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Summer 2012

SUMMER | 2012
AFFIRMATIVE
ACTION
BRIEFS
Race and Ethnic
Preferences in
College Admissions
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Summer 2012
CONTENTS
Inaugural
“Lawyers
on the Run” 5K
2012 INAUGURAL “LAWYERS ON THE
16 THE
RUN” 5K TO BENEFIT CABA’S PRO BONO
03
Meet the Board
06
President’s Note
08
Editor’s Message
10
Chair’s Message
12
Legal Round-up
16
Cuban Issues
18
Inaugural “Lawyers on the Run” 5K
22
Kristi House
26
Affirmative Action
32
You Be the Judge
36
2012 Judicial Candidates
42
2012 Judicial Polls
54
Undocumented Bar Applicants
58
Local Elections
64
Dichos de Cuba
66
Moving Forward
Lifting Travel Restrictions for Cuban Citizens
A Local Not-For-Profit Organization Doing Great Things
Race and Ethnic Preferences in College Admissions
A History and Comparison of Judicial Selection Methods
Learn about the Judicial Candidates
Miami-Dade County Results
The American Dream?
PROJECT WAS A HUGE SUCCESS!
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ON THE
COVER
24 AFFIRMATIVE
ACTION
Race and Ethnic
Preferences in
College Admissions
AFFIRMATIVE
ACTION
BRIEFS
Race and Ethnic
Preferences in
College Admissions
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MEET THE BOARD
President
Vivian de las Cuevas-Díaz
Partner, Broad and Cassel
President Elect
Sandra M. Ferrera
Partner, Meland Russin & Budwick, P.A.
Vice President
Ricardo M. Martinez-Cid
Partner, Podhurst Orseck
Immediate Past President
Victoria Méndez
Supervising Assistant City Attorney for the
General Government, Quality of Life, and
Administration Division of the Office of the City
Attorney, City of Miami
Treasurer
Anna Marie Hernandez
Of Counsel, Broad and Cassel
Vice President
Manuel L. Crespo, Jr.,
Partner, Sanchez-Medina, Gonzalez, Quesada,
Lage, Crespo, Gomez & Machado, LLP
Secretary
Isabel C. Diaz
Associate
Broad and Cassel
Director
Nelson C. Bellido
Partner, Concepción
Martinez & Bellido, P.A.
Director
Dax Bello
Assistant State Attorney
Secretary
Nicole E. Mestre
Mestre Law, P.A.
Director
Gina Beovides
Staff Attorney at the Dade County
Bar Association Legal Aid Society
Director
Maria D. Garcia
Associate, Zumpano, Patricios &
Winker, P.A.
Director
Javier A. Lopez
Associate, Kozyak Tropin and
Throckmorton
Director
Jennifer J. Perez
Corporate Governance Counsel
for Bupa Latin America
Director
Jorge L. Piedra
Piedra & Associates, P.A.
Diane Perez
Editor-in-Chief
Diane Perez, P.A.
BRIEFS COMMITTEE
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PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE
As I reach the mid-year point of my presidency, I, along with our board of directors, continue to work
tirelessly to ensure that we continue to fulfill our organization’s mission and that I am on track to fulfilling
many of the goals I spoke about at the Installation Gala.
CABA has hosted some exceptional events this past quarter. We had our Inaugural “Lawyers on the Run”
5k on June 2nd, where thanks to approximately over 400 runners/walkers and many generous sponsors,
we raised over $13,000 for CABA’s Pro Bono Project – a project at the core of CABA’s mission. We are
already looking forward to next year’s event. We also hosted our annual Corporate Counsel Seminar &
Networking Event in Key West from June 7th through June 9th. The three-day conference took place at
the amazing San Carlos Institute, the site where José Marti united the Cuban exile community in 1892
to launch the final stages of his move for Cuba’s independence. The conference included a diverse
group of panelist such as in-house counsel from MasterCard, Sony Pictures Television, NBC Universal
and Telemundo, Target Corporation, Ryder System, Chevron, TotalBank, Carnival Corporation, Time
Warner/Warner Bros. Company, and Del Monte Fresh Produce Company, among others. The conference
allowed for genuine conversations between panelists and members regarding key issues that exist in
our profession today, such as the importance of diversity in law firm leadership and the difficulties in
generating and retaining business.
I am also happy to report that our state legislator once again awarded CABA $50,000 for its Pro Bono
Project so that it may continue to service our community and provide legal assistance to the less fortunate.
I want to thank the members of the Dade Delegation for their support, as well as the Governor’s Office.
The Pro Bono Project continues to need as much help and support as it can receive from our members
and we continue to encourage our members to provide their time to the Project.
In this issue of Briefs, we cover the current legislative and judicial elections. There are many contested
races occurring in our community. Given that elections are the basis of our democratic system, it is
important that we, as attorneys, go to the polls and vote for a candidate. It is also important that we
educate and get others to vote. Please vote for your commissioners, representatives, judges and state
attorneys (in the upcoming primary elections) and assist your family and friends to do the same.
It is also important that we educate others on the merit retention system for our Florida Supreme Court
justices and appellate court judges. Three Florida Supreme Court justices and 15 appellate court judges
will be on the ballet this upcoming November. In a merit retention election, judges are ethically prohibited
from discussing policy views (unlike those running for elected office). This is why it is so important for us,
as attorneys, to educate ourselves and others about these judges and their rulings and to also educate
non-lawyers about the merit retention system and about the work performed by these judges.
I am really looking forward to my remaining time as president of this great organization. We have some
truly amazing events planned. As promised, we will be expanding the organization beyond South Florida
by hosting events in Orlando and New York for CABA members. We will also be hosting a rain making
event, a mentee cocktail event the day before the Minority Mentoring Picnic and a mentor-mentee pairing
speed dating event. Our annual Art in the Tropics, benefiting our Pro Bono Project, is scheduled to take
place on October 13th at Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden. We will continue to raise money to make sure
we have $100,000 endowed in our CABA scholarships by the end of this year. We will also be refocusing
our efforts on law schools and will be opening individual CABA law school chapters. There is no doubt
that it will be a busy, but enjoyable, six months!
Sincerely,
Vivian de las Cuevas-Díaz
President
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EDITOR’S MESSAGE
Dear colleagues:
After completing my second issue as Editor-in-Chief, I would like to start by thanking all of you who
have contributed to making this year of Briefs as successful as it has been. Previous editors have set
the standard quite high and without each Briefs committee member and writer, releasing an issue of
this quality would not be possible. I particularly want to thank our amazing Articles Editor, Jorge A.
Perez Santiago, who is willing to help me regardless of the date and time and without whom I would
not be able to get this done.
There are many significant issues taking place in our (legal) community. Immigration continues to be
a hot topic, especially in light of the upcoming presidential election. In this issue, we learn about Jose
Godinez-Samperio, a Florida State University College of Law graduate, who despite having passed
the Florida Bar exam, is still waiting to be admitted to the Florida Bar given that he is here illegally.
Jose legally arrived in the United States from Mexico with his parents when he was only nine years
old. Their visas, however, expired, and they remained here illegally. Do you believe Jose should
be granted admission to the Florida Bar? Or do you believe attorneys, despite the benefits they can
provide to the community, should be legal residents? It will be interesting to see what the Florida
Supreme Court decides.
In this issue, we also cover the controversy of affirmative action in higher education. This fall, the U.S.
Supreme Court will revisit affirmative action in colleges in Fisher v. University of Texas, a case by a
white applicant who was reviewed in an applicant pool where race was considered and racial minority
status was rewarded. While I was in college I remember a white acquaintance making a comment
that had she had a Hispanic surname, she would not have been denied admission to a top New York
law school which a Hispanic acquaintance had been admitted to. The two had attended the same
undergraduate school, had taken a similar curriculum, and had received similar grades and LSAT
scores. While some may believe the comment to have been inappropriate, I have no doubt it is a
sentiment felt by many who are denied admission despite having excellent grades and exam scores.
How do you feel about the issue? Do you believe individuals benefit from having a diverse student
body that can share racial perspectives with one another? Or do you believe that affirmative action
should no longer be permissible in colleges?
Lastly, please do not forget to go out and vote in the upcoming local and judicial elections, which we
cover in this issue. Please urge others you know to vote, such as friends and family. Share with them
this copy of Briefs so that they too can learn about the candidates.
As always, I hope you enjoy reading this issue as much as I have enjoyed putting it together. Please
send your comments and suggestions to cababriefs@hotmail.com.
Sincerely,
Diane P. Perez
Editor-in-Chief
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CHAIR’S MESSAGE
Dear Friends,
Thank you for taking the time to read our CABA Briefs. I want to thank
those that put forth the effort to provide us the interesting content that
we find in this latest issue. This issue highlights hot button legal areas we
are currently facing relating to immigration and affirmative action. I invite
anyone who is interested in being published in our next issue regarding
the U.S. Supreme Court’s latest decision on Obamacare to contact me
as soon as possible. I am privileged to be a part of this publication and
invite all input on how we can make it better. Feel free to contact me with
any questions or concerns at jal@kttlaw.com.
Sincerely,
Javy Lopez
Chair
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by Elliot Kula and Daniel Samson
Choice of Law
Provisions,
the Offer of
Judgment
Statute, and
Public Policy
Choices
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The Southeast Floating Docks
decision is likely to dramatically
increase the scope of any dispute
related to public policy choices by
authorizing courts to peer behind
the legislature’s stated intent for a
particular statute and to analyze
whether that intent has been
realized in practice.
In Southeast Floating Docks, Inc. v. Auto-Owners Insurance Co.,
Case No. SC11-285 (Fla. Feb. 2, 2012), the Florida Supreme Court
opened a new door for addressing public policy choices. On a certified
question from the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals, the Court held
that Florida’s offer of judgment statute, section 768.79, Florida
Statutes (2006), has no application where a dispute is governed by
a choice of law provision that applies the substantive law of a foreign
jurisdiction. In reaching its determination, the Court analyzed the
offer of judgment statute’s mandatory language, which requires a
trial court to award attorney’s fees where certain conditions set forth
in the statute are met. The Court also considered that the statute
contains a mixture of substantive and procedural aspects, such that
it provides a substantive right to attorney’s fees to a party that has
satisfied the procedural conditions. Then, having determined the
statute to be substantive, the Court conducted a conflict of laws
analysis and found that parties are free to contract on attorney’s fees.
Interestingly, the Court’s conflict of law analysis appears to focus
almost exclusively on the offer of judgment statute’s fee shifting nature,
and compared the statute to section 57.105, Florida Statutes (2006).
The Court, however, did not consider the legislative intent behind the
enactment of the offer of judgment statute, which is to promote settlements.
Yet, as recognized by the Court, a conflict of laws analysis necessarily
entails a public policy choice and the promotion of settlements is
certainly more favored in Florida law than mere fee-shifting provisions.
The apparent disconnect might be bridged by reference to the
Court’s discussion on the offer of judgment statute’s purpose, which
is subsumed with the Court’s discussion of the statute’s substantive
nature. That is, the Court wrote: “This statute, however, has not
produced the desired outcome [of promoting settlement] as the validity
and applicability of [the statute] have produced a significant amount of
independent litigation.” And so it appears that the Court, having found
the statute not to operate according to its legislatively stated purpose,
determined that such a public policy analysis would be unavailing and
therefore performed its conflict of laws analysis based upon the Court’s
determination of the effectiveness of the statute’s stated purpose.
Unless limited to its facts, the Southeast Floating Docks decision is
likely to dramatically increase the scope of any dispute related to public
policy choices by authorizing courts to peer behind the legislature’s
stated intent for a particular statute and to analyze whether that intent
has been realized in practice.
Insurance Law
The Court examined the common law evolution of an
insurer’s duty of good faith to settle within policy limits in
the third-party context and found that no corresponding
duty to act in good faith arose in the first-party context.
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In QBE Insurance Corp. v. Chalfonte
Condominium Apartment Ass’n, Inc., Case
No. SC09-441 (Fla. May 31, 2012), the
Florida Supreme Court significantly narrowed
first-party causes of action against insurance
companies. The Court held that there is
no common law first-party cause of action
for breach of the implied covenant of good
faith and fair dealing, and that substantial
compliance with statutory provisions with
no attendant penalty is sufficient to avoid
liability. On certified questions from the
Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals, the Florida
Supreme Court first addressed the question
whether Florida recognizes a first-party
claim by an insured for the breach of the
covenant of good faith and fair dealing (the
Covenant). The lawsuit arose out of property
damage from Hurricane Wilma. The insured
contended that QBE breached the Covenant
by failing to investigate and assess the
insured’s claim within a reasonable time. The
insured further claimed that QBE’s failure to
comply with statutory type-face requirements
rendered a hurricane deductible provision
unenforceable.
The Court examined the common law
evolution of an insurer’s duty of good faith
to settle within policy limits in the third-party
context and found that no corresponding
duty to act in good faith arose in the firstparty context. The Court then examined the
creation of section 624.155, Florida Statutes
(1982), which codified the third-party bad
faith cause of action and created a statutory
first-party bad faith action. Based on the
legislative history attending the statute’s
enactment in 1982, as well as the common
law development, the Court held that there
is no common law first-party bad faith action
in Florida, and that an action for breach of
the Covenant is merely a different term for
a first-party bad faith action. Agreeing that
the absence of “good faith” constitutes “bad
faith,” the Court held that the two actions
are two sides of the same coin and that any
action based on bad faith or the Covenant, in
the first-party context, must comply with the
strict requirements of section 624.155.
Addressing the insured’s claim that QBE’s failure
to comply with type-size requirements rendered
the hurricane deductible unenforceable, the
Court first examined whether section 627.701(4)
(a), Florida Statutes (2012), creates a private
cause of action to enforce the type-size
requirements. The Court examined whether
such a right will be judicially implied because
the statute does not explicitly create such
a private right, or identify a penalty for noncompliance. Although courts historically
have focused on whether a statute imposed
a duty to benefit a class of individuals to
determine whether a private cause of action
is to be judicially implied, the Court noted that
recently there has been a shift in focus to a
pure legislative intent analysis. After reviewing
the scant available evidence of legislative
intent, the Court held that the statute relates
merely to a notice provision which “merely
makes provision to secure the safety or
welfare of the public.” Therefore, the statute
could not be interpreted as creating civil
liability, and in that absence, the Court held
that, without a legislative penalty ascribed to
the statute, the hurricane deductible would
not be deemed void, especially where QBE
had “substantially complied” with the notice
requirement.
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Class Action Law
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It is difficult to imagine how one would
ascertain the intentions, wants, and desires
of putative class members, but in Leibell
v. Miami-Dade County, Florida, Case No.
3D09-1476 (Fla. 3rd DCA Mar. 7, 2012),
the Third District held that such inquiry is
permissible in determining the numerosity
prong of the class certification analysis. In
Leibell, the Third District reviewed an order
denying class certification of a putative class
of homeowners on the Venetian Causeway
who sought to challenge the annual fee
they were required to pay as a toll for
traversing the causeway. The putative class
representative, who had paid the annual fee
under protest, contended that the annual
fee charged to residents of the Venetian
Islands “is an exaction in violation of a deed
restriction in a 1927 warranty deed,” which
deed provided that the successors and
assigns of the Biscayne Bridge Company
could not exact toll charges for use of the
Venetian Causeway.
In affirming the denial of class certification,
the Third District held that the numerosity
analysis includes within it the question
whether it is likely the putative class members
wished to seek the remedies asserted in the
lawsuit. The Third District reasoned that the
proposed class definition was overbroad
because no other resident paid the annual
charge under protest. By fashioning such a
rule, the Third District appears to have left
open an avenue for class defendants to fight
class certification on the ground that it is
unlikely the putative class members would be
interested in joining the lawsuit. It is probable,
however, that Leibell would be limited to its
facts as it is fairly easy to ascertain the desires
of a closed set of putative class members
residing on the Venetian Causeway, whereas
it would require near clairvoyance to divine
the desires of class members in a consumer
class action.
Estates and Trusts
…the Third District held that the common law rule that statutes
of limitations are “inapplicable to shield trustees from their
responsibilities to their beneficiaries” remains in full force and
effect in Florida with two readily recognizable exceptions.
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Wading through the morass of statues of limitations has become a bit easier for the trusts and
estates practitioner. In Taplin v. Taplin, Case No. 3D10-2919 (Fla. 3rd DCA May 9, 2012), the
Third District held that the common law rule that statutes of limitations are “inapplicable to
shield trustees from their responsibilities to their beneficiaries” remains in full force and effect
in Florida with two readily recognizable exceptions. Section 736.1008, Florida Statutes (2007),
provides those exceptions as imposing a six-month limitations period where the beneficiary
received an accounting “fully disclosing the matter” in dispute, and a four-year limitations
period where the beneficiary received an account statement and the trustee informed the
beneficiary of the location of trust records. The Third District held that no limitations period
could apply, at least at the motion to dismiss phase, because the beneficiary alleged that he
never received any accounting.
Expert Testimony
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Where do appellate courts draw the line in determining whether a trial court’s rejection of
expert testimony has been arbitrary? The First District has provided some guidance in Beach
Community Bank v. First Brownsville Co., case No. 1D11-4596 (Fla. 1st DCA Mar. 14, 2012).
Beach Community Bank offered the testimony of an expert appraiser in support of its motion
for a deficiency judgment after a foreclosure. The expert utilized numerous methods of
calculation to determine the property’s value, which on cross-examination was found to be
nearly half the value the same expert had appraised the property only a year earlier. The expert’s
methodology went unchallenged and no contrary expert was offered by First Brownsville.
The trial court rejected the testimony because the difference between the appraisals “was
simply ‘too dramatic.’” The First District reversed and held that the trial court was required to
accept contradicted expert testimony where the expert’s methodology went unchallenged.
The lesson: impugning an expert’s credibility is insufficient if a practitioner seeks to avoid the
expert’s opinion.
Attorney’s Fees
… parties should scrutinize contractual fee provisions
and statutory fee-shifting provisions for broad language
that can permit recovery of attorney’s fees for litigating
the amount of fees recoverable.
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In Waverly at Las Olas Condominium Ass’n,
Inc. v. Waverly Las Olas, LLC, Case No.
