17th Circuit Judicial Circuit Court of Florida
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The Seventeenth Judicial Circuit Court of Florida is headquartered in Ft. Lauderdale in Broward County. It is the second largest circuit court in the state.
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A team of dedicated court employees from the 17th Judicial Circuit was in Omaha, NE, this week for the 2025 Annual Conference of the National Association for Court Management. We’re proud to have sent our team there, gaining valuable insights to bring back to our community.
Judge Edward H. Merrigan Jr., a highly decorated Major General in the U.S. Army, received a formal military sendoff during a retirement ceremony in Washington, D.C. He presides in Circuit Criminal, founding our Veterans Court in 2012. Thank you for your service!
Congratulations to Judges Steven P. DeLuca and Ginger Lerner-Wren! Both judges received the prestigious Silver Gavel Award at the recent 2025 Conference of County Court Judges of Florida for their 25+ years of dedicated judicial service. Proud to have you on our team!
Meet Omar McAnuff, a Purchasing Specialist in our Purchasing Division. Don’t let his quiet demeanor fool you—Omar is a behind-the-scenes rockstar. His sharp attention to detail, calm approach, and problem-solving skills are exceptional. We’re proud to have you on our team!
Congratulations to Judges Jackie Powell and Tabitha B. Eves who received top honors at the Conference of County Court Judges of Florida. Read our press release here: 17th.flcourts.org/wp-content/upl…
📷 Learning is a constant in the judicial profession, and this week, County Court Judges from the 17th Judicial Circuit are attending the Conference of County Court Judges of Florida in Bonita Springs. The conference provides continuing judicial education for judges. #17thjudteam
🌍 2025 National Conference on Ending Homelessness 📍 Washington D.C. | 🗓️ June 30–July 2 County Court Judge Florence Taylor Barner and the dedicated team from Pompano Beach Community Court joined leaders from across the country to explore solutions to homelessness. #teamwork
Meet Tania Hanson, Court Program Specialist III in the Family Division. 👩⚖️✨ As a supervisor, Tania helps manage a wide range of cases — including divorces, name changes, adoptions, temporary custody, and paternity matters — all filed by pro se litigants. Thank you!
Judge Kal Evans proudly attended the June 27th Commencement Ceremony at PACE Center for Girls, where he serves on the Board of Directors. PACE empowers girls & young women to build brighter futures through education, counseling, training, and advocacy. Congratulations graduates!
Dependency Judge Stacey Schulman recently had the honor of congratulating graduates on stage at the 21st Annual Broward County Transitional Independent Living Graduation Celebration at BC for middle school, high school, college, trade school, GED graduates in foster care. 🎓✨
✨ For the second time this year, Court Administration celebrated employees reaching milestone anniversaries of five years or more with special recognition awards. Trial Court Administrator Joe D’Amico honored 22 people for their service to the 17th Judicial Circuit. Thank you!
The 17th Judicial Circuit is proud to share that Judge Jackie Powell served as a panelist during the Masters Seminar on Ethics at the Florida Bar Convention in Boca Raton. Judge Powell joined a discussion on ethical practices in the legal profession.
Many thanks to Judge Lauren M. Alperstein, who helped make the Orseck Memorial Moot Court Competition 2025 such a success! The competition honors the late Robert Orseck, who is considered by many to have played a significant role in the development of the common law in Florida.
Judge Stefanie C. Moon of the 17th Judicial Circuit at the Florida Bar Convention’s FFLA Awards Breakfast in her role as a board member of Funding Florida Legal Aid (FFLA). (2nd from right). #17thjudteam
Judge Jackie Powell , Magistrate Hilary Creary and 2 Nova Southeastern interns teamed up with the Caribbean Bar Association for Reading Day at the Harold Reitman Boys & Girls Club in Fort Lauderdale. Thanks for all you do!
Judge Jeffrey R. Levenson recently had the unique opportunity to experience international law firsthand. In Seoul, South Korea, he visited a local courthouse and met with two civil court judges who facilitated his observation of an ongoing trial. Amazing experience!
Congratulations to Brittany Simpson Joseph for your appointment to the state Committee on Alternative Dispute Resolution Rules and Policy. Brittany is the Director of the 17th Judicial Circuit's Court Mediation and Arbitration Program. Amazing accomplishment!
Congratulations to Judges Jeffrey R. Levenson and Kenneth L. Gillespie, who were honored at the BCBA 2025 Gala. Judge Levenson received the Stephen A. Booher Award & Judge Kenneth L. Gillespie received the Executive Director's Award: 17th.flcourts.org/wp-content/upl…
Judge Florence Taylor Barner, Magistrate Allana Robinson-Woods, and Bailiff Leticia Johnson rolled up their sleeves to help pack nearly 200 glam bags at United Way’s Mission United for local female veterans - donated by the Bernice Gaines Dorn Black Women Lawyers Association.
✨ Meet Samantha Scott, a dedicated Mediation Services Coordinator with eight years of experience working for the State of Florida. Samantha takes pride in collaborating with judges, pro se litigants, and attorneys. Thank you for all you do!
