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# Criminal Law Section of The Florida Bar

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## Posts

- [Justice Couriel Praises Florida’s Criminal Bar, Defends Textualist Approach](https://floridabarcls.org/justice-couriel-praises-floridas-criminal-bar-defends-textualist-approach/) - Florida Bar News Senior Editor Jim Ash wrote an excellent recap on Justice John Couriel’s presentation at our Criminal Law Update CLE during the Annual Florida Bar Convention. Read the full Bar News write-up here. In his “Supreme Court Update,” Justice Couriel reflected on his five years on the Florida Supreme Court and shared timely
- [Four Emerging Leaders Selected for Inaugural Fellowship Program of the Criminal Law Section](https://floridabarcls.org/four-emerging-leaders-selected-for-inaugural-fellowship-program-of-the-criminal-law-section/) - The Criminal Law Section has selected four young lawyers to participate in the section’s first-ever Fellowship Program, a new initiative designed to spur interest, retain, and foster participation in the section among the next generation of criminal law practitioners, while fostering leadership, mentorship, and professional development among its members. Read the full Bar News story
- [Retired Supreme Court Justice Peggy A. Quince Will Receive Goldin Award](https://floridabarcls.org/peggy-quince-will-receive-goldin-award/) - Retired Florida Supreme Court Justice Peggy A. Quince has been selected to receive the Criminal Law Section’s 2025 Selig I. Goldin Memorial Award in recognition of her outstanding contributions to Florida’s criminal justice system and her enduring commitment to the practice of criminal law. Justice Quince will accept the award at the Selig I. Goldin
- [Criminal Law Section Awards 2024 Student Scholarships](https://floridabarcls.org/criminal-law-section-awards-2024-student-scholarships/) - Congratulations to the four Florida law students who received the Criminal Law Section’s 2024 Student Scholarship Awards. The Section’s 2023-2024 Chair, Joe Spataro, presented the awards during the Section’s Membership and Awards Ceremony at the Annual Florida Bar Convention in June. Congratulations to Sarah Tanner, Cooley Law School; Fabrizia Wade, Florida State University College of
- [Judge Stanford Blake is 2024 Selig I. Goldin Memorial Award Recipient](https://floridabarcls.org/judge-stanford-blake-is-2024-selig-i-goldin-memorial-award-recipient/) - Retired Miami Circuit Judge Stanford Blake is the Criminal Law Section's 2024 Selig I. Goldin Memorial Award recipient. Former CLS Executive Council member Brian Tannebaum, Judge Blake's mentee and longtime friend, presented the award during the Annual Florida Bar Convention in June. Photo: (L-R) Former Florida Supreme Court Chief Judge Peggy Quince, Judge Stanford Blake,
- [James E. Felman is 2023 Selig I. Goldin Memorial Award Recipient](https://floridabarcls.org/james-e-felman-is-2023-selig-i-goldin-memorial-award-recipient/) - The Florida Bar Criminal Law Section's 2023 Selig I. Goldin Memorial Award recipient is James E. Felman of Kynes Markman & Felman, P.A. in Tampa. Felman is pictured with Michele and Morgan Stone, the daughter and granddaughter, respectively, of Selig Goldin. Read The Florida Bar News write-up here. From The Florida Bar News: Veteran Tampa attorney James
- [CLS 2023 Student Scholarship Awards](https://floridabarcls.org/cls-2023-student-scholarship-awards/) - Three Florida law students will receive the Criminal Law Section’s 2023 Student Scholarship Awards during a reception at the Annual Florida Bar Convention this month. Students Haley Kinart and Skyler Jackle of Stetson University College of Law and Victoria Thacker, Florida International University College of Law, will receive $2,500 cash scholarships. The June 22 reception
- [Criminal Law CLE](https://floridabarcls.org/criminal-law-cle/) - The Criminal Law Section offers a strong catalog of CLE programming through Florida Bar InReach. Bookmark this link — bit.ly/CrimLaw_CLE — to go directly to the sort for upcoming CLE, online seminars (on-demand), and downloadable audio.
- [Criminal Law Section ZOOM Backgrounds](https://floridabarcls.org/criminal-law-section-zoom-backgrounds/) - Dear Criminal Law Section Member, I hope that you are enjoying our move into the Spring season and the slow reopening of the Courts around the State. We wanted to let you know that our Section now has two Zoom backgrounds that you can use for any hearings or meetings you may be attending so

## Pages

- [Florida Bar Criminal Law Section](https://floridabarcls.org/) - The Criminal Law Section of The Florida Bar is the only organization that brings together the prosecution, defense, and judiciary. Our members are prosecutors, public and private criminal defense lawyers, judges, law professors, and law students. Members of the section are united by their shared goal of providing a fair, just, and efficient criminal justice
- [Prosecutor/Public Defender Trial Training Program](https://floridabarcls.org/ppd-program/) - JOIN US AT UF LAW IN JULY 2026 FOR THE NEXT GERALD T. BENNETT PROSECUTOR/PUBLIC DEFENDER TRIAL TRAINING PROGRAM! Are you a prosecutor or public defender with 1-5 years of experience, ready to elevate your trial skills to the next level? The Gerald T. Bennett Prosecutor/Public Defender Trial Training Program is an intense, six-day, interactive
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- [CONTACT](https://floridabarcls.org/contact/) - Thank you for your interest in contacting the Criminal Law Section of The Florida Bar. The section is a voluntary administrative membership organization for attorneys and members of the judiciary who focus in this area of law. The section is not a legal entity, does not provide legal advice, and is not a lawyer referral
- [Section Committees](https://floridabarcls.org/section-committees/) - 2025-2026 CRIMINAL LAW SECTION COMMITTEE ROSTERS Names in italics are members of the CLS, but not on the Executive Council Criminal Law Section Standing Committees Awards The Awards Committee seeks nominees for the Section’s highest award, given annually to a Florida Bar member for displaying the talents and compassion possessed by Selig Goldin. Harvey
- [BECOME A MEMBER](https://floridabarcls.org/become-a-member/) - JOIN THE SECTION This is an invitation to become a member of Criminal Law Section of the Florida Bar. Membership in the Section will provide you with new developments in this field through its publication and numerous educational opportunities. As a Section member you will have opportunities to meet with lawyers sharing similar interests and
- [Leadership](https://floridabarcls.org/leadership/) - 2025-2026 EXECUTIVE COUNCIL Honorable Tatiana R. Salvador Chair Duval County Courthouse 501 W. Adams St. Rm 7004 Jacksonville, FL 32202-7004 (904) 255-2400 tsalvador@coj.net View Full Bio Ryan J. Vescio Chair-Elect NeJame Law 111 N. Orange Ave., Ste. 1500 Orlando, FL 32801-0034 (407)500-0000 ryan@nejamelaw.com View Full Bio Jude M. Faccidomo Secretary Ratzan & Faccidomo, LLC 2850
- [Michael Ufferman](https://floridabarcls.org/michael-ufferman/) - Michael Ufferman Email: ufferman@uffermanlaw.com Bio: Michael Ufferman received his Bachelor of Arts from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio, and received his Juris Doctorate from the Florida State University College of Law (serving on the law review and graduating magna cum laude). After he graduated from law school, Michael clerked for five years for Justice Major
- [Jude M. Faccidomo](https://floridabarcls.org/jude-m-faccidomo/) - Jude M. Faccidomo Email: jude@rflawgroup.com Bio: Jude M. Faccidomo, Founding and Managing Partner of Ratzan & Faccidomo, LLC. Jude M. Faccidomo is a graduate of Bard College in New York and earned his Juris Doctor degree from Saint Thomas University School of Law in Miami, Florida in 2004. Mr. Faccidomo began his career as an
- [Ryan J. Vescio](https://floridabarcls.org/ryan-j-vescio/) - Ryan J. Vescio Email: ryan@nejamelaw.com Bio: Ryan Vescio is an Orlando cyber, civil litigation, and criminal defense attorney. With over 19 years of legal experience, Ryan Vescio brings a wealth of knowledge and dedication to his clients. His practice includes handling complex criminal defense, cyber security and cyber law matters, civil litigation, victim’s rights advocacy, and family
- [Tatiana Salvador](https://floridabarcls.org/tatiana-salvador/) - Tatiana R. Salvador Email: tsalvador@coj.net Bio: The Honorable Tatiana R. Salvador is a Circuit Judge in the 4th Judicial Circuit in Jacksonville, Florida, having been appointed to the bench in 2012. She is currently assigned to a felony criminal division, where she has served for 6 years. During her years on the bench, Judge Salvador
- [Selig Goldin Award](https://floridabarcls.org/selig-goldin-award/) - Selig I. Goldin (1939–1980) “As an attorney, Selig was always tops. Dedication and zeal were his trademarks. He accepted many cases and many clients others turned down, because he felt those cases had to be defended and he believed in the person and the cause.” Those few words, spoken at Selig Goldin’s funeral by his
- [Chair’s Message](https://floridabarcls.org/chairs-message/) - Welcome to the Criminal Law Section of The Florida Bar for the 2025-2026 year! The Criminal law section boasts a membership of more than 2,300 judges, prosecutors, private and public trial and appellate defense lawyers, law professors, law students, and other criminal justice professionals. We are united by the shared goal of providing a fair,
- [Sponsorship](https://floridabarcls.org/sponsorship/) - Criminal Law Section Sponsorship: Your Connection to 2,200+ Criminal Law Attorneys, Prosecutors, Defenders, Judiciary, and More Become a supporter of The Florida Bar Criminal Law Section. Contributions to the Criminal Law Section will help support scholarships to provide Section memberships for government lawyers, young lawyers, and attorneys who otherwise could not afford it. The Section offers
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- [Case Law Update](https://floridabarcls.org/case-law-update/) - RECENT CASES The Criminal Law Section is committed to keeping our membership informed about recent decisions affecting the practice of criminal law and cases accepted for review by the Florida Supreme Court. While it is not practical to list every weekly appellate decision, we will keep you informed, with editorial license, of the “top ten”
- [Young Lawyers](https://floridabarcls.org/young-lawyers/) - CRIMINAL LAW SECTION YOUNG LAWYERS The Criminal Law Section’s new Young Lawyers Committee is made up of approximately 20 young criminal law practitioners across the state. The committee is chaired by Assistant Statewide Prosecutor Alexa Cline from the Florida Attorney General’s Office in Tampa and is already having a positive impact on the section. The
- [Members Resources](https://floridabarcls.org/members-resources/) - Member Resources NEW: Informational Videos The Criminal Law Section’s new Young Lawyers Committee, Chaired by Alexa Cline from Tampa, consists of around 20 young criminal law practitioners across the state. The committee has provided these short videos on how to begin preparation for cases—cross-examination, closing, jury selection, etc. The videos are free resources for Criminal
- [CLE](https://floridabarcls.org/cle/) - MEMBERS-ONLY CLE The Criminal Law Section is proud to offer complimentary continuing legal education products as a benefit of section membership. Please check back periodically for additions to this slate of products, and let us know if you’re interested in assisting the Section in providing additional content for its membership. The Florida Bar InReach catalog
- [Patricia Dawson](https://floridabarcls.org/patricia-dawson/) - Patricia Dawson Email: lpatriciadawson@tampabay.rr.com Bio: Attorney Patricia Dawson is a practicing attorney, for about 30 years, focusing on Criminal Defense, Family Law, Personal Injury, Title IX, and Mediation. She is a Florida Supreme Court-certified Mediator in Family Law, Circuit Civil, and County. She also has litigated several high-profile cases. Presently Attorney Dawson is a solo
- [About The Criminal Law Section](https://floridabarcls.org/about-the-criminal-law-section/) - As the Chair of this esteemed Section, it is my honor and privilege to serve alongside an incredible group of legal professionals dedicated to the advancement of criminal law in our great state. Our Section is a vibrant community of attorneys, judges, and academics who share a common commitment to justice, advocacy, and the continual
- [General CLE](https://floridabarcls.org/general-cle/) - UPCOMING & AFTERMARKET CLE Use this link to access Criminal Law CLE available for registration and aftermarket sales. CLE is available in the InReach catalog in online seminar (on-demand) and downloadable audio formats. CONTINUING LEGAL EDUCATION The Continuing Legal Education (CLE) program’s mission is to assist the members of The Florida Bar in their continuing
- [3.113 Brady Giglio Discovery](https://floridabarcls.org/discovery-brady-giglio/) - Discovery Brady and Giglio Rule 3.113 ComplianceEffective May 16, 2016 Rule 3.113 (minimum standards for attorneys in felony cases) will be required. It reads: “before an attorney may participate as counsel of record in the Circuit Court for any adult felony case, including post-conviction proceedings before the trial court, the attorney must complete a course,
- [Joseph A. Spataro](https://floridabarcls.org/joseph-a-spataro/) - Joseph A. Spataro Email: joseph.spataro@myfloridalegal.com Bio: Joe Spataro is the Associate Deputy Attorney General for Criminal Justice Programs at the Florida Office of the Attorney General. Mr. Spataro has served in various roles with Statewide Prosecution, including Chief of Cyber Fraud Enforcement, Chief Assistant of the Tallahassee bureau, and Director of the Statewide Grand Jury. Mr.
