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 Memorial Award Luncheon on Friday, June 27, from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. during the Annual Florida Bar Convention in Boca Raton. Luncheon tickets are available through the convention registration webpage.
Justice Quince made history as the first Black woman appointed to both the Second District Court of Appeal and the Florida Supreme Court, where she served from 1999 to 2019, including a term as Chief Justice from 2008 to 2010. Her unwavering commitment to fairness and access to justice has left an indelible mark on our legal community.
The Criminal Law Section’s Executive Council unanimously selected Justice Quince for the Selig I. Goldin Memorial Award, honoring her exemplary service, profound impact on Florida’s legal landscape, and longstanding commitment to the Criminal Law Section. Read the Bar News story here.
