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Duval County Court Judge Anthony Salem appointed to 4th Judicial Circuit
On April 4, 2020, Duval County Court Judge Anthony Salem was appointed to the Fourth Judicial Circuit. Salem, also a former Assistant State Attorney and a member of the Federalist Society, had been appointed in 2019 to the Duval County Court by the Governor. Source: floridapolitics.com and jaxdailyrecord.com
County Court Judge Zachary James appointed to Eleventh Judicial Circuit
On April 4, 2020, County Court Judge Zachary James was appointed to the Eleventh Judicial Circuit. James, of Miami, was appointed in 2019 to the Miami-Dade County Court. He had been a commercial litigator and Assistant State Attorney prior to that. He will replace Judge Jacqueline Scola. Source: floridapolitics.com
Broward County Judge Michael Davis Appointed to 17th Judicial Circuit
On April 4, 2020, County Court Judge Michael Davis was appointed to the Seventeenth Judicial Circuit. Davis, of Hollywood, is currently on the Broward County Court. Prior to that, he was Senior Assistant Attorney General in the Office of the Attorney General. He replaces Judge Raag Singhal who was recently appointed to the United States […]
Leon County Judge Anthony B. Miller Appointed To Second Judicial Circuit
On April 4, 2020, Judge Anthony B. Miller was appointed to the Second Judicial Circuit. Miller is currently a judge on the Leon County Court, having been appointed to that position by the Governor in 2019. The Florida State University law graduate and former General Counsel for the Agency for State Technology replaces retiring Judge […]
Ask Judge Smith: True grit and prayer will see us through tough times
Read Judge Smith’s recent Ask Judge Smith column True grit and prayer will see us through tough times. Judge Layne Smith is a Leon County Court Judge who often speaks and writes about civics, the law, and the administration of justice. Source: Tallahassee Democrat
Ask Judge Smith: Time travel, empathy and keeping it real during a pandemic
Read Judge Smith’s recent Ask Judge Smith column Time travel, empathy and keeping it real during a pandemic. Judge Layne Smith is a Leon County Court Judge who often speaks and writes about civics, the law, and the administration of justice. Source: Tallahassee Democrat
Ask Judge Smith: Boxing, wrestling and cases in controversy
Read Judge Smith’s recent Ask Judge Smith column Boxing, wrestling and cases in controversy. Judge Layne Smith is a Leon County Court Judge who often speaks and writes about civics, the law, and the administration of justice. Source: Tallahassee Democrat
Ask Judge Smith: Newtonian physics and violations of probation
Read Judge Smith’s recent Ask Judge Smith column Newtonian physics and violations of probation. Judge Layne Smith is a Leon County Court Judge who often speaks and writes about civics, the law, and the administration of justice. Source: Tallahassee Democrat