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Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Marlon Weiss To The Broward Bench

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Judge Marlon Weiss

Governor Ron DeSantis just appointed Marlon Weiss of Hollywood to the Broward Circuit Court Bench. DeSantis filled the vacancy caused by the retirement of Judge Jack Tuter. Weiss attended the University of Michigan and received his law degree from Emory University in Atlanta.

“We are pleased to welcome Judge Weiss to the bench,” said Chief Judge Carol-Lisa Phillips. 

According to a press release from the Seventeenth Judicial Circuit, Judge Weiss has been a partner at Armstrong Teasdale LLP since 2021. He previously served as a criminal appellate attorney in the Florida Attorney General’s Office and is a board-certified appellate lawyer. Earlier in his career, he clerked for the U.S. District Court.

“I am overjoyed and humbled by the opportunity to serve the people of Broward County,” Judge Weiss said. “I’m forever grateful to everyone who helped make this possible.”

Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Catalina Avalos, Kevin Tynan To Broward Circuit Bench

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From the press office of Governor Ron DeSantis:

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announces two judicial appointments to the Seventeenth Judicial Circuit Court.

Judge Catalina Avalos

Catalina Avalos, of Pembroke Pines, to serve as Judge on the Seventeenth Judicial Circuit Court

Avalos has served as a County Court Judge for Broward County since 2022. Previously, she was a Director at Tripp Scott P.A. She earned her bachelor’s degree from Florida International University and her juris doctor from Nova Southeastern University. Avalos fills the judicial vacancy created by the resignation of Judge Cohen.

Kevin Tynan

Kevin Tynan, of Pembroke Pines, to serve as Judge on the Seventeenth Judicial Circuit Court

Tynan has been a Partner of Richardson & Tynan PLC since 2001. Previously, he was an Associate for Entin, Margules & Della Fera P.A. He earned his bachelor’s degree from Barry University and his juris doctor from Nova Southeastern University. Tynan fills the judicial vacancy created by the resignation of Judge Scherer.