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Gov. DeSantis appoints two to the bench
Gov. Ron DeSantis Friday made two judicial appointments to the 17th Circuit court. Catalina Avalos of Pembroke Pines to serve as judge on the 17 Judicial Circuit court Avalos has served as a county court judge for Broward County since 2022. Previously, she was a director at Tripp Scott. She earned her bachelor’s degree from […]
Craig S. Barnard Inn of Court supports foster children
Members of the Craig S. Barnard Inn of Court in West Palm Beach gathered on October 17 in the main courthouse to support foster children with its outreach partner, Speak Up for Kids, in Halloween garb and to discuss various legal and ethical questions. From the left are President Rebecca McFadyen, professional golfer Rory Sabbatini, […]
Pope Francis honors Florida Judge Steve Leifman for mental health work
Judge Steven Leifman, received the Papal Medal Benemerenti Honor from Archbishop Thomas Wenski during the Archdiocese of Miami 65th anniversary vespers service, Oct. 22, 2023, at St. Mary Cathedral. Photo courtesy of Jonathan Martinez Miami-based Judge Steve Leifman received an award from Pope Francis in honor of his work diverting those with mental health issues […]
MacKenzie Scott’s Foundation makes $1.8 million unsolicited gift to Legal Services of Greater Miami
Monica Vigues-Pitan MacKenzie Scott who has pledged to give most of her fortune to champion important causes, has gifted Legal Services of Greater Miami (Legal Services) $1.8 million. Scott has donated over $14 billion to more than 1,600 nonprofit organizations through Yield Giving, the foundation she established in 2020. She assembled a team to help […]