Circuit Judge Elijah H. Williams recently sat down with BraveMan Media for an upcoming PR campaign spotlighting the Youth Automotive Training Center, where he proudly serves on the Board of Directors. Judge Williams shared how the program equips teens with discipline, practical skills, and the tools they need to succeed long after graduation.
After being displaced following the flooding at Fort Lauderdale City Hall, the Fort Lauderdale Community Court — now located at 18 NW First Ave. in downtown Fort Lauderdale — proudly displays new signage to welcome community members seeking services. The sign marks a new chapter for the court.
📸 Pictured: Presiding Judge Florence Taylor Barner — known affectionately as Judge Flo — who continues to lead the court in its mission to connect individuals with the resources they need. Her bailiff Leticia Johnson is on the right.
Judges from the 17th Judicial Circuit served as both learners and leaders at the 2025 Florida Conference of Circuit Judges in Orlando earlier this month.
We’re proud to have such exceptional knowledge and experience right here in the 17th Judicial Circuit.
Join us in celebrating the investiture of Marlon J. Weiss as a Circuit Court Judge in the 17th Judicial Circuit at 1:30 p.m. on Friday, September 12th, 2025 in the ceremonial courtroom #WW17150. This special ceremony honors Judge Weiss’s commitment to justice and public service. We look forward to welcoming colleagues, friends, and community members to mark this important milestone.
Unified Family Court Judges from the 17th joined peers statewide at the Florida Conference of Circuit Court Judges earlier this month. During the conference, they explored hot topics in domestic relations—including updates in alimony law, identifying psychological disorders and developmental disabilities in family cases, overcoming 50/50 timesharing presumptions, and the latest case law from 2025. Judge Alperstein taught a session “Show me the money – beyond the basics of equitable distribution.” Staying sharp to better serve families!
(Pictured left to right: Judges Catalina Avalos, Elaine A. Carbuccia, Jonathan D. Lott, Lauren M. Alperstein, Kevin P. Tynan, Michael G. Kaplan (DV Chairperson) and Kristen R. Kanner.)
A contingent of Circuit Court judges from the 17th Judicial Circuit recently traveled to Orlando to attend the 2025 Florida Conference of Circuit Judges Education Program where they explored a wide range of topics designed to strengthen judges’ professional skills, underscoring their ongoing commitment to growth and improvement. Sessions covered strategies for building resiliency, effective staff management, litigation best practices, and staying ahead of the curve by understanding the impact of emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence. The future of our courts is in good hands! #17thjudteam
