Dawn M. Burlison, Second Judicial Circuit, received the Dispute Resolution Center Award of Appreciation for her 30 years of professional and dedicated service to the Office of the State Courts Administrator, 27 of those years with the Dispute Resolution Center. Conferred by the National Association for Court Management, the award was presented to Florida courts in recognition of improved communication, operational efficiency, and access to justice using technology.. Mailing Address for all Correspondence: Markets never sleep, and neither does Bloomberg News. .infobox { Chief Judge Ronald Ficarrotta, Thirteenth Judicial Circuit, is the recipient of the 2018 Luis "Tony" Cabassa Award for his extraordinary contributions to the Tampa Hispanic Bar Association. Judge Robert J. Branning will preside over the case at the Lee County Courthouse. Judge Robert Diaz, Broward County, received an award from the Hispanic Lawyers Committee of the Broward County Bar Association in recognition of and appreciation for his outstanding commitment, loyalty, and service to the bar and legal community.. Desmaret faces several charges includingfirst-degree murder, attempted murder of a second Fort Myers police officer, resisting an officer with violence, robbery,depriving an officer of his means of protection, aggravated assault on a law enforcement officer,burglaryof a conveyance and grand theft. www.ca.cjis20.org. Recently retired Judge Walter Logan, Sixth Circuit, was honored with the St Petersburg Bar Associations 2015 Judicial Appreciation Award. vertical-align: top; Your subscription has successfully been upgraded. Its ingrained in her personality.. Judge Barbara Twine Thomas, Thirteenth Judicial Circuit, was recognized with the 2021 Distinguished Judicial Service Pro Bono Award; presented by Chief Justice Charles Canady, this award honors outstanding and sustained service to the public, especially as it relates to support of pro bono legal services. Judge Dawn Fields, Volusia County, was honored with the 2017 Elected Official of the Year Award by the Volusia/Flagler chapter of the National Association of Social Workers. To further assure their independence, the Constitution provides that judges' salaries may not be diminished while they are in office. .widget-row.Green { Judge John D. Galluzzo, Eighteenth Circuit, was honored by the Florida Council on Crime and Delinquency with a Distinguished Service Award; the award is "In recognition of your outstanding contributions to our communities and those you serve in the criminal justice field.". Judicial Assistant Teresa. Judge John C. Cooper, Second Circuit, was presented with the 2017 Jurist of the Year Award from the Tallahassee Chapter of the American Board of Trial Advocates. State and local courts | display: inline-block; Judge Kelly J. McKibben. If you do not want your e-mail address released in response to a public records request, do not send electronic mail to this entity. Promoted and recognized for his service on August 7, 2015, Colonel Slayden will be taking over the 164th Air Defense Artillery Brigade. He is being honored for a host of accomplishments; among them, since retiring from the bench, he has been instrumental in introducing juvenile detention reforms in Florida; has coordinated technical assistance for the Annie E. Casey Foundation for Juvenile Detention Alternatives Initiative; and has served as the director of the Center for the Study of Youth Policy at Nova Southeastern University School of Law. Ballotpedia provides comprehensive coverage of the 100 largest cities in America by population as well as mayoral, city council, and district attorney election coverage in state capitals outside of the 100 largest cities. Lawyers for the 32-year-old Desmarethighlighted what they said were unconstitutionalaspects of the statute that guides the state's death penalty. After the half-hour court session Branning said he would reserve a decision and issue a written ruling. Judge Alice L. Blackwell, Ninth Judicial Circuit, was honored with the James G. Glazebrook Professionalism and Service Award from The George C. Young American Inn of Court; the award honors a current or former Inn member (including lawyers and judges) whose combination of service to the Inn and professionalism and integrity in practice display a course of excellence. Here is an excerpt from her nomination. Retired Judge William A. color: white; The Award of Excellence recognizes an employee whose contributions throughout the entire year assisted the OSCA in fulfilling its mission to the judicial system. Judge Robert J. Branning will preside over the case at the Lee County Courthouse. Judge Morgan Laur Reinman, Eighteenth Judicial Circuit, was presented with a Distinguished Service Award from the Florida Council on Crime & Delinquency for her impressive resume and her various leadership roles within the court system. The Brevard County probation professionals also honored her, saying, Judge Reinman has earned the respect of probation officers for her adherence to the law and her professional, courteous demeanor.. 