Navigation Gov. Ron DeSantis made two judicial appointments to the 13th Judicial Circuit court October 4. Michael Hooi of Tampa to serve as judge on the 13th Circuit court Judge Hooi has served as a Hillsborough County court judge since 2021. Previously, he worked as an associate at Stichter, Riedel, Blain & Postler. He earned his […]
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Measure would provide ‘Hope Cards’ to victims of domestic violence
Rep. Mike Gottlieb Domestic violence victims would be issued laminated “Hope Cards” under a proposal filed by two South Florida lawmakers. Rep. Mike Gottlieb, D-Plantation, filed HB 45 on September 15. Senate Democratic Leader Lauren Book of Davie filed the companion, SB 84, on October 3.
Legal Services of Greater Miami event features popular podcast host
Monica Vigues-Pitan, Legal Services chief executive officer, from the left; Gilbert King; Legal Services Board President, D. Porpoise Evans; Legal Services’ Campaign Committee Member Raoul Cantero; and former Judge Scott Cupp. The Legal Services of Greater Miami’s Chesterfield Smith Society for Equal Justice held a member appreciation event September 28 where Gilbert King, a Pulitzer […]
Chief Judge Cecilia M. Altonaga recognized during Hispanic Heritage Month
Chief Judge Cecilia M. Altonaga is still humbled by her appointment in 2003, becoming the first woman Cuban American federal judge. “One gets to occupy the position of district court judge because of people who have confidence in you, people who have vouched for you, people who have championed you, and spoken up for you […]
Bill provides for child support if a drunk driver kills a minor’s parent
Rep. Carolina Amesty Drunken drivers would be required to pay child support if they kill a minor’s parent or guardian if a Central Florida lawmaker gets her way. Rep. Carolina Amesty, R-Orlando, filed HB 79 on September 26 for the 60-day regular session that convenes in January.