Navigation Earlier , the Judicial Nominating Commission for the First Judicial Circuit interviewed ten applicants to fill the vacancy on the Okaloosa County Court created by the elevation of Judge Jonathan Schlechter. Following deliberations and thoughtful consideration of each applicant, the Commission nominates the following individuals (in alphabetical order and without any preference) to Gov. Ron […]
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Attorney General James Uthmeier Charges Four-Time Felon with Voter Fraud
Attorney General James Uthmeier’s Office of Statewide Prosecution is charging a four-time felon with voter fraud. Brian Keith Lasecki is charged with voting by unqualified elector for voting in the 2022 General Election while on probation. This defendant deliberately filled out multiple voting registration applications when he did not have his voting rights restored. “This […]
Florida expands criminal penalties for threats against court officials
Rep. Jenna Persons-Mulicka Florida’s longest-serving magistrate says she’s grateful now that the Legislature has agreed to enhance criminal penalties for threatening and harassing a wider range of “court officials.” “I’m very grateful for the bill sponsors, I’m very grateful for the Family Law Section, and I really hope that the governor signs it,” said 15th […]
Retired Florida Supreme Court Justice Peggy A. Quince to be honored with the 2025 Selig I. Goldin Memorial Award
Retired Justice Peggy A. Quince will receive the Criminal Law Section’s 2025 Selig I. Goldin Memorial Award on June 27, during The Florida Bar Annual Convention in Boca Raton. Retired Florida Supreme Court Justice Peggy A. Quince has been selected to receive the Criminal Law Section’s 2025 Selig I. Goldin Memorial Award in recognition of […]
FFLA honors CABA Pro Bono’s Lesley Mendoza with Jane Elizabeth Curran Distinguished Service Award
Lesley Mendoza Lesley Mendoza, executive director of CABA Pro Bono Legal Services, has been selected to receive FFLA’s 2025 Jane Elizabeth Curran Distinguished Service Award for her “zealous advocacy of clients in need, innovative ideas for providing services to those in need of pro bono attorneys, and dedication to legal aid in Florida.” The Jane […]