- [Recent CLE Courses](https://floridabarcls.org/recent-cle-courses/) - The Florida Bar InReach catalog lists upcoming Criminal Law CLE and aftermarket programs available for purchase as online seminars (on-demand) and downloadable audio formats. Criminal Law Section members enjoy discounted pricing. Purchase CLEPlease add blog posts for them to display here.
- [Laura Lothman Lambert](https://floridabarcls.org/laura-lothman-lambert/) - Laura Lothman Lambert Email: LauraLL@coj.net Bio: Laura Lothman Lambert received her undergraduate degree in English Literature from Davidson College in North Carolina. She graduated magna cum laude from the University of Florida’s Levin College of Law, where she served as an Executive Editor of the Florida Law Review, a member of the Jessup Moot Court
- [Oliver David Barksdale](https://floridabarcls.org/david-barksdale/) - Oliver David Barksdale Email: odb@bedellfirm.com Bio: David Barksdale graduated summa cum laude from Vanderbilt University in 1988. He received his J.D. from the University of Florida in 1992, with honors, and was appointed to the Order of the Coif. He practiced two years with the Bedell Firm as an associate, then spent four and a
- [Samantha Lee Ward](https://floridabarcls.org/samantha-lee-ward/) - Samantha Lee Ward Email: wardsl@fljud13.org Bio: The Honorable Samantha L. Ward is a Circuit Court Judge in Tampa (Hillsborough County). Elected in August 2008, she took the bench in January 2009 where she is currently assigned to a Circuit (Felony) Criminal division. She previously served in the Family Law Division. Prior to becoming a judge,
- [Board Certifed Lawyers](https://floridabarcls.org/board-certified-lawyers/) - BOARD CERTIFIED LAWYERS Board certification recognizes attorneys’ special knowledge, skills and proficiency in various areas of the law along with professionalism and ethics in practice. Board certified lawyers are evaluated for professionalism and tested for expertise. Certification is The Florida Bar’s highest level of evaluation of the competency and experience of attorneys in the 27
- [Jason B. Blank](https://floridabarcls.org/jason-b-blank/) - Jason B. Blank Email: jblank@haberblank.com Bio: Jason joined Jason H. Haber to form Haber Blank, LLP to provide effective and strategic representation to clients. Jason’s practice focuses on criminal trial and appellate work, as well as Florida Election Law. Prior to establishing Haber Blank, LLP, Jason served as a Broward County Assistant Public Defender, handling
- [Member's CLE (Prompts to sign in or join)](https://floridabarcls.org/members-cle-prompts-to-sign-in-or-join/) - Already a Member? Log out Not a member of FLCLS? Please apply to join the section. Click Here
- [Gerald T. Berry](https://floridabarcls.org/gerald-t-berry/) - Warren Lindsey Email: warren@warrenlindseylaw.com Bio: Warren Lindsey received his undergraduate degree in English from Stetson University in 1977 and received his J.D. with Honors from the University of Florida Law School in 1977. He has practiced law in the Central Florida area for the past thirty-five years almost exclusively in criminal defense and criminal appellate
- [COVID-19](https://floridabarcls.org/covid-19/) - COVID-19 Resources The COVID-19 Pandemic has significantly affected the Florida state court system’s ability to operate in its traditional manner. We encourage our members to stay up to date on the adjustments being made to the function of Florida’s criminal courts during the Pandemic. In March 2020, the Florida Supreme Court began issuing administrative orders
- [News](https://floridabarcls.org/news/) - Liberty20182025-08-07T12:36:36-04:00Justice Couriel Praises Florida’s Criminal Bar, Defends Textualist ApproachLiberty20182025-08-07T12:36:36-04:00August 7th, 2025|0 CommentsFlorida Bar News Senior Editor Jim Ash wrote an excellent recap on Justice John Couriel’s presentation at our Criminal Law Update CLE during the Annual Florida Bar Convention. Read the full Bar News write-up here. [...]Liberty20182025-08-01T11:54:05-04:00Four Emerging Leaders Selected for Inaugural Fellowship Program of
- [Upcoming Events](https://floridabarcls.org/upcoming-events/) - Please add events for them to display here.
- [Mr. Michael Sinacore](https://floridabarcls.org/mr-michael-sinacore/) - Mr. Michael Sinacore Email: michael.sinacore@usdoj.gov Bio: Michael Sinacore is an Assistant United States Attorney in the Middle District of Florida. He started with the United States Attorney’s Office in 2017, and is assigned to the Violent Crime and Narcotics Section in the Tampa office. Michael is a graduate of the Duke University School of Law
- [Section Budget](https://floridabarcls.org/sections-budget/) - Section Budget 2019-2020 Criminal Law Section Budget
- [Neal Russell Sonnett](https://floridabarcls.org/neal-russell-sonnett/) - Neal Russell Sonnett Email: nrslaw@sonnett.com Bio: View All Executive Council Members
- [Joel Michael Silvershein](https://floridabarcls.org/joel-michael-silvershein/) - Joel Michael Silvershein Email: jsilvershein@sao17.state.fl.us Bio: Joel M. Silvershein has been an assistant state attorney in the 17th Judicial Circuit since 1986, and is currently the chief of the Appeals Unit. He has also served as an assistant state attorney in the Juvenile Unit, Felony Trial Unit, and Special Administrative Projects Division. Prior to being
- [Harvey Joel Sepler, Ex-Officio](https://floridabarcls.org/harvey-joel-sepler-ex-officio/) - Harvey Joel Sepler, Ex-Officio Email: hsepler@aol.com Bio: Harvey Sepler, J.D., Ph.D., has been an Assistant Public Defender, Appellate Division (Miami) for more than 30 years. After graduating from the University of Miami Law School, he served as Senior Law Clerk to Phillip Hubbart, retired judge (and Chief Judge) on the Third District Court of Appeal.
- [Honorable Jeffrey Richard Levenson](https://floridabarcls.org/honorable-jeffrey-richard-levenson/) - Honorable Jeffrey Richard Levenson Email: jlevenso@17th.flcourts.org Bio: Judge Levenson was appointed to the Broward County bench in August 2003. He served as a County Court Judge in the Criminal Division prior to being elevated to the Circuit Court in 2005. He continues to serve in the Circuit Court Criminal Division. Prior to his appointment to
- [Susan Odzer Hugentugler](https://floridabarcls.org/susan-odzer-hugentugler/) - Susan Odzer Hugentugler Email: shugentugler@sao17.state.fl.us Bio:Susan Odzer Hugentugler is an Assistant State Attorney in the 17th Judicial Circuit in Fort Lauderdale, specializing, for the last ten years, in post conviction litigation. Prior to serving as an assistant state attorney, she served, for a combined total of 16 years, as an assistant attorney general and as
- [Jeffrey Mark Harris](https://floridabarcls.org/jeffrey-mark-harris/) - Jeffrey Mark Harris Email: jmhcrimlaw@aol.com Bio: Jeff Harris is Florida Bar Board Certified as a Criminal Trial Attorney; former prosecutor (Chief of the Career Criminal Unit); former Adjunct Professor at Nova Southeastern Broad Sheppard College of Law; Instructor at the Prosecutors/Public Defenders Trial Advocacy Program at the University of Florida College of Law; Instructor at
- [Mr. Richard Adam Greenberg](https://floridabarcls.org/mr-richard-adam-greenberg/) - Mr. Richard Adam Greenberg Email: rgreenberg@rumberger.com Bio: View All Executive Council Members
- [Mr. H. Scott Fingerhut, Ex-Officio](https://floridabarcls.org/mr-h-scott-fingerhut-ex-officio/) - Mr. H. Scott Fingerhut, Ex-Officio Email: hsfpa@aol.com Bio: View All Executive Council Members
- [Honorable Lisa Denise Campbell](https://floridabarcls.org/honorable-lisa-denise-campbell/) - Honorable Lisa Denise Campbell Email: campbeld@fljud13.org Bio: Lisa Denise Campbell, a native of Tampa Florida, is a graduate of King High School. She received her undergraduate degree from Howard University, Washington, D.C. where she graduated cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Political Science and a minor in English. Ms. Campbell attended the
- [Huda Ajlani](https://floridabarcls.org/huda-ajlani/) - Huda Ajlani Email: huda@macrilawfirm.com Bio: View All Executive Council Members
- [Jennifer Mary Zedalis](https://floridabarcls.org/jennifer-mary-zedalis/) - Jennifer Mary Zedalis Email: zedalis@law.ufl.edu Bio: Ms. Zedalis is the Director of Trial Practice at the University of Florida Levin College of Law. She is the Co-Chair of the Gerald T. Bennett Public Defender/Prosecutor Trial Program and has served on the PPD faculty for 23 years. She teaches trial practice, pretrial practice, intro to lawyering,
- [Minutes](https://floridabarcls.org/minutes/) - Executive Council Meeting Minutes 2018 June 15, 2018 January 19, 2018 2017 June 23, 2017 January 27, 2017 2016 October 21, 2016 June 17, 2016 January 22, 2016 2015 September 25, 2015 June 26, 2015 January 23, 2015 2014 September 12, 2014 June 27, 2014 March 11, 2014 January 24, 2014 2013 October 4, 2013
- [Bylaws](https://floridabarcls.org/bylaws/) - BYLAWS OF THE CRIMINAL LAW SECTION ARTICLE I NAME AND PURPOSE Section 1. Name. The name will be “Criminal Law Section, The Florida Bar.” Section 2. Purposes. The purposes of this section are to: (a) provide an organization within The Florida Bar open to all members in good standing of The Florida Bar who
- [Gallery](https://floridabarcls.org/gallery/) - 2018 Florida Bar Annual Convention 2018 Florida Bar Foundation Contribution PresentationLiberty20182018-07-20T15:14:29-04:00 2018 Florida Bar Foundation Contribution Presentation Gallery 2018 Florida Bar Foundation Contribution Presentation 2018 Florida Bar Convention 2018 Executive Council MembersLiberty20182018-07-20T15:14:43-04:00 2018 Executive Council Members Gallery 2018 Executive Council Members 2018 Florida Bar Convention 2018 Selig I. Goldin Memorial Award PresentationLiberty20182018-07-20T15:14:11-04:00 2018 Selig I.
