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to hold the position of Circuit Judge in the history of the Florida Ninth Judicial Circuit. Since joining the bench, she has served in the Felony Criminal, Juvenile Delinquency, Juvenile Dependency, Domestic Violence, and Unified Family Court divisions. Currently, she is the Administrative Judge for the Problem- Solving Court
related to the profession of law. She participates in several local initiatives to help young Black people avoid the criminal justice system. She is a member of St. Mark AME Church, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., and the Altamonte Springs (FL) Chapter of The Links, Incorporated.
division, where she presides over court dockets for Orange
Haiti.” My father drove us 45 minutes to school in Coconut Grove in southwest Miami.” Judge Latimore explained. “I am delighted to receive this particular award because Justice Quince was one of my mentors early in my legal career. I am inspired by her accomplishments, which are beyond measure.” Judge Latimore earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology from Duke University and a Juris Doctorate from the University of Florida. She relocated to Orlando, Florida, in 1990 to begin her law career, and in 2006 she was appointed as the first African American female
and Osceola counties, which includes drug, mental health, and veteran treatment court programs, as well as competency court. Judge Latimore has held the position of adjunct professor teaching juvenile law at both FAMU and Barry University law schools in Orlando, Florida. Judge Latimore has served and continues to serve on many boards and committees
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