ISRAEL REYES Managing Partner
The Reyes Law Firm PA One Columbus Center
1 Alhambra Plaza Suite 1130
Coral Gables FL 33134 Phone (305) 403-2272 Fax (305) 403-2273
ireyesreyeslawfirmpacom wwwreyeslawfirmpacom
EDUCATION
Nova Southeastern University Shepard Broad Law Center Ft Lauderdale Florida Juris Doctorate December 1994 Top 20
Florida International University Miami Florida Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice August 1992 High Honors (magna cum laude)
Miami Dade Community College Miami Florida Associate in Arts in Criminal Justice June 1981
JUDICIAL SERVICE
2003-2011 Eleventh Judicial Circuit Court of Florida Circuit Court Judge elevatedappointed by Governor Jeb Bush on August 142003 with the following assignments
Civil Division (Jan 2009 to May 2011)
Associate Administrative Judge (July 2009 to May 2011) o Acting Administrative Judge during Administrative Judges
absences o Assisted the Administrative Judge in supervising the Division o Presided over the administrative transfer calendar (back up) o Implemented and supervised the eCourtesy Copy Program o Assisted in creating and implementing the Foreclosure Master
Calendar o Chaired the Residential Foreclosure Mediation Program
Vendor Screening Committee o Member of the Internet Steering Committee
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Curriculum Vitae
2002 -2003
20I2-Present
2011-2012
Israel Reyes
o Member of the Foreclosure General Magistrate Interview Panel o Trained new judges regarding security and media relations
issues o Assisted in training Foreclosure Guardians ad Litem o Meet with foreign judges touring the 11 th Judicial Circuit
Criminal Division (Feb 2004 to Jan 2009)
Juvenile Division (Sept 2003 to Feb 2004) Volunteer Judge- Termination of Parental Rights Trials
Fourth District Court ofAppeal Associate Judge (Temporary Assignment) (Nov IDee 2005) (Jan 2007)
Miami-Dade County Court (Eleventh Judicial Circuit of Florida) County Court Judge appointed by Governor Jeb Bush on March 26 2002 and assigned to the Criminal Division as of May 1 2002
PROFESSIONAL (NON-JUDICIAL) EXPERIENCE
The Reyes Law Firm PA Managing Partner representing corporations receivers attorneys individuals and law enforcement agencies in all types of complex litigation matters Practice areas include anti-money-Iaundering financial fraud internal corporate investigations complex dispute resolution as an arbitrator and mediator attorneys fees and police procedures expert special magistrate private judge and umpire
Diaz Reus amp Targ LLP Partner focusing on anti-money-Iaundering financial fraud and whiteshycollar criminal defense representing international corporations multinational financial institutions foreign governments and high-profile individuals in sensitive high-stakes matters including asset-tracing Ponzi schemes and RICO litigation and at various acting as a court appointed Receiver Arbitrator Special Magistrate and Mediator
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Curriculum Vitae Israel Reyes
1998 -2002 Office of the State Attorney (Eleventh Judicial Circuit of Florida) Assistant State Attorney assigned to the Racketeering Organized Crime Prosecution Unit specializing in the litigation of civil forfeitures with a concentration on illegal drug money laundering cases and supervising the Civil Forfeiture Unit Assisted other assistant state attorneys in the preparation and litigation of criminal cases Additionally co-chaired the Police Prosecutor Coordinating Committee Battery on a Law Enforcement Officer Subcommittee
Cross-designated as a Special Designated Assistant Statewide Prosecutor on a case-by-case basis litigating multi-judicial circuit money laundering prosecutions
Cross sworn as a Criminal Investigator (a sworn law enforcement officer position) and served as the Police Legal Advisor to the Criminal Investigations Division
1995 - 1998 Needle Gallagher amp Areces PA Associate in personal injury law finn specializing in the litigation of wrongful death professional (medical malpractice) negligence cases and civil actions involving governmental agencies
1996 shy 1998 Police amp Media Consulting Group President Consulting and training in the areas of law enforcement procedure media relations and public records issues
1996 WSVN-TV (Channel 7 News) Free-lance television reporterconsultant
1994 Metro-Dade Police Department-Legal Bureau Certified legal intern assigned to the Forfeiture Unit litigating various substantive and procedural forfeiture issues Other duties included researching and drafting pleadings and motions and assisting with discovery
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McDermott WillampEmery
Marcos Daniel Jimenez Partner
Miami New York
T +1 305 3294458
F +1 305 3476500
Marcos Daniel Jimenez (Marc) is a partner in McDermott Will amp Emery LLPs Miami and New York offices He is a trial and appellate lawyer specializing in complex business litigation white-collar criminal defense and internal investigations Marcs advocacy skills are recognized in numerous publications such as Best Lawyers in America and Chambers USA (noted as a compelling presence in the courtroom brilliant extraordinarily well prepared and incredibly polished and a very sharp trial lawyer)
During 2002 to 2005 Marc served as the United States Attorney for the Southern District of Florida leading 230 federal prosecutors in significant public corruption national security health care securities and consumer fraud narcotics trafficking money laundering and other matters During his tenure Marc served on the Attorney Generals Advisory Committee headed the nations largest Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Force and chaired antiterrorism task forces in the wake of September 11 Earlier in his career Marc served as an Assistant US Attorney for four years successfully first-chairing criminal trials and appeals
In private practice Marcs significant cases include a recent trial victory in a deceptive trade practices action where the Florida Attorney General sought more than $20 million in damages plus statutory penalties against his client Alltel Communications a subsidiary of Verizon Wireless For his Alltel win Marc was featured in The National Law Journals 2011 Winning issue and selected by the Daily Business Review as South Floridas Most Effective Lawyer in the category of Complex BusinesslCivil Litigation
Marc is an active community and bar leader He has chaired the Florida Bars Attomeyclient Privilege Task Force and Floridas Third District Court of Appeal Judicial Nominating Commission He previously served on the Board of Tnustees of Baptist Health Systems South Floridas largest health care organization He is currently a member of an ABA dialogue group that regularly meets with Attorney General Holder and his staff
Born in Havana Cuba Marc is fluent in Spanish He graduated third in his class (top one percent) from the University of Miami School of Law was an associate editor of the University of Miami Law Review and is a member of Iron Arrow the Universitys highest honor
Representative Civil Cases
Won a hard-fought preliminary injunction for Verizon Wireless in its RICO and fraud action against a well-funded adversary - one of the nations largest premium text message service providers successfully argued the interlocutory appeal of the injunction in the Ninth Circuit subsequently obtained a favorable settlement Celco Pship v Hope et al 2011 US Dis LEXIS 53713 2011-1 Trade Cas (CCH) P77 447 (D Ariz May 11 2011) (preliminary injunction) Cellco Pship v Hope et al 2012 US App LEXIS 3914 (9th CiL Ariz Feb 27 2012) (appeal)
As lead trial counsel for CDR Creances SAS a French-government instrumentality secured final judgment striking the defendants pleadings for fraud on the court and awarding CDR title to properties worth approximately $65 million after a lengthy evidentiary hearing successfully argued the appeal of the judgment Empire World Towers LLC v CDR Creances SAS 2012 Fla App LEXIS 8626 (3d DCA May 3D 2012)
Serves as co-counsel for TD Bank in civil actions relating to the Scott Rothstein Ponzi scheme one of the largest fraud schemes in the US
Currently defends as co-counsel Floridas Medicaid agencies in a class action civil rights challenge where Floridas pediatricians and pediatric dentists seek reimbursement rate increases totaling several hundred million dollars per year
Serves as lead counsel for musicians Armando Christian Perez plkla Pitbull Shaffer Chi mere Smith Jr plkla Ne-Yo and Nick Van De Wall plkla Afrojack in a right of publicity action brought by actress Lindsay Lohan over the mention of her name in an international hit song Lohan v Perez et albull Case No CV-11-5413 (DRH)(ARL) (EDNY)
Obtained dismissal with prejudice of contract and fraud claims filed against Verizon Wireless by a former distributor and successfully argued the subsequent appeal of the ruling Celluland USA Inc v Verizon Wireless Personal Communications 981 So 2d 1209 (Fla 3d DCA 2008)
Obtained dismissal as co-counsel of Alien Tort Statute claims against the Prime Minister and Finance Minister of the United Arab Emirates Mother Doe I v Maktoum 632 F Supp 2d 1130 (SD Fla 2007)
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Successfully argued The Coca-Cola Companys motion to dismiss a significant Alien Tort Statute case Sinaltrainal v The Coca-Cola Company 256 F Supp 2d 1345 (SD Fla 2003)
Played a key role in the constitutional challenge to the governments detention of approximately 34000 Cuban detainees during the 1994 rafter crisis Cuban American Bar Association v Christopher 43 F3d 1412 (11th Cir 1995) for which Marc was featured in The American Lawyer and accepted the Florida Supreme Courts Pro Bono Association Award on behalf of the detaineeslawyers
Representative White-Collar Matters and Internal Investigations
Conducted internal investigation related to accounting fraud for a large company in the leisure industry
Represented Am Law 100 firm in investigation of partners potential involvement in fraud and money laundering
Conducted internal investigation for a major university involving the activities of its athletic department
Conducted internal investigation for an HMO relating to the activities of its executives
Defended European national in nationally significant intellectual property prosecution involving the recording of live performances
Selected HonorsRecognitions
Selected by the Daily Business Review as South Floridas Most Effective Lawyer in the category of Complex CommercialBusiness Litigation December 2011
Cover article of The National Law Journal Winning June 2011
Distinguished Public Service Award United States Coast Guard (the Guards highest public service award) June 2005
Cover article of Poder Magazine Crime And Punishment - US Attorney Marcos Jimenez Takes On Drug Lords Terrorists and White Collar Crooks April 2005
Featured on Bogus 80tox segment of ABCs Primelime Live February 2005
Named one of the nations 100 most influential Hispanics Hispanic BUSiness Magazine October 2002
AuthorshipslPublications
Jimenez amp Foster The Importance of Compliance Programs for the Health Care Industry 7 U Miami Bus L Rev 503 (1999)
Moore Meyers and Jimenez The Anatomy ofa Cocaine Comparison Case A Prosecutorial and Chemistry Perspective 38 Journal of ForenSic Sciences 1305 (1993)
Scholl amp Jimenez The Florida Industrial Development Bond Financing Act The Need for judicial Consistency 12 Fla St U L Rev 31 (1984)
Selected speaking Engagements
The Federalist Society (Miami Division) Program Organizer and Panel Member War Zone or Crime Scene Walking the Tightrope of Justice A Look Back Ten Years After September 11 2011 September 2012
ABA 21st Annual Institute on Health Care Fraud Moderator Foundations of White Collar Law Practice and Health Care Fraud May 2011
University of Miami Law Review Panelist From the Board Room to the Court Room The Evolving Legal Status of Corporate Crime February 2011
ABA Health Care Fraud Institu1e Moderator Panel Discussion on US v Valladares a Health Care Fraud Task Force case May 2010
ABA Health Care Fraud Institute Presenter Criminal and Civil Motions Practice in the Health Care Fraud Arena May 2008
ABA Criminal Justice Section Florida White Collar Committee Panelist Attorney-Client Privilege On Life Support April 2007
United States Department of Homeland Security Speaker Citizenship and Immigration Services Citizenship Ceremony September 2003
Federalist Society South Florida Chapter Speaker Addressing the Terrorist Threat March 2003
Nova Southeastern University Law School Academic Hooding Ceremony Speaker Addressing Terrorism and the Role of the United States Attorneys Office December 2002
