Picture Day in the 17th Judicial Circuit

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Picture Day in the 17th Judicial Circuit

How do you photograph 90 judges in two separate group photos in about an hour? The answer? With lots of impressive lighting equipment, some aluminum risers and a bit of controlled mayhem. Amazing to watch the photographers from Munoz Photography make these huge group portraits with speed and efficiency, directing the judges to seats on benches, arranging them by height (and sometimes shoe style), making sure feet were straight, hands were folded and eyes were on them. Quite an operation. Can’t wait to see the final result!

by Sallie James — April 9, 2025 in Announcements

Supreme Court of Florida Issues Administrative Order Addressing Emergency Procedures

The Supreme Court of Florida has issued an Administrative Order that addresses emergency procedures and extends time periods under all Florida Rules of Procedure for Broward County in the wake of a water leak that unexpectedly forced the closure of our South Regional Courthouse in Hollywood on March 31, 2025. Read the Administrative Order HERE.

by Sallie James — April 8, 2025 in Admin Orders

Two Broward Judges Share Expertise on Judicial Panel at St. Thomas University

Broward Circuit Judge Michael Davis and Broward County Judge John “Jay” Hurley along with Miami-Dade Circuit Judge Robert T. Watson from the Eleventh Judicial Circuit in Miami shared their expertise recently on a judicial panel hosted by the St. Thomas University Criminal Law Society and Drug Law Society. We are proud of our judges’ amazing community involvement and commitment to helping others.

by Sallie James — April 4, 2025 in Announcements

Introducing the Bernice Gaines Dorn Black Women Lawyers Association Board of Directors

Members of the first-ever Board of Directors for the newly formed Bernice Gaines Dorn Black Women Lawyers Association were sworn in by Judge Fabienne E. Fahnestock on May 29th during the inaugural installation brunch at the Marriott Dania Pointe. The sold-out event featured a panel discussion that included (retired) Florida Supreme Court Justice Peggy Quince and President Elect of the Florida Bar Sia Baker Barnes. The topic? Honoring our past and shaping the future. Pictured second from left in the back row is Judge Florence Taylor Barner, and sixth from the left in the front row is Magistrate Hilary Creary. Congratulations to all. #17thjudteam

by Sallie James — April 1, 2025 in Announcements

In Class With a Judge!

A group of Bennett Elementary second, third and fifth graders met Judge Deborah Carpenter-Toye during a recent Career Day where she visited a classroom, showed them her robe and answered questions about what it means to be a judge. The students posed for pictures, mugged for the camera and had a great time learning about the law. Hands-on learning is the best!

by Sallie James — March 28, 2025 in Announcements

Unveiled: Judicial Wall of Honor at St. Thomas University

Talk about pomp and circumstance – St. Thomas University celebrated 11 judges from the 17th Judicial Circuit during a special Thursday unveiling ceremony of a Wall of Honor featuring photos of alumni members of the judiciary (past and present). The event took place in the Judge Peter T. Fay Moot Courtroom at the Benjamin L. Crump College of Law. In attendance were Judges Tabitha B. Eves, Kim Theresa Mollica, Thomas J. Coleman, Catalina Avalos, Tarlika Nunez-Navarro (former), John B. Bowman, Elaine A. Carbuccia, John Hurley, Barbara McCarthy (retired), Michael J. Orlando and Phoebee Francois. An amazing honor! Congratulations to all!

by Sallie James — March 21, 2025 in Announcements