- [Welcome Members](https://floridabarcls.org/welcome-members/) - Welcome Members Continuing Legal Education (CLE)Jury Selection ManualClosing Arguments ManualStops of PedestriansStops of VehiclesEvidentiary Code
- [2017 – Thomas Petersen](https://floridabarcls.org/2017-thomas-petersen/) - 2017 – Thomas Petersen Thomas Petersen 2017 Each year, the Criminal Law Section bestows the Selig Goldin Award on a member of the Bar who has made a lasting contribution to Florida’s criminal justice system. This year, we are pleased to recognize the Honorable Thomas Petersen. In his more than 50 years of practice in
- [Stops of Vehicles](https://floridabarcls.org/stops-of-vehicles/) - Stops of Vehicles Click HERE to Download Disclaimer: Eugene F. Zenobi is a highly respected criminal law practitioner in Florida. He has generously allowed the Criminal Law Section to publish his manuals on our website. The information and opinions in his manuals are those of the author, and have not been endorsed by the Criminal
- [Stops of Pedestrians](https://floridabarcls.org/stops-of-pedestrians/) - Stops of Pedestrians Click HERE to Download Disclaimer: Eugene F. Zenobi is a highly respected criminal law practitioner in Florida. He has generously allowed the Criminal Law Section to publish his manuals on our website. The information and opinions in his manuals are those of the author, and have not been endorsed by the Criminal Law
- [Closing Arguments Manual](https://floridabarcls.org/closing-arguments-manual/) - CLOSING ARGUMENTS MANUAL Click HERE to download
- [Jury Selection Manual](https://floridabarcls.org/jury-selection-manual-2/) - JURY SELECTION MANUAL Eugene F. Zenobi is a highly respected criminal law practitioner in Florida. He has generously allowed the Criminal Law Section to publish his manuals on our website. The information and opinions in his manuals are those of the author, and have not been endorsed by the Criminal Law Section of the Florida
- [Information Links](https://floridabarcls.org/information-links/) - Information Links Florida Courts www.flcourts.org www.flsd.uscourts.gov www.flmd.uscourts.gov www.flnd.uscourts.gov Supreme Court of The United States www.supremecourt.gov United States Court Of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit www.ca11.uscourts.gov Florida Prosecuting Attorneys www.myfpaa.org Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers www.facdl.org Florida Public Defender Association, INC www.flpda.org Florida Bar www.floridabar.org Justice Administrative Commission www.justiceadmin.org FASTCASE www.fastcase.com
- [RESOURCES](https://floridabarcls.org/resources/) - MEMBER RESOURCES Click HERE INFORMATION LINKS Click HERE
- [Honorable Angelica Dianne Zayas](https://floridabarcls.org/honorable-angelica-dianne-zayas/) - Honorable Angelica Dianne Zayas Email: azayas@jud11.flcourts.org Bio:Judge Zayas earned a B.A., cum laude, from the University of Miami in 1986. She received her J.D., cum laude, from the University of Miami in 1989. Judge Zayas was a Board Certified Criminal Appellate Lawyer for 20 years. She began her legal career with the State of Florida
- [Ms. Whitney Marie Untiedt](https://floridabarcls.org/ms-whitney-marie-untiedt/) - Ms. Whitney Marie Untiedt Email: whitney.untiedt@akerman.com Bio:Whitney Untiedt is a partner at Akerman LLP and the firm’s first Director of Pro Bono Initiatives. Based in the firm’s Miami office, Whitney oversees all firm-wide pro bono activities and is spearheading the development of the firm’s centralized pro bono initiative, which focuses on partnerships and collaborations that
- [Mr. Larry Gibbs Turner](https://floridabarcls.org/mr-larry-gibbs-turner/) - Mr. Larry Gibbs Turner Email: lgt@turnerlawpartners.com Bio:Mr. Turner earned his Bachelor of Science and his Juris Doctorate from the University of Florida. After graduation Mr. Turner was an assistant state attorney in the Eighth Judicial Circuit. Thereafter, Mr. Turner was in private practice in partnership with Selig Goldin. Initially their practice was a general practice
- [Mr. George Euripedes Tragos](https://floridabarcls.org/mr-george-euripedes-tragos/) - Mr. George Euripedes Tragos Email: george@greeklaw.com Bio: George E. Tragos, Esq. George E. Tragos is the managing partner of the Law Offices of Tragos & Sartes, P.L. He received his B.A. and J.D. from Florida State University. Mr. Tragos holds an “AV” rating by Martindale-Hubble and is listed in Florida SuperLawyers, Florida’s Top Lawyers, and
- [George Euripedes Tragos](https://floridabarcls.org/george-euripedes-tragos/) - George Euripedes Tragos Email: george@greeklaw.com Bio: View All Executive Council Members
- [Brian Lee Tannebaum](https://floridabarcls.org/brian-lee-tannebaum/) - Brian Lee Tannebaum Email: bt@tannebaumweiss.com Bio: View All Executive Council Members
- [Kenneth M. Swartz](https://floridabarcls.org/kenneth-m-swartz/) - Kenneth M. Swartz Email: ken@swartzlawyer.com Bio: View All Executive Council Members
- [David Bill Rothman, Ex-Officio](https://floridabarcls.org/david-bill-rothman-ex-officio/) - David Bill Rothman, Ex-Officio Email: dbr@rothmanlawyers.com Bio:David Rothman graduated from the University of Florida School of Law in 1977 and worked as an assistant state attorney for the next three years. In 1980, David and John Thornton, Jr., now a circuit court judge, opened the law firm which now bears the name Rothman &
- [Richard L. Polin](https://floridabarcls.org/richard-l-polin/) - Richard L. Polin Email: rpolin1236@aol.com Bio: Richard Polin has been with the Criminal Appeals Division of the Office of the Attorney General since 1984, and has been the Miami Bureau Chief since 2003. He received his J.D. from the University of Florida College of Law in 1976, with honors. While in law school, he was
- [Larry Donald Murrell, Jr.](https://floridabarcls.org/larry-donald-murrell-jr/) - Larry Donald Murrell, Jr. Email: ldmpa@bellsouth.net Bio: View All Executive Council Members
- [Sam Nicholas Masters](https://floridabarcls.org/sam-nicholas-masters/) - Sam Nicholas Masters Email: sam@sammasterslegal.com Bio: View All Executive Council Members
- [Warren Lindsey](https://floridabarcls.org/warren-lindsey/) - Warren Lindsey Email: warren@warrenlindseylaw.com Bio: Warren Lindsey received his undergraduate degree in English from Stetson University in 1977 and received his J.D. with Honors from the University of Florida Law School in 1977. He has practiced law in the Central Florida area for the past thirty-five years almost exclusively in criminal defense and criminal
- [Abraham Laeser](https://floridabarcls.org/abraham-laeser/) - Abraham Laeser Email: abe@laeser.us Bio:Abraham Laeser is a 1973 graduate on the University of Miami School of Law. Mr. Laeser is presently a criminal defense attorney, who also maintains a diverse consulting and private practice, primarily in criminal defense and investigative matters. In addition, he is Board Certified in Criminal Trial Practice. His primary
- [Brian Kramer](https://floridabarcls.org/brian-kramer/) - Brian Kramerl Email: kramerb@sao8.org Bio:Brian Kramer is the Executive Director of the Office of the State Attorney for the Eighth Judicial Circuit. Brian has served as a felony division chief and firearm crimes prosecutor. Brian has also been employed as an Assistant Public Defender, and in private civil practice focusing on family law and
- [Honorable James Robert Klindt](https://floridabarcls.org/honorable-james-robert-klindt/) - Honorable James Robert Klindt Email: james_klindt@flmd.uscourts.gov Bio:Judge Klindt was sworn in as a United States Magistrate Judge on October 31, 2007. Prior to that, he served as an Assistant United States Attorney (AUSA) from December 1988 until October 30, 2007. During his almost nineteen years as a federal prosecutor, he focused on drug, public corruption,
- [Antonya Karmelle Johnson](https://floridabarcls.org/antonya-karmelle-johnson/) - Antonya Karmelle Johnson Email: ajohnson@sao17.state.fl.us Bio:Upon graduating from Florida A&M College of Law in 2006, Antonya immediately began her career as an Assistant State Attorney in Ft. Lauderdale, FL where she has litigated cases in the Felony, Sexual Battery, and Traffic Homicide units. After 6 years as a prosecutor, Ms. Johnson broadened her career
- [Ms. Cynthia Gelmine Imperato](https://floridabarcls.org/ms-cynthia-gelmine-imperato/) - Ms. Cynthia Gelmine Imperatol Email: cindyimperato5491@gmail.com Bio:Cynthia Imperato has been a Judge in the 17th Judicial Circuit of Florida for the past eleven years and is an adjunct professor at Nova Southeastern University Law School. She has been an instructor at the Conference of Circuit Court Judges and is currently on the Executive Council for
- [Honorable Richard L. Hersch](https://floridabarcls.org/honorable-richard-l-hersch/) - Honorable Richard L. Hersch Email: rhersch@jud11.flcourts.org Bio:Circuit Judge Richard Hersch has served since January 2015 in the Felony Division in Miami-Dade County, Florida. This follows nearly three years as a Delinquency Division judge. A life-long resident of Miami and a graduate of FSU (1976) and UF (1980-Law), Richard practiced as a sole practitioner or
- [Honorable Robert Henry Dillinger](https://floridabarcls.org/honorable-robert-henry-dillinger/) - Honorable Robert Henry Dillinger Email: Pd6@wearethehope.org Bio: Bob Dillinger, a native Floridian, is an Ivy League graduate of Columbia University and earned his Juris Doctor degree from Stetson College of Law. He joined the Office of the Public Defender, 6th Circuit as an Assistant Public Defender in 1976, where he was a member of the
- [Honorable William Elbridge Davis](https://floridabarcls.org/honorable-william-elbridge-davis/) - Honorable William Elbridge Davisl Email: polkl@circuit8.org Bio: Judge Davis was appointed as a county judge for Alachua County in 2006 and served in both criminal and civil assignments. Elected as a circuit judge for the Eighth Judicial Circuit in 2008 (re-elected in 2014), He is currently serving a criminal assignment for Alachua, Levy and Gilchrist
- [Jose De Jesus Arrojo](https://floridabarcls.org/jose-de-jesus-arrojo/) - Jose De Jesus Arrojo Email: josearrojo@miamisao.com Bio: Jose Arrojo became an Assistant State Attorney in the 11th Judicial Circuit in 1988 and has been a Chief Assistant State Attorney for over a decade. As a direct report to the State Attorney, he focuses primarily on the supervision of Special Prosecutions Units and Felony Trial Courts.
