tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19039943.post8870909261803848680..comments2024-03-28T23:00:25.050-04:00Comments on THE BLOG: SOUND OFFRumpolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08380575650255695462noreply@blogger.comBlogger51125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19039943.post-69116850246871764452009-05-12T20:12:00.000-04:002009-05-12T20:12:00.000-04:0080% of the posts on this board = why people hate l...80% of the posts on this board = why people hate lawyers.<br /><br />As someone heading to law school in the fall, can you let me know at what point its customary for all lawyers to become whining babies who think the world revolves around them?<br /><br />I'd very much like to skip that step.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19039943.post-82514600741385337062009-05-04T16:39:00.000-04:002009-05-04T16:39:00.000-04:00To Fred
From Lawyer
I can tell that you are a go...To Fred<br /><br />From Lawyer<br /><br />I can tell that you are a good guy but, you really need to take notice that the lawyers do not like some of the things you do.<br /><br />Please work with us. We have problems too. We get in trouble all the time for being late to court and the reason is simply that the clerk set us to be in too many places at the same time.<br /><br />Keeping lawyers waiting causes all kinds of problem with other judges.<br /><br />Fred, work with us or you probably will get opposition next time up.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19039943.post-91095223110102218192009-05-01T19:55:00.000-04:002009-05-01T19:55:00.000-04:00Happy to announce that on Sounding Wednesdays he w...Happy to announce that on Sounding Wednesdays he will be starting at 8:30 and for an hour, all the private attorneys can call their cases out of turn. <br /><br />To make things easier remember the following:<br />1.) If its a crimes case, tell the clerk so she can pull the paper file.<br />2.) State whether its a DUI or Traffic case.<br />3.) If you want a plea only, see the plea sheets that are laid out on the defenses table rather that asking the ASAs.<br />4.) After your case is called, dont start whispering in the ASAs ear about your case. Call them later, you are not the only case to handle. <br />5.) Dont start bantering to the judge about some nonsense when you are at the podium, NOONE cares.<br />6.) Limit your response to: set it for trial, not ready or accepting the plea... anything else is wasting EVERYONES time.<br /><br />Got it?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19039943.post-56332794976523023532009-05-01T18:40:00.000-04:002009-05-01T18:40:00.000-04:00Aint karma a bitch. Opened up my court notice toda...Aint karma a bitch. Opened up my court notice today and lo and behold- my branch case got transferred downtown to who else? <br /><br />Judge Seraphin. Yipeee? The hearing is set in mid-May? Should I get to the courtroom today? Or should I block off all of the last two weeks of May while I wait in his courtroom?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19039943.post-73530823413979229722009-05-01T12:21:00.000-04:002009-05-01T12:21:00.000-04:00Quit deleting comments!!!What about the First Amen...Quit deleting comments!!!What about the First Amendment.<br />BobAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19039943.post-23190458094651183002009-05-01T12:10:00.000-04:002009-05-01T12:10:00.000-04:00I was recently in Fred Saraphin's court for a soun...I was recently in Fred Saraphin's court for a sounding and he got angry at the citizens in the seats for talking too much, told us all he was taking a break as punishment for them talking and left 7 lawyers waiting in line for 15 minutes.<br /><br />When I later got to Circuit Court, I got bitched at for being late.<br /><br />Fred, the dead head, you are getting opposition in the next election. Trust me. You are. Add to that list:<br />Jackie Whackie Scola, Macho Camacho Adrien and Diane Ward off Defense attorneys.