Language
English
Spanish
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Education
University of Miami School of Law JD (magna cum laude) 1983
University of Miami BA (magna cum laude) 1980
Related Services Antitrust amp Competition
Class Action
Trial
White-Collar amp Securities Defense
Related Information Accolades
Media Mentions
Press Releases
copy 2013 McDermott Will amp Emery
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JUDGE ANA MARIA PANDO Alvarez Carbonell Feltman Gomez Jimenez amp Gomez PL
2100 Ponce De Leon Blvd Suite 800 Coral Gables Florida 33134
305-444-5885 (Ext248) apandoacglegalcom
EXPERIENCE
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Judicial County Court Civil Division handling all types of civil county court cases including small claims and landlord-tenant cases presiding as Acting Circuit Court Judge over domestic violence and custody matters Calendars include motions reports bench and jury trials and lengthy ex-parte matters
County Court Criminal Division handling all types of criminal litigation including presiding over lengthy calendars involving motions arraignments soundings reports bench and jury trials conducting a problem-solving court when appropriate
Code EnforcementQuality of Life Issues Prosecuting code violations before administrative bodies training code enforcement officers on proper enforcement and court decisions affecting code compliance Board counsel to Hearing Officer in Ticketing Appellate Board handling all code compliance-related issues issuing formal and informal opinions related to code compliance
Police legal Issues Providing immediate legal advice to police officers concerning enforcement reporting to crime scenes to assess civil liability concerns responding to police shootings and police involved accidents to assess liability ramifications riding with officers during operations involving novel enforcement efforts training officers in a classroom and in the field on new laws and court decisions affecting law enforcement representing the City of Miami Police Department in all contempt proceedings and all challenges to police procedures
Public Records law Assessing all requests for records within the Police Department drafting all requisite legal correspondence deshyfending challenges by the media researching case law training on proper procedures
Forfeiture law All aspects of litigation involving forfeiture proceedings reviewing and analyzing files prior to filing and hearings interviewing witnesses writing pleadings motions and legal correspondence legal research training on changes in the law on proper confiscation procedures
Civil and Criminal law All aspects of civil and criminal litigation in State and Federal Courts reviewing and analyzing files prior to trial interviewing witnesses writing pleadings appellate briefs motions and legal memoranda legal research conferring with supervising attorneys conducting criminal and civil trials
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EDUCATION
LICENSES
Governmental Affairs Lobbying at the state and federal level for issues affecting criminal justice and quality of life concerns
College of Advanced Judicial Studies Ft Myers FL May 2010 College of Advanced Judicial Studies Ft Myers FL May 2007 College of Advanced Judicial Studies Ft Myers FL May 2006 College of Advanced Judicial Studies Ft Myers FL May 2005 College of Advanced Judicial Studies Orlando FL May 2004 National Judicial College Substance Abuse Reno NV 2004 College of Advanced Judicial Studies Orlando FL Sept 2003
Solving in the Courts Reno NV June 2003 National Judicial College Managing Cases Invoving Persons
with Mental Disabilities Reno NV June 2003 College of Advanced Judicial Studies S1 Pete FL Sept 2002 College of Advanced Judicial Studies Palm Harbor FL Sept 2001
Juris Doctor Degree May 1987 University of Miami School of Law Coral Gables Florida Honors Deans List Standing Activities Moot Court Client Counseling Competition Member Hispanic Law Association Federal Criminal Procedures Seminar Bachelor of Arts Degree in Pre-LawFrench 1984 Barry University Miami Shores Florida Honors Graduated Cum Laude Whos Who in American Colleges and Universities Deans List French History and Catholic Womens Honor Societies Activities Studied in France (Summers1982-83) La Sorbonne De Paris and other universities
Florida Bar Member Member Trial Bar United States District Court So District of Florida
EXPERIENCE HIGHLIGHTS
December 2012-Present Alvarez Carbonell Feltman Jimenez amp Gomez PL Coral Gables Florida Senior Counsel
Jun 2004 - Nov 2012 State of Florida
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County Court Judge Civil Division Acting Circuit Court Judge Domestic Violence Division Hialeah Miami-Dade County Florida (Total Bench Trials 1000 approx) (Total Jury Trials 60 approx)
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Jan 2001 - Jun 2004 State of Florida
1999 - Nov 2000
1991 -1999
1988 - 1991
1987 - 1988
1986 - 1987
LANGUAGES
ASSOCIATIONS
County Court Judge Criminal Division Miami-Dade County Florida (Total Bench Trials 450 approx) (T otal Jury Trials 60 approx)
City of Miami Law Department Miami Florida Assistant City Attorney
City of Miami Law rgtepartment Miami Florida Assistant City Attorney I Police Legal Advisor
Law Offices of Louis Vernell North Miami Beach Florida Associate
Morton R Goudiss Esq Miami Beach Florida Legal Assistant I Clerk (General Civil Practice)
State Attorneys Office Miami Florida Certified Legal Intern
Skip Taylor Esq (Criminal Defense) Miami Florida Legal Clerk
Fluent in English Spanish and French
Conference of County Judges JUdicial Assistants Committee Chair Conference of County Judges Legislative Conference Civil Rules and Small Claims Rules Committees Florida Bar Association Cuban-American Bar Association Florida Association of Women Lawyers-Dade Chapter Conchita Espinosa Academy Founder and Chair Alumni Committee Florida Association of Police Attorneys International Association of Chiefs of Police Downtown Bay Forum
Miami-Dade League of Cities Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
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JUDGE ANA MARIA PANDO BRIEF BIOGRAPHY
JUDGE ANA MARIA PANDO served as a Miami-Dade County Judge where she presided since January 2001 Judge Pando handled County Criminal cases in the Hialeah Branch Courthouse processing in excess of 150 cases a day Previously in Hialeah Judge Pando presided over County Civil cases including small claims collection actions landlord-tenant cases and general civil litigation She has also acted as an Acting Circuit Court Judge over domestic violence matters from 2004 to the present Judge Pando was assigned to the Miami-Dade County Court Criminal Division from January 2001 to June of 2004 as her first assignment as County Court Judge She has tried approximately 120 jury trials 60 criminal 60 civil 1450 bench trials 450 criminal and 1000 civil trials She is currently employed as Senior Counsel in Alvarez Carbonell Feltman Jimenez amp Gomez PL specializing in all areas of civil and criminal litigation in the state and federal courts in municipal and local law and in governmental consulting and lobbying before municipal state and federal bodies
A native of Miami-Dade County Judge Pando graduated Cum Laude from Barry University and received her Juris Doctorate from The University of Miami School of Law
Judge Pando began her law career as a specially appOinted Public Defender In 1991 she joined the Miami City Attorneys Office and was assigned to the Miami Police Department as Police Legal Advisor In 1999 Judge Pando became the Assistant City Attorney responsible for code enforcement matters prosecuting violators before the Code Enforcement Board
In addition Judge Pando is active in the community participating in Town-Hall Meetings geared towards educating the Miami-Dade County community concerning the court system She conSistently partiCipates at community outreach events such as Law Days
Constitution Day at Miami-Dade College Red Ribbon Week and career mentorship events at local schools and universities
Judge Pando is a member of the State of Floridas Conference of County Judges and the Cuban American Bar Association Judge Pando has also served as Board Counsel to the Miami Commission on the Status of Women was Board Member to the Metro-Miami Action Plan and is a founding member of the Miami-Dade County Teen Court
Judge Pando took pride in truly being a Peoples Judge in the Peoples Court
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EXPERIENCE
JUDGE ANA MARIA PANDO Alvarez Carbonell Feltman Gomez Jimenez amp Gomez Pl
2100 Ponce De Leon Blvd Suite 800 Coral Gables Florida 33134
305-444-5885 (Ext248) apandoacglegalcom
Judicial County Court Civil Division handling all types of civil county court cases including small claims and landlord-tenant cases presiding as Acting Circuit Court Judge over domestic violence and custody matters Calendars include motions reports bench and jury trials and lengthy ex-parte matters
County Court Criminal Division handling all types of criminal litigation including presiding over lengthy calendars involving motions arraignments soundings reports bench and jury trials conducting a problem-solving court when appropriate
Code EnforcementQuality of life Issues Prosecuting code violations before administrative bodies training code enforcement officers on proper enforcement and court decisions affecting code compliance Board counsel to Hearing Officer in Ticketing Appellate Board handling all code compliance-related issues issuing formal and informal opinions related to code compliance
Police legal Issues Providing immediate legal advice to police officers concerning enforcement reporting to crime scenes to assess civil liability concerns responding to police shootings and police involved accidents to assess liability ramifications riding with officers during operations involving novel enforcement efforts training officers in a classroom and in the field on new laws and court decisions affecting law enforcement representing the City of Miami Police Department in all contempt proceedings and all challenges to police procedures
Public Records Law Assessing all requests for records within the Police Department drafting all requisite legal correspondence deshyfending challenges by the media researching case law training on proper procedures
Forfeiture Law All aspects of litigation involving forfeiture proceedings reviewing and analyzing files prior to filing and hearings interviewing witnesses writing pleadings motions and legal correspondence legal research training on changes in the law on proper confiscation procedures
Civil and Criminal Law All aspects of civil and criminal litigation in State and Federal Courts reviewing and analyzing files prior to trial interviewing witnesses writing pleadings appellate briefs motions and legal memoranda legal research conferring with supervising attorneys conducting criminal and civil trials
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EDUCATION College of Advanced Judicial Studies Ft Myers FL May 2010 College of Advanced Judicial Studies Ft Myers FL May 2007 College of Advanced Judicial Studies Ft Myers FL May 2006 College of Advanced Judicial Studies Ft Myers FL May 2005 College of Advanced Judicial Studies Orlando FL May 2004 National Judicial College Substance Abuse Reno NV 2004 College of Advanced Judicial Studies Orlando FL Sept 2003
Solving in the Courts Reno NV June 2003 National Judicial College Managing Cases Involving Persons
with Mental Disabilities Reno NV June 2003 College of Advanced Judicial Studies St Pete FL Sept 2002 College of Advanced Judicial Studies Palm Harbor FL Sept 2001
Juris Doctor Degree May 1987 University of Miami School of Law Coral Gables Florida Honors Deans List Standing Activities Moot Court Client Counseling Competition Member Hispanic Law Association Federal Criminal Procedures Seminar Bachelor of Arts Degree in Pre-LawFrench 1984 Barry University Miami Shores Florida Honors Graduated CumJ_aude Whos Who in American Colleges and Universities Deans List French History and Catholic Womens Honor Societies Activities Studied in France (Summers1982-83) La Sorbonne De Paris and other universities
LICENSES Florida Bar Member Member Trial Bar United States District Court So District of Florida
EXPERIENCE HIGHLIGHTS
December 2012middotPresent Alvarez Carbonell Feltman Jimenez amp Gomez PL Coral Gables Florida Senior Counsel
Jun 2004 - Nov 2012 State of Florida County Court Judge Civil Division Acting Circuit Court Judge Domestic Violence Division Hialeah Miami-Dade County Florida (Total Bench Trials 1000 approx) (Total Jury Trials 60 approx)
