On March 27, 2019, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Michelle Alvarez Barakat to the Eleventh Judicial Circuit Court. Bakarat, 47, originally from Miami Beach, is a Cuban-American judge serving on the Miami-Dade County Court since 2013. She received her bachelor’s degree and her law degree from the University of Miami. Barakat fills the […]
On March 27, 2019, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Tanya Brinkley to the Eleventh Judicial Circuit Court. Brinkley, 52, originally from Pennsylvania, is an African American judge serving on the Miami-Dade County Court since 2013. She received her bachelor’s degree from Howard University and her law degree from the University of Miami School […]
Read his recent column Anniversaries, affirmations and the First Amendment. 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
On March 19, 2019, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Judge Stephen Everett to the Second Circuit Court. The Second Circuit covers the following counties: Franklin, Gadsden, Jefferson, Leon, Liberty and Wakulla. “I’m impressed with Judge Everett’s judicial philosophy as he understands the role of a judge is in restraint,” said Governor DeSantis. “He […]
CCCJF Eighth Circuit Representative, Judge Tatum Davis of Bradford County, got some help on the bench at First Appearance today. Source: Twitter @8CircuitFlorida
County Court Judge Jennifer Johnson of Dixie County hosted 7th graders in mock trials with students playing the role of jurors at the Dixie County Courthouse in Cross City during Judicial Outreach Week. Source: Twitter
Read his recent column Learn the Peas and Carrots of our Legal System. 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
Judge Bryan Feigenbaum congratulates a graduate at the Judge David Beck Veterans Court in the Seventh Judicial Circuit. The program helps veterans in the criminal justice system by helping them get treatment and other services. Source: 7thJudicialCircuitFL on Twitter
Read his recent column Jobs, welfare or crime? Making of a felony. 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