2023 www.news-press.com. The seven motions included one seeking to declare sections of the specific state statutedeath penalty unconstitutional; one to sequester potential jurors during the selection process, and one asking for a supplemental juror questionnaire. Leslie personifies excellence in the Office of the State Courts Administrator.. The 2017 Bright Beginning Award recipient is Roosevelt Sawyer (pictured left), State Courts Technology Officer. Lee County Judge Robert Branning is presiding over the case. Your alert tracking was successfully added. } Instead, contact this office by phone or in writing. .widget-row.Independent, .widget-row.Nonpartisan, .widget-row.Constitution { Retired Justice Peggy A. Quince was distinguished by the Tampa Bay Inn of Court with its first award of honorary lifetime membership; she was also recognized as one of the Inns founding members and one of its early presidents. Lee County Court Judge Robert J. Branning denied them all. Hon. Judge Rodney Smith, US Southern District Court of Florida, received the DRC Award of Appreciation for his service to the Mediator Qualifications and Discipline Review Board and for serving as chair and as a member of the Committee on ADR Rules and Policy. Mr. Christopher M. Shulman, Thirteenth Judicial Circuit, received the Dispute Resolution Center Award of Appreciation for his service to the Mediator Ethics Advisory Committee, Committee on Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Rules and Policy, and the Mediator Qualifications Discipline and Review Board and for his support of ADR endeavors over his 22-year career as an ADR neutral. Accessible | Fair | Effective | Responsive | Accountable, Spring/Summer 2020 | Summer/Fall 2019 | Winter 2018/Spring 2019, Summer 2018 |Spring 2018|Winter 2017|Late Summer 2017, Spring/Summer 2017|Fall/Winter 2016|Late Summer 2016|Early Summer 2016, Spring 2016|Fall 2015/Winter 2016|Summer 2015|Spring 2015. We will email you TARA PASCOTTO PALUCK Robert J. Branning is a judge for the 20th Judicial Circuit Court in Lee County, Florida. Judge Charles A. Francis, Second Judicial Circuit, received the Jack McLean Champion for Legal Services Award; the award recognizes an individual, business, firm, governmental entity, or organization that has fulfilled the mission of Legal Services of North Florida by enhancing the provision of services and/or strengthening the ability of Legal Services to provide services. Mr. Stephen Woodin, Sr., Seventh JudicialCircuit, a Florida Supreme Court certified county mediator and director of the Flagler Mediation Center, was honored with a Presidential Volunteer Service Award for his contributions to the field of mediation. Connect with breaking news reporter Michael Braun:MichaelBraunNP (Facebook),@MichaelBraunNP (Twitter) or mbraun@news-press.com. (Learning, Educating and Developing) Camp, an innovative eight-week summer program designed to help develop Broward County . This award honors outstanding and sustained service to the public, especially as it relates to the support of pro bono legal services. Overnight on Wall Street is morning in Europe. He has been held in jail since his arrest in 2018. Judge Melanie G. May, Fourth District Court of Appeal, was honored with a National Center for State Courts Distinguished Service Award; in the press release announcing the award, Judge May is distinguished for her longstanding efforts, on the local, statewide, and national levels, to improve the justice system and the lives of those involved in that system.. color: white; - 5:00p.m. Judge Christopher N.Patterson, Fourteenth Circuit, was recognized as the 2017 Judge of the Year by Justice Teaching, the statewide law-related education initiative established by Justice R. Fred Lewis in 2006 that aims to partner a legal professional with every elementary, middle, and high school in the state. Judge Renee Goldenberg, Seventeenth Circuit, was presented with the Florida Association of Women Lawyers 2016 Jurist of the Year Award; this award, established in 2015, recognizes jurists who have consistently, fearlessly, and impartially promoted the rule of law respecting the equal rights of all who come before them. Judges are non-partisan officeholders. Since 1989, the awards program has recognized and rewarded state employees and work units whose work significantly increases productivity and promotes innovation to improve the delivery of state services and save money for Florida taxpayers and businesses. Earlier this year, Sheriff Gregory Tony tasked members of his command staff to develop the first ever Broward Sheriff's Office