4D11-2180 (Fla. 4th DCA May 16, 2012),
the Fourth District continued to chip away at
State Farm Fire & Casualty Co. v. Palma, 629
So. 2d 830 (Fla. 1993), the Florida Supreme
Court’s seminal decision on attorney’s fees.
In Palma, the Florida Supreme Court held
that, regarding the statutory fee-shifting
provision on disputes pertaining to insurance
coverage, attorneys may not recover fees
for litigating the amount of fees. Consistent
with its prior holdings, the Fourth District
has interpreted Palma, and its progeny, as
interpreting the statutory language at issue,
and not announcing a rule with regards
to any fee-shifting statute or contractual
provision. The Court held that fees for
litigating the amount of fees were recoverable
in this instance because the contractual feeshifting provision in Waverly stated that the
prevailing party was entitled to fees for “any
litigation.” It is important to note that this
holding does not create a sea change in
the law. Contractual bargains are ordinarily
upheld unless they violate public policy and
the word “any litigation” is broad enough to
cover “any litigation.” The statute at issue
in Palma, of course, contains very different
language, authorizing fees for “prosecuting
the suit in which the recovery is had.”
§ 627.428(1), Fla. Stat. (2012). Thus, parties
should scrutinize contractual fee provisions
and statutory fee-shifting provisions for
broad language that can permit recovery of
attorney’s fees for litigating the amount of
fees recoverable.
Elliot Kula, board certified in appellate practice, and
Daniel Samson, have been practicing appellate law
for a combined twenty-six years. Having recently
formed Kula & Samson, LLP, Elliot and Dan
continue to practice in all areas of appellate law, as
well as provide litigation support for trial lawyers
throughout Florida.
Cuban Issues
Rumors of
lifting travel
restrictions
for Cuban
citizens
by Monica M. Albarello
In recent news, Cuban Parliament Chief Ricardo Alarcon
mentioned that “radical and profound” changes with respect
to travel restrictions of Cuba’s citizens were forthcoming.
To date, however, nothing “radical and profound” has occurred
because, simply put, rumors are just rumors.
If some change does occur, which Cubans will benefit?
It is hard to believe that medical doctors, scientists, and
professionals will be allowed to leave the country. For many
years the Cuban government has sent doctors to Venezuela
and South Africa. The doctors are sent for a contractual
period of time and are to return to Cuba when it expires. When
South Africa was not enforcing these contractual terms, Cuba
threatened to withdraw the remaining doctors working there
and cease their healthcare relationship.1 Cuba has always
tried to prevent individuals that constitute “the brain” of the
country from leaving in fear that they will not return. In this
respect, the Cuban government is not going to change.
The Cuban government receives too much of a financial benefit
from sending their medical doctors abroad and educating
foreigners in Cuba to allow “the brain” to leave the country
without ensuring their return. Even if these rumors prove to be
true, it is unlikely to become a reality for the country’s “brain.”
Aside from “the brain,” who else will benefit? Cuban citizens
make an average of $20 a month.2 How are they going
to afford the cost of an exit visa? According to one article,
exit visas presently cost $150.3 A reduction in the cost of an
exit visa would not be significant enough given the average
“
…the Cuban
government’s
motivation is
self-preservation;
it is not the good
of the people.
”
monthly income of a Cuban citizen. Further, leaving Cuba has
never been a simple task because an exit visa must be granted
by the government. There are many Cubans who have been
waiting up to five or six years for permission to travel outside
the island and have yet to receive it. Thus, leaving Cuba to
travel abroad is likely to remain difficult.
One restriction that is not subject to change is the “carne”
or personal identification card one must wear to talk about
baseball—or anything else for that matter—at the park. In fact,
Cubans are required to carry their personal identification card
with them at all times. If an individual is caught undocumented,
they may very well be arrested and sometimes charged for
conspiring to overthrow the government.4 Freedom of speech
is not up for negotiations.
As noted above, rumors are just rumors. When the Cuban
government stirs up their citizens’ emotions by feeding them
false hope, the government revives itself—the people believe
in their government and that aids the government in preventing
“un golpe de estado” or coup d’état. In short, the Cuban
government’s motivation is self-preservation; it is not the good
of the people.
This article was written by Monica M. Albarello, Esq. Ms. Albarello is an associate at the Shaked Law Firm, P.A., a small boutique firm in Aventura, Florida handling
personal injury, wrongful death, and medical malpractice matters. Ms. Albarello may be contacted at Monica@miamiattys.com.
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2
3
4
CubaNet News, INC., SA/Cuba contract: What the doctors say, CubaNet.org (February 16, 2003, 4:30 PM), http://www.cubanet.org/CNews/y03/feb03/19e9.htm.
Paul Haven, Cuba Travel Embargo: After 50 Years Of Restrictions, Cubans Hope To Travel Freely (May 1, 2012, 6:04 PM),
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/05/01/cuba-travel-embargo-cubans-hope-travel-freely_n_1468382.html.
Id.
Dmitri Prieto, Cuba and Having to Carry an ID Card (January 9, 2012), http://www.havanatimes.org/?p=59413.
Inaugural
“Lawyers on the Run”
5k Run/Walk
Co-chaired by: Isabel Diaz & Yara Lorenzo
The 2012 Inaugural “Lawyers on the Run” 5k to benefit CABA’s Pro Bono Project was a huge
success! As a runner myself, I could not have been more proud to see so many members of the
bench and bar in shorts and sneakers on Saturday, June 2, 2012, at Tropical Park to support
our inaugural event. This family-friendly event was open to everyone in our community with a
dual purpose: to raise awareness of health and well-being in the legal profession and to raise
funds to ensure that access to justice remains a reality for all in South Florida. In addition to
having Kiss Country providing a great all-American soundtrack to keep us moving, we had
Univision’s own Sandra Peebles serving as the mistress of ceremony.
by Yara Lorenzo
Despite the large number of 5k runs/walks taking place across South Florida, our community
came out in full support of our inaugural event. By all accounts, the run was well-organized
and our participants had a lot of fun. Notable attendees included the United States Attorney
for the Southern District of Florida, Wifredo A. Ferrer, Miami-Dade County Court Judge Fleur J.
Lobree, Eleventh Judicial Circuit Court Judge Milton Hirsch, and Eleventh Judicial Circuit Court
Judge Beatrice Butchko. Also deserving special praise, Miami-Dade County Commissioner
Joe Martinez was present that morning. Through the generous support of the Miami-Dade
County Commissioner’s Office, the fees for our venue, stage, sound system, and police officer
support were waived.
In sum, through the 5k, we had over 500 members of our community present, 380 run/walk
participants, and raised approximately $13,000 for our Pro Bono Project.
THE TOP TEN OVERALL WINNERS OF OUR INAUGURAL RUN WERE AS FOLLOWS:
Top Overall Females:
Top Overall Males:
Top Teams:
1. We’re Masochists,
with nineteen total members
(headed by Team Captain
Norma Pacheco).
2. Barely Legal,
with sixteen total members
(headed by Team Captain &
5K Committee Member,
Olivia Rodriguez).
1. Guadalupe Merlos, 18:05
1. Soelleer Fajardo, 15:55
2. Silver Deutch, 21:17
2. Jean-Louis Beaudonnet, 18:26
3. Denise Daire, 21:29
3. Alfredo Gonzalez, 19:13
4. Rossemarie Del Aguila, 22:43
4. Adam Wick, 19:28
5. Ashleigh Walton, 22:49
5. Gabriel Velasco, 19:43
6. Adriana Collado-Hudak, 24:12
6. Karl Ross, 20:03
7. Marina Comas-Gallart, 25:09
7. Alexander Gort, 20:03
8. Ana Ruiz, 25:04
8. William Diaz-Rousselot, 20:10
Top Law Firm:
9. Ginger Nipper, 25:18
9. Michael Carmona, 20:32
1. Gamba & Lombana, P.A.
takes the cake this year fielding
a team of fourteen runners!
10. Jacci Seskin, 25:21
10. David Bixby, 20:32
Yara Lorenzo serves as vice-chair of CABA’s Pro Bono Project.
She can be reached at YaraLorenzo@gmail.com.
Through the help of our industrious running committee, we put together a seamless event
in less than five months. A much deserved thank you and congratulations go out to: Dax Bello,
Javier Ley-Soto, Jason Silver, Juan D’Arce, Olivia Rodriguez, Miriam Ramos, Gina Beovides,
and Diana Vizcaino. In addition, this event could not have been possible without CABA’s
always-supportive Past-Presidents, who fielded a team of fourteen runners—in addition to
several more who ran under their law firm teams—headed by Team Captain Manny Morales.
As most of our membership knows by now, the Pro Bono Project, which offers free bilingual
legal services to our local indigent community, was formed by CABA in 1984 to provide indigent
minorities with access to our court system and adequate voluntary legal representation.
In order to sustain and expand this worthwhile cause, we need your continued support
at events like this.
It is our hope that throughout the years, Lawyers on the Run becomes one of the premier
events in our legal community, in the same way that the Corporate Run has become one of
the premier events in the business world. You cannot go wrong with an event that combines
raising funds to provide access to justice and reminding the bar to keep health and personal
fitness at the top of their daily agendas.
Our next event will be in the fall for our Annual Art in the Tropics event at Fair Child Tropical
Gardens. We hope everyone will come out for this event as well. As with our 5k, proceeds will
go towards expanding our reach of service in this community. Thank you for your continued
support. Until next year, keep running!
Kristi House
A Local Not-For-Profit
Organization Doing Great Things
In May, one of our members, Nelson David
Diaz of Becker & Poliakoff, was elected
board president of Kristi House, a private
not-for-profit organization, which serves as
the Children’s Advocacy Center responsible
for Miami-Dade County and is dedicated
to providing a healing environment for child
victims of sexual abuse and their families.
Founded in 1996, Kristi House is named
after a young girl who, at the age of nine,
was eight-months pregnant—impregnated
by her stepfather. Kristi’s pregnancy actually
brought her the attention and help she
needed and could not ask for. More often
than not in situations like these, there is no
physical evidence of sexual abuse so the
trauma children endure is locked away in
the family’s conspiracy to try to ignore, deny,
avoid, and forget. Since 1996, Kristi House
has served more than 9,000 victims of child
sexual abuse and their families. Thousands
more are reached every year with education
and prevention outreach programs offered
by the organization.
Kristi House’s approach includes coordinating
client families’ involvement with legal, medical,
and mental health systems, limiting the
number of interviews to reduce the trauma
associated with each retelling of the story,
and ensuring that no child falls through the
gaps in our complex child welfare system.
Kristi House provides a full continuum of
wrap-around services and care for victims
and their families free of charge including
mental health services, critical for recovery
from the trauma of sexual abuse for most
survivors.1
PROJECT GOLD
Kristi House’s Project GOLD is a specialized
program addressing the commercial sexual
exploitation of children that provides
intervention, prevention, and advocacy
services and help to these previously
overlooked child sex abuse victims. Seed
funding support from World Childhood
Foundation USA, Women’s Fund of MiamiDade and the Miami Foundation enabled
Kristi House to begin developing the program
almost five years ago.
Project GOLD started with a gathering of
social service, law enforcement and other
related agencies that come into contact with
children living dangerous lives under the
control of traffickers. No dedicated services
or shelters existed for these children, many of
whom are fleeing abusive situations at home
or in foster care and are as young as eleven
and twelve years of age. Service providers
and law enforcement agencies agreed to
work together on building a system of care
for these children.
Since launching Project GOLD in 2007, Kristi
House has witnessed a slow dawning in the
public consciousness, where people are only
now beginning to understand the gravity of
the situation. These children are as equally
violated and exploited as the more than
800 child sexual abuse victims Kristi House
sees each year, who are not victims of sex
trafficking. This public awareness led to the
Florida Legislature passing the Florida Safe
Harbor Act, authored by Kristi House, this
past session.2
Nelson David Diaz
of Becker & Poliakoff,
was elected board president
of Kristi House.
Diaz pushed for this legislation in Tallahassee and is credited with leading the organization’s efforts.
When the effort began three years ago, few elected officials had given the problem much thought,
believing “sex slavery” was something that happened to foreign girls brought to the United States
– not something that happened to our own children. “It has been a long and, at times, arduous
road, but it has certainly been a victorious conclusion and the beginning of many, many success
stories for the children we serve,” Diaz said after the rigorous 2012 session. The Florida Safe Harbor
Act finally recognizes commercially sexually exploited children as victims of a crime, not criminals.
The legislation will also provide services and protection rather than punishment to these victims.3
Kristi House’s Executive Director Trudy Novicki explains the measure further: “The commercial sexual
exploitation of children and human sexual trafficking of children is an increasing pandemic in this
country. The Florida Safe Harbor Act will allow first responders the option of treating commercially
sexually exploited children as child-victims by placing them at private treatment centers, or Safe
Harbors, if available, to treat these children and offer them hope for a future.” In addition, Attorney
General Pam Bondi stated, “The Florida Legislature has passed a bill that will help end human
trafficking, a form of modern-day slavery… I greatly appreciate our state leaders taking a firm stance
that human trafficking will not be permitted in Florida.”
For more information on Kristi House, please visit www.kristihouse.org.
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Kristi House also offers training on recognizing signs and symptoms of child sexual abuse and victims of sex trafficking.
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The legislation was sponsored by Representatives Jeanette Nuñez and Erik Fresen in the House and by Senator Anitere Flores in the Senate. It was also supported by Florida’s United States Senator
Marco Rubio and locally by the Miami-Dade County Board of Commissioners led by Commissioners Pepe Diaz, Esteban Bovo, and Audrey Edmonson.
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In addition to this legislation, harsher penalties for pimps were passed this last session.
CABA’s
CLE Series
Remaining Legally Ethical
in a Digital World
by Javier Lopez
Professor Jan Jacowitz, along with two of her students, gave
an interactive CLE presentation on the fine ethical line that
attorneys are faced with in this new digital world. Professor
Jacowitz’s presentation provided the attorneys present with
real life ethical situations and had the attendees role playing the
various scenarios, which led to a fun, fresh, and educational
approach to the “typical” CLE.
Javi Lopez
AFFIRMATIVE
ACTION
IN COLLEGES
Race
and Ethnic
Preferences in
College Admissions
by John M. Kang
The words are
memorable,
eleven years
later.
“So, . . .
ummm . . .
can you guys
take over?”
Thus asked Lee Bollinger, president of the University
of Michigan, after he had scanned the lecture hall
and, finding whom he sought, rested his eyes on
me and the other teaching assistant for his First
Amendment class. Neither my partner nor I could
fill the eminent scholar’s shoes, but Bollinger had
bigger fish to fry. The New York Times was on the
phone and needed a response from him about
the ruling that came out that day from the Sixth
Circuit Court of Appeals regarding the University of
Michigan’s affirmative action cases.
And these were extraordinary cases. Grutter v.
Bollinger and Gratz v. Bollinger would wind up in
the United States Supreme Court.1 They were the
long-awaited corrective to the Court’s first, and
morbidly confusing, foray into affirmative action in
college admissions, back in 1978, in University of
California v. Bakke.2 Grutter and Gratz were decided
by the Supreme Court in 2003 and as we approach
their tenth anniversary, we may wish to reflect on
what they meant. Such reflection is especially
appropriate given that the Court is slated to review
a case—Fisher v. University of Texas—that may very
well diminish, perhaps severely, the constitutionality
of affirmative action.
The story of affirmative action in colleges begins with a 32-yearold Vietnam veteran named Allan Bakke. In 1973, Bakke applied
to the medical school at the University of California, Davis (U.C.
Davis).3 His credentials were impressive: a 3.46 overall GPA and
Medical College Admissions Test (MCAT) scores that placed him
in the ninety-sixth, ninety-fourth, and ninety-seventh percentiles
for the verbal, quantitative, and science sections, respectively.4
Nonetheless, U.C. Davis rejected him. Bakke later learned that
U.C. Davis had allocated 16 of its 100 seats in the incoming
class for racial minority candidates.5 Those admitted under this
quota had an overall average GPA of 2.88 and average MCAT
scores that placed them in the forty-sixth, twenty-fourth, and
thirty-fifth percentiles for the verbal, quantitative, and science
sections.6 Angry, Bakke sued U.C. Davis for violating both his
federal civil rights and the Equal Protection Clause.
In 1978, the Supreme Court decided a five-to-four victory for
Bakke, but the Court failed to produce a majority opinion.
Offered instead were two combative plurality opinions, each
commanding four justices. To complicate matters, Justice
Powell penned a lone opinion, different parts of which were
joined by the two camps.
Lawyers and judges scratched their heads: When was affirmative
action permissible in college admissions and when was it not?
They had to wait until the Court would take up Grutter and Gratz
in 2003 for clarification. The facts of their cases follow.
Barbara Grutter was a white Michigan resident who was
rejected from the University of Michigan Law School.7 She, like
Bakke, had a strong record, with a 3.8 GPA from Michigan State
and a 161 Law School Admission Test (LSAT) score.8 And like
Bakke, Grutter discovered that certain racial groups were given
preferences in the admissions process. She too claimed that her
Equal Protection Clause rights were violated.
The Court rejected Grutter’s claim, arguing that race may be
considered as one factor, among several, by the admissions
committee.9 The Court’s reasoning hinged on the idea that a
school, especially a law school, benefited richly from a diversity
of perspectives, including a diversity of racial perspectives.10
According to the Court, lawyers were immersed in a world that
was racially diverse, and knowledge about the perspectives
of different racial groups would be crucial for effective legal
representation. In this sense, although racial minorities are
generally the direct beneficiaries of affirmative action, the Court
suggested that white students could benefit also from a racially
diverse class.
Twenty-five years after Bakke, Grutter finally settled it: racebased affirmative action in colleges was justifiable but only to
advance a diversity of perspectives, never to compensate for
a history of societal discrimination. Racial quotas like that used
by U.C. Davis, the Court hastened to stress, were not indicative
of a serious interest in a diversity of perspectives.11 They were
indicative of the school’s desire to compensate minorities for
societal discrimination.