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Jan 2001 - Jun 2004
1999 - Nov 2000
1991 - 1999
1988 - 1991
1987 - 1988
1986 - 1987
1985 - 1986
LANGUAGES
ASSOCIATIONS
State of Florida County Court Judge Criminal Division Miami-Dade County Florida (Total Bench Trials 450 approx) (Total Jury Trials 60 approx)
City of Miami Law Department Miami Florida Assistant City Attorney
City of Miami Law iepartment Miami Florida Assistant City Attorney I Police Legal Advisor
Law Offices of Louis Vernell North Miami Beach Florida Associate
Morton R Goudiss Esq Miami Beach Florida Legal Assistant I Clerk (General Civil Practice)
State Attorneys Office Miami Florida Certified Legal Intern
Skip Taylor Esq (Criminal Defense) Miami Florida Legal Clerk
Fluent in English Spanish and French
Conference of County Judges Judicial Assistants Committee Chair Conference of County Judges Legislative Conference Civil Rules and Small Claims Rules Committees Florida Bar Associ~tion Cuban-American Bar Association Florida Association of Women Lawyers-Dade Chapter Conchita Espinosa Academy Founder and Chair Alumni Committee Florida Association of Police Attorneys International Association of Chiefs of Police Downtown Bay Forum
Miami-Dade League of Cities Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
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COMMUNITY SERVICE
April 2012
Nov 2011
Sept 2011
Oct 2011 May 2011
Apr 2011
April 2011
Feb 2011
Apr 2010
Feb 2010
Sept 2009
April 2009
Sept 2008
Community Outreach - KAPOW (Kids and the Power of Work) Students make one visit to the workplace to participate in hands-on activities KAPOW lays a foundation for young students introducing them to work related concepts and experiences that can be continually reinforced throughout the formative years Hialeah FL
Community Outreach Program - Conference on Domestic Violence Child Support and Laws of Protection with a panel discussion and question and answer session Hialeah FL
Miami-Dade North - Panelist US Constitution Day
Community Outreach Programs - Town Hall Meeting with a Landlord Tenant Domestic Violence and Small Claims Miami
Whispering Pines Elementary - Career Day
Community Outreach Program - Conference on How to avoid becoming a victim of Domestic Violence with a panel discussion and question and answer session Hialeah FL
Community Outreach - Boy Scouts of America meeting discussing the importance of hard work honesty integrity perseverance Hialeah F
Whispering Pines Elementary - Career Day
Barry University Department of Psychology - Black History Month Read-A-Thon Presentation for Barry University students faculty staff and middle and high school students
Miami-Dade North - Panelist US Constitution Day
Whispering Pines Elementary School - Career Day
Miami-Dade North - Panelist US Constitution Day
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May 2008
Apr 2008
Nov 2007
Oct 2007
Oct 2007
Oct 2007
Aug 2007shy
May 2007
Jan 2007
Jan 2006
Dec 2005
Nov 2005
May 2005
May 2004
May 2004
Apr 2004
Mar 2004
Palm Springs Elementary - Career Day Presentations to various classes re educational background required to become a lawyer and judge duties of a judge judicial assistant and bailiff
Pinecrest Elementary - PTA sponsored Career Day Presentations to various classes re educational background required for various trades which will make them successful students and adults
Legal Services of Greater Miami - Presentation Re Professionalism in Lawyering
Carrie Meek Entrepreneurial Center Miami-Dade College Presentation on Valuing Diversity
Allapattah Middle School- Red Ribbon Week Presentation on Negative Impact of Drugs on Ones Life amp Legal Issues from Drug AbusePossession
Miami Flowers Importers Credit Assn - Small Claims Presentation
Participant in the Judicial Internship Program with StThomas School of Law mentoring a third-year law student for one semester
Law Day - Organized and conducted Fourth Annual Law Day Celebration at the Hialeah Courthouse
FAWL Panelist discussion re judicial campaigns
Participant and a Coordinator of the Three Kings Parade
Citrus Health Network - Visited Alzheimers and mentallyshychallenged patients for Christmas holidays
Little Havana Activities amp Nutrition Centers - Visits of elderly throughout the County for Thanksgiving distributing turkeys and cookies
Law Day - Organized and conducted Second Annual Law Day Celebration at the Hialeah Courthouse
Law Day - Organized and conducted First Annual Law Day Celebration at the Hialeah Courthouse
Saints Peter amp Paul Catholic School- Career Day
Conchita Espinosa Academy - Mock Trial
Hammocks Middle School - Highlights of Judicial Systemshy
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Feb 2004
Oct 2003
Oct 2003
Sept 2003
Feb 2003
Apr 2002
Apr 2001
Feb 1999shyDec 2000
Apr 1998
Mar 1997
Mar 1997
Jan 1997
Jan 1995shyDec 1995
Apr 1995
Apr 1995
Sept 1994shy
Aug 1995
AWARDS
emphasis on Jury trials and Jury Service
Conchita Espinosa Academy - Organized 8th Grade Field Trip to Richard Gerstein Justice Building for students to observe criminal court proceedings presided by Judge Pando
Santa Clara Elementary School - Reading with children (Kiwanis Club of Biscayne Bay)
Allapattah Middle School ~ 8th Grade Class Consequences of Getting into Trouble
Cuban Hebrew Congregation Miami Beach FL Seniors Day Discussing duties of a Criminal Court Judge shyQuestion and Answer Session
Member Speakers Bureau Eleventh Judicial Circuit
Winston Park Elementary School - Career Day
Hialeah Elementary School ~ Career Day
Miami~Dade County Teen Court Program Volunteer Judge
Boss-for-a-Day
Miami Commission On The Status of Women shyCounsel for Board Helping Women Help Themselves By Promoting Self-Improvement Equality and Family Values
Metro-Miami Action Plan Parliamentarian Advocating and Facilitating the Elimination of the Disparities that Exist Between the Black Community and The Dade County Community at Large
Southern Regional Youth Policy Center Studying and Assessing The Impact of National State and Local Policy Decisions on Hispanic Children and Adolescents
Rainbow - Addressing Equity Between Generations
Shenandoah Elementary School - Career Day
American Cancer Society - Jail amp Bail
Cuban-American National Planning Council
Inter-Ethnic Community Relations Task Force
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December 2012
December 2012
March 9 2009
May 04 2005
May 04 2005
Apr 102001 Feb 23 2001 Nov 302000 Nov 30 2000 Oct 18 2000
Oct 04 2000
COMMUNITY RECOGNITION
Sept 2009
Nov 2003
Recognition and Appreciation Award by the Cuban American Bar Association for just short of 12 years of Service as a County Court Judge Proclamation by Mayor Carlos Alvarez proclaiming December 72012 Judge Ana Maria Pando Day Award by the Federation of Cuban Students at the University of Miami for Dedication and Leadership to the Cuban Community Eleventh Judicial Circuit Certificate of Appreciation for participation and organization of First Annual Law Day celebration at Hialeah Courthouse Proclamation by Mayor Raul L Martinez for First Annual Law Day Celebration for organizing the event Coalition of Concerned Cuban-American Citizens City of Miami Outstanding Achievement Award City of Miami Certificate of Appreciation City of Miami Police Department Certificate of Appreciation Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity Certificate of Appreciation (Barry University Chapter) City of Miami Code Enforcement Board Certificate of Appreciation
Neighbors (Front Page article) Ask the Judges Featured among Miami-Dade Judges at a Community Connect Town Hall Meeting at Hialeah City Hall
Diario Las Americas (Front Page article) Lideres en a Comunidad (Community Leaders) Featured as a Hispanic Leader with a novel approach to justice focusing on rehabilitation and treatment
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JUDGE ANA MARIA PANDO BRIEF BIOGRAPHY
JUDGE ANA MARIA PANDO served as a Miami-Dade County Judge where she presided since January 2001 Judge Pando handled County Criminal cases in the Hialeah Branch Courthouse processing in excess of 150 cases a day Previously in Hialeah Judge Pando presided over County Civil cases including small claims collection actions landlord-tenant cases and general civil litigation She has also acted as an Acting Circuit Court Judge over domestic violence matters from 2004 to the present Judge Pando was assigned to the Miami-Dade County Court Criminal Division from January 2001 to June of 2004 as her first assignment as County Court Judge She has tried approximately 120 jury trials 60 criminal 60 civil 1450 bench trials 450 criminal and 1000 civil trials She is currently employed as Senior Counsel in Alvarez Carbonell l Feltman Jimenez amp Gomezl PL specializing in all areas of civil and criminal litigation in the state and federal courtsl in municipal and local law and in governmental consulting and lobbying before municipal state and federal bodies
A native of Miami-Dade County Judge Pando graduated Cum Laude from Barry University and received her Juris Doctorate from The University of Miami School of Law
Judge Pando began her law career as a specially appointed Public Defender In 1991 she joined the Miami City Attorneys Office and was assigned to the Miami Police Department as Police Legal Advisor In 1999 Judge Pando became the Assistant City Attorney responsible for code enforcement matters prosecuting violators before the Code Enforcement Board
In additionl Judge Pando is active in the community participating in Town-Hall Meetings geared towards educating the Miami-Dade County community concerning the court system She consistently partiCipates at community outreach events such as Law Days
Constitution Day at Miami-Dade College Red Ribbon Weeki and career mentorship events at local schools and universities
Judge Pando is a member of the State of Floridas Conference of County Judges and the Cuban American Bar Association Judge Pando has also served as Board Counsel to the Miami Commission on the Status of Women was Board Member to the Metro-Miami Action Planl and is a founding member of the Miami-Dade County Teen Court
Judge Pando took pride in truly being a Peoples Judge in the Peoples Court
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EXPERIENCE
JUDGE ANA MARIA PANDO Alvarez Carbonell Feltman Gomez Jimenez amp Gomez PL
2100 Ponce De Leon Blvd Suite 800 Coral Gables Florida 33134
305-444-5885 (Ext248) apandoacglegalcom
Judicial County Court Civil Division handling all types of civil county court cases including small claims and landlord-tenant cases presiding as Acting Circuit Court Judge over domestic violence and custody matters Calendars include motions reports bench and jury trials and lengthy ex-parte matters
County Court Criminal Division handling all types of criminal litigation including presiding over lengthy calendars involving motions arraignments soundings reports bench and jury trials conducting a problem-solving court when appropriate
Code EnforcementQuality of Life Issues Prosecuting code violations before administrative bodies training code enforcement officers on proper enforcement and court decisions affecting code compliance Board counsel to Hearing Officer in Ticketing Appellate Board handling all code compliance-related issues issuing formal and informal opinions related to code compliance
Police Legal Issues Providing immediate legal advice to police officers concerning enforcement reporting to crime scenes to assess civil liability concerns responding to police shootings and police involved accidents to assess liability ramifications riding with officers during operations involving novel enforcement efforts training officers in a classroom and in the field on new laws and court decisions affecting law enforcement representing the City of Miami Police Department in all contempt proceedings and all challenges to police procedures
Public Records Law Assessing all requests for records within the Police Department drafting all requisite legal correspondence deshyfending challenges by the media researching case law training on proper procedures
Forfeiture Law All aspects of litigation involving forfeiture proceedings reviewing and analyzing files prior to filing and hearings interviewing witnesses writing pleadings motions and legal correspondence legal research training on changes in the law on proper confiscation procedures
Civil and Criminal Law All aspects of civil and criminal litigation in State and Federal Courts reviewing and analyzing files prior to trial interviewing witnesses writing pleadings appellate briefs motions and legal memoranda legal research conferring with supervising attorneys conducting criminal and civil trials