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19039943.post-49828593825807152112009-04-30T22:22:00.000-04:002009-04-30T22:22:00.000-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19039943.post-42521440920946077772009-04-30T21:43:00.000-04:002009-04-30T21:43:00.000-04:00I've had only one case in front of Seraphin and it...I've had only one case in front of Seraphin and it was a nightmare. Client stopped for speeding and cocaine in the car. Cocaine case is no actioned in felony division, but the citation gets transferred. Go back a few weeks later for what I anticipate to be a meaningless citation hearing. I walk in for the hearing with about 50 defendants and two other traffic lawyers. Seraphin proceeds to make me and the 50 other defendants wait while he goes through every single case that the traffic lawyers have. I finally try to crowbar my way in by standing at the podium. Seraphin stares me in the face, gives me a look that would kill and proceeds to go back to the traffic lawyer. Doesnt say a word. I finally have to ask the traffic lawyer to call my case, which she did. (She got it dismissed for some unknown reason)<br />Now I understand that the traffic lawyers have carte blanche in there, so they go first. But how can a judge sit there and watch an attorney wait for thirty minutes (at the bar) to call up one freaking traffic citation? It was awful. Have a little respect for the schedules of your fellow bar members. Of course, I didnt expect the whole court to come to a halt once I walked into the courtroom, but c'mon Fred. I knew you when I was an ASA and you were an APD. You seemed reasonable then and I was glad you got appointed, but c'mon already.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19039943.post-47147232043797952552009-04-30T20:19:00.000-04:002009-04-30T20:19:00.000-04:00TO: ALL MEDIA IMMEDIATE RELEASE
FROM: 11TH CIRCUIT...TO: ALL MEDIA IMMEDIATE RELEASE<br />FROM: 11TH CIRCUIT COURT SPOKESPERSON MARVEL MIZZLOU HAGAER.<br /><br />This is to confirm that the honorable Judge Fred Seraphin is Miami's first confirmed case of Judicial Swine Flu. Judge Seraphin is resting comfortably and anticipates returning to work in several months when he is tanned, rested and ready to resume his role as the "go to" DUI judge. <br /><br />As you may know, symptoms of Judicial Swine Flu (JWF) includes a heightened sense of self importance, inability to concentrate and make decisions, unwillingness to cooperate with fellow judges and attorneys (hence the not calling attorneys first) and the inexplicable and uncontrollable desire to quote Justice Antonin Scalia at length. Thus when attorneys over heard Judge Seraphin state "the evidence of guilt is so overwhelming that it renders the defendant's fourth amendment violations claims specious and just a bunch of hooey" what they actually were hearing is Judge Seraphin quoting from Santovilla v. US, decided last term. <br /><br />We at the REGJB will struggle without Judge Seraphin's steady hand to guide us, but we will get by.JUDICIAL SWINE FLU HERE!!!noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19039943.post-1963671563395345292009-04-30T19:23:00.000-04:002009-04-30T19:23:00.000-04:00What I find offensive is that Seraphin seemed to e...What I find offensive is that Seraphin seemed to enjoy letting the attorneys stew on line while he called every other case, including those of attorneys who were not in court. His crumpling up of the paper requesting that he call the attorney's cases was uncalled for. At best, it is inefficient to call cases when the attorney is not present ... but this just felt like a judge on a power trip. I'd love to hear from anyone else who was there Wednesday to see if they feel the same way I do.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19039943.post-28650149094500106642009-04-30T19:03:00.000-04:002009-04-30T19:03:00.000-04:00I have been in Judge Seraphin's courtroom several ...I have been in Judge Seraphin's courtroom several times over the last few weeks. The way he runs a calendar is nothing short of a disaster. I dont understand what he is trying to accomplish or prove. His only real accomplishment is to piss everyone off. <br /><br />It is my understanding that he is up for election in 2010. Hopefully he will be challenged by a worthy candidate and those of us who disapprove of the way he runs a courtroom can finacially support his opponent and get him removed from office.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19039943.post-70438159606484245672009-04-30T18:11:00.000-04:002009-04-30T18:11:00.000-04:00THE CAPTAIN REPORTS:
JUDGE JOHN KASTRENAKES
Last...THE CAPTAIN REPORTS:<br /><br />JUDGE JOHN KASTRENAKES<br /><br />Last month I mentioned on this BLOG that former Dade ASA John Kastrenakes was on the short list to become a Circuit Court Judge in Palm Beach County.<br /><br />GOVERNOR’S PRESS OFFICE <br /><br /><br />TALLAHASSEE – Governor Charlie Crist today appointed Meenu Sasser of West Palm Beach and John S. Kastrenakes of Tequesta to the 15th Judicial Circuit Court.<br /><br />“Meenu’s 14 years of practicing complex litigation in a wide variety of cases, in addition to her excellent legal and writing skills, will help her apply the law in a consistent and fair manner,” said Governor Crist. “In addition, her leadership and experience working with various community, professional and charitable activities will enhance her ability to effectively rule from the bench.”