Michigan’s law school was able to show that its admissions
policy was aimed at the former, not the latter, end. First, the
law school did not rely on racial quotas.12 Second, the law
school persuasively argued that it had in years past accepted
white candidates who had lower GPAS and LSAT scores than
those of black and Latino applicants who were turned down,
thus preempting the charge that the law school sought to
compensate victims of racial discrimination.13
While Michigan’s law school was able to retain in tact its
admissions policy, the Court struck down in Gratz the admissions
policy in Michigan’s undergraduate college.14 Jennifer Gratz,
a white resident of Michigan, applied to the undergraduate
College of Letters, Science, and the Arts (LSA) at the University
of Michigan and was not admitted.15 She argued that the LSA
gave undue preference to racial minority candidates, thus
violating her rights under the Equal Protection Clause. Unlike the
law school, which seemed to rely supplely on a set of factors,
the LSA used a rigid point system in its admissions process.
An applicant could score a maximum of 150 points, earning
points for high school GPA, standardized test scores, in-state
residency, and so on.16
Applicants who were identified as black, Latino, and Native
American would be allotted an additional twenty points, a policy
that riled the Court.17 In the Court’s words, the LSA would allot to
a racial minority the same number of points as a white candidate
who possessed the “extraordinary artistic talent” comparable to
“Monet or Picasso.”18 With irritation, the Court remarked that
such intense racial preference was a smoke-screen for the sort
of discrimination that U.C. Davis had implemented in Bakke, not
an attempt to further a diversity of perspectives.19
Next fall, the Court is set to revisit affirmative action in colleges in
Fisher v. University of Texas.20 Currently, the University of Texas
has an admissions policy that automatically admits the top ten
percent of a high school’s graduating class.21 Abigail Fisher, a
white Texan, fell a bit below the top ten percent of her school
and was thus reviewed in an applicant pool where racial minority status would be rewarded.22 She has argued in her brief that the
Equal Protection Clause forbids a public college from giving any consideration to an applicant’s race.
The chief aspect that makes Fisher’s case intriguing is that the Court’s membership has changed, rendering it a forum that is
potentially less sympathetic to affirmative action. There are now four conservative justices, who probably will vote against Texas’s
affirmative action—Roberts, Scalia, Thomas, and Alito. And there are three liberals who will almost certainly vote for it—Ginsburg,
Breyer, and Sotomayor. (Justice Kagan has recused herself, although she would have probably voted against Fisher).23 All eyes
will turn, as they often do, to Justice Kennedy, the swing vote. Based on his comments in previous cases, it is unclear how he
will decide.
I want to conclude with what critics of affirmative action have said. The critics have charged that the fabled sharing of racial
perspectives hardly ever happens in college. They have also suggested that too many minority students, accepted largely because
of their race, struggle in colleges for which they were not prepared. And the critics also charge that there is something odd in the
Court’s claim that racial perspectives—and only those of black, Latino, and Native American students (not those of Asian, Arab or
European)—are uniquely valuable in a university.
Whatever happens in Fisher, the high tide for affirmative action is, given the Court’s composition, probably waning.
John Kang is a professor of law at St. Thomas University. He has a B.A. from U.C. Berkeley, a J.D. from UCLA, and a Ph.D. from Michigan. His articles have appeared in,
among other places, the Harvard Journal of Law and Public Policy, the Harvard Journal of Law and Gender, and he is presently working on a book entitled Manliness and the
Constitution (under contract with NYU Press). Kang would like to thank Ms. Monica Albarrelo of CABA for inviting him to write the article.
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See Grutter v. Bollinger, 539 U.S. 306 (2003); see also Gratz v. Bollinger, 539 U.S. 244 (2003).
Regents of University of California v. Bakke, 438 U.S. 265 (1978).
Id. at 276.
Id. at 277 n.7.
Id. at 279.
Id. at 277 n.7.
Grutter, 539 U.S. at 316.
Id.
Id. at 335.
Id. at 328-33.
Id. at 335.
Id. at 335-36.
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Gratz, 539 U.S. at 250.
Id. at 251.
Id. at 255.
Id.
Id. at 272-73.
See id. at 272-74.
Fisher v. University of Texas at Austin, 631 F.3d 213 (5th Cir. 2011), cert. granted,
132 S.Ct. 1536 (2012).
Fisher, 631 F.3d at 216-217.
See id. at 229-30.
Fisher v. University of Texas at Austin, 132 S.Ct. 1536 (2012).
CABA
Annual Legislative
Luncheon
by Maria Garcia
On April 5, 2012, CABA thanked and honored the various
members of the Dade Delegation for the Florida State Senate
and House of Representatives. This annual event brought
together over 100 judges and attorneys to celebrate those
that dedicate their lives to public service. The luncheon took
place at the Biltmore Hotel in Coral Gables, Florida. Most
of the legislators in the Dade Delegation attended and were
given an opportunity to update the CABA membership on their
accomplishments and goals for the recent legislative session.
Special recognition was given to Senator Ellyn Setnor
Bogdanoff, Representative Jose Felix Diaz, Senator Anitere
Flores and Representative Erik Fresen and for their assistance
to CABA and dedication to our community. Awards were
presented by CABA President Vivian de las Cuevas-Diaz and
Legislative Chairs Maria D. Garcia and Jorge Piedra.
You Be the Judge
A History and
Comparison
of Judicial
Selection Methods
by Jane W. Muir and Renee B. Kramer
“MERIT” SELECTION
The Florida Bar defines “merit selection” as “[a] method
for selecting judges solely on the basis of merit rather than
through the popular election process.”1 The implication of the
Bar’s definition is that a competitive election process seeks to
select judges by some criteria other than merit. By extension,
no democratic election will select candidates based on merit.
This is a difficult definition to accept in a society that favors
democratic elections. As Thomas Jefferson said, “I know of no
safe depository of the ultimate powers of the society but the
people themselves; and if we think them not enlightened enough
to exercise their control with a wholesome discretion, the remedy
is not to take it from them, but to inform them with education.”2
Then again, as Alexander Hamilton argued, “[I]ndependence of
the judges is equally requisite to guard the Constitution and the
rights of individuals from the effects of those ill humors, which the
arts of designing men or the influence of particular conjunctures
sometimes disseminate among the people themselves; and
which, though they speedily give place to better information and
more deliberate reflection, have a tendency, in the meantime, to
occasion dangerous innovations in the government, and serious
oppressions of the minor party in the community.”3
There is no question that one should select judges based on
merit. However, consistent with the different priorities described
by Jefferson and Hamilton, much controversy surrounds the
question of which method of selection produces the most
qualified, impartial, and responsible judiciary. Inevitably,
choosing a judicial selection and retention method requires
balancing different objectives and comparing relative strengths
and weaknesses of the available alternatives. In order to make
an informed decision, it is important to be aware of the history of
judicial selection, the evolution of the objectives of the process,
and the arguments for and against the available methods.
HISTORY
Originally, “court” came to be used to refer to a judicial assembly
because the word referred to an enclosed area where a sovereign
and his entourage heard disputes. The verb “to court,” meaning
to win favor, derives from the same source.4 Later, medieval kings
delegated their authority to resolve disputes to judges outside
the king’s court. These judges exercised the king’s authority
under his direct supervision.5 As
a result, loyalty to the king, rather
than knowledge, skill or experience,
determined judicial selection.6
Later, in colonial times, the English
king held absolute control of
the appointment and removal of
judges. The American colonists
found the practical results of this
arrangement unacceptable, and
the appointment of judges by the
monarch was among the causes
for separation from England. You
may recall that the Declaration of
Independence refers to King George
III’s treatment of colonial judges
among its grievances: “He has made
Judges dependent on his Will alone,
for the tenure of their offices, and
the amount and payment of their
salaries.”7
The Declaration of Independence proclaimed that Americans
were endowed with unalienable8 rights that governments
are instituted to protect. Where the consent of the governed,
rather than the divine right of kings, is the government’s source
of power, credibility and popular support of the judiciary are
vital. The authority derived from these permits the judiciary to
effectively challenge the legislative and executive branches and
maintain a balance of powers.
The thirteen original states struggled with improving the
procedure for judicial selection. Their experiences under English
rule compelled them to do away with judicial appointment by
executive officers. With their newly acquired independence, they
adapted the appointment process. Eight of the thirteen original
colonies placed appointment power in the hands of one or both
houses of the legislature, while five of the colonies provided for
either joint selection by a governor and council or gubernatorial
selection with council confirmation.9
Beginning in the 1830s, there began a shift toward increased
suffrage and broader popular control of public office inspired
by Andrew Jackson’s populist democratic ideologies.10 This
democratization movement focused on the judiciary because
the public already elected governors and legislators.11 However,
to some extent there was also a feeling that judges were being
appointed “too frequently from the ranks of the wealthy and
privileged.”12 By the Civil War, twenty-two of thirty-four states
elected their judges. Only the older states continued to use the
appointive method subject to legislative approval.13
Between 1870 and 1930, political parties began to exert
considerable influence over identification of judicial candidates,
their elections and their retention. Widespread dissatisfaction
arose, and by 1880, the American Bar Association (“ABA”)
and other bar associations made the effort to restore public
confidence in the courts. At the 1906 annual meeting of the ABA,
Roscoe Pound made a famous
speech, entitled “The Causes
of Popular Dissatisfaction with
the Administration of Justice,”
where he proposed that,
“[p]utting courts into politics and
compelling judges to become
politicians, in many jurisdictions,
has almost destroyed the
traditional respect for the
bench.”14
The Progressive Era, from
1900 through 1917, saw the
promotion of alternatives to
partisan elections: nonpartisan
elections,
direct
judicial
primaries, shortened ballots,
and nominating committees
were proposed or adopted
by many states. The goal of
progressives was to promote
efficiency because, as legal scholar Roscoe Pound argued,
inefficiency in the courts caused “[u]ncertainty, delay and
expense, and above all the injustice of deciding cases upon
points of practice, which are the mere etiquette of justice.”15
Elections were considered inefficient because of the expense of
political campaigns. To solve this and other problems associated
with the election of judges, Albert Kale, founder of the American
Judiciary Society, suggested a plan using the chief judge and
presiding justices to form a judicial counsel to seek out the most
qualified candidates.16 Kale’s plan was inspired by the idea of
selecting judges based on their merit. Almost twenty-five years
after Kale’s proposal, the ABA adopted its own version of this
“merit plan” in 1937. Missouri was the first state to adopt this
system for its appellate courts in 1940, and so it came to be
known as the Missouri Plan.17
COMPETING OBJECTIVES
JUDICIAL SELECTION METHODS
The history of judicial selection reflects the tension between the
objectives of independence and accountability. Independence is
the most important concern for those who believe that judges
are depositories of the law or “living oracles” who, as William
Blackstone, English judge of the 18th century, commented,
are responsible for knowing customs and rules and abiding by
precedents and “sworn to determine, not according to his own
private judgment, but according to the known laws and customs
of the land; not delegated to pronounce a new law but to maintain
and expound the old one.”18 Blackstone’s primary concern was
“to keep the scale of justice even and steady, and not liable
to waver with every new judge’s opinion…”19 The assumption
is that independence of the judiciary will produce fair results
because the law itself is fair, and judges are above individual
bias, corruption or ignorance. Therefore, independence permits
the judiciary to protect the rights of individuals and minorities
by making unpopular decisions that the majority would oppose.
Controversy continues over the advantages, disadvantages
and effects of the various judicial selection methods because
the passage of time and experience have not revealed a visibly
superior method.
Those who view judges as lawmakers consider accountability
to be the most important goal of a judicial selection method.
Judges may affect the law subtly or change it dramatically by
making decisions. The common law has been extended and
modified by judges for hundreds of years, thereby shaping and
giving meaning to legislatures’ work. Interpretation of statutes
permits judges to fill voids left by the legislature or determine
whether a statute should apply to a factual scenario not directly
contemplated by the law, perhaps an even greater power.
Invalidation is the ultimate authority—a judge’s power to strike
down a law altogether because it is found invalid. Some critiques
consider their discretion unbridled. David Kairys, author of
The Politics of Law: A Progressive Critique, argues that judges
make their decisions based on social, political, institutional, or
experiential factors and find confirming legal rationalizations that
often distort or ignore contrary arguments or authorities.20 By his
logic, a judge should be expected to rule in a manner consistent
with the majority political opinion and if the rulings are unpopular,
be accountable to the people. In the same respect that medieval
judges’ loyalty to the king was paramount, contemporary judges
should obey the will of the people according to this theory.
The appointment process addresses the weaknesses of
elections: (1) the general public is ill-informed about judicial
candidates, leaving the majority of voters to rely on racial
or ethnic name recognition to make voting decisions21; (2)
elections are usually issueless and have low voter turnout;
and (3) incumbents are typically never opposed or reelected
easily, but if they are opposed there are significant problems
associated with accomplishing court business while fundraising
and campaigning during election time.22
Elections also often deter qualified candidates from seeking
judicial office. “Many attorneys ... have a philosophical distaste for
politics and political campaigning, and thus refrain from seeking
office.”23 Elections may also compromise the independence of
the judiciary—“judicial officers, unlike other elected officials,
should not be governed by the transient whims of the public
which is likely to vote an unpopular, although competent, judge
out of office for rendering correct but controversial decisions.”24
However, appointment has its own shortcomings. The main
concern, as voiced by Charles Tiffany of Kissimmee in his letter
to the Florida Bar News, is that it deprives citizens of their
right of franchise.25 Judges are virtually guaranteed life-tenure
because they are rarely removed in retention elections. Even
worse, without elections, the public is never educated about the
candidates by information acquired during a campaign cycle.
Moreover, it is naïve to suggest that appointment “takes the
politics out” of judicial selection. Judicial selection is still highly
political. However, the appointment process is designed to involve
interest groups that are thought to have a legitimate concern
in judicial selection. Interest groups have the power to devise
their own campaigns to sway the opinion of the judicial selection
committee. Those groups that are involved in the process of
appointment will still maneuver to influence the choices for seats
on the bench because judgeships are prestigious and because
their decisions inevitably affect the destiny of those involved
in the litigation process. The key issue is whether the unique
kind of politics that affect the appointment process adequately
represents public, political, legal and judicial perspectives.26
FLORIDA’S JUDICIAL SELECTION PROCEDURE
Florida implemented a merit selection and retention program by constitutional amendment in 1972 after four out of seven justices of
the Florida Supreme Court left office in disgrace by retirement or resignation.27 Trial court judges are elected, but vacancies on the
trial bench are filled by appointment. Forty to ninety percent of judges are appointed to fill vacancies, so a significant majority of trial
judges are appointed to the bench.28
The Florida Bar News reports that well-funded campaigns are targeting the retention elections of appellate judges that fail to rule in
favor of the majority on controversial subjects. These campaigns have been designed to essentially permit the people to step into the
role of the king and demand loyalty from the judiciary to them.29 Members of the judiciary are being condemned for ruling against the
will of the people—or perhaps some of the people. In an effort to calm the fury of a vocal segment of the population, the Florida Bar
has made a significant effort to educate the general public about the purpose of merit retention elections. Their efforts have received
mixed reviews from members of the bench and bar who actively participate in the appointment process.
Perhaps the anti-retention campaigns are a warning sign that our current judicial selection procedures inadequately balance the
public perspective with other political and legal interests. Transparency of process and promotion of the quality of our judiciary to
the non-legal community may be sufficient to include the people in the appointment process enough to stop the vocal critics from
detrimentally affecting the judicial system. The issue now is how to balance the need for the articulation of interests by a variety of
segments of society, including the general public, and minimize the problem politics that jeopardize the fairness of the process.
To learn more about Florida’s merit retention process please visit: www.floridabar.org/thevotesinyourcourt and for more
information about Miami-Dade County’s judicial elections please visit: http://www.miamidade.gov/elections/.
Jane W. Muir is a partner at Gersten & Muir, P.A. A graduate of the University of Miami School of Law and the University of Florida, she practices civil litigation.
For more information, please visit www.gerstenmuir.com.
Renee B. Kramer is a student at the University of Miami School of Law. A graduate of Washington University in St. Louis, she is working as a summer law clerk at
Gersten & Muir, P.A. and as a judicial intern for Hon. Don Cohn and Hon. Adalberto Jordan before beginning her second year of law school.
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Madison McClellan, Merit Appointment Versus Popular Election: A Reformer’s Guide to Judicial Selection Methods in Florida, 43 Fla. L. Rev. 529, 541 (1991)
(citing Young Lawyers Division of the Florida Bar, Merit Retention of Judges Handbook 1976).
Id. at 545.
Peter Webster, Selection and Retention of Judges: Is There One “Best” Method, 23 Fla. St. U. L. Rev. 1, 2 (1995).
Douglas Harper, Online Etymology Dictionary, (June 14, 2012), http:..www.etymonline.com.
McClellan, supra note 1, at 529.
Id.
Id.
The final version of the Declaration uses the word “unalienable.” Some earlier drafts used the word “inalienable,” which is the term our modern dictionaries prefer.
The two words mean precisely the same thing.
Jona Goldschmidt, Merit Selection: Current Status, Procedures, and Issues, 49 U Miami L. Rev. 1, 7 (1994).
Id.,at 5.
McClellan, supra note 1, at 534.
Goldschmidt, supra note 9, at 4 (citing Edgar Bodeneeimer, The Growth of American Law: The Law Makers, by James W. Hurst, 26 Ind. L.J. 118 (1950), available at
http://www.repository.law.indiana.edu/ilj/vol26/iss1/11).
Goldschmidt, supra note 9, at 3.
Id. at 4.
Id.
Id. at 8.
Id.
Webster, supra note 3, at 4.
Id.
Id.
Id.
Id.
Id.
Charles Tiffany, Letters, The Florida Bar News, http://www.floridabar.org/ (last updated June 18, 2012).
See generally John V. Orth, Who Judges the Judges?, 32 Fla. St. U. L. Rev. 1245 (2005).
Gerald Richman, The Case for Merit Selection and Retention of Trial Judges, 72 Fla. B.J. 71, 72 (1998), available at
http://www.floridabar.org/divcom/jn/jnjournal01.nsf/Author/CB614C898FE5814485256ADB005D6207.
Webster, supra note 3, at 4.
2012
JUDICIAL
CANDIDATES
Learn about the
Judicial Candidates
through bios they
submitted to the
organization Please do not
forget to vote
on August 14,
2012.
