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Edwin Scales III Takes the Helm: New Chief Judge Elected for Florida’s Third District Court of Appeal

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MIAMI, Fla. — Judge Edwin Scales III has been appointed as the chief judge of Florida’s Third District Court of Appeal, beginning July 1. His election marks a significant moment, as Scales is the first resident of Monroe County to hold this position. Appointed to the court by former Governor Rick Scott in December 2013, Scales has made a notable impact in the legal community. Prior to his judicial appointment, he operated as a sole practitioner in Key West, focusing on appellate and commercial litigation, land use law, and mediation. In addition to his work … Read more

From Defense Attorney to Judge: El Chapo’s Former Legal Representative Elected in Groundbreaking Ciudad Juárez Elections

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Ciudad Juárez, Mexico — A former attorney for Joaquín “El Chapo” Guzmán has taken a seat as a judge in Ciudad Juárez following Mexico’s inaugural judicial elections. Silvia Delgado, 51, who previously defended the infamous drug lord, emerged as a notable figure in the election results released Tuesday. Delgado’s past role on Guzmán’s defense team — particularly during his time in Ciudad Juárez prior to his extradition to the United States in 2017 — has generated substantial controversy. Nonetheless, she garnered one of the highest vote tallies among the five women elected to serve as … Read more

Joshua Calvin Devine Elected as New Presiding Judge of Missouri’s 13th Judicial Circuit

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Columbia, Missouri – In a unanimous decision by the judges of the 13th judicial circuit of mid-Missouri, Circuit Judge Joshua Calvin Devine has been named the presiding judge of the circuit, encompassing Boone and Callaway counties. This appointment marks a significant transition in regional judicial leadership as Judge Devine steps into a role previously held by Judge Brouck Jacobs. Judge Devine, who begins his two-year term as presiding judge effective immediately, inherits a role that demands significant leadership in the judicial process within the mid-Missouri area. Judge Jacobs, who chose not to seek a third … Read more

From Courtroom to Bench: Multnomah County Leader Jeff Auxier Elected as Circuit Judge in a Competitive Five-Way Race

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Portland, Oregon – After a competitive election, Multnomah County’s own Senior Deputy District Attorney Jeff Auxier is set to adorn the bench as a judge, following a decisive victory in a recent five-candidate race for a judicial seat. Election results disclose that Auxier captured 42% of the vote, leading the race. Beginning his career in law as a prosecutor in Multnomah County in 2008, Auxier dedicated a decade of service before assuming the role of District Attorney in Columbia County. He served two terms there before resigning in 2023 to helm the domestic violence unit … Read more