- [Mac D. Heavener, III](https://floridabarcls.org/mac-d-heavener-iii/) - Mac D. Heavener, III Email: mach@coj.net Bio: Mac Heavener graduated summa cum laude with a B.S.B.A. from The Citadel in 1988 and cum laude with a J.D. from the University of South Carolina School of Law in 1991. While in law school, he was a member of the South Carolina Law Review and was named
- [Martin Patrick McDonnell](https://floridabarcls.org/martin-patrick-mcdonnell/) - Martin Patrick McDonnell Email: marty@martymcdonnell.com Bio:Mr. McDonnell attended Florida State University, receiving his Juris Doctorate in 1980. After graduating law school, he was employed as an Assistant Public Defender for 3 years; and was in private practice until 1990. In 1990, he joined the Broward State Attorney’s office and became the head of the Organized
- [2016 – Nancy Daniels](https://floridabarcls.org/2016-nancy-daniels/) - 2016 – Nancy Daniels Nancy Daniels 2016 Nancy Daniels has been the Public Defender of the Second Judicial Circuit of Florida since 1990. She was the first woman elected to the office of Public Defender in the State. As Public Defender, she manages a staff of 110 full-time employees who handle criminal, juvenile, and mental
- [2015 – Honorable Charles D. Edelstein](https://floridabarcls.org/2015-honorable-charles-d-edelstein/) - 2015 – Honorable Charles D. Edelstein Honorable Charles D. Edelstein 2015 It is with great pleasure that we bestow the 2015 Selig I. Goldin Award to the Honorable Charles D. Edelstein. Spanning over 50 years of practice in Florida courts, Judge Edelstein has touched – and improved — nearly every facet of the state’s criminal
- [2014 – Charles B. “Chuck” Morton Jr.](https://floridabarcls.org/2014-charles-b-chuck-morton-jr/) - 2014 – Charles B. “Chuck” Morton Jr. Charles B. “Chuck” Morton Jr. 2014 When Chuck Morton retired in 2013, it was front-page news in Broward’s top newspaper. “One tough prosecutor,” the Sun-Sentinel called him. “I cannot think of anybody who has done more for the criminal justice system,” said Bob Butterworth, Florida’s Attorney General for
- [2013 – James T. (Jim) Miller](https://floridabarcls.org/2013-james-t-jim-miller/) - 2013 – James T. (Jim) Miller James T. (Jim) Miller 2013 Selig Goldin Honoree James Terrence Miller – Jim – was a mountain of a lawyer, and the soul of the law. Born in Bessemer, Alabama, he settled in Jacksonville, graduated from the University of Florida, married Carol – incredibly loving and talented – for
- [2011 – Henry M. Coxe, III](https://floridabarcls.org/2011-henry-m-coxe-iii/) - 2011 – Henry M. Coxe, III Henry M. Coxe, III 2011 Selig Goldin Honoree HENRY M. COXE, III served as President of The Florida Bar and President of The Jacksonville Bar Association.A Board Certified Criminal Trial Lawyer since 1988, he has been the recipient of The Florida Bar President’s Pro Bono Service Award, named the
- [2012 – Robert C. Josefsberg](https://floridabarcls.org/2012-robert-c-josefsberg/) - 2012 – Robert C. Josefsberg Robert C. Josefsberg 2010 Selig Goldin Honoree Bob received his B.A. Degree from Dartmouth College. He received his Juris Doctorate Degree from Yale Law School. He is admitted to the Florida Bar and to the U.S. Supreme Court. Bob is one of Dade County’s premiere trial lawyers. He has been
- [2009 – The Honorable O. H. Eaton, Jr.](https://floridabarcls.org/2009-honorable-o-h-eaton-jr/) - 2009 – The Honorable O. H. Eaton, Jr. The Honorable O. H. Eaton, Jr. 2009 Selig Goldin Honoree Judge O. H. Eaton, Jr. received his undergraduate and law degrees from the University of Florida. He was elected as a Circuit Judge in the Eighteenth Judicial Circuit of Florida in 1986. He has served as Chief
- [2010 – Barry E. Krischer](https://floridabarcls.org/2010-barry-e-krischer/) - 2010 – Barry E. Krischer Barry E. Krischer 2010 Selig Goldin Honoree Barry Krischer was born 1943 in Brooklyn, New York, and moved to Palm Beach County in 1973 with his wife and son. He was an Assistant District Attorney in Kings County, New York from 1970 to 1973. He joined the Palm Beach County
- [2008 – Seymour Gelber](https://floridabarcls.org/2008-seymour-gelber/) - 2008 – Seymour Gelber Seymour Gelber 2008 Selig Goldin Honoree The Honorable Seymour Gelber began his legal career after graduating from the University of Miami School of Law in 1953 by working for State Senator Joseph Eaton in Tallahassee as a Legislative Aide. Although Seymour Gelber had been a high school drop out, special laws
- [2007 – Albert J. Krieger](https://floridabarcls.org/2007-albert-j-krieger/) - 2007 – Albert J. Krieger Albert J. Krieger 2007 Selig Goldin Honoree Among the lessons he has learned, and so generously passed on: that no matter how impressive a verdict may be, the result in a particular trial is not as important as how it is reached, for process matters if we are to secure
- [2006 – Neal R. Sonnett](https://floridabarcls.org/2006-neal-r-sonnett/) - 2006 – Neal R. Sonnett Neal R. Sonnett 2006 Selig Goldin Honoree Neal Sonnett is a nationally respected trial lawyer who has been honored three times by the National Law Journal as one of the “100 Most Influential Lawyers In America” and profiled by that publication as one of the “Nation’s Top Litigators” and one
- [2005 – Honorable Lou Frost](https://floridabarcls.org/2005-honorable-lou-frost/) - 2005 – Honorable Lou Frost Honorable Lou Frost 2005 Selig Goldin Honoree By almost any measure, Lou Frost’s career as the only elected public defender Duval County has ever known has been an extraordinary run. Lou was appointed by Governor Claude Kirk in 1968, and has run for that office ten times without opposition. His
- [2004 – Honorable Susan R. Schaeffer](https://floridabarcls.org/2004-honorable-susan-r-schaeffer/) - 2004 – Honorable Susan R. Schaeffer Honorable Susan R. Schaeffer 2004 Selig Goldin Honoree Graduated with a B.S. from Florida State University and J.D. from Stetson University, College of Law. Judge Schaeffer is a Circuit Court Judge, Sixth Judicial Circuit, 1982 to present. She is the recipient of many awards throughout her career. Chief Judge
- [2003 – Professor Charles W. Ehrhardt](https://floridabarcls.org/2003-professor-charles-w-ehrhardt/) - 2003 – Professor Charles W. Ehrhardt Professor Charles W. Ehrhardt 2003 Selig Goldin Honoree Prof. Charles W. Ehrhardt was born in Iowa in 1940. He graduated from Iowa State University in 1962 and University of Iowa in 1964. He began teaching at Florida State University in 1974 – present. His work on Florida Evidence has
- [2002 – Honorable Bennett H. Brummer](https://floridabarcls.org/2002-honorable-bennet-h-brummer/) - 2002 – Honorable Bennett H. Brummer Honorable Bennett H. Brummer 2002 Selig Goldin Honoree Bennett Brummer was born in New York City, and came to Miami in 1958. He graduated from the University of Miami Law School in 1965. He has been admitted to practice law in Florida, New York, and the federal courts. Mr.
- [2001 – Honorable Janet Reno](https://floridabarcls.org/2001-honorable-janet-reno/) - 2001 – Honorable Janet Reno Honorable Janet Reno 2001 Selig Goldin Honoree Ms. Reno was born in Miami in 1938. She received her bachelor’s degree from Cornell University in 1960, and her LL.B. degree from Harvard University in 1963. In 1971, Ms. Reno was named staff director of the Florida House of Representatives Judiciary Committee.
- [2000 – Professor William R. Eleazer](https://floridabarcls.org/2000-professor-william-r-eleazer/) - 2000 – Professor William R. Eleazer Professor William R. Eleazer 2000 Selig Goldin Honoree Professor Eleazer was born in Springfield, Georgia, in 1932. He earned a B.S. degree from Vanderbilt University in 1953, a J.D. from The George Washington University in 1967, and an LL.M. in Litigation from Emory University in 1987. Professor Eleazer
- [1999 – Honorable Ben F. Overton](https://floridabarcls.org/1999-honorable-ben-f-overton/) - 1999 – Honorable Ben F. Overton Honorable Ben F. Overton 1999 Selig Goldin Honoree Justice Overton was born in 1926 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. He received a B.S.B.A. in 1951 and a J.D. in 1952 from the University of Florida. In 1984, he was awarded an LL.M. from the University of Virginia. Justice Overton served
- [1998 – Professor John F. Yetter](https://floridabarcls.org/1998-professor-john-f-yetter/) - 1998 – Professor John F. Yetter Professor John F. Yetter 1998 Selig Goldin Honoree Professor Yetter was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, in 1940. He earned a B.S. degree and a B.A. degree from Lehigh University in 1963. In 1967, he earned his J.D. degree, summa cum laude, from Duquesne University. He received an LL.M. from
- [1997 – Honorable Stanley R. Morris](https://floridabarcls.org/1997-honorable-stanley-r-morris/) - 1997 – Honorable Stanley R. Morris Honorable Stanley R. Morris 1997 Selig Goldin Honoree Judge Morris was born in 1947 in Tampa, Florida. He received a B.A. in 1969 and a J.D. in 1971 from the University of Florida. Judge Morris is a Circuit Judge for the Eighth Judicial Circuit in Gainesville. Previous Selig Goldin
- [1996 – Robert E. Jagger](https://floridabarcls.org/1996-robert-e-jagger/) - 1996 – Robert E. Jagger Robert E. Jagger 1996 Selig Goldin Honoree Bob Jagger was born in Ferndale, Michigan, in 1927. He received his B.A. in 1951 from Hillsdale College and his J.D. in 1958 from Stetson University. Mr. Jagger served as Public Defender for the Sixth Judicial Circuit in Clearwater from 1961 to 1997.
