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.
The Honorable Florence Taylor Barner, Honorable Corey Amanda Cawthon, and Honorable Ari
Abraham Porth attended the groundbreaking ceremony for The Village South Broward
Community Behavioral Health Center.
Judge Porth was presented an honorary shovel for his great efforts in working with mental health
and the Broward County Community.
Join us for the investitures of the Honorable Elaine A. Carbuccia and the Honorable Kristin R. Kanner at the 17th Circuit Courthouse on Friday, September 22, 2023 at 1:30 PM.