<br /><br />Sasser, 38, has practiced with Gunster, Yoakley & Stewart since 1995. Sasser earned a bachelor’s degree from the College of William and Mary in Williamsburg, Virginia, and received her law degree from the University of Pennsylvania Law School. <br /><br />“John is a dedicated public servant who has served as a tough but truthful advocate for the people of Florida in our criminal justice system,” Governor Crist said. “His extensive experience in handling complex cases qualifies him to fairly administer justice and treat all who come before him as a judge with respect and dignity.”<br /><br />Kastrenakes, 53, has served as an assistant United States attorney with the Southern District of Florida, in Miami from 1995 to 1996, and in West Palm Beach since 1996. Previously, he served as an assistant state attorney in Miami-Dade County from 1981 to 1984 and from 1985 to 1995. In the interim, he practiced with Goodhart and Rosner. He earned a bachelor’s degree and a law degree from the University of Florida.<br /><br />Sasser will fill the vacancy created by the elevation of Justice Jorge Labarga to the Florida Supreme Court. Kastrenakes will fill the vacancy created by the disqualification of Judge-elect William Abramson.<br /><br />CAPTAIN OUT ...CAPTAIN JUSTICEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12179932096244679236noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19039943.post-86004972575274627002009-04-30T17:17:00.000-04:002009-04-30T17:17:00.000-04:00Defense attorneys make pro state judges.
Prosec...Defense attorneys make pro state judges. <br /><br />Prosecutors are used to Defendants in the abstract, they find the market price and stick with it. Defense attorneys know firsthand what dirtbags Defendants are.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19039943.post-83020877931087078592009-04-30T16:33:00.000-04:002009-04-30T16:33:00.000-04:00This is a lot of hooting and hollering for no part...This is a lot of hooting and hollering for no particular reason. Judge Seraphin is light years better than Judge Lindsey and his pre-trial rulings and evidentiary rulings in trial are even handed. He is one of the few judges you truly understand 403 objections. <br /><br />So what you have to wait a little to call your cases out of turn. Go do some other business first. He allows all attorneys to call cases out of turn from 930 to 10am. The pro-se defendants wait the entire morning. <br /><br />If most of the private bar actually took their cases to trial instead of running a plea deal mill, they would appreciate Judge Seraphin a little more.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19039943.post-67260101789505565202009-04-30T15:48:00.000-04:002009-04-30T15:48:00.000-04:00Fake Peter Adrien - give the man a contract on thi...Fake Peter Adrien - give the man a contract on this blog.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19039943.post-7135586494256642632009-04-30T14:37:00.000-04:002009-04-30T14:37:00.000-04:00To NOT A LAWYER and others who don't get the criti...To NOT A LAWYER and others who don't get the criticism of Seraphin:<br /><br />I understand your concerns, but you have to understand (as should Seraphin) that lawyers may have to appear in several courtrooms with cases set AT THE SAME TIME. I've had similar problems with circuit judges as some of you are experiencing in county court. When lawyers wait in one courtroom, they back up the caseload in every other courtroom they're supposed to be in. THAT's why attorneys should be taken out of turn (not because of "professional courtesy").<br /><br />BTDT<br /><br />PS---I like Seraphin; I'm just sayin'...................Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19039943.post-56545146698440660932009-04-30T14:25:00.000-04:002009-04-30T14:25:00.000-04:00Judge Adrien:
You are misinformed. Judge Blake's...Judge Adrien:<br /><br />You are misinformed. Judge Blake's origins are not from Cameroon. If you know his first name, Stanford, you would know that his name will tell you everything about his origins.<br /><br />Stanford, originates from Stonehedge, the stone momuments in England from many thousands of years ago. Stan meaning stone and Ford means well hung; ie stone well hung.<br /><br />And if you have ever seen Stanford sans his robe, you would understand what I am speaking of. Hard as the stones of Stonehedge and well hung.ron jeremynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19039943.post-24496251236240502462009-04-30T11:41:00.000-04:002009-04-30T11:41:00.000-04:00What about Ward?