MIAMI-DADE
CIRCUIT
COURT RACES
................................................................................
GROUP 8:
HON. DAVID C. MILLER (INCUMBENT)
Current Position: Circuit Court Judge
Biography: Judge David C. Miller was born in Miami-Dade County
where he has resided for 58 years. Married his Coral Gables high
school sweetheart, Marilyn, in 1973 while attending University of
Florida – 39 years ago. Two sons: Jason and daughter-in-law Victoria
Otero Miller, Aaron and daughter-in-law Jessica Calderon Miller. Proud
grandparents to: Scott, Isabella, Sophia and Lucas. Lucky owner to
“Penney the Wonder Dog” - 13 year old Jack Russell Terrier. Serving
legal community for 34 years; 12 years as Circuit Court Judge; 22
years as lawyer and shareholder/equity partner at a well respected
law firm. Judge David C. Miller is known for his intellect, integrity,
stability, independence, and patience. His hard work ethic includes
arriving at the courthouse by 6 am and allowing hearings as early as
7 am. He has been known to give lawyers his vacation days and
holidays if needed to have their cases heard.
MAURICIO PADILLA
Current Position: Private Law Practice
(INFORMATION REQUESTED; NOT SUBMITTED BY
CANDIDATE)
GROUP 15:
ROBERT COPPEL
Current Position:
Assistant Public Defender
Biography: I have been a trial attorney for twenty-eight years since
graduating from Nova Law School in 1983. I was a solo practitioner
from 1983 – 1987, specializing in juvenile defense and also handled
criminal and civil matters. I have been an assistant public defender
for twenty-three years. My roles have included felony trial attorney,
juvenile and felony training attorney, and for the past four years the
Director of Training and Professionalism. Throughout my career, I
have represented clients of all ages, races and ethnicities. For
the past fifteen years I have mentored, coached and trained over
two hundred attorneys, many of whom are some of the finest trial
attorneys in South Florida. Additionally, I teach professionalism,
ethics and trial skills to all of our new attorneys and certified legal
interns. On a personal note, if fortunate to be elected on August 14,
the title of judge will not define me as a person. It is the essence
of who I am that defines me. I am compassionate, patient and
open-minded. When a situation calls for it I am strong and decisive.
I take pride in my organizational skills and my punctuality. I have the
skills and the temperament to be a good courtroom judge, both in
the day-to-day operations and as a trial judge. I have been married
to Judy Garcia for eighteen years and we live in Miami Lakes. I have
3 step-children and four granddaughters.
MARIA ELENA VERDE
CANDIDATE)
GROUP 47:
ALEX JIMENEZ LABORA
Current Position:
Private Law Practice / Hearing Officer
Biography: During 18 years in private practice I have successfully
represented clients in a wide variety of legal matters including
class actions, family, dependency, bankruptcy, personal injury and
wrongful death cases. I have owned small businesses and worked
in a variety of industries including banking, engineering, consulting
and data communications. In addition to being a proud graduate
of the University of Miami School of Law, I received my MBA from
the Wharton School of Business at the University of Pennsylvania
and have an engineering degree from Iberoamericana University in
Mexico City, the city of my birth. In 2010 I was appointed to serve
as a Civil Traffic Hearing Officer and have presided over thousands
of matters. I have lived in Miami for over 25 years and my wife,
Deborah, and I have three children. I am also a long time Boy
Scout volunteer and currently serve as an Assistant Scoutmaster.
I promise to be fair, treat everyone with respect, follow the law and
work hard. I would be grateful and honored to have your support.
MARIA DE JESUS SANTOVENIA
Biography: I have been a member of CABA for many years. It
has been my goal to become a judge since my first legal job as
a judicial law clerk to an excellent judge, role model and mentor
in the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas. I graduated from the
University of Pennsylvania Law School in 1988. I am board certified
in City, County and Local Government Law since 2005 and am
the only board-certified candidate in my race. I have quasi-judicial
experience as a court-appointed arbitrator in Philadelphia. There,
I heard civil cases with values up to $50,000, including the
presentation of evidence, legal arguments, evidentiary rulings
and damages awards. My practice has focused primarily in
complex commercial litigation. I am proud to have contributed
to Everglades restoration in my representation of an Indian tribe
and environmental interests in federal Clean Water Act suits. In
addition to complex cases, I have handled volume cases such as
asbestos and foreclosure litigation. I also have appellate experience.
My background defending municipalities and representing clients
suing government agencies shows that I can handle both sides of
an issue and would be fair and impartial as a judge. I have received
the endorsements of the Miami Herald, the League of Prosecutors
and Save Dade. I have dedicated over half of my twenty-four-year
career to public service as an assistant city attorney for Miami and
North Miami Beach. With your support, I hope to continue that
public service as a judge.
GROUP 49:
VICTOR H. DE YURRE
Current Position:
Biography: I have been a practicing attorney in Miami-Dade County
for 35 years conducting a commercial and real estate practice.
I have a BBA (accounting), University of Miami (1974), a Juris Doctor,
St. Mary’s University School of Law (1976) and a Master of Laws in
Taxation, University of Miami School of Law (1978) degree. I served as
a City of Miami Commissioner and Vice Mayor from 1987-1995. Also,
I served as Chairman of the Miami Sports and Exhibition Authority, as
well as, the Downtown Development Authority. As a Commissioner
and Chairman of the Miami Sports and Exhibition Authority I was
the government lead and negotiated with Major League Baseball
and the National Hockey League in bringing the Miami Marlins and
the Florida Panthers to Miami. I was also a plaintiff and unofficial
co-counsel against Dade County Government and the Dade County
School Board to create district elections in the early ‘90s. In addition
to practicing law, I am a Traffic Court Hearing Officer wherein I have
presided over 1000 trials and have obtained the experience necessary
to run a courtroom and further, a Certified Mediator. My legal
experience, knowledge and education allow me to provide expertise,
to complement the Judiciary. Having been a public servant for
decades in this community, I have a deep sense of understanding of
the many cultures that make up this County and can impart justice
in a fair, respectful and dignified manner.
TERESA MARY POOLER
Current Position:
CANDIDATE)
MIAMI-DADE
COUNTY
COURT RACES
................................................................
GROUP 1:
FRANK A. HERNANDEZ
Current Position:
Biography: Frank Hernandez was born and raised in Miami, Florida.
He is of Cuban descent with his parents coming from Santiago and
Havana. He attended Florida State University for undergraduate,
and began law school at St. Thomas School of Law. Frank
transferred from St. Thomas, giving up a 75% scholarship, and in
order to be with his wife and graduated from Florida Coastal School
of Law in Jacksonville. Upon graduation the Hernandez’s returned
home to Miami, and Frank started his career at the Miami-Dade
State Attorney’s Office.Frank started the SAO in County Court. He
decided to stay longer in County and became a training attorney.
In this capacity he was responsible for the daily operations of one
courtroom for the State and training of a new class of prosecutors.
He moved on through the office until he reached the level of Felony
‘B’ attorney. At this point in the Hernandez’s lives, they decided
to undergo IVF treatments, and Frank left the courtroom to spend
more time at home to support his wife. The Hernandez’s ended
up with twin boys and Frank was in the Felony Screening Unit. In
FSU he was responsible for the review and investigation of felony
arrests before arraignment. This included daily interviews with all
the players in a case (witnesses, victims, police, and defendants).
Recently Frank has been working with the Economic Crimes Unit in
order to devise a strategy for investigating and prosecuting the rash
of Federal income tax fraud plaguing Miami in State Court.
HON. PATRICIA MARINO-PEDRAZA (INCUMBENT)
Current Position: County Court Judge
Biography: I have been a member of the Florida Bar for the past 21
& ½ years was elected to the bench in 2006. I have served in both
the criminal and civil divisions of the County Court and I have also
been specially appointed as an acting Circuit Court Judge to handle
civil domestic violence hearings as well as uncontested divorces.
I currently preside in the Coral Gables Courthouse where I have both
a civil and criminal division. My current pending caseload for my civil
division is over 6,500 cases with additional new filings of well over
500 cases per month. The majority of my docket includes landlord/
tenant evictions, personal injury protection cases, collections, and
small claims matters. As a Judge I am experienced, hard working,
decisive, well versed in the law, respectful, compassionate and
committed to equal justice. I have received admirable bar poll
ratings from the attorneys who appear before me and I am honored
to say that my re-election efforts are supported by both the Plaintiff’s
and Defense Bar. In addition to my commitment to justice, I remain
extremely active in our community. I have been a guest speaker
at local bar associations, lectured at school career day events,
presided over mock trials and hosted student courthouse visits. I am
also a mentor for law students. On a personal note, I am a member
of the Cuban American Bar Association, a member the Family Law
Inns of Court, and a member of the PTA.
GROUP 10:
CAROL “JODIE” BREECE
CANDIDATE)
DIANA GONZALEZ
CANDIDATE)
HON. ANA MARIA PANDO (INCUMBENT)
CANDIDATE)
GROUP 20:
MICHELLE ALVAREZ BARAKAT
Biography: I began my legal career and love of the courtroom
as a student law clerk while assisting Judge Margarita Esquiroz.
That profound experience catapulted my desire to work in
litigation. Following my graduation from UM School of Law I have
worked exclusively as a trial attorney. I first worked for eight years
as a criminal defense attorney. Then as my family grew I had the
opportunity to work on a contract basis with the Public Defender’s
Office in their mental health unit.Currently, I am Of Counsel at
Barakat Law, P.A. where I have rounded out my trial and appellate
experience to include cases dealing with commercial litigation
matters.Now, after over 12 years as an attorney I have filed to run for
judicial office. It has been at the behest of my colleagues that I have
chosen “The People’s Court.” I am respectful, patient and sensitive
to the diversity of individuals, which makes up our community. I wish
to give back to this community, which has given me so much. I have
worked in both the Public and Private sectors, and in the criminal
and the civil courthouses. As Bar Counsel at the Florida Bar I gained
a unique perspective on the pressures and responsibilities facing
attorneys, while also handling the frustrations of people dissatisfied
with their lawyer’s service. Finally, if honored with your vote, l hope
to bring my singular experience, love of this community, knowledge
of the courtroom and well-balanced practical perspective to our
judiciary.
HON. FLEUR JEANNINE LOBREE (INCUMBENT)
Biography: Judge Fleur Lobree was appointed to serve in County
Court in April 2011. She is assigned to the civil division, after ten
months in the criminal division. She is also an acting Circuit Judge
presiding over administrative appeals, domestic violence injunctions
and uncontested divorces. Prior to her work on the bench, Judge
Lobree was an Assistant State Attorney from 2002-2011. From
2001-2002, she was an associate at Hicks, Anderson and Kneale
in civil practice. From 1997-2001, she was Senior Law Clerk to the
Hon. Rodolfo “Rudy” Sorondo, Jr. at the Third DCA. From 19921997, she was an Assistant Attorney General, acting as lead
counsel in over 350 appeals. In service to her profession, Judge
Lobree spent six years as a member of the Florida Bar Criminal
Procedure Rules Committee, including serving as its Chair. She also
volunteered for three years on a Florida Bar Grievance committee,
evaluating cases of lawyers accused of wrongdoing. She has trained
attorneys and law enforcement officers on topics such as Appellate
Practice, Constitutional Law, Ethics and Professionalism, and
Search Warrants. Judge Lobree devotes her free time to mentoring
high school students and newly-diagnosed breast cancer patients.
She is a founding member of Save Our Sisters, DBT Inc., a nonprofit created to raise awareness about breast health and enable
survivors to discover or regain fitness after diagnosis and treatment
as a part of South Florida’s first breast cancer survivor dragon boat
racing team. She would greatly appreciate your vote for retention as
a County Court Judge.
During her time as a prosecutor, Judge Wolfson was universally
respected by her colleagues and the defense bar. Judge Wolfson
holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Pre-Professional Studies
from the University of Notre Dame. Following her undergraduate
studies, Judge Wolfson received a Master of Science in Biological
Sciences from Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville. Judge
Wolfson received her Juris Doctor from the Chicago-Kent College of
Law, where she excelled in the Moot Court Honor Society.
WILLIAM PENA WELLS
Biography: My decision to run for judicial office comes as a result
of my life experience as a first generation immigrant. At the age of
seven, I, along with my mother, became part of an unprecedented
mass exodus from Cuba known as the Mariel Boatlift. My father,
however, was prohibited by the Cuban government from leaving with
us. He was asked by Cuban militants not to allow me to come to the
United States. His immediate response, however, was that he did
not want his daughter to grow up in the communist island. At that
point he was turned back from the Mariel port. When he returned
to Havana, he was jailed without due process and without a trial.
Upon his release, he was fired from his job and paraded through
the streets of Havana where he was publicly shamed and beaten.
Because of my father’s choice, I grew up in a free and democratic
country. This country and this community afforded me enormous
rights and opportunities: the right to enjoy great individual freedoms
and the opportunity to obtain an education. I wish to give back to
this community as a public servant while engaged in the profession
I love- the law. Moreover, as a judge, I want to ensure that unlike my
father, everyone who comes before me is treated fairly, respectfully
and receives due process under the law.
(INFORMATION REQUESTED; NOT SUBMITTED BY CANDIDATE)
GROUP 24:
ARTHUR SPIEGEL
GREER ELAINE WALLACE
Biography: My name is Greer Elaine Wallace, and I am a candidate
for County Court Judge in Miami-Dade County, Group 24. I am a
native Floridian; born in St. Augustine and raised in New Smyrna
Beach, where I graduated 2nd in my high school class, and was a
National Achievement Scholar. I received an academic scholarship
to Michigan State University, where I obtained a BS in Psychology.
My law degree is from University of Florida; In March 1979, I was
admitted to the Florida Bar. For the last 33 years, I have practiced
law in Miami as a government attorney and as a private practitioner
(since 1996),. in legal matters related to adoption, appeals, juvenile
dependency and delinquency, divorce, child support, custody,
time-sharing, paternity, landlord/tenant, domestic violence,
probate, guardianship, small claims, and administrative hearings.
I approximate having over 250 trials. My passion and strengths
have been dedicated to protecting children and representing the
most vulnerable members of our community, i.e. persons mentally
ill, poor, and those addicted to alcohol and drugs. I am a former
HRS dependency and termination of parental rights attorney;
former attorney for SFETC--a facility for the criminally insane; and
former Guardian Ad Litem Program staff attorney. I am qualified,
experienced, and I promise to serve with a commitment to fairness,
integrity, and respect for all.
HON. ANDREA R. WOLFSON (INCUMBENT)
Biography: Judge Andrea Wolfson was appointed to the County
Court bench in May 2010. Initially, she served in the Criminal
Division at the Hialeah Branch Courthouse where she presided over
criminal traffic and misdemeanor cases as well as civil domestic
violence injunction hearings and uncontested divorces. Presently,
Judge Wolfson presides over DUI, criminal traffic, and misdemeanor
cases at the Richard E. Gerstein Justice Building. Judge Wolfson
volunteers her time by participating in Town Hall Meetings, mentoring
young people in the KAPOW Program as well as the Hialeah Early
Prevention and Intervention (EPI) Program, and sitting in an appellate
capacity over administrative matters. She also sits on the Eleventh
Judicial Circuit Professionalism Committee. Prior to her judicial
appointment, Judge Wolfson served our community as a prosecutor
with the Miami-Dade State Attorney’s Office. In that capacity, Judge
Wolfson prosecuted criminal cases, including the most serious
felonies. Judge Wolfson also served as a Special Assistant United
States Attorney with the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern
District of Florida where she prosecuted firearms-related cases.
GROUP 27:
YVONNE CUESTA
Current Position:
JACCI SUZAN SESKIN
Current Position:
GROUP 28:
TANYA BRINKLEY
Current Position:
Biography: I graduated from University of Miami School of Law
and Howard University. I have more than 16 years of litigation
experience in civil and criminal law. Since 2004, I have been a Traffic
Hearing Officer and presided over more than 500,000 citations and
1,000 trials. I also serve in an administrative capacity adjudicating
motions for relief, and participating in training new Hearing Officers
and County Court Judges. I have served the legal needs of this
community since 1996, and I understand what makes a successful
jurist. I believe that everyone deserves their day in court, where they
must be treated with dignity and respect, and the role of the judiciary
is limited to the law and its application. This makes me well-prepared
to excel as a County Court Judge. As a Traffic Hearing Officer, I have
demonstrated the essential qualities of fairness, consistency, and
the ability to adjudicate, without hesitation. Patience, understanding,
and respect have always been paramount while rendering a solid
and well-reasoned decision that comports with the evidence and the
law. I strongly believe that in addition to my solid qualifications, the
value of my personal experiences will contribute to my success on
the bench, and service to the community. I have has been nominated
numerous times to the Governor for appointment as a County Court
Judge. I am endorsed by the League of Prosecutors, Concerned
Citizens of Northeast Dade County, SAVE Dade, and Dade County
Police Benevolent Association for election as County Court Judge in
Group 28.
ENRIQUE “RICK” YABOR
ALAN S. BERNSTEIN
GROUP 33:
GROUP 35:
JOHN “JOHNNY” RODRIGUEZ
HON. DALE ROSS (INCUMBENT)
Current Position: Circuit Court Judge
HON. TERETHA LUNDY THOMAS (INCUMBENT)
MICHAEL “MICKEY” ROCQUE
GROUP 40:
GROUP 45:
LOURDES CAMBO
JULIO E. GONZALEZ, JR.
HON. DON S. COHN (INCUMBENT)
OLIVER PARKER
Biography: I was born in a small rural town in Connecticut.
My family always instilled in me an extremely hard work ethic as well
as the necessity to always treat people fairly and to discriminate
against no one. My grandfather, who was an attorney for over 50
years, was an extremely strong influence on my life and always taught
me to respect the robe. After graduating with a BA degree from the
University of Connecticut in 1972, I graduated from the University of
Miami Law School with a JD degree in 1975. I then practiced primarily
criminal defense solely as a private attorney for over 31 years and
had my own firm during the majority of such time. Since being
elected as a County Court Judge in 2006 I have presided in the civil
and domestic violence divisions and was the only judge to preside
in the domestic violence/civil back up division. I have consistently
given back to the community not only by speaking to local schools
and various groups but also as a member of service organizations
such as Lions Club International. Judges must always remember
the following, First the courts belong to the people, Second a judge
must be fair, Third litigants must feel they have had their day in court,
Fourth a judge should always explain her or his ruling. As a judge
I have always shown these attributes and ask for your support
of my re-election.
