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…

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 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!

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!

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.

Judges Lauren M. Alperstein and Judge Christopher Wigand of the 17th Judicial Circuit shared their expertise at the Family Law Section of the Florida Bar Trial Advocacy Workshop, held July 23–27 at the JW Marriott Marquis in Miami. #25TrialAd

Behind every fair hearing is someone ensuring everyone is heard and understood. Our dedicated team of bilingual courthouse interpreters is always ready to step in when someone needs help understanding court proceedings. #interpreters

🌟 Meet Shirmeka Knight, Court Case Manager II for Teen Court! 🌟 Shirmeka plays a vital role in guiding youth through the justice system, focusing on juvenile criminal and traffic cases. Thank you, Shirmeka, for the positive impact you make every day! 🙌👩🏽‍⚖️ #YouthJustice

Join us in celebrating the investiture of Marlon J. Weiss as a Circuit Court Judge in the 17th Judicial Circuit at 1:30 p.m. on Friday, September 12th, 2025in the ceremonial courtroom #WW17150. We look forward to marking this important milestone. #17thjudteam

Judges from the 17th Judicial Circuit served as both learners and leaders at the 2025 Florida Conference of Circuit Judges in Orlando earlier this month. Judges Jeffrey R. Levenson, Keathan B. Frink & Lauren M. Alperstein each led special education sessions! #17thjudteam

Circuit Judge Elijah H. Williams recently sat down with BraveMan Media for an upcoming PR campaign spotlighting the Youth Automotive Training Center, where he proudly serves on the Board of Directors. The program equips teens with discipline & practical skills for success.

Meet Jaqueline Mullings, Court Program Specialist II in Civil Case Management. Jaqueline plays a key role behind the scenes, preparing time-sensitive orders for judges to review and sign—often handling more than 30 in a single week. “Everything has to make sense," she said.

Congratulations to Judge Keathan B. Frink! 🎉 Judge Frink was recently elected by his peers to serve as the 4th DCA representative to the Florida Conference of Circuit Judges. This prestigious honor reflects Judge Frink’s leadership and dedication!

If you've never visited Hollywood Community Court, you should! This court addresses low-level misdemeanor crimes and municipal ordinance violations by offering innovative alternatives like community service & mental health counseling. Judge Corey A. Cawthon presides.

Meet Greissy Amorocho 🌟 As an Accountant II in Court Administration, Greissy keeps our court system running smoothly and she does it at full speed. From managing travel to processing contracts for interpreters, drug court and expert witnesses, Greissy’s plate is always full.

📢 Notice of Circuit Court Vacancy The Seventeenth Judicial Circuit Nominating Commission has been asked to provide Governor Ron DeSantis with nominees to fill a vacancy in the Broward Circuit Court, following the resignation of Judge Gary Farmer. Deadline: 12:00 p.m. on 9/26/25

This week, our Felony Pre-Trial Drug Court received the Re-Entry Award from the Florida Council on Crime and Delinquency at the 95th Annual Criminal Justice Training Institute on Sept. 10th in Orlando. Congratulations Judge Michael Davis and Drug Court Manager Russell Edwards!

Students from Lauderhill STEM Magnet School’s Women of Tomorrow program visited the courthouse where they met County Court Judge Jackie Powell, Circuit Judge Michael J. Orlando, Broward State Attorney Harold F. Pryor, and Chief Assistant Public Defender Tayron Lopez!

Judicial Assistants from the 17th Judicial Circuit recently joined colleagues from across Florida at the Judicial Assistants Conference in Orlando. From exploring the role of AI in the courts—“A tool, a threat, or both?”—it was an amazing chance to learn!

A group of Women of Tomorrow students from Park Vista Community HS spent the morning visiting the courtrooms of Judges Elijah H. Williams and Ari Abraham Porth. They gained a firsthand look at justice and saw why courthouses remain important places of learning & accountability.