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Governmental Affairs Lobbying at the state and federal level for issues affecting criminal justice and quality of life concerns
EDUCATION College of Advanced Judicial Studies Ft Myers FL May 2010 College of Advanced Judicial Studies Ft Myers FL May 2007 College of Advanced Judicial Studies Ft Myers FL May 2006 College of Advanced Judicial Studies Ft Myers FL May 2005 College of Advanced Judicial Studies Orlando FL May 2004 National Judicial College Substance Abuse Reno NV 2004 College of Advanced Judicial Studies Orlando FL Sept 2003
Solving in the Courts Reno NV June 2003 National Judicial College Managing Cases Involving Persons
with Mental Disabilities Reno NV June 2003 College of Advanced Judicial Studies St Pete FL Sept 2002 College of Advanced Judicial Studies Palm Harbor FL Sept 2001
Juris Doctor Degree May 1987 University of Miami School of Law Coral Gables Florida Honors Deans List Standing Activities Moot Court Client Counseling Competition Member Hispanic Law Association Federal Criminal Procedures Seminar Bachelor of Arts Degree in Pre-LawFrench 1984 Barry University Miami Shores Florida Honors Graduated Cum Laude Whos Who in American Colleges and Universities Deans List French History and Catholic Womens Honor Societies Activities Studied in France (Summers1982-83) La Sorbonne De Paris and other universities
LICENSES Florida Bar Member Member Trial Bar United States District Court So District of Florida
EXPERIENCE HIGHLIGHTS
December 2012-Present Alvarez Carbonell Feltman Jimenez ampGomez PL Coral Gables Florida Senior Counsel
Jun 2004 - Nov 2012 State of Florida County Court Judge Civil Division Acting Circuit Court Judge Domestic Violence Division Hialeah Miami-Dade County Florida (Total Bench Trials 1000 approx) (Total Jury Trials 60 approx)
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Jan 2001 - Jun 2004
1999 - Nov 2000
1991 - 1999
1988 - 1991
1987 - 1988
1986 - 1987
1985 -1986
LANGUAGES
ASSOCIATIONS
State of Florida County Court Judge Criminal Division Miami-Dade County Florida (Total Bench Trials 450 approx) (Total Jury Trials 60 approx)
City of Miami Law Department Miami Florida Assistant City Attorney
City of Miami Law Qepartment Miami Florida Assistant City Attorney I Police Legal Advisor
Law Offices of Louis Vernell North Miami Beach Florida Associate
Morton R Goudiss Esq Miami Beach Florida Legal Assistant I Clerk (General Civil Practice)
State Attorneys Office Miami Florida Certified Legal Intern
Skip Taylor Esq (Criminal Defense) Miami Florida Legal Clerk
Fluent in English Spanish and French
Conference of County Judges Judicial Assistants Committee Chair Conference of County Judges Legislative Conference Civil Rules and Small Claims Rules Committees Florida Bar Associ~tion Cuban-American Bar Association Florida Association of Women Lawyers-Dade Chapter Conchita Espinosa Academy Founder and Chair Alumni Committee Florida Association of Police Attorneys International Association of Chiefs of Police Downtown Bay Forum
Miami-Dade League of Cities Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
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COMMUNITY SERVICE
April 2012
Nov 2011
Sept 2011
Oct 2011 May 2011
Apr 2011
April 2011
Feb 2011
Apr 2010
Feb 2010
Sept 2009
April 2009
Sept 2008
Community Outreach - KAPOW (Kids and the Power of Work) Students make one visit to the workplace to participate in hands-on activities KAPOW lays a foundation for young students introducing them to work related concepts and experiences that can be continually reinforced throughout the formative years Hialeah FL
Community Outreach Program - Conference on Domestic Violence Child Support and Laws of Protection with a panel discussion and question and answer session Hialeah FL
Miami-Dade North - Panelist US Constitution Day
Community Outreach Programs - Town Hall Meeting with a Landlord Tenant Domestic Violence and Small Claims Miami
Whispering Pines Elementary - Career Day
Community Outreach Program - Conference on How to avoid becoming a victim of Domestic Violence with a panel discussion and question and answer session Hialeah FL
Community Outreach - Boy Scouts of America meeting discussing the importance of hard work honesty integrity perseverance Hialeah F
Whispering Pines Elementary - Career Day
Barry University Department of Psychology - Black History Month Read-A-Thon Presentation for Barry University students faculty staff and middle and high school students
Miami-Dade North - Panelist US Constitution Day
Whispering Pines Elementary School - Career Day
Miami-Dade North - Panelist US Constitution Day
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May 2008
Apr 2008
Nov 2007
Oct 2007
Oct 2007
Oct 2007
Aug 2007shy
May 2007
Jan 2007
Jan 2006
Dec 2005
Nov 2005
May 2005
May 2004
May 2004
Apr 2004
Mar 2004
Palm Springs Elementary - Career Day Presentations to various classes re educational background required to become a lawyer and judge duties of a judge judicial assistant and bailiff
Pinecrest Elementary - PTA sponsored Career Day Presentations to various classes re educational background required for various trades which will make them successful students and adults
Legal Services of Greater Miami - Presentation Re Professionalism in Lawyering
Carrie Meek Entrepreneurial Center Miami-Dade College Presentation on Valuing Diversity
Allapattah Middle School- Red Ribbon Week Presentation on Negative Impact of Drugs on Ones Life amp Legal Issues from Drug AbusePossession
Miami Flowers Importers Credit Assn - Small Claims Presentation
Participant in the Judicial Internship Program with StThomas School of Law mentoring a third-year law student for one semester
Law Day - Organized and conducted Fourth Annual Law Day Celebration at the Hialeah Courthouse
FAWL Panelist discussion re judicial campaigns
Participant and a Coordinator of the Three Kings Parade
Citrus Health Network - Visited Alzheimers and mentallyshychallenged patients for Christmas holidays
Little Havana Activities amp Nutrition Centers - Visits of elderly throughout the County for Thanksgiving distributing turkeys and cookies
Law Day - Organized and conducted Second Annual Law Day Celebration at the Hialeah Courthouse
Law Day - Organized and conducted First Annual Law Day Celebration at the Hialeah Courthouse
Saints Peter amp Paul Catholic School - Career Day
Conchita Espinosa Academy - Mock Trial
Hammocks Middle School - Highlights of judicial Systemshy
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Feb 2004
Oct 2003
Oct 2003
Sept 2003
Feb 2003
Apr 2002
Apr 2001
Feb 1999shyDec 2000
Apr 1998
Mar 1997
Mar 1997
Jan 1997
Jan 1995shyDec 1995
Apr 1995
Apr 1995
Sept 1994shy
Aug 1995
AWARDS
emphasis on Jury trials and Jury Service
Conchita Espinosa Academy - Organized 8th Grade Field Trip to Richard Gerstein Justice Building for students to observe criminal court proceedings presided by Judge Pando
Santa Clara Elementary School - Reading with children (Kiwanis Club of Biscayne Bay)
Allapattah Middle School - 8th Grade Class Consequences of Getting into Trouble
Cuban Hebrew Congregation Miami Beach FL Seniors Day Discussing duties of a Criminal Court Judge shyQuestion and Answer Session
Member Speakers Bureau Eleventh Judicial Circuit
Winston Park Elementary Schoolmiddot Career Day
Hialeah Elementary School - Career Day
Miami-Dade County Teen Court Program Volunteer Judge
Boss-for-a-Day
Miami Commission On The Status of Women shyCounsel for Board Helping Women Help Themselves By Promoting Self-Improvement Equality and Family Values
Metro-Miami Action Plan Parliamentarian Advocating and Facilitating the Elimination of the Disparities that Exist Between the Black Community and The Dade County Community at Large
Southern Regional Youth Policy Center Studying and Assessing The Impact of National State and Local Policy Decisions on Hispanic Children and Adolescents
Rainbow - Addressing Equity Between Generations
Shenandoah Elementary School - Career Day
American Cancer Society - Jail amp Bail
Cuban-American National Planning Council
Inter-Ethnic Community Relations Task Force
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December 2012
December 2012
March 92009
May 04 2005
May 042005
Apr 102001 Feb 23 2001 Nov 30 2000 Nov 30 2000 Oct 18 2000
Oct 04 2000
COMMUNITY RECOGNITION
Sept 2009
Nov 2003
Recognition and Appreciation Award by the Cuban American Bar Association for just short of 12 years of Service as a County Court Judge Proclamation by Mayor Carlos Alvarez proclaiming December 72012 Judge Ana Maria Pando Day Award by the Federation of Cuban Students at the University of Miami for Dedication and Leadership to the Cuban Community Eleventh Judicial Circuit Certificate of Appreciation for participation and organization of First Annual Law Day celebration at Hialeah Courthouse Proclamation by Mayor Raul L Martinez for First Annual Law Day Celebration for organizing the event Coalition of Concerned Cuban-American Citizens City of Miami Outstanding Achievement Award City of Miami Certificate of Appreciation City of Miami Police Department Certificate of Appreciation Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity Certificate of Appreciation (Barry University Chapter) City of Miami Code Enforcement Board Certificate of Appreciation
Neighbors (Front Page article) Ask the Judges Featured among Miami-Dade Judges at a Community Connect Town Hall Meeting at Hialeah City Hall
Diario Las Americas - (Front Page article) Lideres en la Comunidad (Community Leaders) Featured as a Hispanic Leader with a novel approach to justice focusing on rehabilitation and treatment
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Curriculum Vitae
2002 -2003
20I2-Present
2011-2012
Israel Reyes
o Member of the Foreclosure General Magistrate Interview Panel o Trained new judges regarding security and media relations
issues o Assisted in training Foreclosure Guardians ad Litem o Meet with foreign judges touring the 11 th Judicial Circuit
Criminal Division (Feb 2004 to Jan 2009)
Juvenile Division (Sept 2003 to Feb 2004) Volunteer Judge- Termination of Parental Rights Trials
Fourth District Court ofAppeal Associate Judge (Temporary Assignment) (Nov IDee 2005) (Jan 2007)
Miami-Dade County Court (Eleventh Judicial Circuit of Florida) County Court Judge appointed by Governor Jeb Bush on March 26 2002 and assigned to the Criminal Division as of May 1 2002
PROFESSIONAL (NON-JUDICIAL) EXPERIENCE
The Reyes Law Firm PA Managing Partner representing corporations receivers attorneys individuals and law enforcement agencies in all types of complex litigation matters Practice areas include anti-money-Iaundering financial fraud internal corporate investigations complex dispute resolution as an arbitrator and mediator attorneys fees and police procedures expert special magistrate private judge and umpire
Diaz Reus amp Targ LLP Partner focusing on anti-money-Iaundering financial fraud and whiteshycollar criminal defense representing international corporations multinational financial institutions foreign governments and high-profile individuals in sensitive high-stakes matters including asset-tracing Ponzi schemes and RICO litigation and at various acting as a court appointed Receiver Arbitrator Special Magistrate and Mediator
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Curriculum Vitae Israel Reyes
1998 -2002 Office of the State Attorney (Eleventh Judicial Circuit of Florida) Assistant State Attorney assigned to the Racketeering Organized Crime Prosecution Unit specializing in the litigation of civil forfeitures with a concentration on illegal drug money laundering cases and supervising the Civil Forfeiture Unit Assisted other assistant state attorneys in the preparation and litigation of criminal cases Additionally co-chaired the Police Prosecutor Coordinating Committee Battery on a Law Enforcement Officer Subcommittee
Cross-designated as a Special Designated Assistant Statewide Prosecutor on a case-by-case basis litigating multi-judicial circuit money laundering prosecutions
Cross sworn as a Criminal Investigator (a sworn law enforcement officer position) and served as the Police Legal Advisor to the Criminal Investigations Division
1995 - 1998 Needle Gallagher amp Areces PA Associate in personal injury law finn specializing in the litigation of wrongful death professional (medical malpractice) negligence cases and civil actions involving governmental agencies
1996 shy 1998 Police amp Media Consulting Group President Consulting and training in the areas of law enforcement procedure media relations and public records issues