- [1995 – Professor Steven M. Goldstein](https://floridabarcls.org/1995-professor-steven-m-goldstein/) - 1995 – Professor Steven M. Goldstein Professor Steven M. Goldstein 1995 Selig Goldin Honoree Professor Goldstein was born in 1945 in Providence, Rhode Island. He received a B.A. degree from Brandeis University in 1967 and a J.D. from Columbia University in 1972. Professor Goldstein served on the faculty of Florida State University College of Law
- [1994 – Professor Gerald T. Bennett](https://floridabarcls.org/1994-professor-gerald-t-bennett/) - 1994 – Professor Gerald T. Bennett Professor Gerald T. Bennett 1994 Selig Goldin Honoree Professor Bennett was born in Miami, Florida, in 1937. He received his B.A. in 1958 from St. Bernard’s College, his M.A. in 1962 from Barry College, and his J.D., with honors in 1967 from the University of Florida. Professor Bennett was
- [1993 – William J. Sheppard](https://floridabarcls.org/1993-william-j-sheppard/) - 1993 – William J. Sheppard William J. Sheppard 1993 Selig Goldin Honoree Bill Sheppard was born in 1941 in Portland, Oregon. He received a B.A. degree from Florida State University in 1963 and a J.D. degree from the University of Florida in 1967. Mr. Sheppard has been a criminal defense attorney since his admission to
- [1992 – Professor Paul Barnard](https://floridabarcls.org/1992-professor-paul-barnard/) - 1992 – Professor Paul Barnard Professor Paul Barnard 1992 Selig Goldin Honoree Professor Barnard was born in St. Petersburg, Florida, in 1926. He received a B.A. in 1949 from Wheaton College, an M.A. from Florida State University in 1951, and a J.D. from Stetson University in 1958. Professor Barnard taught at Stetson University College of
- [1991 – T. Edward Austin, Jr.](https://floridabarcls.org/1991-t-edward-austin-jr/) - 1991 – T. Edward Austin, Jr. T. Edward Austin, Jr. 1991 Selig Goldin Honoree Ed Austin was born in 1926 in Shenandoah, Virginia. He received a B.A. in 1948, an M.Ed. in 1952 from Duke University, and a J.D. from the University of Florida in 1959. Mr. Austin served as Public Defender for the Fourth
- [1990 – Honorable Marvin U. Mounts, Jr.](https://floridabarcls.org/1990-honorable-marvin-u-mounts-jr/) - 1990 – Honorable Marvin U. Mounts, Jr. Honorable Marvin U. Mounts, Jr. 1990 Selig Goldin Honoree Judge Mounts was born in West Palm Beach, Florida, in 1932. He received a B.A. degree in 1954 from the University of the South and a J.D. degree in 1959 from the University of Florida. Judge Mounts has served
- [1989 – Honorable Edward D. Cowart](https://floridabarcls.org/1989-honorable-edward-d-cowart/) - 1989 – Honorable Edward D. Cowart Honorable Edward D. Cowart 1989 Selig Goldin Honoree Judge Cowart was born in 1925 in Plant City, Florida. He received a B.A. degree in 1950 from the University of Miami and a J.D. degree in 1952 from Stetson University. Judge Cowart served as Circuit Judge for the Eleventh Judicial
- [1988 – Honorable Gerald Kogan](https://floridabarcls.org/1988-honorable-gerald-kogan/) - 1988 – Honorable Gerald Kogan Honorable Gerald Kogan 1988 Selig Goldin Honoree Justice Kogan was born in New York City in 1933. He received his B.A. and J.D. degrees in 1955 from the University of Miami. Justice Kogan served on the Supreme Court of Florida from 1987 until 1998. He was Chief Justice from 1996
- [1982 – Tobias Simon](https://floridabarcls.org/1982-tobias-simon/) - 1982 – Tobias Simon Tobias Simon 1982 Selig Goldin Honoree Toby Simon was born in 1929 in Montreal, Canada. He received his B.A. from Hofstra College in 1949 and his LL.B. from Harvard University in 1952. Mr. Simon was well-known as a tireless civil rights attorney, a crusader for prison reform, an appellate authority, and
- [1984 – Honorable Richard E. Gerstein](https://floridabarcls.org/1984-honorable-richard-e-gerstein/) - 1984 – Honorable Richard E. Gerstein Honorable Richard E. Gerstein 1984 Selig Goldin Honoree Richard Gerstein was born in 1923 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He received his B.B.A. in 1947 and his LL.B. in 1949 from the University of Miami. Mr. Gerstein was a partner in the Miami firm of Bailey, Gerstein, Rashkind & Dresnick. Previous
- [1983 – Albert J. Datz](https://floridabarcls.org/1983-albert-j-datz/) - 1983 – Albert J. Datz Albert J. Datz 1983 Selig Goldin Honoree Albert Datz was born in Jacksonville, Florida, in 1926. He received a B.A. from the University of Miami in 1948 and an LL.B. from the University of Florida the same year. Mr. Datz is a partner in Datz, Jacobson, Lembecke & Garfinkel, P.A.,
- [1985 – Honorable Benjamin M. Tench](https://floridabarcls.org/1985-honorable-benjamin-m-tench/) - 1985 – Honorable Benjamin M. Tench Honorable Benjamin M. Tench 1985 Selig Goldin Honoree Judge Tench was born in Gainesville, Florida, in 1919. He received his B.A. in 1941 from the University of Florida and his LL.B. in 1947 from the University of Virginia. Judge Tench served as Circuit Judge for the Eighth Judicial Circuit
- [1986 – Honorable Phillip A. Hubbart](https://floridabarcls.org/1986-honorable-phillip-a-hubbart/) - 1986 – Honorable Phillip A. Hubbart Honorable Phillip A. Hubbart 1986 Selig Goldin Honoree Judge Hubbart was born in 1936 in Rock Island, Illinios. He received a B.A., magna cum laude, from Augustana College in 1958, a J.D. from Duke University in 1961, and an LL.M. from Georgetown University in 1962. Judge Hubbart served
- [1987 – Honorable James C. Adkins](https://floridabarcls.org/1987-honorable-james-c-adkins/) - 1987 – Honorable James C. Adkins Honorable James C. Adkins 1987 Selig Goldin Honoree Justice Adkins was born in Gainesville, Florida, in 1915. He received his B.A. degree and his J.D. degree in 1938 from the University of Florida. Justice Adkins served on the Supreme Court of Florida from 1969 to 1987. He was Chief
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- [Inside the Florida Legislature](https://floridabarcls.org/event/2025-legislative-update/) - In-person ONLY, “Inside the Florida Legislature” will cover relevant changes to Florida law in 2025, standards of conduct for public officers and employees, the Florida budget process, and a preview of the 2026 legislative session. Approved for 5 CLE credits, 1 of which may be applied toward Ethics, and 5 certification credits each in Criminal
- [](https://floridabarcls.org/event/21430/) - Misdemeanor Madness. Tentatively scheduled for live presentation on December 5 at the Orange County Bar Association. Details and registration will be available soon. Misdemeanor Madness is a must-attend CLE for all county court practitioners, state and defense alike. Segments include direct- and cross-examinations; misdemeanor driver license consequences; error preservation and other misdemeanor matters on appeal;
- [](https://floridabarcls.org/event/21426/) - Ufferman Files. Join us on Friday, December 12, at noon for the next episode of Ufferman Files, by Michael Ufferman of the Michael Ufferman Law Firm, P.A. in Tallahassee. The topic is "Stand Your Ground." Live on Zoom. FREE CLE for Criminal Law Section members. Non-members register for only $40, which includes Section membership. Details
- [](https://floridabarcls.org/event/ufferman-files-juvenile-resentencing-free-cle-for-cls-members/) - Ufferman Files. Join us on Friday, October 31, at noon for the next episode of Ufferman Files, by Michael Ufferman of the Michael Ufferman Law Firm, P.A. in Tallahassee. The topic is "Juvenile Resentencing." Live on Zoom. FREE CLE for Criminal Law Section members. Non-members register for only $40, which includes Section membership. Details and
- [](https://floridabarcls.org/event/2026-experts-on-dui/) - Experts on DUI. Live (in person only) at the Renaissance Tampa International Plaza Hotel. Details and registration will be available soon.
- [](https://floridabarcls.org/event/criminal-law-update-2026/) - 2026 Criminal Law Update. Live (in person only) during the Annual Florida Bar Convention. Details and registration will be available soon.
- [](https://floridabarcls.org/event/confronting-tomorrow-today-the-ethical-and-professional-impact-and-implications-of-ai-in-and-out-of-the-courtroom/) - "Confronting Tomorrow Today: The Ethical and Professional Impact and Implications of AI In and Out of the Courtroom" is a FREE CLE for guests who register to attend the Criminal Law Section's Selig I. Goldin Memorial Award Luncheon. Goldin Award luncheon guests may attend a complimentary CLE opportunity immediately following the presentation. Judge P. Kevin
- [](https://floridabarcls.org/event/criminal-law-update-2025/) - Register through the Annual Florida Bar Convention. Live (in person) only, this essential Criminal Law Update is your key to staying ahead. Gain critical insights on new case law, DUI developments, and the evolving landscape of crimmigration. Be inspired by powerful visions from Supreme Court Justice John Couriel, retired Justice Peggy Quince, and the Honorable
- [](https://floridabarcls.org/event/2025-selig-i-goldin-memorial-award-luncheon/) - Retired Florida Supreme Court Justice Peggy A. Quince has been selected to receive the Criminal Law Section’s 2025 Selig I. Goldin Memorial Award in recognition of her outstanding contributions to Florida’s criminal justice system and her enduring commitment to the practice of criminal law. Read the Bar News story here. Justice Quince will accept the
- [](https://floridabarcls.org/event/june-executive-council-meeting/) - June 27, 2025, at 8:30 a.m. (in person at The Boca Raton, 501 East Camino Real, Boca Raton, in Estate Ballroom II). Breakfast starts at 8:00 a.m. Criminal Law Section members and anyone interested in getting involved in the section are welcome to attend our EC meetings. We encourage you to join us in person
- [](https://floridabarcls.org/event/experts-on-dui-becoming-the-go-to-dui-guru/) - Originally presented on March 6 and 7, 2025, in person at the Renaissance Tampa International Plaza. Our all-new “Experts on DUI: Becoming the ‘Go-To’ DUI Guru" is now available to buy online 24/7 as an online seminar (on-demand), downloadable audio, and in CD and DVD formats. Course number 8590 is approved by the Florida Bar
- [](https://floridabarcls.org/event/21134/) - Originally presented on February 24, 2025, live (in person) at the Orange County Bar Association in Orlando. Course number 8788 is approved for: 8 CLE, 2 Technology, and 8 board certification credits each in Appellate Practice, Civil Trial, Criminal Appellate, Criminal Trial, and Juvenile Law. Hosted by The Florida Bar Criminal Law and Trial Lawyers
- [](https://floridabarcls.org/event/the-basics-of-federal-sentencing/) - FREE CLE for Criminal Law Section members: Live Zoom webinar by James Skuthan, Federal Defender's Office, Middle District Florida. Hosted by Hosted by Alexa Cline, Assistant Statewide Prosecutor, Florida Office of the Attorney General, and Lizzie Vallejo, Assistant Federal Public Defender, Northern District of Florida. Course number 8942 is approved for 1 CLE and 1 certification credit
- [](https://floridabarcls.org/event/free-cle-guidelines-about-guidelines/) - Live Zoom webinar by Alexander J. Gilewicz, Assistant State Attorney, 7th Judicial Circuit. Hosted by Alexa Cline, Assistant Statewide Prosecutor, Florida Office of the Attorney General, and Sarah Morris, Director of Operations, First DCA Office of Criminal Conflict and Civil Regional Counsel. Course number 8891 is approved for 1 CLE, 1 Criminal Appellate, and 1 Criminal Trial. FREE
- [](https://floridabarcls.org/event/2024-gerald-t-bennett-prosecutor-public-defender-trial-training-program/) - Brought to you by The Florida Bar Criminal Law Section with support from The Florida Bar Foundation. WHEN: July 21-26, 2024 WHERE: University of Florida Levin College of Law WHO: Prosecutors and Public Defenders with 1-5 years of experience SCHEDULE: Sunday, July 21: 1 – 6:30 PM Monday, July 22: 9 AM – 7 PM
- [](https://floridabarcls.org/event/evidence-collection-and-maintaining-chain-of-custody-in-an-animal-cruelty-or-animal-fighting-case/) - “Evidence Collection and Maintaining Chain of Custody in an Animal Cruelty or Animal Fighting Case” took place on August 20, 12–1 PM. It was a FREE CLE (open to all) hosted by the Animal Law and Criminal Law sections of The Florida Bar. This program offers an overview of crime scene processing, evidence collection, animal
- [](https://floridabarcls.org/event/criminal-law-section-fall-executive-council-meeting/) - The September 27 CLS Executive Council Meeting was held virtually. Here are the dates of upcoming Council meetings: January 17, 2025, at 9 AM (virtual) April 11, 2025, at 9 AM (virtual) June 27, 2025, at 9 AM (in person at The Boca Raton, 501 East Camino Real, Boca Raton. Breakfast starts at 8:30 AM)
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- [](https://floridabarcls.org/event/2024-united-states-sentencing-commission-guidelines-amendments-free-for-cls-members/) - Originally presented on November 22, 2024, by Jessica Collins from the U.S. Sentencing Commission, course number 8798 is approved by The Florida Bar until approximately May 22, 2026, for 1 General CLE credit and 1 certification credit each in Criminal Trial Law, Criminal Appellate Law, and Juvenile Law. Criminal Law Section members may log in
- [](https://floridabarcls.org/event/ufferman-files-episode-3-free-cle-for-cls-members/) - The Criminal Law Section’s popular Ufferman Files series is back and better than ever. Michael Ufferman hosted “A Conversation with Three of the Best: Brian Cavanagh, John Frusciante, and Jeff Harris.” Criminal Law Section members may log in to the website to watch the recorded video at no charge. Originally presented on December 13, 2024,
- [](https://floridabarcls.org/event/cls-events-during-annual-florida-bar-convention/) - Please join your Criminal Law Section friends and colleagues at the Signia by Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek for our events during the Annual Florida Bar Convention. Thursday, June 20 6:30-8:30 PM: Membership Reception & Awards Ceremony (Jackson) Friday, June 21 8:30 AM-12 PM: Executive Council Meeting (Dade) 12:30-2 PM: Selig I. Goldin Award and Joint Luncheon
- [](https://floridabarcls.org/event/punishment-without-trial-why-plea-bargaining-is-a-bad-deal-scholars-corner/) - Punishment Without Trial: Why Plea Bargaining is a Bad Deal—October 7, 12:15–1:45 PM—Free CLE for Criminal Law Section members. Live on Zoom. Presented by Carissa Byrne Hessick, Director, Prosecutors and Politics Project; Anne Shea Ransdell and William Garland "Buck" Ransdell, Jr. Distinguished Professor Law, UNC School of Law, Chapel Hill, NC, and moderated by H.
