The 17th Judicial Circuit was well represented at the 6th Annual Hispanic Bar Association Bilingual Conference held recently at Fort Lauderdale High School, with Judges Florence Taylor Barner and Jose Izquierdo serving as panelists.

The event was filled with motivational stories, encouraging remarks, and shared dreams for an inclusive and dynamic future. Judges Barner and Izquierdo joined fellow members of our legal community in sharing inspiring personal journeys and unique experiences in the law.

Nearly 200 participants attended, including judges, attorneys, law students, high school students, legal volunteers, teachers, administrators, and county staff.

Thank you to the judges of the 17th Judicial Circuit for your continued commitment to community outreach and for your dedication to strengthening connections between the judiciary and the community it serves. #17thJudTeam

Judge Kal Evans spoke with new law students and their families during the NSU Law Friends & Family Weekend as part of an alumni panel discussion focused on navigating law school, building meaningful connections within the legal community, and avoiding ethical pitfalls.

The event was organized by Annabelle Rosa, the current Student Bar Association President and daughter of Braulio Rosa, Executive Director of the Broward Bar Association. While Braulio did not participate on the panel, he was among the family members in attendance. Community engagement matters!

The 17th Judicial Circuit Court is pleased to announce the investiture of Circuit Court Judge Pascale Achille. The ceremony will be held at 1:30 p.m. on February 13 in Courtroom 17150. The investiture formally marks Judge Achille’s entrance into judicial office and is an important tradition recognizing service to the court and the community.