Former defense attorney, married...What about Ward?<br /><br />Former defense attorney, married to a defense attorney.<br /><br />Now very pro-state, in my humble opinion.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19039943.post-51783996061037390622009-04-30T11:37:00.000-04:002009-04-30T11:37:00.000-04:00Keep your head high, Fred. They are only bashing u...Keep your head high, Fred. They are only bashing us on this blog because of Swine Flu fears out of Mexico and we are the only two Mexican American judges in the circuit.<br /><br />Just wait till next week when they start bashing Judge Blake simply because he is from Cameroon.Fake Peter Adriennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19039943.post-39145918982546703282009-04-30T10:41:00.000-04:002009-04-30T10:41:00.000-04:00The Trialmaster has many traffic tickets to handle...The Trialmaster has many traffic tickets to handle in South Dade. Plus a bunch of drinking in public cases in Hialeah and other branch courts.Fake Trialmasternoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19039943.post-62900349233407577502009-04-30T10:40:00.000-04:002009-04-30T10:40:00.000-04:00I have noticed that the unrepresented are ALSO wai...I have noticed that the unrepresented are ALSO waiting much longer in Seraphin's courtroom. A few judges, such as Seraphin, just simply do not know how to run a calendar.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19039943.post-45234153391041561182009-04-30T10:34:00.000-04:002009-04-30T10:34:00.000-04:00Not the Lawyer:
If I worked at Macys, I would get ...Not the Lawyer:<br />If I worked at Macys, I would get 20% off. At some places I waited tables, we could eat for free during the day of any shift we worked. I don't get mad that I have to pay full price now.<br />Common courtesy and respect for those you work with on a daily basis doesn't mean you're disrepecting others.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19039943.post-68011122429863189592009-04-30T07:47:00.000-04:002009-04-30T07:47:00.000-04:00Not the Lawyer:
You have to be in court one day o...Not the Lawyer:<br /><br />You have to be in court one day out of the month probably. We have to be there every day and then run back to our offices to handle new clients or office matters. It might get you upset, but you have to understand that it is our livelihood. Judge Seraphin doesn't seem to understand that, or if he does, he doesn't seem to care.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19039943.post-40153783122261159972009-04-29T23:29:00.000-04:002009-04-29T23:29:00.000-04:00quite frankly, the trialmaster does do Kountry Kou...quite frankly, the trialmaster does do Kountry Kourt unless there is a celebrity and a large fee, say say25k to start. the trialmaster does not give a hoot about these problems. the trialmaster has better tasks to tackle/the trialmasternoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19039943.post-60602787504924356032009-04-29T22:17:00.001-04:002009-04-29T22:17:00.001-04:00As a civilian (not an attorney), when I see/hear a...As a civilian (not an attorney), when I see/hear attorneys getting called out of turn, given a special line at through security, etc. <br /><br />I get really peeved!<br /><br />I understand that being in court is, "how you make your living", however all of us non-lawyers kept waiting while you jump to the head of the line are also being kept from making our living.Not The Lawyernoreply@blogger.com