Incumbent Judge Joseph Mansfield and Miguel "Mike" Mirabal are both seeking a seat on the Miami-Dade County Court in the August primary election. Here's why these Group 9 candidates say they're a good choice for the black robe. Responses have been edited for style and content.

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Judge Joseph Mansfield

Mansfield rose to the bench in 2017, is a former prosecutor and has also served in the U.S. Coast Guard Reserves.

Why are you running for this position?

I have dedicated my entire career to public service. I obtained my Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Akron, and entered the work force soon after. I also served in the U.S Coast Guard Reserves. I then obtained my Juris Doctor in law from the Cleveland-Marshall College of Law in Cleveland, Ohio. Upon graduation, I decided to pursue a career in public service, so I accepted an offer to join the Miami-Dade State Attorney's Office. It was during this time that I became passionate about serving my community. While serving as an assistant state attorney, I tried more than 80 jury trials.