- [](https://floridabarcls.org/event/2022-crimmigration/) - Immigration Law Matters in Criminal Court: Everything You Need to Know About Crimmigration originally was presented on October 14, 2022, 9 AM–5 PM—Live, In Person (InterContinental Miami) and Live Webcast. Course number 6410 is approved for 7 General CLE credits and 7 certification credits (7 max) in Appellate Practice, Criminal Appellate Law, Criminal Trial Law, Immigration
- [](https://floridabarcls.org/event/facdl-criminal-law-review-board-certification-tips/) - FACDL's Criminal Law Review & Board Certification Tips is a two-day, must-attend seminar for criminal law practitioners of all experience levels. Whether you’re a veteran criminal law attorney who has applied to take the May 12 Criminal Appellate or Criminal Trial certification exam or a new associate seeking training in this practice area, this CLE
- [](https://floridabarcls.org/event/6929-navigating-juvenile-waters-a-closer-look-at-florida-juvenile-delinquency-practice/) - (6929) Navigating Juvenile Waters: A Closer Look at Florida Juvenile Delinquency Practice was held on April 21, 2023, from 9 AM–4:15 PM on Zoom, with 90-day, on-demand access. Course number 6929 is approved for 6 CLE, 1 Mental Illness Awareness, and 6 certification credits each in Criminal Appellate, Criminal Trial Law, and Juvenile Law. Course
- [](https://floridabarcls.org/event/masters-of-dui-2023/) - Masters of DUI 2023: Top Gun Teaching for Cutting-Edge Advocacy was held May 4–5, 2023—Live (AC Hotel Tampa Airport) and Live Webcast. This program is a comprehensive, cutting-edge look at the prosecution and defense of alcohol- and drug-related vehicular offenses. Get ethics credit. Get technology credit. Learn from the Top Guns. And become one yourself. Course number
- [](https://floridabarcls.org/event/criminal-law-update-2023/) - Criminal Law Update was held Thursday, June 22, 9 AM–5 PM, live (in person) at The Boca Raton and live video webcast with 90-day, on-demand access. Course number 7408. Read The Florida Bar News write-up here. The program is available to buy online 24/7: Downloadable Audio Online Seminar (On-Demand) CD DVD Course Book (CLE credit
- [](https://floridabarcls.org/event/criminal-law-section-awards-reception/) - The Criminal Law Section's Executive Council held its 2023 Awards Reception during the Annual Florida Bar Convention. Thursday, June 22, 2023, 6:30-8 PM The Boca Raton Royal Palm Ballroom I The reception was open to all Criminal Law Section Members and Judges. In addition to the Section's member awards, three Florida law school students received the Criminal
- [](https://floridabarcls.org/event/executive-council-meeting-boca-raton/) - The Criminal Law Section's Executive Council meeting was held during the Annual Florida Bar Convention in Estate Ballroom II at The Boca Raton. The call was hosted through Zoom.
- [](https://floridabarcls.org/event/2023-selig-i-goldin-award-luncheon/) - This event was held on Friday, June 23, 2023, in Royal Palm Ballroom X at The Boca Raton. The Criminal Law Section Selig I. Goldin Award and Criminal Procedure Rules Committee Joint Luncheon honoring 2023 recipient James E. Felman, Kynes, Markman & Felman, P.A., Tampa. Read The Florida Bar News story here. James E. Felman
- [](https://floridabarcls.org/event/2023-gerald-t-bennett-prosecutor-public-defender-trial-training-program/) - The University of Florida Levin College of Law and The Florida Bar Criminal Law Section proudly presented the 2023 Gerald T. Bennett Prosecutor/Public Defender Trial Training Program on July 23 - 27, 2023. View the event brochure here. SUNDAY, JULY 23 1:00-1:45 PM—REGISTRATION 2:00–2:30 PM—Welcome & Opening Remarks 2:30–5:30 PM—Case Analysis and Voir Dire 5:30
- [](https://floridabarcls.org/event/inside-the-florida-legislature-the-criminal-law-sections-first-annual-legislative-update/) - The Criminal Law Section hosted its first (to be annual) legislative update on October 5 in Fort Lauderdale. "Inside the Florida Legislature" was an in-person and live-streamed CLE and a reception. The program is available to buy online 24/7: Downloadable Audio Online Seminar (On-Demand) Inside The Florida Legislature BOOK (CLE CREDIT IS NOT AWARDED FOR
- [](https://floridabarcls.org/event/october-executive-council-meeting-fort-lauderdale/) - The Criminal Law Section held an Executive Council meeting on October 6 from 9 AM–12 PM, in person at the Hilton Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort. A virtual option was provided.
- [](https://floridabarcls.org/event/masters-of-dui-2024-becoming-the-lincoln-lawyer/) - Originally presented on March 7 and 8, 2024, the Criminal Law Section's Masters of DUI 2024 is a comprehensive, cutting-edge look at the prosecution and defense of alcohol- and drug-related vehicular offenses. This year’s theme is Becoming the Lincoln Lawyer: Learning to Think Creatively and Yield Results Like a Master. This two-day program is designed
- ["Wine" Down Wednesday](https://floridabarcls.org/event/wine-down-wednesday/) - Join us for "Wine" Down Wednesday, a virtual Criminal Law Section Happy Hour. The first 20 people to register will win a $10 Total Wine gift card!
- [](https://floridabarcls.org/event/2022-misdemeanor-madness/) - POSTPONED DUE TO SEVERE WEATHER THREAT. We will notify you when this program is rescheduled. (6209) Misdemeanor Madness 2022—September 30, 9 AM–5 PM—Live (Stetson Tampa Law Center) and Live Webcast. Don't miss this! The Criminal Law Section is proud to present Misdemeanor Madness, a must-attend CLE for all county court practitioners—state and defense—that will benefit
- [](https://floridabarcls.org/event/ufferman-files-series-2/) - Originally presented on January 9, 2023. UFFERMAN FILES Series Webisode 2: A Discussion on Race and Our Criminal Justice System. Free Zoom CLE for Criminal Law Section members; non-members register for only $30, which includes section membership. Course number 6767 is approved for the following credits: CLER Program (max credit: 2.0 hours)—General: 2.0 hours, Bias Elimination: 2.0 hours. Certification
- [](https://floridabarcls.org/event/ufferman-files-series-1/) - Originally presented on December 9, 2022. UFFERMAN FILES Series Webisode 1: A Lunch Conversation with Judge Alice M. Batchelder of the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals. Originally presented on November 14, 2022, on this inaugural webisode of UFFERMAN FILES, host Michael Ufferman is joined for a very special conversation by Judge Alice M. Batchelder of the Sixth Circuit Court
- [](https://floridabarcls.org/event/advanced-federal-practice-2023/) - (6783) Advanced Federal Practice 2023—originally presented on January 19, 2023—in-person (Orlando) and live video webcast. Now available to purchase in online seminar (on-demand) and downloadable audio formats. Criminal Law Section members may purchase either format for only $250. Also available in CD ($225) and DVD ($280) formats. The Criminal Law Section of The Florida Bar
- [](https://floridabarcls.org/event/4-14-executive-council-meeting-zoom/) - Topic: CLS Executive Council Meeting Time: Apr 14, 2023, 9:00 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86394409816?pwd=Z2tzK2RwcGVLUGJyNG1oNjF0TWhDUT09 Meeting ID: 863 9440 9816 Passcode: 857245 One tap mobile: +13052241968,,86394409816# US +16469313860,,86394409816# US Dial by your location +1 305 224 1968 US +1 646 931 3860 US +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC) +1
- [](https://floridabarcls.org/event/executive-council-meeting-november-2022/) - The Executive Council met virtually on Friday, November 18th, 2022.
- [](https://floridabarcls.org/event/9-16-executive-council-meeting-zoom/) - The CLS Executive Council will meet virtually on September 16, 2022. The Zoom will open at 8:30 AM for virtual coffee and connecting. The meeting will begin at 9 AM. Click here to register in advance for this meeting. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. We hope to
- [](https://floridabarcls.org/event/executive-council-meeting-orlando/) - Executive Council meeting during The Florida Bar Winter Meeting in Orlando.
- [](https://floridabarcls.org/event/2022-selig-i-goldin-award-luncheon/) - Friday, June 24, 12:30–2:00 PM Selig I. Goldin Award Luncheon. We will be honoring Professor Jennifer Zedalis of the University of Florida Levin College of Law with the 2022 Selig I. Goldin Memorial Award. Registration for the luncheon is through the Annual Florida Bar Convention, and seating is limited. The luncheon will be held in
- [](https://floridabarcls.org/event/cls-ec-meeting/) - Friday, June 24, 9:00 AM–12:00 PM CLS Executive Council Meeting. The meeting will take place in Dade which is on the lower level. You do not have to register for the Annual Florida Bar Convention to attend the meeting.