BROWARD CIRCUIT
COURT RACES
Current Position:
..................................................................................
GROUP 19:
MICHAEL I. ROTHSCHILD
RHODA SOKOLOFF
LAURA MARIE WATSON
BROWARD COUNTY
COURT RACES
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GROUP 5:
OLGA LEVINE
ROBERT NICHOLS
RICHARD A. SACHS
GROUP 6:
JULIE C. SHAPIRO-HARRIS
GARETT M. BERMAN
Current Position:
Staff Attorney, Broward County Clerk
Current Position: Attorney, Florida Traffic Safety Resource
Program
GROUP 31:
FRIEDA M. GOLDSTEIN
TIM BAILEY
ROBERT ABRAHAM JAKOVICH
Current Position:
ILENE LIEBERMAN
Current Position:
Private Law Practice / Broward County Commissioner
Biography: I am the only candidate in the Broward County Court
Group 6 race with a combination of legal experience and public
service. I have been an attorney for 22 years with a civil practice
including Probate, Guardianship, commercial transactions, appeals,
as well as appearing before the Florida Commission on Ethics and
the Florida Elections Commission in Tallahassee. I taught Local
Government Law at Nova Southeastern Shepard Broad Law Center.
There are 2 reported decisions on appeals to the District Courts
in which I am cited as counsel of record. One of them, Mierzwa v.
Florida Windstorm Underwriting Association, 877 So. 2d 774 (Fla.
4th DCA 2004), resulted in relief to thousands of homeowners across
the state due to the District Court’s interpretation of the Valued
Policy Law. During my public service of 28 years, I have served as a
City and County Commissioner and eight and one-half years as the
Executive Mayor of the City of Lauderhill. As a public servant, I have
applied my legal skills in reviewing thousands of contracts, deciding
numerous quasi-judicial matters, and drafting municipal ordinances.
I have been active in several community service organizations.
I am on the Board of Directors of the Transplant Foundation of
South Florida and the Boys and Girls Club. I am endorsed by the
Broward County PBA, the Broward County Council of Professional
Firefighters, the AFL-CIO, the 10-13 club, and the BSO Professional
Supervisory Association, International Union of Police, AFL-CIO
Local 6006.
KATHLEEN MARY MCHUGH
GROUP 10:
ROSHAWN BANKS
Biography: I run my own practice and am an adjunct professor at
Nova’s Law School. I practice in both State and Federal Court, with
both civil and criminal experience. With my undergraduate degree in
Social Work, I worked in the mental health field. I served my country
in the US Navy and am part of the prison ministry in my church.
I have volunteered with senior citizens and children through the
TJ Reddick Bar Association. I worked with teens in school, fundraised for the American Stroke Association, built homes with Habitat
for Humanity and gave the keynote address to college graduates.
I also participated with the Caribbean Bar Association when they
held their immigration help booth in the park. I have a diversity of
experience with a proven record reflecting a commitment to service.
If a good Judge needs legal acumen and the ability to serve others,
then I believe I will certainly make a great Judge.
HON. ROBERT F. DIAZ (INCUMBENT)
RANDY GOODIS
GROUP 32:
MELANIE GOLDEN
HON. TERRI-ANN MILLER (INCLUMBENT)
2012 Judicial Polls
Miami-Dade County Results
Next are CABA’s judicial polling results from its 2012 judicial poll. The poll, designed to educate the electorate
about the qualifications of judicial candidates, is an effective way for CABA members to express their views
on the present and future judiciary.
The polling questions not only pertained to qualifications, but also to the fair and equitable treatment of
hispanics by the judge/candidate.
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6632 Valerie
32
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11
11
14
Manno-Schurr,
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R.
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Manno-Schurr,
Valerie
34
9
19
Manno-Schurr,
R.
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46
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10
30
5
18
Schumacher,
48
Marin, Antonio
12
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29
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47
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16
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8
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12 25
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44
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54
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8
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24
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29
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5
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Lester
48
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19
Langer,
Lester
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9
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18
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43
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John
24
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25
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31
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17
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24 25
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Schlesinger,
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48
11
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43
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10
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R.
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33
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25
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12
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Lopez,
Peter
56
0
14
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5
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10 33
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Shapiro,
Bernard
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32
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David
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C.
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28
28
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52
5
16 Exceptonally
Judges
24
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32
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99 99
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atzer,
tzer,
Victoria
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Platzer,
Victoria
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Victoria
45 CABA BRIEFS
6 | SUMMER 2012
20 43 Qualified
Exceptonally
18
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Judges
odriguez,
riguez,
driguez,
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Jose
Jose
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M.
M.
M.
M.
16
1616
16Jose M.
34
3434
34
14
1414
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88 88Qualified
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54 Qualified
16 No Opinion
Bernstein,
Scott M.2 Unqualified
27
John W.
5410
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18
47
4747
47
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k,ick,
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M.
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M. Thornton
44
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26
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Abby
Trawick,
Daryl
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43
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23
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47
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18
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47
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Sarah
I.
43
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23
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Schwartz,
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35
3535
35
44 4435
16
1616
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4
16
Farina,
Joseph P.
52
2
16
JUVENILE
(CIRCUIT)
Yes
47
5
17
Genden, Michael A.
Bagley,
Jerald
54
Exceptonally
Zayas, Angelica D.
Angelica
D.
9
9
9
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18
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Bailey, Jennifer D.
47
Hogan
Scola,
Jacqueline
47
8
16
responsiveness
to
their
needs?
Qualified
Qualified
Unqualified
No Beatrice
Opinion
Qualified
Qualified
Qualified
Qualified
Qualified
Qualified
Qualified
Unqualified
Unqualified
Unqualified
Unqualified
No
No
No
No
Opinion
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Qualified
Yes
No No Opinion
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Unqualified
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Qualified
No
No
No
Opinion
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No
Unqualified
Opinion
Opinion
No Opinion
52
Butchko,
48
5 88 88
19
Langer,
Lester
Caballero,
Marcia
B.
51
Does
the
Judge
treat
Hispanics
fairly
and
18
26
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treat
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treat
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fairly
fairly
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Cohen,
Jeri
B.
32
9
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Barbara
41
41
41
22
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22
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41
22
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Bagley,
Jerald
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54
1
15
14
27
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44 27
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1414
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48
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Ellen
48
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23
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40 Jorge E. 391
14
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Rosa
Bernstein,
27
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33
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33
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Jennifer
19
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19
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44
Lopez,
Peter
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56
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their
needs?
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Yes
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No
No
No
No
No
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No
No
No
Opinion
Opinion
Opinion
Opinion
No
Hanzman,
Michael
A.
Blake,
Stanford
33
19
052
30 21 Abby 592
25
44
Cynamon,
18
18
18
36
36
36
10
18
36
10
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13
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13
13
18
18
18
13
310
310
18
33 No Opinion
21
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213
13
13
18
Hanzman,
Michael
A. needs? Butchko,
an,
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Michael
Michael
Michael
A.
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Michael
A.
Miller,
David
C.
52
5
16
43
Dresnick, Ronald
Jeri
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B.
Cohen,
Jeri
B.
32
32
32
32
9
9
9
9
32
15
15
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15
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30
20
351
28 16
26
Hersch,
Richard
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B.
16
16
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30
30
20
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B.
16
30
203
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10
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47
Platzer,
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45
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14
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37
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Gisela
48
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Farina,
P. 13
52
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24
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24
22
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214
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54
223
16
47
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A.2
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30
30
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A.S. Rodriguez,
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Michael
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Michael
A.
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18
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244
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Norma
33 15Michael 18
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8730
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32
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47
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Rosa
I.
46
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21
28
28
28
28
2238
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26
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Richard
Richard
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Prescott,
Orlando
A.
37 13Lester 18
19
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21
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10
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38
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26
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23
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126
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13
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23
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48
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Schumacher,
Marc
48
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,
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S.
38
38
38
38
4
4
4
4
38
14
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4
Leesfield,
Ellen
48
Sampedro-Iglesia,
Maria
I.
Freeman,
Gill
S.
34
21
1
38
1
26
26
26
31
31
31
6
6
6
7
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k,
Ronald
43
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18
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Ronald
Ronald
14
1414
14
24
2424
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22 24
22
17
1717
172
17
Maria I.
dro-Iglesia,
pedro-Iglesia,
dro-Iglesia,Sampedro-Iglesia,
Maria
Maria
Maria
I.I. I.I.
mpedro-Iglesia,
Maria
Lopez, Peter R.
56
Thornton
Jr.,
John
W.
54
0
18
Norma
orma
Norma
Norma
S.
S.
S.
S.
Lindsey,
Norma
S.
33
33
33
33
2
2
2
2
33
22
22
22
22
2
22
Glazer, Mindy
S.
33
647
29 25
26
Zayas,
Angelica
41
4141
8
13
13
13
41
132
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as,
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Angelica
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s,
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D.D. Angelica
19
23
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18
18
18
18 9
215
28818
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25
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25
25
Miller,
David C.
52
Trawick,
Daryl
43
23
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Orlando
,Orlando
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A.
A.
Prescott,
A.
A.
OrlandoSandy
A. E.
37
37
37
1121
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19
19
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45
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18
252 9919
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P.
P.P.P.
35
35
35
21
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515
99
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35 P. 21
21
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Joseph
2
16
Rodriguez, Jose M.
54
Ward,
Diane
V.
41
4
25
Sampedro-Iglesia,
Maria
I.
38
38
38
38
1
1
1
1
38
18
18
18
18
1
18
ro-Iglesia,
Maria
I.
o-Iglesia,
ro-Iglesia,
-Iglesia,
Maria
Maria
Maria
I.
I.
I.
Does
the
Judge
treat
Hispanics
fairly and
es
the
Judge
treat
Hispanics
fairly
and R.
he
s,eMichael
the
Judge
Judge
Judge
treat
treat
Hispanics
Hispanics
Hispanics
fairly
fairly
fairly
and
and
and
66 66
32 Exceptonally
11
14
Manno-Schurr,
Valerie
22
2222
3535
66 66
22
35
Michael
A.
A.
n,
Michael
A.treat
47
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Michael 35
A.
Michael
A.
Rodriguez,
Rosatreat
I. 5 Hispanics fairly 17
46
Does
the Judge
and
Zabel,
Sarah
I.
43
4
23
Judges
Unqualified
29
29
29
1129
11 29
26
26
26
Zayas,
Angelica
D.
Angelica
D.
ngelica
gelica
elica
D.
D.
D.
equitably,
as well
a 29
uitably,
as
well
as
demonstrate
a
bly,
tably,
ly,
as
as
well
as
well
well
asasdemonstrate
as
demonstrate
demonstrate
aaasademonstrate
Schumacher,
Marc
48
Marin,
Antonio
12
2811
847 Qualified
15
25
25
25
29
29
726
726
717
1111
25 Jacqueline
29
11Qualified
ola,
cola,
Jacqueline
Jacqueline
Scola,
Jacqueline
Hogan
Scola,
ola,
Jacqueline
8demonstrate
equitably,
as well
as
a 16 No Opinion
CRIMINAL
(CIRCUIT)
Thornton
Jr.,
John
W.
54
responsiveness
to
their
needs?
Does
the
Judge
treat
Hispanics
fairly
and
Yes
responsiveness
to
their
needs?
ponsiveness
to
their
needs?
onsiveness
siveness
iveness
to
to
their
to
their
their
needs?
needs?
needs?
Yes
No
No
Opinion
Yes
No
No
Opinion
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
No
No
No
No
Opinion
Opinion
Opinion
24
25
10
Arzola,24
Antonio
Sarduy, George A.
855 55
2813
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17
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Lester
Lester
24
24
29
2929
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29
13
ster
5
191
Langer,
Lester
Trawick,Jerald
Daryl E.
43
Bagley,
54
Exceptonally
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Exceptonally
Exceptonally
equitably,
as
well
as
demonstrate
a
Exceptonally
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Cohen,
Jeri
B.
32
9
15
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Jeri
B.
32
9
15
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Jeri
Jeri
Jeri
B.
B.
B.
32
32
32
9
9
9
15
15
15
Bloom,
Beth
30
16
1
11
Schlesinger, John
2444 44
3013
148 Diane
7
25
2525
3131
1313
25Ellen 31
31
13
d,
Ellen
Ellen
d,
Ellen
Leesfield,
Ellen
23
Ward,
V. D. 1
41
Bailey,
Jennifer
47
Qualified
Judges
Qualified
Unqualified
No
Opinion
Qualified
Qualified
responsiveness
to
their
needs?
Qualified
Qualified
Qualified
Unqualified
Unqualified
Unqualified
No
No
No
Opinion
Opinion
Opinion
Qualified
Yes
No
No
Opinion
Qualified
Judges
Qualified
Qualified
Qualified
Qualified
Unqualified
Unqualified
Unqualified
Unqualified
Qualified
No
No
No
No
Unqualified
Opinion
Opinion
Opinion
Opinion
No
Opinion
Qualified
Qualified
Qualified
Qualified
Zabel,
Sarah
I.
43
40
1
14
40
1
14
40
40
40
1
1
1
14
14
14
Figarola,
Rosa
C.
arola,
Rosa
C.
,ter
rola,
a,
Rosa
Rosa
Rosa
C.
C.
C.
52
Butchko,
Brennan,
Victoria
R.25
12 Beatrice27
15
Shapiro, Bernard S.
1011 11
3012
556
18
ter
eter
R.
R.R.
33
33
33
25
1212
Peter
R.
33
25
12
Lopez,
Peter
R. 25
0
144
Caballero,
Marcia11
B.1
51
18
2610
810
Areces,
Barbara
41
41
41
22
22
22
1125
125
810
810
818
41
22
12
Jerald
rald
Jerald
Bagley,
Jerald
rald
54
15
Arzola,
Antonio
46
0
12
24
24
24
25
25
24
25
1
10
24
25
25
1
1
10
Arzola,
Antonio
Antonio
Antonio
ntonio
tonio
Hanzman,
Michael
A.
nzman,
Michael
A.
zman,
an,
n,
Michael
Michael
Michael
A.
A.
A.
30
25
30
2
30
30
30
2
2
2
25
25
22
5
21
Colodny,
Yvonne
David
vid
vid C.
C.C.
28
28
2929
99 99
77 77
David
C.
28 C. 29
29
Miller,28
David
52
16 Exceptonally
48
Cardonne
Ely, Gisela5
Bernstein,
Scott
M.
27
21
5
9
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nnifer
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D.
D.
D.
33
33
33
30
30
30
1
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6
6
6
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D.
33
30
1
6
Bailey,
Jennifer
D.
47
3
19
Bloom,
Beth
42
0
16
Bloom,
Beth
30
16
1
11
Beth
eth
th
30
30
16
Beth
30
30
16
16
16
1
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1
11
11
11
11
Qualified
Judges
28
26
28
28
28
2232
2228
26
267726
Hersch, Richard
rsch,
Richard
,ctoria
ch,
Richard
Richard
Richard
30 Qualifi
Fajardo,
Ariana
Cueto,
E. 19
44
24
24
24
32
32
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9926
99
24
32
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ictoria
Victoria
Platzer,
Victoria
456 Jorge
6
203
18
Areces,
Barbara
Blake,
Stanford
33
19
0
9
18
18
18
36
36
36
10
10
10
7
7
7
18
36
10
7
Beatrice
,
Beatrice
o,
Beatrice
44
52
5
13
Cynamon,
Abby
Butchko,
Beatrice
Beatrice
Brennan,
Victoria
31 15
23
Brennan,
27
Victoria
Victoria
Victoria
R.
R.
R.
12
12
n,
Victoria
R. S.S. Victoria
12
12
27
27
27
4414
414
44
15
15
Lederman,
Cindy R.
S.
38
14
Cindy
38
man,
an,
rman,
Cindy
Cindy
Cindy
S.
S.
38
38
38
4R.
427
4412
14
14
14
Fernandez,
JoseM.
L.
18
28
3
12
z,
ez,
,erman,
Jose
Jose
Jose
M.
M.
M.
16
16
16
34
34
34
14
14
815
815
848
uez,
Jose
M.
16
34
14
Rodriguez,
Jose
54
24
16
Bernstein,
Scott M.
27
43
Dresnick,
Ronald
Brown,
Joel
H.
30
20
3
9
,y,
o,
Marcia
Marcia
Marcia
B.
B.
B.
16
16
16
30
30
30
3
3
3
20
20
20
ro,
Marcia
B.
16
30
3
20
Caballero,
Marcia
B.
51
0
20
Colodny,
Yvonne
32
3
23
10
22
5
21
10
10
22
10
10
22
22
22
5
5
5
5
21
21
21
21
Colodny,
Yvonne
y,
Yvonne
Yvonne
vonne
Yvonne
Blake,
Stanford 32
33
Norma S.
22
dsey,
Norma
33
22
sey,
Norma
Norma
S.S.
33
33
2234
2233
22
225522
11Spencer
13
Firtel, 33
Leon
M. I.34
Eig,
47
z,
ez,
, Norma
Rosa
Rosa
Rosa
I.I.S.I.S.
12
12
12
34
552
19
1919
uez,
Rosa
I.Lindsey,
12
34
19
Rodriguez,
Rosa
46
1
213
Brown,
Joel H. P. 13
30
Dennis,
Maria
EspinosaCardonne
10
25
15
ne
Ely,
Ely,
Gisela
Gisela
ne
Ely,
Gisela
9
9
9
37
37
37
20
20
20
6
6
6
9
37
20
6
Ely,
Gisela
48
2
21
Ely,
Gisela
Farina,
Joseph
52
27
1
32
6
19
3
30
6
6
19
6
6
19
19
19
3
3
3
3
30
30
30
30
Fajardo,
Ariana
Fajardo,
Ariana
,acher,
Ariana
Ariana
riana
Ariana
Prescott,
Orlando
A.
