February 21, 2014 | Daily Business Review
Judge Diane Ward's Rejection From Anthropology Programs Led Her To LawMiami-Dade Circuit Judge Diane Ward says her career path was decided when none of the graduate anthropology schools accepted her—but all of the law schools did.
By Carlos Harrison
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February 07, 2014 | Daily Business Review
Judicial Profile: Michael Orlando Finds Fulfillment In Juvenile CourtThe nature of juvenile court makes prosecutors, defense attorneys and the judge part of a team, he says.
By Carlos Harrison
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January 31, 2014 | Daily Business Review
Judicial Profile: He Wears A Robe During The Week, Dresses Like A Zebra On WeekendsServing as an official in college football games has taught Miami-Dade County Court Judge Carlos Guzman the value of patience on the field and the courtroom.
By Carlos Harrison
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January 24, 2014 | Daily Business Review
Judicial Profile: Ellen Feld Keeps Service On Her MindBroward County Court Judge Ellen Feld calls what she does "a service industry."
By Carlos Harrison
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January 06, 2014 | Daily Business Review
Judge Jose Fernandez: 'Do the Right Thing in My Heart, My Head'Judge Fernandez: "People think that if you've been a lawyer for a certain amount of time you just put the robe on and you can sit there and do it. You can't.''
By Carlos Harrison
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December 30, 2013 | Daily Business Review
Betty Capote Knew All Along The Bench Was For HerMiami-Dade County Court Judge Betty Capote promised in an interview that she would only leave the state attorney's office for the bench. She spent 11 years there before becoming a judge.
By Carlos Harrison
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December 16, 2013 | Daily Business Review
Judge Jason Dimitris Sees Courtroom As Forum For Community ServiceMiami-Dade County Court Judge Jason Dimitris says he tries his best to make sure pro se litigants fully understand what is happening during a proceeding.
By Carlos Harrison
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December 06, 2013 | Daily Business Review
Judicial Profile: Sandra Perlman Leveling the Playing FieldThe Broward circuit judge says she feels her role in court is to provide a check on the system.
By Carlos Harrison
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November 29, 2013 | Daily Business Review
Judicial Profile: Hendon's Courtroom Obsession Paved Way To BenchMiami-Dade Circuit Judge Eric Hendon idolized TV lawyers and rushed through high school, college and law school to become an attorney.
By Carlos Harrison
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November 22, 2013 | Daily Business Review
Judicial Profile: Bench Lets Stacy Ross Provide Public ServiceBroward Circuit Judge Stacy Ross grew up in Fort Lauderdale and didn't plan on being a prosecutor, much less a judge. She wanted to be a teacher.
By Carlos Harrison
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