- [](https://floridabarcls.org/event/20101/) - Thursday, June 23, 6:30–8:00 PM Scholarship Awards Reception honoring the two recipients of the Criminal Law Section’s inaugural Student Scholarship Awards. The cash scholarship is awarded to incoming third-year law students at Florida law schools who have shown dedication to and interest in the criminal justice system as trial and appellate practitioners. The CLS Awards
- [](https://floridabarcls.org/event/the-constitution-meets-electronic-information-in-criminal-matters/) - (5727) The Constitution Meets Electronic Information in Criminal Matters originally was presented on March 9, 2022. The program is available as Downloadable Audio and Online Seminar (On-Demand). Part 1 of a two-part series on electronic information in criminal proceedings. CLE Credits: 2 General; 1 Technology. Certification credits: 2 Juvenile Law, 2 Appellate Practice, 2 Criminal
- [](https://floridabarcls.org/event/electronic-information-in-criminal-proceedings-part-2-practical-concerns/) - (5759) Practical Concerns—April 13, 2022, 12:15 PM - 1:50 PM, Live GoToWebinar. Part 2 of a two-part series on electronic information in criminal proceedings. CLE Credits: 2 General; 1 Technology. Certification credits: 2 Juvenile Law, 2 Appellate Practice, 2 Criminal Appellate, 2 Criminal Trial. Live GoToWebinar presented by Ronald J. Hedges, Senior Counsel, Dentons US,
- [](https://floridabarcls.org/event/19929/) - (5586) Masters of DUI 2022—May 5-6, 2022—Live (Tampa) and live webcast. The 2022 edition of the Criminal Law Section's Masters of DUI CLE is back in-person—for two days at the lovely Floridan Palace Hotel in Tampa—and promises a comprehensive, cutting-edge look at the prosecution and defense of alcohol- and drug-related vehicular offenses. Designed for basic,
- [](https://floridabarcls.org/event/cls-criminal-law-update-2022/) - Please join us—on the beautiful FIU Law campus in Miami, or by video webcast—for the 2022 Criminal Law Update, featuring our very special guest, Justice Peggy A. Quince, who will speak on threats to the independence, fairness, and impartiality of Florida's judiciary. Course 5623 credits: 1 Bias Elimination, 7 Juvenile Law, 1 Technology, 7 General,
- [](https://floridabarcls.org/event/20006/) - (5731) The ABCs of Expert Witness Depositions—Feb. 25, 2022, 12:15 PM - 1:45 PM, Live GoToWebinar. Part 4 of the Experts on Advocacy: Building and Using a Deposition Notebook CLE Series. Approved for 2 General CLE credits and 2 certification credits each in Juvenile Law, Appellate Practice, Criminal Appellate and Criminal Trial. Criminal Law Section
- [](https://floridabarcls.org/event/cle-modern-trends-in-federal-and-state-health-care-prosecutions/) - Modern Trends in State and Federal Health Care Prosecutions—December 10, 2021—Live Webcast (90-day, on-demand access for registrants). Course 5641 is approved for 8.0 General CLE credits; 8.0 each certification program credits in Appellate Practice, Criminal Appellate, Criminal Trial Law, Health Law and Juvenile Law. Course Classification—Advanced. This second iteration of this informative program will continue
- [](https://floridabarcls.org/event/19935/) - Criminal Law Update 2022—April 8, 2022 Details coming soon.
- [](https://floridabarcls.org/event/safer-at-home-with-the-judges-cle-how-to-deal-with-difficult-people/) - Safer at Home with the Judges CLE: How to Deal With Difficult People In this season-ending Safer at Home presentation by the Judges Harris, this special FREE CLE will focus on dealing with difficult actors in all aspects of a criminal case. Providing their unique insights and perspectives, the judges will discuss the law as
- [](https://floridabarcls.org/event/covid-19-attorney-wellness-part-four/) - COVID-19 Attorney Wellness: Part Four Originally aired on December 18, 2020 The Criminal Law Section of The Florida Bar is privileged to offer this continuing CLE series FREE OF CHARGE to all Criminal Law Section members. This is our continuing gift to ourselves. And just in time for the holidays. We began in May. Then
- [](https://floridabarcls.org/event/cls-executive-council-meeting-2/) - CLS Executive Council Meeting January 15, 2021 on Zoom
- [](https://floridabarcls.org/event/4418-masters-of-dui-the-basics-of-becoming-a-master/) - (4418) Masters of DUI: The Basics of Becoming a Master Originally aired on April 30, 2021 Though we look a little different this year, once again your Criminal Law Section Masters of DUI is the one-stop CLE event to receive cutting-edge education on all aspects of DUI practice. Designed for both basic and experienced practitioners,
- [](https://floridabarcls.org/event/3479-advanced-federal-practice-2021/) - (4558) Advanced Federal Practice 2021 Originally aired on May 7, 2021 This course covers topics of Federal Criminal Practice such as the latest cases on substantive federal criminal law and procedure from the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals, and Constitutional issues from the United States Supreme Court. The course will also cover practice tips from
- [](https://floridabarcls.org/event/masters-of-dui-administrative-suspensions-dmv-hearings-and-the-science-of-testing/) - (4419) MASTERS OF DUI: Administrative Suspensions/DMV Hearings and the Science of Testings Though we look a little different this year, once again your Criminal Law Section Masters of DUI is the one-stop CLE event to receive cutting-edge education on all aspects of DUI practice. Designed for both basic and experienced practitioners, Masters of DUI faculty
- [](https://floridabarcls.org/event/4420-special-offer-masters-of-dui-dui-serious-bodily-injury-and-manslaughter/) - MASTERS OF DUI: Serious Bodily Injury and Manslaughter Originally aired on June 4, 2021 Though we look a little different this year, once again your Criminal Law Section Masters of DUI is the one-stop CLE event to receive cutting-edge education on all aspects of DUI practice. Designed for both basic and experienced practitioners, Masters of
- [](https://floridabarcls.org/event/4379-look-out-below-blunders-landmines-and-the-consequences-of-poor-attorney-performance-in-the-preservation-of-record-error/) - LOOK OUT BELOW: Blunders, Landmines and the Consequences of Poor Attorney Performance in the Preservation of Record Error Originally presented on June 11, 2021 The Florida Bar President’s Showcase CLE presented by The CLE Committee of The Florida Bar, The Florida Bar Appellate Practice Section, The Florida Bar Criminal Law Section, and The Florida Bar
- [](https://floridabarcls.org/event/cle-restorative-justice-in-criminal-practice/) - Restorative Justice in Criminal Practice Originally aired on June 25, 2021 The Alternative Dispute Resolution, Criminal Law, and Government Lawyer Sections of The Florida Bar, along with the Florida Restorative Justice Association, proudly present Restorative Justice in Criminal Practice -- a program intended to open hearts and minds and inspire transformational change in how we
- [](https://floridabarcls.org/event/c5307-misdemeanor-madness-how-to-better-navigate-florida-county-court/) - MISDEMEANOR MADNESS: How to Better Navigate Florida County Court (Part I) The Criminal Law Section of the Florida Bar is excited to announce MISDEMEANOR MADNESS: a first-of-its-kind seminar dedicated to the “trials and tribulations” of county court. Don’t miss this TWO-DAY VIRTUAL CLE and learn from some of Florida’s most accomplished lawyers and judges, as
- [](https://floridabarcls.org/event/19673/) - MISDEMEANOR MADNESS: How to Better Navigate Florida County Court (Part II) The Criminal Law Section of the Florida Bar is excited to announce MISDEMEANOR MADNESS: a first-of-its-kind seminar dedicated to the “trials and tribulations” of county court. Don’t miss this TWO-DAY VIRTUAL CLE and learn from some of Florida’s most accomplished lawyers and judges, as
- [](https://floridabarcls.org/event/masters-of-dui-2021-a-three-part-series/) - Once again, your Criminal Law Section Masters of DUI is the one-stop CLE series to receive cutting-edge education on all aspects of DUI practice. Designed for both basic and experienced practitioners, Masters of DUI faculty are knowledgeable lawyers, judges, and experts who present entertaining and informative lectures on a variety of topics important to every
- [ABC's of Juvenile Delinquency: An Introduction to Delinquency for Criminal Practitioners](https://floridabarcls.org/event/abcs-of-juvenile-delinquency-an-introduction-to-delinquency-for-criminal-practitioners/) - Welcome to the world of juvenile delinquency! This FREE ZOOM CLE will help Florida practitioners better represent the best interests of children in juvenile delinquency court. Through video demonstration and expert panel discussion, this CLE will take you from the earliest phases of a delinquency case, highlight the differences (and similarities) between delinquency and adult
- [3464 Criminal Law Update 2020](https://floridabarcls.org/event/3464-criminal-law-update-2020/) - The 2020 Florida Bar Criminal Law Update presents a vast array of topics from a diverse slate of speakers that promises to be informative and of interest to criminal and civil practitioners alike, public and private, and to the bench as well. This year’s Update features a State of the Criminal Justice Address, updates
- [Selected Topics in Taking and Defending Depositions](https://floridabarcls.org/event/19449/) - This second installment in the series will address how to use depositions to collect the good and bad facts in your case, and then what to do with them. This CLE will also address how to prepare your witness for deposition, as well as how to stop, take a break during, and restart your deposition.
