Frequently Asked Questions For Speaking Engagements

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• Speaking Engagements

Q Who does the Speaker's Bureau serve?

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Speaking Engagements can be scheduled to serve the people of Miami-Dade County, including Bar associations, schools, churches, community-based groups and any other organizations interested in learning more about the judicial system and the law.

Q What are some of the topics offered?

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In addition to general information about the Court, some topics include, but are not limited to:

• The Judicial System
• Criminal and Traffic Matters
• Legal Ethics
• Resolution Without Trial
• Criminal Justice System - Is It Effective?
• Legal Rights/Needs of Children
• Unified Family Courts
• Bankruptcy/Family Law-Love and Money
• Domestic Violence
• Child Support
• Juvenile Law
• General Civil Jurisdiction
• Jury Service
• Guardianships
• Baker Acts
• Elderly Issues
• Probate Issues
• Drug Court
• The homeless

If your group is interested in a specific subject matter, please inform us when you call for scheduling and we will do our best to accommodate you.

Q What times are speakers available to meet with my group/organization?

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For the public's convenience, judges and other speakers may be scheduled to speak during the day, evening and/or weekends. However, please provide a minimum of six week notice to allow sufficient time for scheduling.

Q Is there a cost?

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No. This is a public service offered by the Eleventh Judicial Circuit of Florida.

Q Whom do I contact for scheduling and further information?

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Please contact Eunice Sigler, Director, Office of Government Liaison and Public Relations at 305-349-7189 or esigler@jud11.flcourts.org.