Submitted by Sallie James
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL – The 17th Judicial Circuit is pleased to announce that two of our judges were recognized this month by the T.J. Reddick Bar Association for their outstanding service to the judiciary.
County Court Judge Jackie Powell received the Judge Zebedee Wright Judicial Award, recognizing a member of the judiciary who exemplifies fairness, integrity, intellectual rigor, and an unwavering commitment to justice.
Circuit Court Judge N. Hunter Davis received the Rising Jurist Award, which honors a newer member of the judiciary who demonstrates exceptional promise, exemplary judicial temperament, and an unwavering commitment to the principles of the bench.
The 17th Judicial Circuit congratulates Judges Powell and Davis on these well-deserved honors and thanks them for their continued dedication to the fair and impartial administration of justice in Broward County.
ABOUT THE SEVENTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF FLORIDA
The Seventeenth Judicial Circuit Court of Florida is the court for Broward County, headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, FL. It is the second largest circuit court in the state. Broward County has 90 judges. Of those, 32 are county court judges and 58 are circuit judges. Four courthouses comprise the 17th circuit and include the Broward County Courthouse in Fort Lauderdale, and three satellite courthouses: the North Regional Courthouse in Deerfield Beach, the West Regional Courthouse in Plantation and the South Regional Courthouse in Hollywood