We are pleased to announce that Karina Rodriguez-Matzen has been selected to serve as the next Trial Court Administrator for the 15th Judicial Circuit. She will begin Aug 2026 and work with the current TCA, Barbara Dawicke through Oct 1.
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If you have a comment or question for Court Administration, please use the Contact Us form.
When: Friday, July 17, 2026, 12:00 - 1:15 PM
Where: Judge Daniel T. K. Hurley Courthouse Courtroom 9C
Judges in attendance: Judge Michael Barnett, Judge Carolyn Bell and Judge Marci Rex
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The latest edition of the Circuit Courier is now available and features news on judicial activities, circuit events and ceremonies and more!
Hurricane season is officially underway. In the event of a storm, the 15th Circuit will provide real-time updates of court events, closures and re-openings on the website and social media channels.
The Governor appointed Dane Leitner to the Circuit bench. Mr. Leitner takes a new circuit judgeship position that the Circuit gained in Fiscal year 2025-2026. Mr. Leitner was a shareholder at GrayRobinson and served as General Counsel for businesses throughout Florida. We congratulate Mr. Leitner and wish him a fulfilling career on the Circuit Bench.
Congratulations to the Honorable Bradley Harper who received the Jurist of the Year award by the North County Section of the Palm Beach County Bar Association during their awards dinner on May 21.
Congratulations to the Honorable Laura Burkhart, who received the Woman Lawyer of the Year Award from the South Palm Beach County chapter of the Florida Association of Women Lawyers.
Congratulations to the Honorable Charles Burton, who received the Distinguished Jurist of the Year Award from the South County Bar Association.
Congratulations to the Honorable Melanie Dale Surber who received a Heroes and Helpers Award from the Delray Beach Police Department on April 28.