37
1
19
scott,
Orlando
A.
37
1
19
tt,
tt,
cott,
Orlando
Orlando
Orlando
A.
A.
A.
37
37
37
1
1
1
19
19
19
Gayles,31
Darrin
P. 25
25 Maria Espinosa
25
9
her,
cher,
er, Marc
Marc
Marc
31
31
2525
11 11
13
1313
Marc
31 Marc
25
13
Schumacher,
48
1
222
Dennis,
10
47
Genden,
Michael A.
18
2412
210
18
Diaz,
Reemberto
718
718
738
32
32
32
83818
818
23
23
23
738Jose
32
81
23
rge
orge
E.
E.E.L.L.L.Fernandez,
Jorge
Cueto,
Jorge
E. L.
ge
E.
44
1
24
Fernandez,
42
18
Jose
L.
18
28
3
12
ez,
z,
,
Jose
Jose
Jose
18
28
dez,
Jose
L.
18
28
28
28
3
3
3
12
12
12
Sampedro-Iglesia,
Maria
I.
mpedro-Iglesia,
Maria
I.
pedro-Iglesia,
dro-Iglesia,
ro-Iglesia,
Maria
Maria
Maria
I.
I.
I.
38
18
1
38
38
1
1
1
18
18
18
30
5
14
Diaz,
Reemberto
Glick,
Stacy
D.
Hogan
47
n
Jr.,
Jr.,
Jr.,
John
John
John
W.
W.
W.
39
3939
20
20
11 11
13
1313
on
Jr.,
John
W.
39Jr., John20
20
13
Thornton
W.
0
18
Echarte,
21
3013
414
8
Echarte,
Pedro P. Jr.1
21
,n,
Abby
Abby
on,
Abby
10
10
10
38
38
38
14
14
14
10
38
9
14
Abby
44
26
Abby
36 13Lester
22
32
3
11
11
11
32
32
39339326
3926
13
13
13
Firtel,11
Leon
M. E. 32
Firtel,
M. D.Pedro P. Jr. Cynamon,
eon
M.
nAngelica
on
n
M.
M.
M.
48
Langer,
29
26
29
29
29
29
1132
1111
26
26
Zayas,
Angelica
Angelica
s,
as,
Angelica
Angelica
D.D.
D.D. Leon
28
3
14
Gordo,
Monica
17
17
17
37
37
37
3331
13
13
13
17
37
13
Daryl
E.E.E.
,Daryl
Daryl
Trawick,
Daryl
Daryl
E.
43
2
23
Freeman, Ellen
Gill S.
34
Leesfield,
48
Freeman,
Gill
S.
34
21
1
26
26
26
31
31
31
6
6
6
7
7
7
26
31
6
7
k,
Ronald
Ronald
k,
Ronald
43
8
18
Dresnick,
Ronald
Ronald
44
1
15
Gayles,
Darrin
P.
Gayles,
Darrin
P.
25
25
2
9
Darrin
P.
Darrin
arrin
rrin
P.
P.
P.
25
25
25
25
25
25
25
25
2
2
2
2
9
9
9
9
Hirsch,
Milton
13
27
9
11
Glazer,
Mindy
15
ane
ne
iane
V.
V.V.
16
16
3232
33 33
20
2020
Diane
V.
16 V. 32
32
20
Ward,16
Diane
41 Peter
25
Lopez,
R.S. 4
56
Glazer,
Mindy S. Exceptonally
15
33
6
9
8
8
8
41
41
41
8
8
8
13
13
13
8
41
8
13
cer
ncer
ncer
Eig,
Spencer
er
47
1
23
Karlan,
Sandy
18
Glick,
Stacy
D.
35
24
10
30
5
14
10
10
30
10
10
30
30
30
5
5
5
5
14
14
14
14
Glick,
Stacy
D.
acy
D.
acy
cy
y
D.
D.
D.
Exceptonally
Exceptonally
Exceptonally
Exceptonally
Miller,
525
21 David C. 30
Miller,Sarah
Bronwyn
arah
ah
ah
I.I. I.I.
99 99 I. C.
36
3636
99 99
17
1717
arah
36
17
Zabel,
43
4
235
Manno-Schurr,
Platzer,
Victoria Valerie
456
Karlan, Sandy
18
2514
216
16
seph
seph
oseph
P.P.P.Gordo,
35
35
35
21
21
21
914
914
939 No Opinion
Joseph
35
21
Farina,
Joseph
P.Qualified
52
20 R.
16
Qualified
Qualified
Qualified
Qualified
JudgesMonica
Qualified
Unqualified
ges P.
Qualified
Unqualified
No
Opinion
es
Qualified
Qualified
Qualified
Unqualified
Unqualified
No
Opinion
Opinion
Opinion
38
21
14Unqualified
14
14
14
28
14
14
28
28
353528
35No
35 No
14
Gordo,
Monica
Monica
Monica
onica
onica
Murphy,
Dennis
J.28
28
3
13
Marin, Antonio
12
Rodriguez,
Jose M.
54
6
32
11
14
Manno-Schurr,
Valerie
R.
22
22
22
35
35
35
6
6
6
6
6
22
35
6
6
Michael
,
Michael
A.
A.
n,
Michael
A.
47
5
17
Genden,
Michael
A.
Michael
A.
24
25
1
10
24
25
1
10
24
24
24
25
25
25
1
1
1
10
10
10
Arzola,
Antonio
ola,
Antonio
Antonio
la,
Antonio
Antonio
Sarduy,
George
A.
Hirsch,
Milton
30
8
22
8
Hirsch, Milton
Milton
ilton
ton
13
13
27
Milton
13
13
27
27 13
9927
99
11
11
11
119
Rodriguez,
46
Rebull,
Thomas
J.27
10 11 Rosa I.25
2
22
Exceptonally
Schlesinger,
John
24
Marin,
Antonio
12
28
8
15
Schumacher,
Marc 8
48
25
25
25
29
29
29
71571
11
11
25
29
ola,
cola,
Jacqueline
Jacqueline
Scola,
Jacqueline
Hogan
Scola,
ola,
Jacqueline
47
16
Beth C.
30
om,
Beth
30 Jacqueline
1621
11
Beth
m,
Beth
Beth
30
30
30
16
16
16
11575730
11
11
Miller,21
Bronwyn
C.
42
4 Unqualified
14
5Qualified
21
21
30
21
30
30
30
516
511
511
551Qualified
Miller,
Bronwyn
C.Bloom,Bronwyn
onwyn
ronwyn
nwyn
C.
C.C.
5 11
26
6 No Opinion
22
Rodriguez-Chomat,
Jorge
Judges
Shapiro,
Bernard
10
Thornton
Jr., JohnS.W.
54
Sarduy,
George
A.
8
28
9
17
ester
Lester
Lester
24
24
24
29
29
29
5
5
5
13
13
13
24
29
5
13
ster
48
5
19
Langer,
Lester
Brennan,
Victoria
R.
12
27
4
15
nnan,
Victoria
R.
12
27
4
15
an,
n,
nan,
Victoria
Victoria
Victoria
R.
R.
R.
12
12
12
27
27
27
4
4
4
15
15
15
Murphy,
Dennis
J.28
35 13Daryl E. 26
2
22
Dennis J.
Dennis
Dennis
J.J.J.Murphy,
16
16
28
,ennis
Dennis
J.
16
16
28
28 16
3328
33
1313
133
Ruiz-Cohen,
Samantha
13
32
18
84
11
Areces,
Barbara
Trawick,
43
Schlesinger,
John
30
127
25
25
25
31
31
31
45245
13
13
13
25
31
13
d,
Ellen
Ellen
d,
Ellen
Leesfield,
Ellen
Ellen
48
170
2356
Ward,
Diane V. 26
41
10
21
10
2210
21
10
10
10
22
22
22
524
5242425
21
21
21
Colodny,
Yvonne
y,
odny,
dny,
y,
Yvonne
Yvonne
Yvonne
Rebull,
Thomas
Thomas
J.
35 22
25
Thomas
omas
homas
omas
J.Yvonne
J.J.J.Rebull,
10
10
25
10
10
25
25
25
222
22
22
22
22
12
15
Sanchez-Llorens,
Migna
Bernstein,
Scott J.M.
21
9
Zabel,
Sarah I. 18
43
10
30
5
eter
er
R.
R.
R.
33
33
33
25
25
25
1
1
1
12
12
12
Peter
R. Rodriguez-Chomat,
33
25
1
12
Lopez,
Peter
R.
56
0
14
6
19
3
30
6
19
3
30
6
6
6
19
19
19
3
3
3
30
30
30
Fajardo,
Ariana Bernard
o,
rdo,
ardo,
,ter
Ariana
Ariana
Ariana
Ariana
34
3
21
5
26
6
22
5
5
26
5
5
26
26
26
6
6
6
6
22
22
22
22
Rodriguez-Chomat,
Jorge
Jorge S.
ez-Chomat,
JorgeShapiro,
ez-Chomat,
z-Chomat,
-Chomat,
Jorge
Jorge
Jorge
19
22
5
14
Sayfie,
Nushin
G.
Blake, Stanford
33
19
0
9
David
vid
vidSamantha
C.
C.
C.
28
28
28
29
29
29
93493
712
711
7473
David
C.Jose
28
29
Miller,
David
C.S.28
52
52
16
Jose L.
18
12
nandez,
Jose
18H.
2813
12
dez,
andez,
dez,
Jose
Jose
L.
L.Fernandez,
L.L.
18
18
18
28
28
33494932
12
12
Ruiz-Cohen,
Samantha
42 11
14
Ruiz-Cohen,
Samantha
hen,
en,
n,
Samantha
Samantha
13
13
32
hen,
Samantha
13
13
32
32
32
428
11
11
11
Sigler,
Victoria
15
30
2 Exceptonally
12
Brown,
Joel
30
20
3
9
Qualified Qualifi
Judges
24
24
24
32
32
32
7
7
7
9
9
9
24
32
7
9
Victoria
ictoria
Victoria
Platzer,
Victoria
ctoria
45
6
20
11
32
3
13
11
32
3
13
11
11
11
32
32
3
3
3
13
13
13
Firtel, Leon M. Migna
Leon
eon
el,
l,orens,
Leon
Leon
M.
M.M.
M.
Sanchez-Llorens,
Migna
38
3
18
12
26
6
15
12
12
26
12
12
26
26
26
6
6
6
6
15
15
15
15
Sanchez-Llorens,
z-Llorens,
Migna
-Llorens,
lorens,
Migna
Migna
Migna
27 Barbara 25
21
12
Soto, Bertila
Dennis,
Maria Espinosa
10
152
13
18
Areces,
z,
ez,
,ushin
Jose
Jose
Jose
M.
M.
16
16
16
34
34
34
14
814
814
ez,
Jose
M.
16
34
14
Rodriguez,
JoseG.M.
54
23
16
Gayles,
DarrinG.P.
yles,
,Darrin
es,
Darrin
Darrin
Darrin
P.
P.
P.
P. Nushin
Bernstein,
27
25
25
2519
25
25
25
25
25
25
214
25514
252
914
914
985982
39 149 Scott M.24
18
22
Sayfie,
Nushin
19
19
22
19
19
22
22
22
525
Sayfie,
Nushin
G.
ushin
shin
G.
G.M.
G.
Thomas,
William
23
28
10
18
21
18
Diaz,
Reemberto
Blake,
Stanford
33
z,
ez,
,toria
Rosa
Rosa
Rosa
I.I.D.
I.Sigler,
12
12
12
34
34
34
5
5
5
19
19
19
ez,
Rosa
I.Glick, Victoria
12
34
5
19
Rodriguez,
Rosa
I.
46
1
21
10
30
5
14
10
30
5
14
10
10
10
30
30
30
5
5
14
14
14
Stacy D.S.
k,
ck,
acy
tacy
Stacy
Stacy
D.
D.
39
18
Sigler,
Victoria
S.
15
30
2
12
ictoria
S.D.
ctoria
oria
S.
S.S.
15
15
30
15
15
30
30
2
2
2
2
12
12
12
12
Tinkler Mendez,
12 Joel H. 30
31
11
Echarte,
Pedro P.Marisa
Jr.
21
46
8
Brown,
30
her,
cher,
er,
Marc
Marc
Marc
31
31
31
25
25
25
13213
13
13
13
acher,
Marc
31
25
13
Schumacher,
48
10
22
14
14Maria Espinosa
14J.Marc
2827
14
14
14
14
28
28
33212121
14
14
14
Gordo,
Monica
do,
rdo,
Monica
Monica
Monica
Monica
Soto, 27
Bertila
46 12
15
23
Soto,
Bertila
27
27
21
27
21
21
21
228
12
12
12
12
ertila
tila
rtila
la
Dennis,
10
13
28
16
Tunis,
Dava
Freeman,
Gill
S. 28
34
21
15
8
18
Diaz,
Reemberto
n
Jr.,
Jr.,
John
John
John
W.
W.
W.
39
39
39
20
20
20
1
1
13
13
13
on
Jr.,
John
W. Milton
39
20
1
13
Thornton
Jr.,
John
W.
54
0
18
Hirsch,
13
27
9
11
sch,
Milton
13
27
9
11
ch,
Milton
Milton
Milton
13
13
13
27
27
27
9
9
9
11
11
11
Thomas,
William
44
15
Thomas,
William
23
28
1
10
William
William
William
23
23
28
,Jr.,
William
23
23
28
28
28
1
1
1
1
10
10
10
10
Venzer,Mindy
Ellen Sue
20 Pedro P. 33
23
12
Glazer,
S.
15
6
9
Echarte,
Jr.
21
17
17
17
37
37
37
3
3
3
13
13
13
17
37
3
13
Daryl
E.Marisa
E.
,Daryl
Daryl
E.Marisa
Trawick,
Daryl
E.
Daryl
E.
43
2
23
21
30
5
5
21
30
5
5
21
21
21
30
30
30
5
5
5
5
5
5
Miller,
BronwynMarisa
C.
Bronwyn
er,
ler,
Bronwyn
Bronwyn
Bronwyn
C.
C.
C.C. Mendez,
Tinkler
Mendez,
Marisa
Tinkler
38
1
19
12
31
6
11
Mendez,
Marisa
Mendez,
endez,
endez,
Marisa
12
12
31
12
12
31
31
31
6
6
6
6
11
11
11
11
Freeman,
Gill
S.
34
Walsh, Lisa
S.
23
22
13
Karlan,
Sandy
18
25
2
16
Glazer,
Mindy S. 4
15
ane
ne
iane
V.
V.
16
16
32
32
32
3533
20
20
20
Diane
V.
16
32
20
Ward,
Diane
41
25
Dennis
J.
16
13
phy,
rphy,
,ava
Dennis
Dennis
J.Tunis,
J.Murphy,
J.J. Dava
16
16
16
16J.V.Deborah
28
28
28
2813
33535328
13
13
13
13
30
53
16
Tunis,13
Dava
J.
13
13
28
13
28
28
528
16
16
16
16
ava
va
ay,
J.Dennis
J.V.
J.J.Dennis
17
26
2
17
White-Labora,
6
32
11
14
Manno-Schurr,
Valerie
R.
Karlan, Sandy
18
arah
ah
ah
I.Thomas
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No
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Opinion
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Yes
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No
Opinion
52
Butchko,
Beatrice
Harnage,
Henry
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9
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51
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45
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54
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27
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48
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Gerardo
Castiello,
Gerardo
2626
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No
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8
18
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No
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Dresnick,
Ronald
Ronald
Lopez,
56
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Marc
Marc
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31
31
31
25
25
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11 11No No Opinion
13
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Marc
31 Marc
25No
13
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48 Peter
1
22
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MariaR.Espinosa
10
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Opinion
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No
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Opinion
responsiveness
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needs?
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H.41
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52
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41
25
2012
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Polls
Hill, Charles
M. Antonio
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Singer, Robert S.
Tenenbaum, Melissa G.
Tilson, Thomas A.
2
5
6
8
12
9
1
3
0
Does the Judge
treat treat
Hispanics
fairly fairly
and
Magistrate
Hispanics
Bagley, Jerald
Exceptonally
Exceptonally
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Exceptonally
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as
well
as
demonstrate
a
Exceptonally
and
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Exceptonally
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Bailey, Jennifer D.
Qualified
Magistrates
Qualified
Unqualified
NoBeatrice
Opinion
Qualified
Qualified
Qualified
responsiveness
to their
needs?
dges
es
dges
es
Qualified
Qualified
Qualified
Qualified
Unqualified
Unqualified
Unqualified
Unqualified
No
No
No
No
Opinion
Opinion
Opinion
Opinion
Qualified
Yes
No No Opinion
Qualified
Qualified
Qualified
Qualified
Qualified
Magistrates
Magistrates
Magistrates
Magistrates
Magistrates
Qualified
Qualified
Qualified
Qualified
Unqualified
Unqualified
Qualified
Unqualified
Unqualified
No
Unqualified
No
Opinion
No
Opinion
No
Opinion
Opinion
No
Opinion
Butchko,
Caballero,
Marcia
B.1
Brown,
Karl
4
7
1
41
41
41
22
22
22
1
1
1
8
8
8
41
22
1
8
gley,
ey,
Jerald
Jerald
gley,
Jerald
Bagley,
Jerald
ey,
Jerald
54
15
Brown,4Karl
233
31
Brown,
Brown,
Brown,
Brown,
Karl
KarlKarl
Karl
Brown, Karl
4 4 4 7 7 47 7
171 1 3333
1 3333
3310
Fernandez,
90 32
0 Jorge E. 3032
ey,
y,
ley,
Jennifer
Jennifer
Jennifer
D.
D.Carlos
D.
33
33
33
30
6632
66
iley,
Jennifer
D.
