Navigation Gov. Ron DeSantis has requested that the Seventh Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission convene for the purpose of selecting and submitting a list of qualified lawyers for appointment to the St. Johns County Court and the Seventh Judicial Circuit Court. The Seventh Judicial Circuit includes Flagler, Putnam, St. Johns, and Volusia counties. These appointments will fill […]
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Frank ‘Dennis’ Alvarez — 1945-2025
Frank ‘Dennis’ Alvarez With tremendous sadness and emotion, we announce the death of Frank “Dennis” Alvarez, who passed away on June 12, 2025 at his home with his family by his side. Dennis was 79. Born and raised in Ybor City and West Tampa, the son of cigar workers with Spanish and Italian roots, Dennis […]
Annual Florida Bar Convention kicks off Wednesday in Boca Raton
The installation Rosalyn Sia Baker-Barnes of West Palm Beach as The Florida Bar’s 77th president and Jacksonville’s Michael Orr as president-elect will highlight the 2025 Annual Florida Bar Convention, which will be held in Boca Raton from June 25-28. The convention, which will include various committee meetings, training courses, symposiums, receptions, and competitions, will be […]
It’s convention week on Florida Bar News Briefs
The latest edition of Florida Bar News Briefs, a weekly podcast dedicated to what’s happening in the legal profession, is now available with stories including: West Palm Beach’s Rosalyn Sia Baker-Barnes being sworn in as the Bar’s 77th president, alongside Jacksonville’s Michael Fox Orr as president-elect. Gov. Ron DeSantis acting on court-related policy bills. Click Here […]
Criminal Law Update to tackle case law, ethics, and justice reform
Justice John Couriel The Criminal Law Section will present its annual Criminal Law Update on Thursday, June 26, during the 2025 Annual Florida Bar Convention in Boca Raton. The full-day, in-person program will cover significant developments in Florida and federal criminal law and procedure, including DUI, “crimmigration,” and case law updates, while also addressing broader […]