Youth L.E.A.D. Apre-trial conference in Desmaret's case onTuesday ended with the hearing continued to another pre-trial conference April 20. Judge Vance E. Salter, Third DCA, was selected by the Dade County Bar Association as the recipient of the Justice Joseph Story Award. All rights reserved. ), Twelfth Judicial Circuit, received the McKaig Award from the Sarasota County Bar Association, honoring him for his tireless advocacy for meaningful and effective increases in access to justice for the disadvantaged and for his efforts to educate lawyers and the public, thus enhancing the image of the legal profession. The employee is joyful, encouraging, supportive, and friendly, and makes the office a better place. Term for Florida Circuit Court Judge is 6 years upon successful Merit Retention.

The Florida State Courts Systemwas honored with a 2018 Top Court Technology Solutions Award for its Florida Courts Help App. Your subscription has successfully been upgraded. background-color: grey; HOURS (all offices): M - F 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Public Records Requests: Your recipients will receive an email with this envelope shortly and Contact: Stephen Rumer, Public Records Custodian Your subscription was successfully upgraded. Judge Leifman was selected in part because of his creation, in 2000, of the Eleventh Judicial Circuit Mental Health Project, which diverts people with mental illnesses who do not pose significant public safety risks into community-based treatment and support programs and because of his involvement in developing the nations largest Crisis Intervention Team Training Program, which has trained more than 4,400 law enforcement officers to recognize the signs and symptoms of mental illnesses and to respond more effectively and appropriately to people in psychiatric crisis. Judge Steven Leifman, Miami-Dade County, was presented with a newly-established Chief Justice Award for Judicial Excellence, which recognizes one county court judge and one circuit court judge who personify judicial excellence and demonstrate exceptional commitment to the judicial branch. Judge William Haury, Seventeenth Circuit, received the Broward County Bar Associations President's Award, given "in recognition and appreciation for your outstanding commitment, loyalty and service to the bar and legal community.". She is of tremendous value to the organization.. Award recipient is Ann Luchini (pictured left with State Court Administrator PK Jameson) who works inCourt Education. Judge Steven Rogers, Fifth Circuit, was recognized as the 2016 Justice Teaching Select Committee Judge of the Year by Justice Teaching, the statewide law-related education initiative established by Justice R. Fred Lewis in 2006 that aims to partner a legal professional with every elementary, middle, and high school in the state. Among other achievements, Judge Lederman was recognized for serving in the Miami-Dade Juvenile Court since 1994; leading the team that created the Domestic Violence Court; developing a special docket for drug-involved mothers of newborn babies; issuing a groundbreaking ruling that paved the way for adoption by gay and lesbian couples in Florida; and founding the Girls Advocacy Project, an award-winning intervention for girls in the Juvenile Detention Center in Miami-Dade. Judge Nina Ashenafi-Richardson, Leon County, received the Tallahassee Bar Associations inaugural Martha Barnett Women Lawyers of Achievement Award, which was established to recognize and celebrate the accomplishments of women lawyers from the Second Judicial Circuit. Judge Robert Hilliard, Santa Rosa County, was honored with the Harvey Ford Award by the annual Conference of County Court Judges of Florida; the highest honor presented by the conference, this award recognizes a county court judge who has demonstrated the highest level of profound service to the community, the legal profession, and to the Conference of County Court Judges of Florida.. Ms. Mr. Steve Simon, Ninth Judicial Circuit, head of the circuits Project Management Team, received the Arnie Wilkerson Memorial Court Service Award from The George C. Young American Inn of Court; this award honors individuals working in the judicial system who display the highest standards of character, integrity, and ongoing dedication to the judicial system. Congratulations to the Court Education team. THE SIXTH DISTRICT COURT OF APPEALS INCLUDES THE 9TH, 10TH, AND 20TH JUDICIAL CIRCUITS. Here is an excerpt from her nomination: She always tries her best to provide what is needed and will never give up until she finds the answer or information necessary like a Wonder Woman! Judge Gilbert Smith, Twelfth Circuit, was presented with the William C. Grimes Lifetime Achievement Award by the Manatee County Bar Association. Lee County Judge Robert Branning is presiding