1996 WSVN-TV (Channel 7 News) Free-lance television reporterconsultant
1994 Metro-Dade Police Department-Legal Bureau Certified legal intern assigned to the Forfeiture Unit litigating various substantive and procedural forfeiture issues Other duties included researching and drafting pleadings and motions and assisting with discovery
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McDermott WillampEmery
Marcos Daniel Jimenez Partner
Miami New York
T +1 305 3294458
F +1 305 3476500
Marcos Daniel Jimenez (Marc) is a partner in McDermott Will amp Emery LLPs Miami and New York offices He is a trial and appellate lawyer specializing in complex business litigation white-collar criminal defense and internal investigations Marcs advocacy skills are recognized in numerous publications such as Best Lawyers in America and Chambers USA (noted as a compelling presence in the courtroom brilliant extraordinarily well prepared and incredibly polished and a very sharp trial lawyer)
During 2002 to 2005 Marc served as the United States Attorney for the Southern District of Florida leading 230 federal prosecutors in significant public corruption national security health care securities and consumer fraud narcotics trafficking money laundering and other matters During his tenure Marc served on the Attorney Generals Advisory Committee headed the nations largest Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Force and chaired antiterrorism task forces in the wake of September 11 Earlier in his career Marc served as an Assistant US Attorney for four years successfully first-chairing criminal trials and appeals
In private practice Marcs significant cases include a recent trial victory in a deceptive trade practices action where the Florida Attorney General sought more than $20 million in damages plus statutory penalties against his client Alltel Communications a subsidiary of Verizon Wireless For his Alltel win Marc was featured in The National Law Journals 2011 Winning issue and selected by the Daily Business Review as South Floridas Most Effective Lawyer in the category of Complex BusinesslCivil Litigation
Marc is an active community and bar leader He has chaired the Florida Bars Attomeyclient Privilege Task Force and Floridas Third District Court of Appeal Judicial Nominating Commission He previously served on the Board of Tnustees of Baptist Health Systems South Floridas largest health care organization He is currently a member of an ABA dialogue group that regularly meets with Attorney General Holder and his staff
Born in Havana Cuba Marc is fluent in Spanish He graduated third in his class (top one percent) from the University of Miami School of Law was an associate editor of the University of Miami Law Review and is a member of Iron Arrow the Universitys highest honor
Representative Civil Cases
Won a hard-fought preliminary injunction for Verizon Wireless in its RICO and fraud action against a well-funded adversary - one of the nations largest premium text message service providers successfully argued the interlocutory appeal of the injunction in the Ninth Circuit subsequently obtained a favorable settlement Celco Pship v Hope et al 2011 US Dis LEXIS 53713 2011-1 Trade Cas (CCH) P77 447 (D Ariz May 11 2011) (preliminary injunction) Cellco Pship v Hope et al 2012 US App LEXIS 3914 (9th CiL Ariz Feb 27 2012) (appeal)
As lead trial counsel for CDR Creances SAS a French-government instrumentality secured final judgment striking the defendants pleadings for fraud on the court and awarding CDR title to properties worth approximately $65 million after a lengthy evidentiary hearing successfully argued the appeal of the judgment Empire World Towers LLC v CDR Creances SAS 2012 Fla App LEXIS 8626 (3d DCA May 3D 2012)
Serves as co-counsel for TD Bank in civil actions relating to the Scott Rothstein Ponzi scheme one of the largest fraud schemes in the US
Currently defends as co-counsel Floridas Medicaid agencies in a class action civil rights challenge where Floridas pediatricians and pediatric dentists seek reimbursement rate increases totaling several hundred million dollars per year
Serves as lead counsel for musicians Armando Christian Perez plkla Pitbull Shaffer Chi mere Smith Jr plkla Ne-Yo and Nick Van De Wall plkla Afrojack in a right of publicity action brought by actress Lindsay Lohan over the mention of her name in an international hit song Lohan v Perez et albull Case No CV-11-5413 (DRH)(ARL) (EDNY)
Obtained dismissal with prejudice of contract and fraud claims filed against Verizon Wireless by a former distributor and successfully argued the subsequent appeal of the ruling Celluland USA Inc v Verizon Wireless Personal Communications 981 So 2d 1209 (Fla 3d DCA 2008)
Obtained dismissal as co-counsel of Alien Tort Statute claims against the Prime Minister and Finance Minister of the United Arab Emirates Mother Doe I v Maktoum 632 F Supp 2d 1130 (SD Fla 2007)
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Successfully argued The Coca-Cola Companys motion to dismiss a significant Alien Tort Statute case Sinaltrainal v The Coca-Cola Company 256 F Supp 2d 1345 (SD Fla 2003)
Played a key role in the constitutional challenge to the governments detention of approximately 34000 Cuban detainees during the 1994 rafter crisis Cuban American Bar Association v Christopher 43 F3d 1412 (11th Cir 1995) for which Marc was featured in The American Lawyer and accepted the Florida Supreme Courts Pro Bono Association Award on behalf of the detaineeslawyers
Representative White-Collar Matters and Internal Investigations
Conducted internal investigation related to accounting fraud for a large company in the leisure industry
Represented Am Law 100 firm in investigation of partners potential involvement in fraud and money laundering
Conducted internal investigation for a major university involving the activities of its athletic department
Conducted internal investigation for an HMO relating to the activities of its executives
Defended European national in nationally significant intellectual property prosecution involving the recording of live performances
Selected HonorsRecognitions
Selected by the Daily Business Review as South Floridas Most Effective Lawyer in the category of Complex CommercialBusiness Litigation December 2011
Cover article of The National Law Journal Winning June 2011
Distinguished Public Service Award United States Coast Guard (the Guards highest public service award) June 2005
Cover article of Poder Magazine Crime And Punishment - US Attorney Marcos Jimenez Takes On Drug Lords Terrorists and White Collar Crooks April 2005
Featured on Bogus 80tox segment of ABCs Primelime Live February 2005
Named one of the nations 100 most influential Hispanics Hispanic BUSiness Magazine October 2002
AuthorshipslPublications
Jimenez amp Foster The Importance of Compliance Programs for the Health Care Industry 7 U Miami Bus L Rev 503 (1999)
Moore Meyers and Jimenez The Anatomy ofa Cocaine Comparison Case A Prosecutorial and Chemistry Perspective 38 Journal of ForenSic Sciences 1305 (1993)
Scholl amp Jimenez The Florida Industrial Development Bond Financing Act The Need for judicial Consistency 12 Fla St U L Rev 31 (1984)
Selected speaking Engagements
The Federalist Society (Miami Division) Program Organizer and Panel Member War Zone or Crime Scene Walking the Tightrope of Justice A Look Back Ten Years After September 11 2011 September 2012
ABA 21st Annual Institute on Health Care Fraud Moderator Foundations of White Collar Law Practice and Health Care Fraud May 2011
University of Miami Law Review Panelist From the Board Room to the Court Room The Evolving Legal Status of Corporate Crime February 2011
ABA Health Care Fraud Institu1e Moderator Panel Discussion on US v Valladares a Health Care Fraud Task Force case May 2010
ABA Health Care Fraud Institute Presenter Criminal and Civil Motions Practice in the Health Care Fraud Arena May 2008
ABA Criminal Justice Section Florida White Collar Committee Panelist Attorney-Client Privilege On Life Support April 2007
United States Department of Homeland Security Speaker Citizenship and Immigration Services Citizenship Ceremony September 2003
Federalist Society South Florida Chapter Speaker Addressing the Terrorist Threat March 2003
Nova Southeastern University Law School Academic Hooding Ceremony Speaker Addressing Terrorism and the Role of the United States Attorneys Office December 2002
Language
English
Spanish
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Education
University of Miami School of Law JD (magna cum laude) 1983
University of Miami BA (magna cum laude) 1980
Related Services Antitrust amp Competition
Class Action
Trial
White-Collar amp Securities Defense
Related Information Accolades
Media Mentions
Press Releases
copy 2013 McDermott Will amp Emery
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JUDGE ANA MARIA PANDO Alvarez Carbonell Feltman Gomez Jimenez amp Gomez PL
2100 Ponce De Leon Blvd Suite 800 Coral Gables Florida 33134
305-444-5885 (Ext248) apandoacglegalcom
EXPERIENCE
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Judicial County Court Civil Division handling all types of civil county court cases including small claims and landlord-tenant cases presiding as Acting Circuit Court Judge over domestic violence and custody matters Calendars include motions reports bench and jury trials and lengthy ex-parte matters
County Court Criminal Division handling all types of criminal litigation including presiding over lengthy calendars involving motions arraignments soundings reports bench and jury trials conducting a problem-solving court when appropriate
Code EnforcementQuality of Life Issues Prosecuting code violations before administrative bodies training code enforcement officers on proper enforcement and court decisions affecting code compliance Board counsel to Hearing Officer in Ticketing Appellate Board handling all code compliance-related issues issuing formal and informal opinions related to code compliance
Police legal Issues Providing immediate legal advice to police officers concerning enforcement reporting to crime scenes to assess civil liability concerns responding to police shootings and police involved accidents to assess liability ramifications riding with officers during operations involving novel enforcement efforts training officers in a classroom and in the field on new laws and court decisions affecting law enforcement representing the City of Miami Police Department in all contempt proceedings and all challenges to police procedures
Public Records law Assessing all requests for records within the Police Department drafting all requisite legal correspondence deshyfending challenges by the media researching case law training on proper procedures
Forfeiture law All aspects of litigation involving forfeiture proceedings reviewing and analyzing files prior to filing and hearings interviewing witnesses writing pleadings motions and legal correspondence legal research training on changes in the law on proper confiscation procedures
Civil and Criminal law All aspects of civil and criminal litigation in State and Federal Courts reviewing and analyzing files prior to trial interviewing witnesses writing pleadings appellate briefs motions and legal memoranda legal research conferring with supervising attorneys conducting criminal and civil trials
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EDUCATION
LICENSES
Governmental Affairs Lobbying at the state and federal level for issues affecting criminal justice and quality of life concerns
College of Advanced Judicial Studies Ft Myers FL May 2010 College of Advanced Judicial Studies Ft Myers FL May 2007 College of Advanced Judicial Studies Ft Myers FL May 2006 College of Advanced Judicial Studies Ft Myers FL May 2005 College of Advanced Judicial Studies Orlando FL May 2004 National Judicial College Substance Abuse Reno NV 2004 College of Advanced Judicial Studies Orlando FL Sept 2003
Solving in the Courts Reno NV June 2003 National Judicial College Managing Cases Invoving Persons
with Mental Disabilities Reno NV June 2003 College of Advanced Judicial Studies S1 Pete FL Sept 2002 College of Advanced Judicial Studies Palm Harbor FL Sept 2001
Juris Doctor Degree May 1987 University of Miami School of Law Coral Gables Florida Honors Deans List Standing Activities Moot Court Client Counseling Competition Member Hispanic Law Association Federal Criminal Procedures Seminar Bachelor of Arts Degree in Pre-LawFrench 1984 Barry University Miami Shores Florida Honors Graduated Cum Laude Whos Who in American Colleges and Universities Deans List French History and Catholic Womens Honor Societies Activities Studied in France (Summers1982-83) La Sorbonne De Paris and other universities