33
30
Bailey,
47
19
Fernandez,
15
30
Fernandez,
Fernandez,
Fernandez,
Fernandez,
Carlos
Fernandez,
Carlos
Carlos
Carlos Carlos
4Jennifer
4 4Carlos
4 D.930
930
49 9
0904110110 3232
32Cueto,
Cynamon,
Abby
Gamboa,
Alejandro
13
6
1
27
18
18
18
36
36
36
10
10
10
7
7
7
18
36
10
7
tchko,
hko,
Beatrice
Beatrice
tchko,
Beatrice
50
13
Butchko,
hko,
Beatrice
Gamboa,
Alejandro
21
27
Gamboa,
Gamboa,
Gamboa,
Gamboa,
Alejandro
Alejandro
Alejandro
Gamboa,
Alejandro
Alejandro
1313Beatrice
1313 6 6136 6
161 1 1 2727
1 2727
2752
Dresnick, Ronald
6220
2
35
allero,
ballero,
llero,
Marcia
Marcia
Marcia
B.
B.Carolyn
B.
16
16
30
20
ballero,
Marcia
B. Howard,
16
30
20
Caballero,
Marcia
B.630
51
0
20
Howard,
10
1
34
Howard,
Howard,
Howard,
Howard,
Carolyn
Carolyn
Carolyn
Howard,
CarolynCarolyn
216
2Carolyn
2 2 630
26 6
2622332332 3535
3520
35
35Eig,
Spencer
J.
70 26
0 Joseph P. 2126
onne
donne
Ely,
Ely,
Gisela
Gisela
rdonne
Ely,
Gisela
913
9 9913
37
6626
66
377 7
20
onne
Ely,
Gisela
48
21
Cardonne
Ely,
Jones,13
Robert
17
28
Jones,
Jones,
Jones,
Robert
Jones,
Robert
Robert
Robert
J.Jones,
J. J. J.Jones,
Robert Robert
J.
13J.Gisela
737
737
13
013
720
02020
0 0 2626
26Farina,
Genden,
Michael A.30
8
8
1
Kallman,
Karen
7
7
7
32
32
32
8
8
8
23
23
23
7
32
8
23
eto,
o,
Jorge
Jorge
E.
E.
eto,
Jorge
E.
Cueto,
Jorge
E.
o,
Jorge
E.
44
1
24
2
31
Kallman,
8 8Karen
181 1 1 3030
8 8 8 8 88 8
1 3030
30Hogan
Kallman,
Kallman,
Karen Karen
Kallman,
Kallman,
Kallman,
Karen
Karen
Karen
4014
0 Lester 132
amon,
namon,
Abby
Abby
namon,
Abby
10
10
38
14
10
38
14
mon,
Abby
44
26
Cynamon,
Kimler,10
11
33
Kimler,
Lewis S.Lewis S.
Kimler,
Kimler,
Kimler,
Kimler,
Lewis
Lewis
Lewis
S.Lewis
S. S. S.Kimler,
6 Abby
6 6S. 438
6Lewis
438
64 4
0406990990 3232
3214
32
32Langer,
Leesfield,
Ellen
Lieberman,
Steve
13
7
0
25
26
26
26
31
31
31
6
6
6
7
7
7
26
31
6
7
esnick,
nick,
Ronald
Ronald
esnick,
Ronald
43
8
18
Dresnick,
Ronald
nick,
Ronald
Lieberman,
0
28
Lieberman,
Lieberman,
Steve Steve
1313 13Steve
13 7 7137 7
070 0 0 2525
0 2525
2517
Lieberman,
Lieberman,
Lieberman,
Steve
Steve
Steve
Lopez, Peter R.
6013
0 David C. 135
Maryanne
41
13
41
13
Spencer
,Lukacs,
Spencer
g,
Spencer
Eig,
Spencer
pencer
47
23
11
33
Lukacs,
588Maryanne
588 5 5 641
641
56 6
0605880880 3535
3513
35
35Miller,
Lukacs,Lukacs,
Maryanne
Lukacs,
Lukacs,
Lukacs,
Maryanne
Maryanne
Maryanne
Maryanne
Platzer,
Victoria
Deborah
0
na,
ina,
a,
Joseph
Joseph
Joseph
P.
P.Deborah
P.P.Deborah
35
35
21
9929
99
rina,
Joseph
35
21
Farina,
2129
16
Magid,35
Deborah
17
28
Magid,Magid,
Deborah
Magid,
Magid,
Magid,
Magid,
Deborah
Deborah
4 4 4 P.1321
13
4 13
0 29
2952
4Joseph
1321
01304550550 2913
29
Rodriguez, Jose M.
92 29
2
29
22
22
35
6629
66
22
35
den,
nden,
Michael
Michael
A.
A.
enden,
Michael
A. Pedraza,
47
5
17
Genden,
A.
den,
Michael
A.
Pedraza,
Yadira
15
1
29
Pedraza,
Pedraza,
Yadira
Yadira Yadira
722
935
79 9
2927662662 2929
29Rodriguez,
Pedraza,
Pedraza,
Pedraza,
Yadira
Yadira
Yadira
7Michael
7 7 935
Rosa I.
Marc 8
2
Rosenbaum,
Ann
25
25
29
11
25
29
11
an
gan
Scola,
Scola,
Jacqueline
Jacqueline
ogan
Scola,
Jacqueline
Hogan
Scola,
n Rosenbaum,
Scola,
Jacqueline
47
16
15
326
28
Rosenbaum,
Ann 21425772772 2614
525
5Jacqueline
1429
1429
26
2611
26
5 5 Margaret
14
5 14
211
26Schumacher,
Rosenbaum,
Margaret
Ann
Rosenbaum,
Margaret
Ann Margaret
Rosenbaum,
Rosenbaum,
Margaret
Margaret
Margaret
Ann
AnnAnn
Schwabedissen,
Elizabeth
11
10
2
25
nger,
er,
Lester
Lester
nger,
Lester
24
24
24
29
29
29
5
5
5
13
13
13
24
29
5
13
er,
Lester
48
5
19
Langer,
Lester
Schwabedissen,
Elizabeth
19 Daryl E. 3
26
Schwabedissen,
Schwabedissen,
Schwabedissen,
Schwabedissen,
Schwabedissen,
Elizabeth
Elizabeth
Elizabeth
ElizabethElizabeth
1010
1111 1111 10
1011
2102 2 2 2525
2 2525
25Trawick,
S.
8113
1 Diane V. 134
25
25
31
13
25
31
13
esfield,
field,
Ellen
Ellen
esfield,
Ellen
Leesfield,
field,
Ellen
48
23
Singer,25
10
34
Singer,
Robert
Singer,
S.Robert Robert
S.
2Robert
831
28 8
1812441441 3434
3413
34
34Ward,
Singer,
Singer,
Singer,
Robert
Robert
Robert
S.
S. S.Singer,
2Ellen
2 2 S. 831
Zabel, Sarah I.
MAGISTRATES (COUNTY)
34
25
31
Yes
54
47
52
51
48
44
44
43
47
52
47
47
48
48
56
52
45
54
46
48
54
43
41
43
Tenenbaum,
Melissa
G. Lopez,
3
ez,
pez,
z,
Peter
Peter
Peter
R.
R.R.
33
33
25
12
pez,
Peter
R.Melissa
33
25
12
Peter
0425
14
Tenenbaum,
Melissa
13
28
Tenenbaum,
G.
Tenenbaum,
Tenenbaum,
Tenenbaum,
Tenenbaum,
Melissa
Melissa
Melissa
G.G. G.Melissa
G.
533
5 5 R.
5 1225
1225
12
5G.
12
31235113113 2512
25
312
2512
25
2556
90 31
0
Thomas
A.
er,
r,
ler,
David
David
David
C.
C.C.
28
28
29
7731
77
ller,
David
C.
28
29
Miller,
David
5031
16
14
28 Exceptonally
Tilson,28
6Thomas
6 6 6C. A.929
929
0906990990 3131
69 9
3152
Tilson,
Thomas
A.
Tilson,
Thomas
A.
Tilson,
Tilson,
Tilson,
Thomas
Thomas
Thomas
A.A. A.Tilson,
Qualified
Judges
24
2424
32
3232
77 77
99 99
24
32
zer,
tzer,
Victoria
Victoria
atzer,
Victoria
Platzer,
Victoria
er,
Victoria
45
6
20
18
Areces, Barbara
Does
the
Magistrate
treatRodriguez,
Hispanics
fairlyM.
driguez,
iguez,
iguez,
Jose
Jose
Jose
M.
M.
M.
1616
34
3434
14
1414
88 88
driguez,
Jose
M.
16Jose
34
14
54
16
Does
the
Magistrate
treat
Hispanics
fairly16
Does
Does
Does
the
Does
the
Magistrate
the
Magistrate
the
Magistrate
Magistrate
treat
treat
treat
Hispanics
treat
Hispanics
Hispanics
Hispanics
fairly
fairly
fairly
fairly
Bernstein,
Scott M.2
27
Blake,
Stanford
33
and
equitably,
as
well
as
demonstrate
a
equitably,
as
well asademonstrate
a 12
and
equitably,
demonstrate
and
and
equitably,
and
equitably,
equitably,
as
well
well
asas
well
aswell
as
demonstrate
demonstrate
asas
demonstrate
a a a Rodriguez,
driguez,
iguez,
iguez,
Rosa
Rosa
Rosa
I.I. I.and
1212
3434
55 55
19
1919
driguez,
Rosa
I. as
12Rosa I.34
34
19
46
1 demonstrate a 21
equitably,
as well as
Brown, Joel H.
30
CANDIDATES
FOR
CONTESTED
JUDICIAL
RACES
DoesYes
the
Judge
treat
Hispanics
andNo13
Yes
responsiveness
to
their needs?
Yesfairly
No
Candidate
treat
Hispanics
Candidates
for
responsiveness
to
their
needs?
responsiveness
responsiveness
responsiveness
responsiveness
toto
their
their
to
to
their
needs?
their
needs?
needs?
needs?
Yes
Yes
YesMarc
No
No
Yes
No
No
Opinion
No
Opinion
No
Opinion
No
Opinion
Opinion
Candidates
for
humacher,
macher,
macher,
Marc
Marc
Marc
31
31
31
25
25
25
11No
11 fairly
1313
humacher,
Marc
31
25
13 Opinion
Schumacher,
48
1
22
10
Bagley, Jerald
54
Exceptonally
equitably,
as10well
as
demonstrate
a
Exceptonally
Contested
Judcial
and
equitably,
as220
well
Brown,
10
213
31
Contested
Judcial
Exceptonally
Exceptonally
Exceptonally
18
Diaz,
Brown,
Brown,
Brown,
Brown,
Karl
Karl
Karl
Karl
10
10
10
220
2 as
2 demonstrate
3131
Brown,
Karl Karl
10
2 1131131
ornton
nton
nton
Jr.,
Jr.,
Jr.,
John
John
John
W.
W.
W.
39
39
39
20
1313
ornton
Jr.,
John
W.
39Jr.,
20Exceptonally
1 a 31
13
Thornton
John
W.
54 Reemberto
18
Bailey,
Jennifer D. 0
47
Echarte,
Pedro P.No
Jr.
21
Qualified
udges
Qualified
Unqualified
No 30
Opinion
Races
Candidates
Qualified
Unqualified
Qualified
Qualified
Judges
Qualified
No
Opinion
Yes
No Opinion
responsiveness
to their
needs?
Races
andidates
andidates
Candidates
Qualified
Qualified
Unqualified
Unqualified
Qualified
Qualified
Qualified
Fernandez,
15
013
30
52
Butchko,
Fernandez,
Fernandez,
Fernandez,
Fernandez,
Carlos
Carlos
Fernandez,
Carlos
Carlos
Carlos Carlos
15
15
1515Qualified
037
15
0Unqualified
3030
0 3330330
17
17
17
37
1313
17
370Unqualified
3 No Opinion
13
wick,
wick,
Daryl
Daryl
E.
E.E.
awick,
Daryl
Trawick,
Daryl
E. 037
ick,
Daryl
E.
43 Beatrice
23
Freeman,
Gill S. 2
34
Caballero,
Marcia
B.
51
Hernandez,
Frank
A.
41
22
1
8
Bagley,
agley,
Jerald
Bagley,
Jerald
54
1
15
41
22
1
8
Bagley,
Jerald
Hernandez,
Frank
A.
(County
Court
Group
Hernandez,
Frank
A.
ernandez,
Frank
A.
ernandez,
Frank
A.
Gamboa,
Alejandro
21
0
27
Gamboa,
Gamboa,
Gamboa,
Gamboa,
Alejandro
Alejandro
Alejandro
Alejandro
21
032
2727
Gamboa,
Alejandro
21
0 3327327
2720
Glazer,
S. 4
15
d,
d,
rd,
Diane
Diane
Diane
V.
V.
V.
16
16
16
32
2020
ard,
Diane
V.
162121
320 0
3
20
Ward,21
Diane
V. 032
41 Mindy
25
48
Cardonne
Ely, Gisela
(County
Court
Group
1)
1
5
18
1)
12
23
40
Bailey,
ailey,
Jennifer
D.
33
1
Bailey,10Jennifer
47 Jorge
19
Bailey,
Jennifer
D.Carolyn
33
Karlan,
Sandy
18
(County
Court
GroupCarolyn
1)
ounty
Court
Group
1)
1110 D.1 110
53030
1834
County
Court
Group
1)
110
5151
18
18
366
Howard,
10
1617
34
Howard,
Howard,
Howard,
Carolyn
10
34
34
Howard,
1 99134
34
Cueto,
E.
44
el,
bel,
l,Howard,
Sarah
Sarah
Sarah
I.I.Carolyn
I.Carolyn
9
9
9
36
36
36
9
17
17
bel,
Sarah
I. Carolyn
9
36
9
17
Zabel,
Sarah
I.
43
4
23
6
Manno-Schurr,
Valerie R.
Gonzalez,
Diana
(County
Court Group
10)
613
157 257
13
Gonzalez,
Diana
(County
Court
Group
10)
20
33
18
36
10
Butchko,
utchko,
Beatrice
44
52
5
13
Cynamon,
Abby 3
Butchko,
Beatrice
18
36
10
Butchko,
Beatrice
Gonzalez,
Diana
(County
Court
Group
10)
6
15
13
onzalez,
Diana
(County
Court
Group
10)
onzalez,
Diana
(County
Court
Group
10)
6
6
15
15
13
Jones,
Robert
J.
17
1
28
Jones,
Jones,
Jones,
Robert
Jones,
Robert
Robert
Robert
J.Jones,
J. J. J.Robert J.
1717 1717 1 1171 1
2828
1 2828
28
Marin, Antonio
12
43
Dresnick, Ronald
Alvarez-Barakat,
Michelle
Alvarez-Barakat,
Court
aballero,
Marcia
B. Kallman,
3
20
Caballero,
Marcia
51Spencer
20
Caballero,
Marcia
B. Michelle
16
3030
Alvarez-Barakat,
varez-Barakat,
Michelle
lvarez-Barakat,
Michelle
Sarduy,
George A. 0
8
14
220Exceptonally
31
Karen
141416
14
14 Michelle
2 B.
214
2 2 (County
3131
31
2 331
31
Kallman,
Karen
Kallman,
Karen
Kallman,
Kallman,
Kallman,
Karen
Karen
Karen
Eig,
47
(County Court Group 20)
5
23
9
Schlesinger,
John
24
Group
20)
24
3
29
(County
Court
Group
20)
ounty
Court
Group
20)
5
23
9
County
Court
Group
20)
5
5
23
23
9
9
ardonne
Ely,
Gisela
9
37
20
6
23
48
2
21
Cardonne
Ely,
Gisela
Cardonne
Ely,
Gisela
9
37
20
6
Farina,
Joseph
P.
52
S. (CountyJudges
11
14
33
Qualified
Kimler,
Lewis
S.LewisArthur
Kimler,
Kimler,
Kimler,
Kimler,
Lewis
Lewis
Lewis
S.Lewis
S. S. S.Kimler,
11 111124) 1 1111 1
3333
1 33
33
Shapiro,
Bernard S.
10
Spiegel,
Court11Group
2 33
24 Qualified
47
Genden,
Michael A.6
Spiegel,
Arthur
(County
Court24Group
24) 023
11
38
Spiegel,
Arthur
(County
Court
Group
24)
piegel,
Arthur
(County
Court
Group
24)
2
4
piegel,
Arthur
(County
Court
Group
24)
2
2
4
4
24
24
7
32
8
23
ueto,
Jorge
E.
Cueto,
Jorge
E.
27
44
1
24
7
32
8
Cueto,
Jorge
E.
Lieberman,
Steve
17
28
18
26
8
11
Barbara
Lieberman,
Lieberman,
Lieberman,
Lieberman,
Steve
Steve
Lieberman,
Steve
Steve Wallace,
Steve Greer Elaine Areces,
1717
1717 0 0170 0
2828
0 2828
28
Hogan Scola, Jacqueline
47
Wallace,
Greer
Elaine
(County 11
Court
Wallace,
Greer
Elaine
allace,
Greer
Elaine
Wallace,
Greer
Elaine
ynamon,
Abby
9Group33
44 Lester 211
26
Cynamon,
Abby
Cynamon,
Abby
10
3838
489
Langer,
114 14
33
Lukacs,
Maryanne
11 M.
111110
11
1 111
11
3333
1 933
Bernstein,
Scott
27
5
Lukacs,
Maryanne
Lukacs,
Lukacs,
Lukacs,
Lukacs,
Maryanne
Maryanne
Maryanne
Maryanne
5 33
13
12
(County
Court Group 24)
19
58
30
Leesfield,
Ellen
24)
48
1331
1217612
55
526
13
13
126
(County
Court
24)
ounty
Court
Group
24)
County
Court
Group
24) Group
267
26
31
Dresnick,
resnick,
Ronald
43
18
Dresnick,
Ronald
7
Dresnick,
Ronald
Magid,
Deborah
1
28
Stanford
33
0
Magid, Deborah
Magid,
Magid,
Magid,
Magid,
Deborah
Deborah
Deborah
Deborah
17 171727) 1 1171 1
2828
118
2828
28
Cuesta, Ivonne (CountyBlake,
Court17
Group
20
5 Peter R. 19
Lopez,
569
Ivonne
Court5Group
30
20
Cuesta,
Ivonne
(County
Court27)
Group 27) Cuesta,
1888 (County
2041
uesta,
Ivonne
(County
Court
Group
uesta,
Ivonne
(County
Court
Group
27)
18
18
20
20
5527) 113 14
41
ig,
Spencer
Eig,
Spencer
47 David C. 2051
23
Eig,
Spencer
Yadira
15
29
Miller,
529
3 298
13 13
23
Seskin,
Jacci S. (CountyBrown,
Court
Group
Joel
H.27) 1 115
30
3
Pedraza,
Pedraza,
Pedraza,
Pedraza,
Yadira
Yadira
Yadira
YadiraPedraza,
15
15 15
15
11
2929
Pedraza,
Yadira
1 829
29
15
34
Seskin,
Jacci
(County
Court23Group
1321
33 S. P.
335
13
13
23
23527) 22
Seskin, Jacci
S.Brinkley,
(County
Court
Group 27)Ann
skin, Jacci
S.S.(County
Court
Group
27)
eskin,
Jacci
(County
Court
Group
27)
Platzer,
45
arina,
Joseph
P.
