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Celebrating Decades of Public Service: 5 Judges Retire

Nearly 60 county and circuit court judges celebrated decades of service, friendship and memories at a special luncheon to honor five retiring judges whose years on the bench totaled a combined 125 years of service. Retiring judges included: Judge Louis H. Schiff, 28 years; Judge Robert W. Lee, 27 years; Judge Robert F. Diaz, 32 years; Judge Terri-Ann Miller, 18 years; and Judge John Murphy III, 20 years. Thank you for dedicating your lives to so many years of public service. Onto the next chapter! Enjoy your retirement. Read our press release HERE.

by — December 11, 2024 in Announcements
Visiting the Courthouse & Learning About the Law

Students from Sawgrass Springs Middle School got a close up look at how court interpreters do their job, then visited Judges Michael J. Orlando, Deborah Carpenter-Toye and retiring Judge Robert F. Diaz in their respective courtrooms. Each judge took time to explain the in-progress proceedings, then fielded questions from the students during impromptu Q&A sessions. Special thanks to Phillippe Dumoulin, who took time to explain and then demonstrate how court interpreting works so the students could watch and learn.

by — December 10, 2024 in Announcements
Celebrating Our Judicial Assistants With Holiday Cheer – and Plenty of Sweets!

A big shout out to the hard-working judicial assistants who keep the judges of the 17th Judicial Circuit organized and on track year round. Behind the scenes, they schedule hearings, update judges’ calendars and zip in and out of the case management system making sure everything falls into place at the right time. Judges and their judicial assistants this week celebrated the upcoming holidays with a hot lunch, sweet treats and a few party hats during the annual festivity. A good time was had by all. Happy Holidays!

by — December 5, 2024 in Announcements
The 17th Judicial Circuit Welcomes Johnathan D. Lott to the Bench

The 17th Judicial Circuit is pleased to welcome Assistant U.S. Attorney Johnathan D. Lott as its newest judge. Judge Lott will fill the vacancy left by Circuit Judge John Murphy III, who resigned on August 1st after 20 years on the bench. Gov. Ron DeSantis appointed Lott to the vacancy on Nov. 25th. Judge Lott will take over Judge Francis Viamontes’ division in family court and Judge Viamontes will move to a felony criminal division. Judge Lott will begin his service on Jan. 1, 2025. Read our press release HERE.

by — December 3, 2024 in Announcements
Judges Share Insights & Advice with Students During Courthouse Tour

A group of students enrolled in the Community Reconstruction Inc. (CRI) D.A.Y program met judges in three different courtrooms, asked questions and observed justice in progress during a recent courthouse tour. CRI creates opportunities for youth to transform their own lives by fostering behavioral changes that promote personal responsibility, healthy relationships, and positive contributions to society. The students met with Judges Elijah H. Williams, Ari Abraham Porth and Yael Gamm. Plenty of great questions made the day interesting!

by — December 2, 2024 in Announcements
UM Wins Mock Trial Competition!

University of Miami Law School was the winner in a recent mock trial competition at the Broward County Courthouse. Competing were student “lawyers” from nine law schools: UF, FSU, Stetson, Barry, Nova, UM, St. Thomas, FIU, one out-of-state law school – William & Mary. The final rounds were (P) UM vs Barry (D) with Plaintiff’s jury verdict in favor of UM with Judge Carol-Lisa Phillips presiding. Many thanks to all who made this incredible event possible! @miamilawschool @florida_justice #17thjudicialcircuit

by — November 21, 2024 in Announcements
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