Florida Bar Member Member Trial Bar United States District Court So District of Florida
EXPERIENCE HIGHLIGHTS
December 2012-Present Alvarez Carbonell Feltman Jimenez amp Gomez PL Coral Gables Florida Senior Counsel
Jun 2004 - Nov 2012 State of Florida
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County Court Judge Civil Division Acting Circuit Court Judge Domestic Violence Division Hialeah Miami-Dade County Florida (Total Bench Trials 1000 approx) (Total Jury Trials 60 approx)
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Jan 2001 - Jun 2004 State of Florida
1999 - Nov 2000
1991 -1999
1988 - 1991
1987 - 1988
1986 - 1987
LANGUAGES
ASSOCIATIONS
County Court Judge Criminal Division Miami-Dade County Florida (Total Bench Trials 450 approx) (T otal Jury Trials 60 approx)
City of Miami Law Department Miami Florida Assistant City Attorney
City of Miami Law rgtepartment Miami Florida Assistant City Attorney I Police Legal Advisor
Law Offices of Louis Vernell North Miami Beach Florida Associate
Morton R Goudiss Esq Miami Beach Florida Legal Assistant I Clerk (General Civil Practice)
State Attorneys Office Miami Florida Certified Legal Intern
Skip Taylor Esq (Criminal Defense) Miami Florida Legal Clerk
Fluent in English Spanish and French
Conference of County Judges JUdicial Assistants Committee Chair Conference of County Judges Legislative Conference Civil Rules and Small Claims Rules Committees Florida Bar Association Cuban-American Bar Association Florida Association of Women Lawyers-Dade Chapter Conchita Espinosa Academy Founder and Chair Alumni Committee Florida Association of Police Attorneys International Association of Chiefs of Police Downtown Bay Forum
Miami-Dade League of Cities Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
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JUDGE ANA MARIA PANDO BRIEF BIOGRAPHY
JUDGE ANA MARIA PANDO served as a Miami-Dade County Judge where she presided since January 2001 Judge Pando handled County Criminal cases in the Hialeah Branch Courthouse processing in excess of 150 cases a day Previously in Hialeah Judge Pando presided over County Civil cases including small claims collection actions landlord-tenant cases and general civil litigation She has also acted as an Acting Circuit Court Judge over domestic violence matters from 2004 to the present Judge Pando was assigned to the Miami-Dade County Court Criminal Division from January 2001 to June of 2004 as her first assignment as County Court Judge She has tried approximately 120 jury trials 60 criminal 60 civil 1450 bench trials 450 criminal and 1000 civil trials She is currently employed as Senior Counsel in Alvarez Carbonell Feltman Jimenez amp Gomez PL specializing in all areas of civil and criminal litigation in the state and federal courts in municipal and local law and in governmental consulting and lobbying before municipal state and federal bodies
A native of Miami-Dade County Judge Pando graduated Cum Laude from Barry University and received her Juris Doctorate from The University of Miami School of Law
Judge Pando began her law career as a specially appOinted Public Defender In 1991 she joined the Miami City Attorneys Office and was assigned to the Miami Police Department as Police Legal Advisor In 1999 Judge Pando became the Assistant City Attorney responsible for code enforcement matters prosecuting violators before the Code Enforcement Board
In addition Judge Pando is active in the community participating in Town-Hall Meetings geared towards educating the Miami-Dade County community concerning the court system She conSistently partiCipates at community outreach events such as Law Days
Constitution Day at Miami-Dade College Red Ribbon Week and career mentorship events at local schools and universities
Judge Pando is a member of the State of Floridas Conference of County Judges and the Cuban American Bar Association Judge Pando has also served as Board Counsel to the Miami Commission on the Status of Women was Board Member to the Metro-Miami Action Plan and is a founding member of the Miami-Dade County Teen Court
Judge Pando took pride in truly being a Peoples Judge in the Peoples Court
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EXPERIENCE
JUDGE ANA MARIA PANDO Alvarez Carbonell Feltman Gomez Jimenez amp Gomez Pl
2100 Ponce De Leon Blvd Suite 800 Coral Gables Florida 33134
305-444-5885 (Ext248) apandoacglegalcom
Judicial County Court Civil Division handling all types of civil county court cases including small claims and landlord-tenant cases presiding as Acting Circuit Court Judge over domestic violence and custody matters Calendars include motions reports bench and jury trials and lengthy ex-parte matters
County Court Criminal Division handling all types of criminal litigation including presiding over lengthy calendars involving motions arraignments soundings reports bench and jury trials conducting a problem-solving court when appropriate
Code EnforcementQuality of life Issues Prosecuting code violations before administrative bodies training code enforcement officers on proper enforcement and court decisions affecting code compliance Board counsel to Hearing Officer in Ticketing Appellate Board handling all code compliance-related issues issuing formal and informal opinions related to code compliance
Police legal Issues Providing immediate legal advice to police officers concerning enforcement reporting to crime scenes to assess civil liability concerns responding to police shootings and police involved accidents to assess liability ramifications riding with officers during operations involving novel enforcement efforts training officers in a classroom and in the field on new laws and court decisions affecting law enforcement representing the City of Miami Police Department in all contempt proceedings and all challenges to police procedures
Public Records Law Assessing all requests for records within the Police Department drafting all requisite legal correspondence deshyfending challenges by the media researching case law training on proper procedures
Forfeiture Law All aspects of litigation involving forfeiture proceedings reviewing and analyzing files prior to filing and hearings interviewing witnesses writing pleadings motions and legal correspondence legal research training on changes in the law on proper confiscation procedures
Civil and Criminal Law All aspects of civil and criminal litigation in State and Federal Courts reviewing and analyzing files prior to trial interviewing witnesses writing pleadings appellate briefs motions and legal memoranda legal research conferring with supervising attorneys conducting criminal and civil trials
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EDUCATION College of Advanced Judicial Studies Ft Myers FL May 2010 College of Advanced Judicial Studies Ft Myers FL May 2007 College of Advanced Judicial Studies Ft Myers FL May 2006 College of Advanced Judicial Studies Ft Myers FL May 2005 College of Advanced Judicial Studies Orlando FL May 2004 National Judicial College Substance Abuse Reno NV 2004 College of Advanced Judicial Studies Orlando FL Sept 2003
Solving in the Courts Reno NV June 2003 National Judicial College Managing Cases Involving Persons
with Mental Disabilities Reno NV June 2003 College of Advanced Judicial Studies St Pete FL Sept 2002 College of Advanced Judicial Studies Palm Harbor FL Sept 2001
Juris Doctor Degree May 1987 University of Miami School of Law Coral Gables Florida Honors Deans List Standing Activities Moot Court Client Counseling Competition Member Hispanic Law Association Federal Criminal Procedures Seminar Bachelor of Arts Degree in Pre-LawFrench 1984 Barry University Miami Shores Florida Honors Graduated CumJ_aude Whos Who in American Colleges and Universities Deans List French History and Catholic Womens Honor Societies Activities Studied in France (Summers1982-83) La Sorbonne De Paris and other universities
LICENSES Florida Bar Member Member Trial Bar United States District Court So District of Florida
EXPERIENCE HIGHLIGHTS
December 2012middotPresent Alvarez Carbonell Feltman Jimenez amp Gomez PL Coral Gables Florida Senior Counsel
Jun 2004 - Nov 2012 State of Florida County Court Judge Civil Division Acting Circuit Court Judge Domestic Violence Division Hialeah Miami-Dade County Florida (Total Bench Trials 1000 approx) (Total Jury Trials 60 approx)
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Jan 2001 - Jun 2004
1999 - Nov 2000
1991 - 1999
1988 - 1991
1987 - 1988
1986 - 1987
1985 - 1986
LANGUAGES
ASSOCIATIONS
State of Florida County Court Judge Criminal Division Miami-Dade County Florida (Total Bench Trials 450 approx) (Total Jury Trials 60 approx)
City of Miami Law Department Miami Florida Assistant City Attorney
City of Miami Law iepartment Miami Florida Assistant City Attorney I Police Legal Advisor
Law Offices of Louis Vernell North Miami Beach Florida Associate
Morton R Goudiss Esq Miami Beach Florida Legal Assistant I Clerk (General Civil Practice)
State Attorneys Office Miami Florida Certified Legal Intern
Skip Taylor Esq (Criminal Defense) Miami Florida Legal Clerk
Fluent in English Spanish and French
Conference of County Judges Judicial Assistants Committee Chair Conference of County Judges Legislative Conference Civil Rules and Small Claims Rules Committees Florida Bar Associ~tion Cuban-American Bar Association Florida Association of Women Lawyers-Dade Chapter Conchita Espinosa Academy Founder and Chair Alumni Committee Florida Association of Police Attorneys International Association of Chiefs of Police Downtown Bay Forum
Miami-Dade League of Cities Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
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COMMUNITY SERVICE
April 2012
Nov 2011
Sept 2011
Oct 2011 May 2011
Apr 2011
April 2011
Feb 2011
Apr 2010
Feb 2010
Sept 2009
April 2009
Sept 2008
Community Outreach - KAPOW (Kids and the Power of Work) Students make one visit to the workplace to participate in hands-on activities KAPOW lays a foundation for young students introducing them to work related concepts and experiences that can be continually reinforced throughout the formative years Hialeah FL
Community Outreach Program - Conference on Domestic Violence Child Support and Laws of Protection with a panel discussion and question and answer session Hialeah FL
Miami-Dade North - Panelist US Constitution Day
Community Outreach Programs - Town Hall Meeting with a Landlord Tenant Domestic Violence and Small Claims Miami
Whispering Pines Elementary - Career Day
Community Outreach Program - Conference on How to avoid becoming a victim of Domestic Violence with a panel discussion and question and answer session Hialeah FL
Community Outreach - Boy Scouts of America meeting discussing the importance of hard work honesty integrity perseverance Hialeah F
Whispering Pines Elementary - Career Day
Barry University Department of Psychology - Black History Month Read-A-Thon Presentation for Barry University students faculty staff and middle and high school students
Miami-Dade North - Panelist US Constitution Day
Whispering Pines Elementary School - Career Day
Miami-Dade North - Panelist US Constitution Day
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May 2008
Apr 2008
Nov 2007
Oct 2007
Oct 2007
Oct 2007
Aug 2007shy
May 2007
Jan 2007
Jan 2006
Dec 2005
Nov 2005
May 2005
May 2004
May 2004
Apr 2004
Mar 2004
Palm Springs Elementary - Career Day Presentations to various classes re educational background required to become a lawyer and judge duties of a judge judicial assistant and bailiff
Pinecrest Elementary - PTA sponsored Career Day Presentations to various classes re educational background required for various trades which will make them successful students and adults
Legal Services of Greater Miami - Presentation Re Professionalism in Lawyering
Carrie Meek Entrepreneurial Center Miami-Dade College Presentation on Valuing Diversity
Allapattah Middle School- Red Ribbon Week Presentation on Negative Impact of Drugs on Ones Life amp Legal Issues from Drug AbusePossession
Miami Flowers Importers Credit Assn - Small Claims Presentation
Participant in the Judicial Internship Program with StThomas School of Law mentoring a third-year law student for one semester
Law Day - Organized and conducted Fourth Annual Law Day Celebration at the Hialeah Courthouse
FAWL Panelist discussion re judicial campaigns
Participant and a Coordinator of the Three Kings Parade
Citrus Health Network - Visited Alzheimers and mentallyshychallenged patients for Christmas holidays