over the case. Joseph Zieler charged 26 years after murders Zieler, of North Fort Myers, was charged in the slayings of. Judge Patricia A. Doherty, Ninth Judicial Circuit, received the 2018 Trial Judge of the Year Award from the Central Florida Chapter of the American Board of Trial Advocates. } This year marks the twentieth anniversary of the Rehnquist Award, and Judge Leifman is the first Florida judge on whom the honor has been conferred. Presented by the Academy of United States Veterans, the Veterans Justice Award recognizes organizations, programs, or individuals that have demonstrated success in combating the unnecessary criminalization of mental illness and the extended incarceration among veterans. Judge Robert Branning, Twentieth Circuit, was chosen for the News-Press Trailblazer of the Year Award for introducing and piloting the circuits therapy dog program in dependency court. Judge Mark Blechman, Ninth Judicial Circuit, received the Citizen of the Year award from the Osceola County Veterans Council, which annually recognizes people whose innovative contributions to the community create awareness of and present solutions to a problem plaguing Central Florida residents; Judge Blechman was honored for spearheading the development and implementation of Veterans Court in Osceola County. Judge J. Thomas McGrady, Sixth Circuit, was presented with the Clearwater Bar Associations John U. Bird Judicial Excellence Award, which was established to recognize the recipients honor, high ideals, personal character, judicial competence, and service. Conferred upon a local Florida Bar member for outstanding pro bono outreach, this award recognizes Judge McNeals service to the organization and to his churchs homeless program; currently blending these two interests, he is now working with Community Legal Services to establish a homeless legal advice clinic. Member of the Judiciary. The 2017 A.C.E. 20th Judicial Circuit - Lee County Circuit Court. Judge Ron Flury, Leon County, was presented with the 2017 Parks and Crump Thurgood Marshal Award for Judicial Excellence; an annual honor, this award recognizes Judge Flurys leadership and professional excellence. Judge Melanie G. May, FourthDistrict Court of Appeal, is a recipient of the 2017 National Center for State Courts Distinguished Service Award, which honor[s] those who have made substantial contributions to the field of court administration and to the work of the National Center.. Chief Judge Bertila Soto, Eleventh Circuit, was distinguished with the Judge Rosemary Barkett Women of Distinction Judiciary Award; presented by the Dade County Bar Association, this award recognizes the role of women in the legal profession and the community. ROBERT BRANNING Circuit Judge Group 24. The judge admonished Desmaret to discuss whatever issues he was having with his attorneys and to refrain from further outbursts. This award recognizes women who have made meaningful contributions in their communities through their legal service or volunteer activities and who have provided a positive role model for FAWL members.. Judge Jose Rodriguez. They are, pictured from left, Cathy Brockmeier, Haylee Brown, Dan Rettig, Paola Pana, Ann Luchini, Danita Johnson, and Rose Patterson being presented their awards by State Courts Administrator PK Jameson. Winners of 2017 Prudential Productivity Awards will be honored in June. Judge Robert Branning, . Senior Judge Lynn Tepper,Sixth Circuit, was awarded a Doctor of Humane Letters, honoris causa, by Saint Leo University. Leighs nomination also noted she is quick with praise and valued feedback following meetings and other events, as well as a penchant for encouraging messages left on white boards around the office. Fort Myers, FL 33901. Judge Edward H. Merrigan, Jr., Seventeenth Judicial Circuit, who serves in the Army Reserves, was recently promoted to Brigadier General; the promotion ceremony was held at the Judicial Complex in Broward County. To further assure their independence, the Constitution provides that judges' salaries may not be diminished while they are in office. Judge Jeri Beth Cohen, Eleventh Circuit, received The Children's Trust 2019 David Lawrence Jr. Champion for Children Award for her lifetime achievement and her dedication to children. Judge Janeice Martin, Collier County, was honored with a 2015 Class of Leaders in the Law Award by the Florida Association for Women Lawyers. Zieler is facing charges of first-degree homicide, sexual battery, and burglary. * General Ability as a Trial Judge (1=Not all Able, 10=Extremely Able) Flexibility In Scheduling (1=Completely Inflexible,10=Very Flexible) . Judge Jacqueline Hogan Scola, Eleventh Circuit, was honored with the Jurist of the Year Award by the Florida Association for Women Lawyers; this annual awardrecognizes state and federal jurists for distinguished careers on the bench, as well ascontributions to the community and the practice of law. Judge Robert Lee, Broward County, was presented with a Chief Justice Award for Judicial Excellence, which recognizes one county court judge and one circuit court judge who personify judicial excellence and demonstrate exceptional commitment to the judicial branch. Mr. Watson served as chairman, Supreme Court Committee on Mediation and Arbitration Rules, 1989 2001; member, Supreme Court Committee on ADR Rules, 2001 2003; and member, Supreme Court Committee on ADR Rules & Policy, 2003 2014. 