- [Building & Using a Deposition Notebook Series](https://floridabarcls.org/event/building-using-a-deposition-notebook-series/) - In this third part of the series, the CLE will address how to use the index in your deposition notebook to warm-up and prepare for a deposition. The program will also cover a court reporter’s wish list, how to be on the lookout for a deponent’s weasel words, deposition objections, and deposition ethics, including how
- [An Introduction to Deposition Notebook Fundamentals](https://floridabarcls.org/event/an-introduction-to-deposition-notebook-fundamentals/) - This first CLE in the series presents an introduction to the deposition notebook and its core components, including an overview of the items in the index to the notebook. This CLE will also cover why we take depositions, how to start a deposition the right way, the funnel approach to taking depositions, the art of
- [CONNECT: A Criminal Law Section Series](https://floridabarcls.org/event/connect-a-criminal-law-section-series/) - Please join us for our October CONNECT: A Criminal Law Conversation Series as we are joined by an esteemed panel of state court judges who share their insights and perspectives in criminal trials in the era of COVID. We will be joined by Judge Michael Andrews (6th Judicial Circuit), Judge Miguel de la O (11th
- [SAVE THE DATE: Experts on Advocacy Series](https://floridabarcls.org/event/experts-on-advocacy-series/) - Experts on Advocacy is a new series presented by the Criminal Law Section featuring litigation ideas and advice, pretrial and trial, that are easy to understand and effective to apply, from some of the best strategic thinkers and compelling criminal law courtroom advocates Florida has to offer. SAVE THE DATE: October 23, 2020 12:00-1:00pm
- [C4110 Getting Your Questions Answered: Jury Selection in Criminal Cases](https://floridabarcls.org/event/c4110-getting-your-questions-answered-jury-selection-in-criminal/) - The Florida Bar Criminal Law Section is proud to present Safer at Home with the Judges, a CLE series featuring the spectacular Judges Harris -- the Honorable Jennifer Harris, currently a circuit judge in Orange County, and her husband, Judge Patrick Harris, now retired from the Ohio state court bench. Sharing their wit and wisdom
- [CONNECT: A Criminal Law Conversation Series](https://floridabarcls.org/event/connect-a-criminal-law-conversation-series-2/) - As we all manage to work in a new environment following COVID, the Criminal Law Section is hosting a new conversation series designed to bring section members together and stay connected—virtually. From now through the rest of the year, join us for a monthly virtual lunch and hear from some of the leading criminal law
- [COVID-19 Attorney Wellness, Part Two: How to Manage Stress, Anxiety, and Isolation in Times of Uncertainty](https://floridabarcls.org/event/covid-19-attorney-wellness-part-two-how-to-manage-stress-anxiety-and-isolation-in-times-of-uncertainty/) - The Criminal Law Section is privileged to offer this important CLE FREE of charge to all Florida Bar Members. As promised when he "checked in" with us last May, Florida Lawyers Assistance (FLA) Clinical Director Dr. Scott Weinstein RETURNS to "check up" on how we (lawyers) are coping, now five months into the pandemic and
- [CONNECT: A Criminal Law Conversation Series](https://floridabarcls.org/event/connect-a-criminal-law-conversation-series/) - Please join us for CONNECT: A Criminal Law Conversation Series. As we all manage to work in a new environment following COVID, the Criminal Law Section is hosting a new conversation series designed to bring section members together and stay connected—virtually. From now through the rest of the year, join us for a monthly Friday
- [C4109 Practicing in a Pandemic](https://floridabarcls.org/event/4109-practicing-in-a-pandemic/) - The Florida Bar Criminal Law Section is proud to present Safer at Home with the Judges, a CLE series featuring the spectacular Judges Harris -- the Honorable Jenifer Harris, currently a circuit judge in Orange County, and her husband, the Honorable Patrick Harris, now retired from the Ohio state court bench. Sharing their wit and
- [C3524 HOT TOPICS IN EVIDENCE 2020](https://floridabarcls.org/event/new-date-c3524-hot-topics-in-evidence-2020/) - This one-day seminar has been designed to appeal to civil, criminal, and appellate practitioners. Those in attendance will benefit from a thorough discussion of the latest developments in Florida evidence law, and an exploration of difficult, recurring evidentiary issues. REGISTRATION September 25, 2020 8:50 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Welcoming Remarks Co-Chair of Standing Subcommittee on
- [COVID-19 Attorney Wellness:  How to Manage Stress, Anxiety, and Isolation in Times of Uncertainty](https://floridabarcls.org/event/covid-19-attorney-wellness-how-to-manage-stress-anxiety-and-isolation-in-times-of-uncertainty/) - The Criminal Law Section, along with Florida Lawyers Assistance, offers this FREE mental health "check-up" to discuss the fear, uncertainty, and disruption the COVID-19 pandemic has stirred in and caused for us these many weeks. Keeping with its over 35-year commitment to our legal community, this FLA "fireside chat" will be facilitated by Dr. Scott
- [C3945 Experts on Advocacy: The StoryBoard. Putting Your Case Together for the Courtroom](https://floridabarcls.org/event/3945-experts-on-advocacy-the-storyboard-putting-your-case-together-for-the-courtroom/) - Experts on Advocacy is a new series presented by the Criminal Law Section featuring ideas and advice that are easy to understand and effective to apply, from some of the best strategic thinkers and compelling courtroom lawyers Florida has to offer. The chair of the Criminal Law Section, and University of Florida Professor Law, Jennifer
- [CLS Executive Council Meeting & Membership Reception](https://floridabarcls.org/event/cle-executive-council-meeting-membership-reception/) - Date: June 17 -20, 2020 Location: The Florida Bar's Annual Convention Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek 14100 Bonnet Creek Resort Lane Orlando, FL 32821
- [C3972 COVID-19 Remote Advocacy: How To Courtroom Zoom Like a Pro](https://floridabarcls.org/event/c3972-covid-19-remote-advocacy-how-to-courtroom-zoom-like-a-pro/) - This FREE Zoom CLE will prepare you how to use the Zoom platform to advocate professionally and effectively in our new COVID-19 remote courtroom environment. Skills you will learn include: How to set up your Zoom profile and schedule your own secure Zoom meetings; how to work Zoom to your advantage during a court appearance;
- [C3929 Pandemic Networking: Ways to generate business when you’re on lockdown](https://floridabarcls.org/event/c3929-pandemic-networking-ways-to-generate-business-when-youre-on-lockdown/) - This FREE CLE will share innovative ways to capitalize on existing networks and contacts, as well as unique ways to generate new contacts, for the purpose of generating referrals and new clients. Finding ways to utilize web-based mass e-mail platforms, social media programs, and live-feed video technology spotlighting your practice can generate extreme growth in
- [POSTPONED: Advanced Federal Practice 2020](https://floridabarcls.org/event/advanced-federal-practice-2020/) - Advanced Federal Practice 2020 has been POSTPONED until Fall 2020.

## Portfolio

- [2022 Gerald T. Bennet - 1](https://floridabarcls.org/portfolio-items/2022-gerald-t-bennet-1/)
- [C. Richard Parker with Family](https://floridabarcls.org/portfolio-items/c-richard-parker-with-family/)
- [2018 Executive Council Members](https://floridabarcls.org/portfolio-items/2018-executive-council-members/)
- [2018 Florida Bar Foundation Contribution Presentation](https://floridabarcls.org/portfolio-items/2018-florida-bar-foundation-contribution-presentation/)
- [2018 Selig I. Goldin Memorial Award Presentation](https://floridabarcls.org/portfolio-items/2018-selig-i-goldin-memorial-award-presentation/)
- [30th Anniversary 12](https://floridabarcls.org/portfolio-items/30th-anniversary-12/)
- [30th Anniversary 11](https://floridabarcls.org/portfolio-items/30th-anniversary-11/)
- [30th Anniversary 10](https://floridabarcls.org/portfolio-items/30th-anniversary-10/)
- [30th Anniversary 9](https://floridabarcls.org/portfolio-items/30th-anniversary-9/)
- [30th Anniversary 8](https://floridabarcls.org/portfolio-items/30th-anniversary-8/)
- [30th Anniversary 7](https://floridabarcls.org/portfolio-items/30th-anniversary-7/)
- [30th Anniversary 6](https://floridabarcls.org/portfolio-items/30th-anniversary-6/)
- [30th Anniversary 5](https://floridabarcls.org/portfolio-items/30th-anniversary-5/)
- [30th Anniversary 4](https://floridabarcls.org/portfolio-items/30th-anniversary-4/)
- [30th Anniversary 3](https://floridabarcls.org/portfolio-items/30th-anniversary-3/)
- [30th Anniversary 2](https://floridabarcls.org/portfolio-items/30th-anniversary-2/)
- [30th Anniversary 1](https://floridabarcls.org/portfolio-items/30th-anniversary-1/)
- [Training Program 2017-26](https://floridabarcls.org/portfolio-items/training-program-2017-26/)
- [Training Program 2017-25](https://floridabarcls.org/portfolio-items/training-program-2017-25/)
- [Training Program 2017-24](https://floridabarcls.org/portfolio-items/training-program-2017-24/)
- [Training Program 2017-23](https://floridabarcls.org/portfolio-items/training-program-2017-23/)
- [Training Program 2017-22](https://floridabarcls.org/portfolio-items/training-program-2017-22/)
- [Training Program 2017-21](https://floridabarcls.org/portfolio-items/training-program-2017-21/)
- [Training Program 2017-20](https://floridabarcls.org/portfolio-items/training-program-2017-20/)
- [Training Program 2017-19](https://floridabarcls.org/portfolio-items/training-program-2017-19/)
- [Training Program 2017-18](https://floridabarcls.org/portfolio-items/training-program-2017-18/)
- [Training Program 2017-17](https://floridabarcls.org/portfolio-items/training-program-2017-17/)
- [Training Program 2017-16](https://floridabarcls.org/portfolio-items/training-program-2017-16/)
- [Training Program 2017-15](https://floridabarcls.org/portfolio-items/training-program-2017-15/)
- [Training Program 2017-14](https://floridabarcls.org/portfolio-items/training-program-2017-14/)
- [Training Program 2017-13](https://floridabarcls.org/portfolio-items/training-program-2017-13/)
- [Training Program 2017-12](https://floridabarcls.org/portfolio-items/training-program-2017-12/)
- [Training Program 2017-11](https://floridabarcls.org/portfolio-items/training-program-2017-11/)
- [Training Program 2017-10](https://floridabarcls.org/portfolio-items/training-program-2017-10/)
- [Training Program 2017-9](https://floridabarcls.org/portfolio-items/training-program-2017-9/)
- [Training Program 2017-8](https://floridabarcls.org/portfolio-items/training-program-2017-8/)
- [Training Program 2017-7](https://floridabarcls.org/portfolio-items/training-program-2017-7/)
- [Training Program 2017-6](https://floridabarcls.org/portfolio-items/training-program-2017-6/)
- [Training Program 2017-5](https://floridabarcls.org/portfolio-items/training-program-2017-5/)
- [2014 Gerald 10](https://floridabarcls.org/portfolio-items/2014-gerald-10/)
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- [2014 Gerald 4](https://floridabarcls.org/portfolio-items/2014-gerald-4/)
- [2014 Gerald 3](https://floridabarcls.org/portfolio-items/2014-gerald-3/)
- [2014 Gerald 2](https://floridabarcls.org/portfolio-items/2014-gerald-2/)
- [2014 Gerald 1](https://floridabarcls.org/portfolio-items/2014-gerald-1/)
- [2015 Kozyak](https://floridabarcls.org/portfolio-items/2015-kozyak/)
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- [2016 Golding Memorial Award 2](https://floridabarcls.org/portfolio-items/2016-golding-memorial-award-2/)
- [2016 Golding Memorial Award 1](https://floridabarcls.org/portfolio-items/2016-golding-memorial-award/)
- [2016 Gerald T. Bennett 20](https://floridabarcls.org/portfolio-items/2016-gerald-t-bennett-20/)
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- [2016 Gerald T. Bennett 18](https://floridabarcls.org/portfolio-items/2016-gerald-t-bennett-18/)
- [2016 Gerald T. Bennett 17](https://floridabarcls.org/portfolio-items/2016-gerald-t-bennett-17/)
- [2016 Gerald T. Bennett 16](https://floridabarcls.org/portfolio-items/2016-gerald-t-bennett-16/)
- [2016 Gerald T. Bennett 15](https://floridabarcls.org/portfolio-items/2016-gerald-t-bennett-15/)
- [2016 Gerald T. Bennett 14](https://floridabarcls.org/portfolio-items/2016-gerald-t-bennett-14/)
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- [2016 Gerald T. Bennett 10](https://floridabarcls.org/portfolio-items/2016-gerald-t-bennett-10/)
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- [Training Program 2017-1](https://floridabarcls.org/portfolio-items/training-program-2017-1/)

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## Portfolio Categories

- [2017 Gerald T. Bennett Prosecutor/Public Defender Trial Training Program](https://floridabarcls.org/portfolio_category/2017-gerald-t-bennett-prosecutor-public-defender-trial-training-program/)
- [2017 Kozyak Minority Mentoring Foundation Picnic](https://floridabarcls.org/portfolio_category/2017-kozyak-minority-mentoring-foundation-picnic/)
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- [2016 Gerald T. Bennett Prosecutor/Public Defender Trial Training Program](https://floridabarcls.org/portfolio_category/2016-gerald-t-bennett-prosecutor-public-defender-trial-training-program/)
- [2015 Selig I. Goldin Memorial Award Presentation](https://floridabarcls.org/portfolio_category/2015-selig-i-goldin-memorial-award-presentation/)
- [2015 Kozyak Minority Mentoring Foundation](https://floridabarcls.org/portfolio_category/2015-kozyak-minority-mentoring-foundation/)
- [2014 Gerald T. Bennett Prosecutor/Public Defender Trial Training Program](https://floridabarcls.org/portfolio_category/2014-gerald-t-bennett-prosecutor-public-defender-trial-training-program/)
- [30th Anniversary Reception (2007)](https://floridabarcls.org/portfolio_category/30th-anniversary-reception-2007/)
- [2018 Florida Bar Convention](https://floridabarcls.org/portfolio_category/2018-florida-bar-convention/)