Navigation The Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and the Florida Justice Center recently opened a clothing closet in Miami provide new or gently used suits for indigent clients to wear to trial. From the left are Jacqueline Hall, chair Florida Justice Center board; Judge Andrea Wolfson; Darrell Guilford, director of programs at the Florida Justice […]
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Bill would grant local governments the power to appoint special magistrates for code enforcement
Rep. Bill Partington Cities and counties would be authorized to appoint “special magistrates for code enforcement” under a measure being sponsored by a Northeast Florida lawmaker. HB 281 by Republican Rep. Bill Partington, a Daytona Beach attorney, would authorize local governments to appoint special magistrates for code enforcement to “enhance their ability to enforce codes […]
17th Circuit needs to fill a vacancy on the bench
The 17th Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission has been asked to provide Gov. Ron DeSantis with nominees for the vacancy in the Broward Circuit Court created by the retirement of Chief Circuit Court Judge Jack Tuter. The JNC requests that interested candidates submit an application for consideration. Applicants must meet the qualifications for circuit court judge […]
The latest Bar disciplinary statistics 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: The latest statistics from The Florida Bar showing interference with the administration of justice, neglect, and trust accounting issues accounting for the top three complaints against lawyers in 2024. Florida’s 120-seat […]
2024 Florida Bar discipline trends: communication, trust accounting, and justice interference top complaints
Roland Sanchez-Medina: “The Florida Bar’s advocacy role in Tallahassee is very, very limited by both case law and Supreme Court rulings. The only legislative issues we advocate for here are to support appropriations requested by the Supreme Court to ensure there’s a well-funded judicial branch.” Interference with the administration of justice, neglect, and trust accounting […]