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Governor makes four judicial appointments
Gov. Ron DeSantis on July 16 appointed four judges to fill vacancies across circuit and county courts in Florida, naming jurists and attorneys to posts in Tallahassee, Largo, Bonita Springs, and Shalimar. Jason Jones of Tallahassee to serve as judge on the Second Judicial Circuit Court Jones has served as a Leon County Court judge […]
Carey Haughwout honored with Steven M. Goldstein Criminal Justice Award
Carey Haughwout, longtime Palm Beach County Public Defender and former FACDL president, was honored with the Steven M. Goldstein Criminal Justice Award for her decades of service, advocacy, and leadership in Florida’s criminal justice system. Carey Haughwout, who served as Palm Beach County’s Public Defender for 24 years, has received the Florida Association of Criminal […]
Erica Barrett named 2025 Florida Registered Paralegal of the Year
Erica L. Barrett Erica Barrett, firm administrator at Tampa’s Trentalange & Kelley, has been named The Florida Bar’s 2025 Florida Registered Paralegal of the Year, honored for her “exemplary performance and outstanding leadership” over a decades-long career in civil litigation. “This award is a reminder of the importance of dedication, integrity, and collaboration in our […]
Six names sent to the governor to fill a Second Circuit judicial vacancy
The Second Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission is sending the names of six candidates to Gov. Ron DeSantis to fill a judicial vacancy created by the passing of Judge Dawn Caloca-Johnson. After interviews and deliberations, the nominees are listed in alphabetical order as follows: Michael Beato Click Here To Read The Full Article