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11th Judicial Circuit Historical Society magazine
11th Judicial Circuit Historical Society is a magazine published twice a year by the Historical Museum of Southern Florida in affiliation with the 11th Judicial Circuit Historical Society.
The contents of 11th Judicial Circuit Historical Societyare copyrighted. All rights are reserved. Reprint of material is encouraged, however; written permission from the Association is required.
Table of Contents
V. 3, issue 1 (Winter/Spring 2009)
A Campaign to Remember: the 1922 Election for Circuit Court Judge of the 11th Judicial Circuit
by Brittany A. Panter and Scott J. Silverman
Two former judges compete in an election for the most powerful judicial seat in Dade and Monroe counties.
Excerpt from Black's Law
by Roy Black
Black reveals his defense strategy to safeguard the freedom of Luis Alvarez, a young Hispanic police officer on trial for killing Nevell Johnson, a young black man, in the line of duty.
Restoring History: the Dade County Courtroom Restoration Project
by Scott J. Silverman
Learn about the inspiration, renovation and historical significance of the Dade County Courthouse's newly restored Courtroom 6-1.
Legal Legends
The 11th Judicial Circuit Historical Society celebrated the second annual Legal Legends awards dinner, honoring 12 members of South Florida's legal community.
V. 2, issue 1 (Spring 2008)
Miami's Aquatots: How Russell Tongay Demanded Success and Made a Killer
by Glenn W. Sheldon
Revisit the tragic death of a child prodigy and the prosecution of a father who demanded excellence at any cost.
The Rise and Fall of Judge E. C. Collins
by Scott J. Silverman
Judge E. C. Collins' meteoric rise to power and fame in the Criminal Court of Record for Dade County ends in scandal and disgrace.
Legal Legends
The 11th Judicial Circuit Historical Society celebrated the inaugural Legal Legends awards dinner on November 2, 2007, and honored 12 members of South Florida's legal community.
The Lynching of Ruben Stacey
by Robert J. Kuntz, Jr., and Scott J. Silverman
[no. 1] (Fall 2007)
The 1904 Dade County Courthouse
by Scott J. Silverman
Explore the history, construction and evolution of Dade County's 1904 court house.
A Brief History of Women Jurors in Miami
by Abby Cynamon, Esq.
The 1975 amendment eliminated restrictions on jury service for women, allowing them to be automatically eligible for jury duty and resulting in equal representation on juries.
Excerpts from The Life of a Trial Lawyer
by J. B. Spence
One man's journey to becoming a lawyer, working with legal giants and living as a trial lawyer in Miami during the 1950s.
The 1904 Dade County Courthouse Confederate Monument
by Scott J. Silverman
The Confederate monument is the only known surviving relic from the 1904 Dade County Courthouse.
Excerpts from On Behalf of Children
by Seymour Gelber
The history of Miami's juvenile justice system and seven remarkable judges who were child activists within this system.
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