Little Havana Activities amp Nutrition Centers - Visits of elderly throughout the County for Thanksgiving distributing turkeys and cookies
Law Day - Organized and conducted Second Annual Law Day Celebration at the Hialeah Courthouse
Law Day - Organized and conducted First Annual Law Day Celebration at the Hialeah Courthouse
Saints Peter amp Paul Catholic School- Career Day
Conchita Espinosa Academy - Mock Trial
Hammocks Middle School - Highlights of Judicial Systemshy
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Feb 2004
Oct 2003
Oct 2003
Sept 2003
Feb 2003
Apr 2002
Apr 2001
Feb 1999shyDec 2000
Apr 1998
Mar 1997
Mar 1997
Jan 1997
Jan 1995shyDec 1995
Apr 1995
Apr 1995
Sept 1994shy
Aug 1995
AWARDS
emphasis on Jury trials and Jury Service
Conchita Espinosa Academy - Organized 8th Grade Field Trip to Richard Gerstein Justice Building for students to observe criminal court proceedings presided by Judge Pando
Santa Clara Elementary School - Reading with children (Kiwanis Club of Biscayne Bay)
Allapattah Middle School ~ 8th Grade Class Consequences of Getting into Trouble
Cuban Hebrew Congregation Miami Beach FL Seniors Day Discussing duties of a Criminal Court Judge shyQuestion and Answer Session
Member Speakers Bureau Eleventh Judicial Circuit
Winston Park Elementary School - Career Day
Hialeah Elementary School ~ Career Day
Miami~Dade County Teen Court Program Volunteer Judge
Boss-for-a-Day
Miami Commission On The Status of Women shyCounsel for Board Helping Women Help Themselves By Promoting Self-Improvement Equality and Family Values
Metro-Miami Action Plan Parliamentarian Advocating and Facilitating the Elimination of the Disparities that Exist Between the Black Community and The Dade County Community at Large
Southern Regional Youth Policy Center Studying and Assessing The Impact of National State and Local Policy Decisions on Hispanic Children and Adolescents
Rainbow - Addressing Equity Between Generations
Shenandoah Elementary School - Career Day
American Cancer Society - Jail amp Bail
Cuban-American National Planning Council
Inter-Ethnic Community Relations Task Force
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December 2012
December 2012
March 9 2009
May 04 2005
May 04 2005
Apr 102001 Feb 23 2001 Nov 302000 Nov 30 2000 Oct 18 2000
Oct 04 2000
COMMUNITY RECOGNITION
Sept 2009
Nov 2003
Recognition and Appreciation Award by the Cuban American Bar Association for just short of 12 years of Service as a County Court Judge Proclamation by Mayor Carlos Alvarez proclaiming December 72012 Judge Ana Maria Pando Day Award by the Federation of Cuban Students at the University of Miami for Dedication and Leadership to the Cuban Community Eleventh Judicial Circuit Certificate of Appreciation for participation and organization of First Annual Law Day celebration at Hialeah Courthouse Proclamation by Mayor Raul L Martinez for First Annual Law Day Celebration for organizing the event Coalition of Concerned Cuban-American Citizens City of Miami Outstanding Achievement Award City of Miami Certificate of Appreciation City of Miami Police Department Certificate of Appreciation Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity Certificate of Appreciation (Barry University Chapter) City of Miami Code Enforcement Board Certificate of Appreciation
Neighbors (Front Page article) Ask the Judges Featured among Miami-Dade Judges at a Community Connect Town Hall Meeting at Hialeah City Hall
Diario Las Americas (Front Page article) Lideres en a Comunidad (Community Leaders) Featured as a Hispanic Leader with a novel approach to justice focusing on rehabilitation and treatment
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JUDGE ANA MARIA PANDO BRIEF BIOGRAPHY
JUDGE ANA MARIA PANDO served as a Miami-Dade County Judge where she presided since January 2001 Judge Pando handled County Criminal cases in the Hialeah Branch Courthouse processing in excess of 150 cases a day Previously in Hialeah Judge Pando presided over County Civil cases including small claims collection actions landlord-tenant cases and general civil litigation She has also acted as an Acting Circuit Court Judge over domestic violence matters from 2004 to the present Judge Pando was assigned to the Miami-Dade County Court Criminal Division from January 2001 to June of 2004 as her first assignment as County Court Judge She has tried approximately 120 jury trials 60 criminal 60 civil 1450 bench trials 450 criminal and 1000 civil trials She is currently employed as Senior Counsel in Alvarez Carbonell l Feltman Jimenez amp Gomezl PL specializing in all areas of civil and criminal litigation in the state and federal courtsl in municipal and local law and in governmental consulting and lobbying before municipal state and federal bodies
A native of Miami-Dade County Judge Pando graduated Cum Laude from Barry University and received her Juris Doctorate from The University of Miami School of Law
Judge Pando began her law career as a specially appointed Public Defender In 1991 she joined the Miami City Attorneys Office and was assigned to the Miami Police Department as Police Legal Advisor In 1999 Judge Pando became the Assistant City Attorney responsible for code enforcement matters prosecuting violators before the Code Enforcement Board
In additionl Judge Pando is active in the community participating in Town-Hall Meetings geared towards educating the Miami-Dade County community concerning the court system She consistently partiCipates at community outreach events such as Law Days
Constitution Day at Miami-Dade College Red Ribbon Weeki and career mentorship events at local schools and universities
Judge Pando is a member of the State of Floridas Conference of County Judges and the Cuban American Bar Association Judge Pando has also served as Board Counsel to the Miami Commission on the Status of Women was Board Member to the Metro-Miami Action Planl and is a founding member of the Miami-Dade County Teen Court
Judge Pando took pride in truly being a Peoples Judge in the Peoples Court
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EXPERIENCE
JUDGE ANA MARIA PANDO Alvarez Carbonell Feltman Gomez Jimenez amp Gomez PL
2100 Ponce De Leon Blvd Suite 800 Coral Gables Florida 33134
305-444-5885 (Ext248) apandoacglegalcom
Judicial County Court Civil Division handling all types of civil county court cases including small claims and landlord-tenant cases presiding as Acting Circuit Court Judge over domestic violence and custody matters Calendars include motions reports bench and jury trials and lengthy ex-parte matters
County Court Criminal Division handling all types of criminal litigation including presiding over lengthy calendars involving motions arraignments soundings reports bench and jury trials conducting a problem-solving court when appropriate
Code EnforcementQuality of Life Issues Prosecuting code violations before administrative bodies training code enforcement officers on proper enforcement and court decisions affecting code compliance Board counsel to Hearing Officer in Ticketing Appellate Board handling all code compliance-related issues issuing formal and informal opinions related to code compliance
Police Legal Issues Providing immediate legal advice to police officers concerning enforcement reporting to crime scenes to assess civil liability concerns responding to police shootings and police involved accidents to assess liability ramifications riding with officers during operations involving novel enforcement efforts training officers in a classroom and in the field on new laws and court decisions affecting law enforcement representing the City of Miami Police Department in all contempt proceedings and all challenges to police procedures
Public Records Law Assessing all requests for records within the Police Department drafting all requisite legal correspondence deshyfending challenges by the media researching case law training on proper procedures
Forfeiture Law All aspects of litigation involving forfeiture proceedings reviewing and analyzing files prior to filing and hearings interviewing witnesses writing pleadings motions and legal correspondence legal research training on changes in the law on proper confiscation procedures
Civil and Criminal Law All aspects of civil and criminal litigation in State and Federal Courts reviewing and analyzing files prior to trial interviewing witnesses writing pleadings appellate briefs motions and legal memoranda legal research conferring with supervising attorneys conducting criminal and civil trials
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Governmental Affairs Lobbying at the state and federal level for issues affecting criminal justice and quality of life concerns
EDUCATION College of Advanced Judicial Studies Ft Myers FL May 2010 College of Advanced Judicial Studies Ft Myers FL May 2007 College of Advanced Judicial Studies Ft Myers FL May 2006 College of Advanced Judicial Studies Ft Myers FL May 2005 College of Advanced Judicial Studies Orlando FL May 2004 National Judicial College Substance Abuse Reno NV 2004 College of Advanced Judicial Studies Orlando FL Sept 2003
Solving in the Courts Reno NV June 2003 National Judicial College Managing Cases Involving Persons
with Mental Disabilities Reno NV June 2003 College of Advanced Judicial Studies St Pete FL Sept 2002 College of Advanced Judicial Studies Palm Harbor FL Sept 2001
Juris Doctor Degree May 1987 University of Miami School of Law Coral Gables Florida Honors Deans List Standing Activities Moot Court Client Counseling Competition Member Hispanic Law Association Federal Criminal Procedures Seminar Bachelor of Arts Degree in Pre-LawFrench 1984 Barry University Miami Shores Florida Honors Graduated Cum Laude Whos Who in American Colleges and Universities Deans List French History and Catholic Womens Honor Societies Activities Studied in France (Summers1982-83) La Sorbonne De Paris and other universities
LICENSES Florida Bar Member Member Trial Bar United States District Court So District of Florida
EXPERIENCE HIGHLIGHTS
December 2012-Present Alvarez Carbonell Feltman Jimenez ampGomez PL Coral Gables Florida Senior Counsel
Jun 2004 - Nov 2012 State of Florida County Court Judge Civil Division Acting Circuit Court Judge Domestic Violence Division Hialeah Miami-Dade County Florida (Total Bench Trials 1000 approx) (Total Jury Trials 60 approx)
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Jan 2001 - Jun 2004
1999 - Nov 2000
1991 - 1999
1988 - 1991
1987 - 1988
1986 - 1987
1985 -1986
LANGUAGES
ASSOCIATIONS
State of Florida County Court Judge Criminal Division Miami-Dade County Florida (Total Bench Trials 450 approx) (Total Jury Trials 60 approx)
City of Miami Law Department Miami Florida Assistant City Attorney
City of Miami Law Qepartment Miami Florida Assistant City Attorney I Police Legal Advisor
Law Offices of Louis Vernell North Miami Beach Florida Associate
Morton R Goudiss Esq Miami Beach Florida Legal Assistant I Clerk (General Civil Practice)
State Attorneys Office Miami Florida Certified Legal Intern
Skip Taylor Esq (Criminal Defense) Miami Florida Legal Clerk
Fluent in English Spanish and French
Conference of County Judges Judicial Assistants Committee Chair Conference of County Judges Legislative Conference Civil Rules and Small Claims Rules Committees Florida Bar Associ~tion Cuban-American Bar Association Florida Association of Women Lawyers-Dade Chapter Conchita Espinosa Academy Founder and Chair Alumni Committee Florida Association of Police Attorneys International Association of Chiefs of Police Downtown Bay Forum
Miami-Dade League of Cities Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
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COMMUNITY SERVICE
April 2012
Nov 2011
Sept 2011
Oct 2011 May 2011
Apr 2011
April 2011
Feb 2011
Apr 2010
Feb 2010
Sept 2009
April 2009
Sept 2008
Community Outreach - KAPOW (Kids and the Power of Work) Students make one visit to the workplace to participate in hands-on activities KAPOW lays a foundation for young students introducing them to work related concepts and experiences that can be continually reinforced throughout the formative years Hialeah FL
Community Outreach Program - Conference on Domestic Violence Child Support and Laws of Protection with a panel discussion and question and answer session Hialeah FL
Miami-Dade North - Panelist US Constitution Day
Community Outreach Programs - Town Hall Meeting with a Landlord Tenant Domestic Violence and Small Claims Miami
Whispering Pines Elementary - Career Day
Community Outreach Program - Conference on How to avoid becoming a victim of Domestic Violence with a panel discussion and question and answer session Hialeah FL
