Judge Williams appointed to statewide committee focused on pro bono legal services The Twelfth Judicial Circuit Court announces the recent appointment of Circuit Judge Charles E. Williams to the Judicial Advisory Council of the Florida Bar’s Pro Bono Legal Services Committee. Judge Williams is only the latest judge appointed to a statewide committee. Nearly 1/3 of our local judiciary serves on various state judicial committees, commissions and councils. July 13, 2023 Read Full Article
Local judiciary honors two attorneys with annual professionalism award Twelfth Judicial Circuit Chief Judge Charles E. Roberts will present two local attorneys with the 2023 Jim Slater Award for Professionalism in the practice of criminal law. Jerome “Jerry” Meisner and Kaylin Humerickhouse will accept their awards at a presentation at 12 p.m. on June 21st in Courtroom 7B at the Silvertooth Judicial Center. June 08, 2023 Read Full Article
After 20 years, judge eyes retirement, travel and international half marathons Chief Judge Charles E. Roberts retires June 30, 2023. To celebrate his public service to the community, we offer this retrospect of his legal career and his plans for a well-earned retirement. June 05, 2023 Read Full Article
Circuit welcomes new judge to Sarasota County Court bench The Twelfth Judicial Circuit Court congratulates attorney David Ryan Felix on his recent appointment to the Sarasota County Court bench. The vacancy was created when Judge Dana Moss was elevated to the Circuit Court bench. Judge-designate Felix will preside over Sarasota County Civil Divisions C and D beginning May 1st. April 11, 2023 Read Full Article
Judge uses books, art to foster inclusion and kindness Circuit Judge Charles Williams returned to the classroom to read to elementary students and led a group from the SCBA's Young Lawyers Division on a tour of a juried art exhibit. Both activities were part of Embracing Our Differences year-round program using books and art to foster conversations about inclusion, kindness and respect. March 22, 2023 Read Full Article
County Clerks Offices gear up for annual Operation Green Light events The driver license reinstatement events could help customers with a suspended license or outstanding fines/court fees save money and get back on the road. March 06, 2023 Read Full Article
Judges, court leaders discuss inspiring women in video celebrating Women's Day March has been designated as Women’s History Month and March 8th is International Women’s Day! To mark the occasion, we asked Twelfth Circuit judges and court staff about the women who inspire them, which woman from history they would want to meet, and what advice they would give to young women in the legal profession. March 06, 2023 Watch video
Professionalism award presented to civil practitioner E. Keith Dubose Attorney E. Keith DuBose is the recipient of the inaugural Lamar Matthews Professionalism Award. The award was created by the Twelfth Circuit judiciary to honor the memory of Attorney Lamar Matthews, who practiced civil law in the Twelfth Circuit for more than 50 years. February 24, 2023 Read Full Article
In town for oral arguments, appellate judges network with local judiciary, bar Judges from the Second District Court of Appeal held oral arguments at the Manatee County Judicial Center on February 22. February 24, 2023 Read Full Article
Judge Diana Moreland set to helm circuit in July As Judge Roberts finishes his final few months helming the Twelfth Judicial Circuit before his summer retirement, a new judge is waiting in the wings to assume the role of chief judge. Judge Diana L. Moreland was elected by the local judiciary to lead the circuit, effective July 1, 2023. February 13, 2023 Read Full Article