35
21
Farina,
Joseph
52 Victoria 2572
16
Farina,
Joseph
P.Ann
528
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10
Inside the World
of Corporate
Counsel
The Keys to Going Beyond the Velvet Rope
Corporate Counsel Seminar &
Networking Event
Co-chaired by: Jennifer Perez and Nelson Bellido
by Gina Beovides
This year’s Corporate Counsel Conference focused on bringing
together diverse minority attorneys and national and local counsel
to create opportunities for communication among in house and
outside counsel. The event took place at the San Carlos Institute,
located in the heart of Key West’s historic district. The San Carlos
Institute is a historical site affiliated with the Smithsonian Institution,
considered to be the cradle of Cuba’s independence movement,
and the site where Jose Marti united the exile community in 1892
for his drive for Cuba’s independence.
The three-day seminar included a diverse panel of in-house and
outside counsel, who spoke about the challenges of expanding
into Latin America and litigation issues faced by corporations and
how law firms can position themselves to assist with those issues.
Additionally, the panels focused on the challenges that minority
in house and outside counsel have faced throughout the years, as well
as the milestones that we have reached in promoting diversity in all
areas of the law. Panelists included in house counsel for MasterCard,
Sony Pictures Television, NBC Universal and Telemundo, Target
Corporation, Fox International Channels, Ryder System, Chevron,
TotalBank, Prudential Real Estate Investors, Carnival Corporation,
Time Warner/Warner Bros. Company, Del Monte Fresh Produce
Company, and Motorola Solutions, among others. We were also
fortunate enough to gain some precious insight into the world of
litigation from the perspective of some of our fine jurists from the
Circuit Court of the Eleventh Judicial Circuit—the Honorable Judge
Jose M. Rodriguez, Complex Business Litigation Division, and the
Honorable Judges Marcia B. Caballero and Spencer Eig, both of
whom sit in the General Jurisdiction Civil Division.
In addition to the conference, we hosted several cocktail receptions
and dinners so that our members could socialize and network with
the panelists, moderators, and sponsors. Nearly 100 participants
attended the main dinner on the second evening of the conference,
which featured Joseph K. West, President and Chief Executive
Officer of the Minority Corporate Counsel Association.
“
… the panels
focused on the
challenges that
minority in-house
and outside
counsel have faced
throughout the
years, as well as
the milestones that
we have reached in
promoting diversity in
all areas of the law.
”
Through the help of moderators, panelists, sponsors, and the
corporate counsel committee, the conference was a huge success.
A special thank you goes out to the following committee members
for their service: Jennifer Perez, Nelson Bellido, Nory M. AcostaLopez, Annie Hernandez, and Diana Powell.
Lastly, this event could not have been possible without the help
of Rafael Peñalver, who opened up the doors, and our eyes, to
the historical significance and ideals of the San Carlos Institute,
which stands for “truth, liberty, justice, self-determination and the
dignity of the individual.” These very same principles are at the
core of CABA’s foundation and are what we strive to promote. In
appreciation, CABA has donated $2,500 to the institute and looks
forward to hosting a Cuba cultural awarness event at the institute.
Thank you to all who attended. We hope next year’s conference will
be even greater!
Undocumented Bar Applicants
THE
AMERICAN
DREAM?
by Vivian M. Reyes and Javier A. Reyes
Sixteen years ago, nine-year-old Jose Godinez-Samperio and his
parents legally entered the United States from Mexico, but overstayed
their visas. Jose began his journey by first graduating from Armwood
High School in Seffner, as their valedictorian.1 He then received a
bachelor’s degree from New College with a major in anthropology
and his Juris Doctorate from Florida State University College of Law.2
However, after accomplishing so much, Jose has one last obstacle to
overcome prior to admission to The Florida Bar as a licensed attorney.
Unlike his studies, this last obstacle is largely out of Jose’s control and
tied together with some of the most divisive political discourse in the
United States.
Although Jose has been completely honest and forthright about his
immigration status during the course of his undergraduate and law
school education, he still had to address his status in his Florida Bar
application because of a policy enacted in January 2008 by the Florida
Board of Bar Examiners (the “Board”) that requires Florida Bar applicants
to provide valid citizenship or immigration documents.3 The fact it is a
policy is of importance given that there appears to be a distinction
between a policy and a rule. As stated in Rule1-12 of the Rules of the
Supreme Court Relating to Admissions to the Bar (the “Rules”), the
Rules are reviewed, approved, and promulgated by the Supreme Court
of Florida.4 Modifications to the Rules require the filing of a petition
with the Supreme Court of Florida and subsequent order by the Court.
According to Rule 1-13, the Board is an administrative agency of the
Supreme Court of Florida created by the Court to implement the Rules
relating to admission to the Florida Bar.5
Jose, determined to make his dream a reality, sought a waiver from the
Board’s policy requirement so that he could complete his Florida Bar
application and sit for the Florida Bar Exam. The Board granted the
waiver and allowed Jose to sit for the Florida Bar Exam. Unsurprisingly,
he passed.
Jose, however, has yet to be admitted to the Florida Bar. Depending on
how you interpret the Rules of the Florida Supreme Court Relating to
Admissions to The Florida Bar, Jose has arguably earned the privilege
of admission. He has met the basic qualifications that are expected of
all applicants: (1) he graduated from an ABA-accredited law school; (2)
passed the Florida Bar Exam; and (3) the Board has not indicated that
he has not produced satisfactory evidence of good moral character.6
The one major impediment that remains is Jose’s status as an
undocumented immigrant.
Sensitive to the larger issues presented by Jose’s case, the Board
petitioned the Florida Supreme Court for an Advisory Opinion regarding
the following question: “Are undocumented immigrants eligible for
admission to The Florida Bar?”7 Of course, with the politically
divisive immigration issues serving as a back-drop, the legal
issues are narrower for Jose. He is represented in his petition
for admission by the former President of the ABA, President
Emeritus and Professor of the Florida State University, the
distinguished Talbot “Sandy” D’Alemberte,
from then-President Zack, who is of Cuban-American descent
and has championed the plight of immigrants, to U.S. Senators
in support of the Development, Relief, and Education for Alien
Minors Act (“DREAM Act”). In his letter, Mr. Zack highlights that
the DREAM Act is consistent with American ideals of fairness
and opportunity.
Mr. D’Alemberte argues to the Florida Supreme Court in his
Response to The Petition of The Florida Board of Bar Examiners
that the Board’s policy requiring Florida Bar applicants to
provide valid citizenship or immigration documents is simply a
policy, not a rule, and cannot be the basis for denying Jose
admission.8 He argues that Jose should be granted admission
to the Florida Bar pursuant to the Rules of the Florida Supreme
Court Relating to Admissions to The Florida Bar. The Board,
however, disagrees that the resolution of this issue is as clear as
Mr. D’Alemberte argues and therefore requested that the Florida
Supreme Court address Jose’s petition for admission.
Regardless of the Supreme Court’s ruling on Jose’s particular
case, the broader policy question highlighted by Mr. Zack and
his colleagues remains. That is, what is a profession that is
grounded in the rule of law going to do with cases such as
Jose’s? Is it going to shut the door on future hard-working,
bright, and honest applicants whose only strike against them is
their parents’ zeal to provide a better life for them? Unfortunately,
there is no easy answer. The United States’ immigration policy
has become a flashpoint for political debate.
One of the issues is the Board’s policy requiring information on
the applicants’ immigration status that was adopted in January
2008 Bar.10
An Amicus Curiae brief in support of Jose’s petition for admission
was filed by three former ABA Presidents: Martha W. Barnett,
William Reece Smith, Jr., and Stephen N. Zack. The former
ABA Presidents make the broader argument that the Florida Bar
should adopt a policy allowing undocumented immigrants who
came to this country as children to be admitted to the Florida
Bar so long as they have met all the other admissions criteria.11
The Amicus Curiae brief of the ABA Presidents cites to a letter
The Board’s request for an Advisory Opinion from the
Florida Supreme Court on the eligibility for admission of
undocumented applicants had not been decided at the time of
publication of this issue. However on April 4, 2012, the Florida
Supreme Court entered an order in this case that designates it
as “High Profile.”12
Meanwhile, Jose waits to see if his dream of admission to the
Florida Bar will become a reality. His only obstacle, having been
brought to this country by his parents when he was only nine
years old, seems so remote. Unfortunately, it is an issue that
is tied to one of the United States’ most politically charged
debates, and Jose and his dream are caught right in the middle.
Vivian M. Reyes, Esq., former Bar Counsel for The Florida Bar, is a solo practitioner representing lawyers in all phases of grievances and reinstatements before
The Florida Bar and applicants before the Florida Board of Bar Examiners. She also practices family law. Ms. Reyes is a member of The Florida Bar’s Professional Ethics
Committee, co-chair of the DCBA’s Professionalism Committee and member of the DCBA Judicial Campaign Practices Commission.
Contributor Javier A. Reyes, former business owner, practices commercial litigation with the law firm of Murai Wald Biondo & Moreno, PA. He is also a C.P.A.
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Rafael A. Olmeida, Illegal Immigrant Seeks Admission to Florida, suN seNtINel (Florida), April 15, 2012, available at
http://articles.sun-sentinel.com/2012-04-15/news/fl-illegal-immigrant-lawyer-20120415_1_immigration-status-william-gheen-americans-for-legal-immigration.
Id.
Godinez-Samperio’s Resp. to Fla. Bd. of Bar Exam’rs Pet. for Advisory Op. 3.
Fla. Bar Admiss. R. 1-12.
Id. 4.
Fla. Bd. of Bar Examr’s Pet. For Advisory Op. 4.
Godinez-Samperio’s Resp. 4.
Amicus Brief in Support of Godinez-Samperio’s Resp. to Fla. Bd. of Bar Examr’s Pet. for Advisory Op. 4.
Olmeida, supra note 1.
Local Elections
As Election Day 2012 quickly approaches,
campaigns for Miami-Dade County are
running at full speed for the primary elections
on August 14, 2012. This election season
has been fast paced, interesting, and hard
fought – as usual.
by Jason Silver
First, the Miami-Dade County Mayor’s seat is a
contested election, with the current incumbent Mayor,
Carlos Gimenez, facing at least eight challengers,
the main one being County Commissioner and
Chairman Joe A. Martinez.
Mayor Gimenez, who was elected in June 2011,
says CABA’s role in the community is important in his
campaign efforts. “My re-election campaign is about
continuing a fundamental shift in the way [MiamiDade County] does business. It’s about working with
organizations like CABA—reaching out and listening
to one of our largest professional communities—that
we will move forward. I have no doubt that together
we can make Miami the world’s next greatest city.”
County Commissioner Joe Martinez, who helped
make the recent CABA “Lawyers on the Run” 5K
possible, stated his campaign is about reform and
improving the economy. “As a supporter of reform
and accountability in our local government, and
being an advocate for change as the twice-elected
Chairman of the Board of County Commission,
I heard the residents of our community loud and clear.
Reforms, although slow in coming, are happening
in Miami-Dade County; however, the real reform
needed is not only transparency and accountability,
it is also creating job opportunities for all our small
businesses – the backbone of financial stability and
prosperity for our County.”
Joe Martinez
County Commissioner
Second, there are also Miami-Dade County
Commission seats up for grabs with seats 1, 3, 5,
7, 9, and 13 at stake as incumbents and challengers
all vie for the opportunity to shape policy and lead in
one of the biggest counties in the State of Florida.
Additionally, there are races set for Property
Appraiser, Clerk of the Courts, and School Board
seats 1, 3, 5, 7, and 9.
One thing is certain – with Election Day 2012 right
around the corner, members of CABA will once again
have the opportunity to shape the future of MiamiDade County and continue their strong relationships
with community leaders. As County Commissioner
Joe Martinez said, “CABA members can certainly do
more of what they already do – that is, bolster their
pro bono service to the poor, be civically involved
in the issues that impact this community at the
municipal, county, state, and federal levels, and
also be a conduit of information to the community
in general.”
Demystifying
The JNC
On May 11, 2012, CABA held a seminar and luncheon for
its members educating them on the judicial nomination
and appointment process at the Ritz Carlton in Coconut
Grove. Members were given the opportunity to learn about
the process directly from current members of the Eleventh
Judicial Circuit and the Third District Court of Appeals
Judicial Nominating Commissions. Panelists included Hector
Lombana, Esq., Marlene Quintana, Esq., Raquel Rodriguez,
Esq., Mark Romance, Esq., and Lily Ann Sanchez, Esq.
Panelists also included members of the judiciary that were
successful in obtaining a judicial appointment. The luncheon
featured keynote speaker Jesse Panuccio, Esq., acting
General Counsel for Governor Rick Scott, who addressed and
informed members of the Governor’s criteria for his judicial
selection process.
The seminar and luncheon was organized by Judicial Committee
Chair Annie Hernandez and Vice-Chair A. Dax Bello. A special
thank you goes out to TotalBank for sponsoring this valuable
and insightful seminar.
by Gina Beovides
“Se llevó la cerca.”
English translation: “He
took the fence.”
Imagine a man driving his car through a wooden fence. What
Dichos
de Cuba
by Monica M. Albarello
Many Cuban
sayings are
quite visual.
If you can picture
the statement, then
you will understand
the meaning
of the saying.
The following
are a few of the
most visual Cuban
sayings my family,
Cuban friends, and
I could recall.
you have just envisioned was a not-so-smart, but extraordinary
act, and that is what the saying means. For instance, “se llevó la
cerca” would appropriately describe the April 2012 statement of
Miami Marlins Manager, Ozzie Guillen, regarding his admiration
and respect for Fidel Castro. Guillen may know baseball, but I
question if he has any common sense. Guillen failed to understand
that being a manager of a major league baseball team also links
him to the team’s community. The Miami community is home to
many Cuban exiles that had no choice but to immigrate to the
United States to avoid the consequences of Cuba’s communist
regime. Guillen “se llevó la cerca” when he made his wildly
unpopular comment of admiration toward Fidel Castro.
“Arroz con mango.”
English translation: “Rice
with Mango.”
Rice and mango is not a traditional Cuban dish. However, if you picture
slices of mango mixed with white rice, then you have an image of a messy
meal. The saying “arroz con mango” is used to describe a messy situation.
The song “Maria Teresa y Danilo” by Hansel y Raúl is not just a great
salsa song, it is also an “arroz con mango” song. The song is about a love
story between Maria Teresa and Danilo (el siempre viste de traje, y ella se
viste de hilo) (he is always dressed in a suit and she is dressed in linen).
Unbeknownst to them, however, they shared the same father! These messy
situations create an “arroz con mango.”
“A paso jicotea.”
English translation: “At
a turtle’s pace.”
It is well known that turtles, with their heavy shells, move at a slow pace.
That is why this saying is used to describe a person who lacks motivation,
ambition, or is a procrastinator. The expression is most commonly used as
follows: “Al paso de jicotea que va, nunca lo va lograr.” English translation:
“At the turtle’s pace he is going, he is never going to accomplish anything.”
There are people who love to talk about all the things they are going to do,
but never come around to accomplishing it. We have this saying to describe
those people. But let us not forget that in the classic fable of “The Tortoise
and the Hare,” the slow-moving tortoise still wins the race! Procrastinators
are not necessarily quitters.
“Le das un dedo y te coje la mano.”
English translation:
“You give him a finger and he takes the whole hand.”
We all know this saying pretty well. The expression refers to people who take advantage
of others. A perfect example touches close to home. My aunt has a neighbor who is
unemployed and has too much free time on his hands. His hobby is to sell junk outside
his home and the junk is quite pricey. Last summer, my aunt’s mango tree was bountiful
all season long. My aunt told her neighbor that he could get some mangos to share
with his family. When she left to her timeshare for a week, the neighbor took over
sixty mangos – more than half the bloom! Upon her return, she found her mango tree
almost bare. We later found out her neighbor sold the mangos for profit outside of his
home. This is a prime example of someone “que le das un dedo y te coje la mano.” This
Painting by José Rodríguez Fuster
summer, my aunt’s mango tree is already in bloom, but she will not be offering mangos
to her greedy neighbor.
This article was written by Monica M. Albarello, Esq. Ms. Albarello is an associate at the Shaked Law Firm, P.A., a
small boutique firm in Aventura, Florida handling personal injury, wrongful death, and medical malpractice matters.
Ms. Albarello may be contacted at Monica@miamiattys.com.
MOVING
FORWARD
In this issue, we focused on immigration, affirmative action,
and the upcoming local and judicial elections. We also
covered several exceptional CABA events from this past
quarter, such as the first ever “Lawyers on the Run” 5k
and our annual Corporate Counsel Seminar & Networking
Event in Key West – both a huge success.
In the next issue, we will focus on the Supreme Court’s
recent opinion on Obamacare, National Federation of
Independent Business et al. v. Sebelius, et al., and other
key issues that are likely to affect the upcoming presidential
election. As always, we will offer both sides of the issues.
We will also continue to highlight the work of CABA and its
members, such as the upcoming annual Art in the Tropics
event (among other events) and the great work the CABA
Foundation has been doing for the community.
Diane P. Perez is an attorney and CABA Briefs’ 2012 Editor-in-Chief.
She can be reached at diane@dianeperezlaw.com
by Diane Perez
Vivian de las Cuevas-Diaz
Cuban American Bar Association
2 South Biscayne Blvd.
21st Floor
Miami, FL 33131
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MIAMI, FL

Summer 2012

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