Navigation British barristers and solicitor advocates in traditional wigs and gowns participate in a previous session of the Criminal Law Section’s Gerald T. Bennett Prosecutor/Public Defender Trial Training Program, which offers early-career attorneys intensive, hands-on courtroom experience. Attorneys with 1–5 years of experience are encouraged to register by June 20 to secure one of just 72 […]
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Miami-Dade Legal Aid to present inaugural Maurice J. Kutner Family Law Excellence Award at annual seminar
Maurice J. Kutner Miami-Dade Legal Aid will present its inaugural Maurice J. Kutner Family Law Excellence Award to Jacqueline Valdespino at the 33rd Annual Nuts & Bolts of Family Law Seminar in Miami on May 29. Jacqueline Valdespino Click Here To Read The Full Article
13th JNC sends six names to the governor to fill two vacancies
The 13th Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission has forwarded the following names to Gov. Ron DeSantis to fill the two circuit court judgeships created by the elevation of Judge Anne-Leigh Gaylord-Moe and the resignation of Judge Samantha Ward: Judge Lisa Allen Judge Michael Baggé-Hernández Click Here To Read The Full Article
Statewide court records system may open to lawyers by 2026
Volusia County Clerk of Court Laura Roth The Comprehensive Case Information System — a statewide platform used by the judiciary, law enforcement, and state agencies — could become available to attorneys as early as mid-2026, according to the Florida Court Clerks & Comptrollers. In addition to information maintained by circuit court clerks, the Comprehensive Case […]
Ray Treadwell appointed to the First DCA
Gov. Ron DeSantis May 23 appointed Ray Treadwell of Tallahassee to serve as judge on the First District Court of Appeal. Treadwell has been a shareholder at Lawson Huck Gonzalez since 2023. Previously, he served as chief deputy general counsel to the Executive Office of the Governor. He was also the general counsel of the Florida […]