20th Circuit Judge Branning 20th Circuit Judge Branning title 20th Circuit Judge Branning court 20th Judicial Circuit youtube_id UCbphTp8_HfOvulYZxkNPDmQ judge Judge Robert J. Branning county Lee County manual_status No manual_link jurisdiction_link https://www.ca.cjis20.org Florida Courts margin-bottom: 0; Zieler's. Bill Dean Fox, 39, pleaded no contest before Lee County Judge Robert J. Branning on six of eight offenses including felony charges of possession of a firearm, trafficking in cocaine and . Judge Nicholas Lopane, Seventeenth Circuit, was honored with a 2016 EPIC Award, sponsored by the Mental Health Association of Southeast Florida. Elections in 2023 | Judge Tyrie Boyer, Fourth Circuit, was honored with the Jurist of the Year Award from the Florida chapter of the American Board of Trial Advocates. The Burger Society honors individuals who have used their time and talent to support the National Center for State Courts in exceptional ways. He said the jury selection would be expedited because it is considered a high-profile case. Senior Judge Daniel R. Monaco, Twentieth Circuit, and Ms Deborah Mravic, Civil/Family Division Director in Collier County, were recognized for their exemplary service in the administration of Collier Countys residential foreclosure docket by the Thomas S. Biggs Chapter of the American Inns of Court of Collier County. Among the factors the association considers are the nominees courtroom demeanor, his or her judicial experience, helpfulness to lawyers and litigants, and activities off the bench that promote the administration of justice and civic participation. The 2018 Spirit Award recipient is Leigh Merritt, a member of the Office of Court Improvement. She is being recognized for her support of the professionals who serve within the child welfare system and for trying her hardest to ensure that the best interest of the child is [of] the utmost importance when making decisions., Magistrate Deborah Bailey, Twelfth Circuit, received the C.L. Give Light and the People Will Find Their Own Way. } width: 43%; Here is an excerpt from their team nomination: During 2016 and 2017, OSCA completed significant office moves. 239-LEE-VOTE (533-8683) Office Hours: M - F 8:30a.m. The Florida Dispute Resolution Center(DRC) proudly announces the award recipients recognized at this summers 23rd annual conference. Bar Number: 189367. padding-left: 10px; Mr. Walt Smith, former trial court administrator in the Twelfth Judicial Circuit, was awarded the Kenneth R. Palmer Award of Distinguished Excellence in Judicial Administration, an award jointly conferred by the Florida Conference of Circuit Judges and the Trial Court Budget Commission. - 5:00p.m. Our mission is to deliver superior election services to the voters of Lee County. Judge Martin Bidwill, Seventeenth Circuit, received the Judge of the Year Award from the Fort Lauderdale Chapter of the American Board of Trial Advocates, whose mission is to uphold the jury system by educating the American public about the history and value of the right to trial by jury; Judge Bidwell, who has been on the bench since 2005, was honored for his many years of hard work as a jurist. Please wait a moment while we load this page. Ninth Judicial Circuit, was honored with the inaugural Honorable Jose R. Rodriguez Legacy of Service Award by the Hispanic Bar Association of Central Florida Foundation; the award, inspired by its namesake, honors his deep value of service and his commitment to the Hispanic Community., Judge Meenu Sasser, Fifteenth Judicial Circuit, was recognized with a Leadership Award from the Palm Beach County Hispanic Bar Association; the award honors her for being an inspiration to the legal profession with her passion and dedication to mentoring young diverse minority attorneys and doing so with grace.. The organization, which has nearly 1,000 members statewide, aims to apprise people of the importance of an independent judiciary and to preserve the history of the Florida state courts system. Zieler's case is currently before Branning and scheduled for a motions hearing March 7 and a trial call on March 10. Judge John E. Jordan, Ninth Judicial Circuit, was presented with The Honorable James B. 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