attorney Sworn in as Magistrate in Probate and Guardianship

Congratulations to our newest magistrate Caleb S. Johnston, who was sworn in this week by Chief Judge Jack Tuter. Magistrate Johnston previously worked as senior judicial staff attorney/probate counsel and will now preside over all matters in the Probate and Guardianship Division. Joining him for this special occasion was his wife, Maureen Porras, numerous family members and a crowd of colleagues from the 17th Judicial Circuit’s Staff Attorneys Office. Best of luck!

by — November 5, 2024 in Announcements
Retiring Judge Inspires Young Lawyers with Conversation and Questions

Retiring Judge Robert F. Diaz turned the tables on the Young Lawyers section of the Broward County Bar Association during a recent “Lunch with the Judiciary”: instead of taking the spotlight himself, he asked the attendees to do most of the talking. Judge Diaz has taught law at Nova Southeastern University for decades and it was very clear he knew just how to get people to open up. Each person had to explain why they become a lawyer, describe the oddest job was they had ever worked, tell where they went to law school and share their long-term goal. Judge Diaz captivated the group with his wit, humor, sincerity and institutional knowledge. He is retiring in December after 32 years on the bench. You will be missed!

by — October 31, 2024 in Announcements
Judicial Assistants’ Halloween Bake Sale Was Scarily Sweet!

The Broward County Judicial Assistant Association’s Halloween bake sale this week was a sweet success. Scores of hungry customers with a sweet tooth snapped up plates of homemade spider cookies, eye catching specialty cakes, fancy frosted brownies, candy corn cookies, donuts and dozens of brightly colored cupcakes. Not a crumb was left behind. Thanks Judicial Assistants for creating such a boo-tiful event. Happy Halloween!

by — October 31, 2024 in Announcements
New Attorney Orientation Provided Unique Chance to Network with Judiciary

New attorneys recently got a chance to meet and greet a roomful of judges during a recent New Attorney Orientation organized by the Broward County Bar Association (BCBA). At least 10 judges convened in Chief Judge Jack Tuter’s courtroom for the event, where several judges spoke about their unique roles and the related challenges. The informative event offered the new lawyers a chance to network with our judges outside of formal court proceedings. Thank you BCBA for planning this great event!  

by — October 30, 2024 in Announcements
Retiring Judge Who Supervised Historic 2000 Recount in Broward Featured in Florida Bar News

Judge Robert W. Lee’s historic role in the controversial 2000 Recount that ultimately landed in the U.S. Supreme Court is detailed in an article in the Florida Bar News. Judge Lee was Chair of the Broward County Canvassing Board and a county judge for just three years when he was vaulted into the international spotlight in what would become one of the most bitterly contested elections in American history. Coincidentally, Judge Lee is retiring from the bench on the 25th Anniversary of Bush v. Gore, the Supreme Court case that sent George W. Bush to the White House instead of Al Gore. Judge Lee has served 27 years as a judge for the 17th Judicial Circuit. Read the Florida Bar News article HERE.

by — October 29, 2024 in Announcements
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