Community Outreach - Boy Scouts of America meeting discussing the importance of hard work honesty integrity perseverance Hialeah F
Whispering Pines Elementary - Career Day
Barry University Department of Psychology - Black History Month Read-A-Thon Presentation for Barry University students faculty staff and middle and high school students
Miami-Dade North - Panelist US Constitution Day
Whispering Pines Elementary School - Career Day
Miami-Dade North - Panelist US Constitution Day
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May 2008
Apr 2008
Nov 2007
Oct 2007
Oct 2007
Oct 2007
Aug 2007shy
May 2007
Jan 2007
Jan 2006
Dec 2005
Nov 2005
May 2005
May 2004
May 2004
Apr 2004
Mar 2004
Palm Springs Elementary - Career Day Presentations to various classes re educational background required to become a lawyer and judge duties of a judge judicial assistant and bailiff
Pinecrest Elementary - PTA sponsored Career Day Presentations to various classes re educational background required for various trades which will make them successful students and adults
Legal Services of Greater Miami - Presentation Re Professionalism in Lawyering
Carrie Meek Entrepreneurial Center Miami-Dade College Presentation on Valuing Diversity
Allapattah Middle School- Red Ribbon Week Presentation on Negative Impact of Drugs on Ones Life amp Legal Issues from Drug AbusePossession
Miami Flowers Importers Credit Assn - Small Claims Presentation
Participant in the Judicial Internship Program with StThomas School of Law mentoring a third-year law student for one semester
Law Day - Organized and conducted Fourth Annual Law Day Celebration at the Hialeah Courthouse
FAWL Panelist discussion re judicial campaigns
Participant and a Coordinator of the Three Kings Parade
Citrus Health Network - Visited Alzheimers and mentallyshychallenged patients for Christmas holidays
Little Havana Activities amp Nutrition Centers - Visits of elderly throughout the County for Thanksgiving distributing turkeys and cookies
Law Day - Organized and conducted Second Annual Law Day Celebration at the Hialeah Courthouse
Law Day - Organized and conducted First Annual Law Day Celebration at the Hialeah Courthouse
Saints Peter amp Paul Catholic School - Career Day
Conchita Espinosa Academy - Mock Trial
Hammocks Middle School - Highlights of judicial Systemshy
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Feb 2004
Oct 2003
Oct 2003
Sept 2003
Feb 2003
Apr 2002
Apr 2001
Feb 1999shyDec 2000
Apr 1998
Mar 1997
Mar 1997
Jan 1997
Jan 1995shyDec 1995
Apr 1995
Apr 1995
Sept 1994shy
Aug 1995
AWARDS
emphasis on Jury trials and Jury Service
Conchita Espinosa Academy - Organized 8th Grade Field Trip to Richard Gerstein Justice Building for students to observe criminal court proceedings presided by Judge Pando
Santa Clara Elementary School - Reading with children (Kiwanis Club of Biscayne Bay)
Allapattah Middle School - 8th Grade Class Consequences of Getting into Trouble
Cuban Hebrew Congregation Miami Beach FL Seniors Day Discussing duties of a Criminal Court Judge shyQuestion and Answer Session
Member Speakers Bureau Eleventh Judicial Circuit
Winston Park Elementary Schoolmiddot Career Day
Hialeah Elementary School - Career Day
Miami-Dade County Teen Court Program Volunteer Judge
Boss-for-a-Day
Miami Commission On The Status of Women shyCounsel for Board Helping Women Help Themselves By Promoting Self-Improvement Equality and Family Values
Metro-Miami Action Plan Parliamentarian Advocating and Facilitating the Elimination of the Disparities that Exist Between the Black Community and The Dade County Community at Large
Southern Regional Youth Policy Center Studying and Assessing The Impact of National State and Local Policy Decisions on Hispanic Children and Adolescents
Rainbow - Addressing Equity Between Generations
Shenandoah Elementary School - Career Day
American Cancer Society - Jail amp Bail
Cuban-American National Planning Council
Inter-Ethnic Community Relations Task Force
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December 2012
December 2012
March 92009
May 04 2005
May 042005
Apr 102001 Feb 23 2001 Nov 30 2000 Nov 30 2000 Oct 18 2000
Oct 04 2000
COMMUNITY RECOGNITION
Sept 2009
Nov 2003
Recognition and Appreciation Award by the Cuban American Bar Association for just short of 12 years of Service as a County Court Judge Proclamation by Mayor Carlos Alvarez proclaiming December 72012 Judge Ana Maria Pando Day Award by the Federation of Cuban Students at the University of Miami for Dedication and Leadership to the Cuban Community Eleventh Judicial Circuit Certificate of Appreciation for participation and organization of First Annual Law Day celebration at Hialeah Courthouse Proclamation by Mayor Raul L Martinez for First Annual Law Day Celebration for organizing the event Coalition of Concerned Cuban-American Citizens City of Miami Outstanding Achievement Award City of Miami Certificate of Appreciation City of Miami Police Department Certificate of Appreciation Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity Certificate of Appreciation (Barry University Chapter) City of Miami Code Enforcement Board Certificate of Appreciation
Neighbors (Front Page article) Ask the Judges Featured among Miami-Dade Judges at a Community Connect Town Hall Meeting at Hialeah City Hall
Diario Las Americas - (Front Page article) Lideres en la Comunidad (Community Leaders) Featured as a Hispanic Leader with a novel approach to justice focusing on rehabilitation and treatment
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Curriculum Vitae Israel Reyes
1998 -2002 Office of the State Attorney (Eleventh Judicial Circuit of Florida) Assistant State Attorney assigned to the Racketeering Organized Crime Prosecution Unit specializing in the litigation of civil forfeitures with a concentration on illegal drug money laundering cases and supervising the Civil Forfeiture Unit Assisted other assistant state attorneys in the preparation and litigation of criminal cases Additionally co-chaired the Police Prosecutor Coordinating Committee Battery on a Law Enforcement Officer Subcommittee
Cross-designated as a Special Designated Assistant Statewide Prosecutor on a case-by-case basis litigating multi-judicial circuit money laundering prosecutions
Cross sworn as a Criminal Investigator (a sworn law enforcement officer position) and served as the Police Legal Advisor to the Criminal Investigations Division
1995 - 1998 Needle Gallagher amp Areces PA Associate in personal injury law finn specializing in the litigation of wrongful death professional (medical malpractice) negligence cases and civil actions involving governmental agencies
1996 shy 1998 Police amp Media Consulting Group President Consulting and training in the areas of law enforcement procedure media relations and public records issues
1996 WSVN-TV (Channel 7 News) Free-lance television reporterconsultant
1994 Metro-Dade Police Department-Legal Bureau Certified legal intern assigned to the Forfeiture Unit litigating various substantive and procedural forfeiture issues Other duties included researching and drafting pleadings and motions and assisting with discovery
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McDermott WillampEmery
Marcos Daniel Jimenez Partner
Miami New York
T +1 305 3294458
F +1 305 3476500
Marcos Daniel Jimenez (Marc) is a partner in McDermott Will amp Emery LLPs Miami and New York offices He is a trial and appellate lawyer specializing in complex business litigation white-collar criminal defense and internal investigations Marcs advocacy skills are recognized in numerous publications such as Best Lawyers in America and Chambers USA (noted as a compelling presence in the courtroom brilliant extraordinarily well prepared and incredibly polished and a very sharp trial lawyer)
During 2002 to 2005 Marc served as the United States Attorney for the Southern District of Florida leading 230 federal prosecutors in significant public corruption national security health care securities and consumer fraud narcotics trafficking money laundering and other matters During his tenure Marc served on the Attorney Generals Advisory Committee headed the nations largest Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Force and chaired antiterrorism task forces in the wake of September 11 Earlier in his career Marc served as an Assistant US Attorney for four years successfully first-chairing criminal trials and appeals
In private practice Marcs significant cases include a recent trial victory in a deceptive trade practices action where the Florida Attorney General sought more than $20 million in damages plus statutory penalties against his client Alltel Communications a subsidiary of Verizon Wireless For his Alltel win Marc was featured in The National Law Journals 2011 Winning issue and selected by the Daily Business Review as South Floridas Most Effective Lawyer in the category of Complex BusinesslCivil Litigation
Marc is an active community and bar leader He has chaired the Florida Bars Attomeyclient Privilege Task Force and Floridas Third District Court of Appeal Judicial Nominating Commission He previously served on the Board of Tnustees of Baptist Health Systems South Floridas largest health care organization He is currently a member of an ABA dialogue group that regularly meets with Attorney General Holder and his staff
Born in Havana Cuba Marc is fluent in Spanish He graduated third in his class (top one percent) from the University of Miami School of Law was an associate editor of the University of Miami Law Review and is a member of Iron Arrow the Universitys highest honor
Representative Civil Cases
Won a hard-fought preliminary injunction for Verizon Wireless in its RICO and fraud action against a well-funded adversary - one of the nations largest premium text message service providers successfully argued the interlocutory appeal of the injunction in the Ninth Circuit subsequently obtained a favorable settlement Celco Pship v Hope et al 2011 US Dis LEXIS 53713 2011-1 Trade Cas (CCH) P77 447 (D Ariz May 11 2011) (preliminary injunction) Cellco Pship v Hope et al 2012 US App LEXIS 3914 (9th CiL Ariz Feb 27 2012) (appeal)
As lead trial counsel for CDR Creances SAS a French-government instrumentality secured final judgment striking the defendants pleadings for fraud on the court and awarding CDR title to properties worth approximately $65 million after a lengthy evidentiary hearing successfully argued the appeal of the judgment Empire World Towers LLC v CDR Creances SAS 2012 Fla App LEXIS 8626 (3d DCA May 3D 2012)
Serves as co-counsel for TD Bank in civil actions relating to the Scott Rothstein Ponzi scheme one of the largest fraud schemes in the US
Currently defends as co-counsel Floridas Medicaid agencies in a class action civil rights challenge where Floridas pediatricians and pediatric dentists seek reimbursement rate increases totaling several hundred million dollars per year
Serves as lead counsel for musicians Armando Christian Perez plkla Pitbull Shaffer Chi mere Smith Jr plkla Ne-Yo and Nick Van De Wall plkla Afrojack in a right of publicity action brought by actress Lindsay Lohan over the mention of her name in an international hit song Lohan v Perez et albull Case No CV-11-5413 (DRH)(ARL) (EDNY)
Obtained dismissal with prejudice of contract and fraud claims filed against Verizon Wireless by a former distributor and successfully argued the subsequent appeal of the ruling Celluland USA Inc v Verizon Wireless Personal Communications 981 So 2d 1209 (Fla 3d DCA 2008)
Obtained dismissal as co-counsel of Alien Tort Statute claims against the Prime Minister and Finance Minister of the United Arab Emirates Mother Doe I v Maktoum 632 F Supp 2d 1130 (SD Fla 2007)
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Successfully argued The Coca-Cola Companys motion to dismiss a significant Alien Tort Statute case Sinaltrainal v The Coca-Cola Company 256 F Supp 2d 1345 (SD Fla 2003)
Played a key role in the constitutional challenge to the governments detention of approximately 34000 Cuban detainees during the 1994 rafter crisis Cuban American Bar Association v Christopher 43 F3d 1412 (11th Cir 1995) for which Marc was featured in The American Lawyer and accepted the Florida Supreme Courts Pro Bono Association Award on behalf of the detaineeslawyers
Representative White-Collar Matters and Internal Investigations
Conducted internal investigation related to accounting fraud for a large company in the leisure industry
Represented Am Law 100 firm in investigation of partners potential involvement in fraud and money laundering
Conducted internal investigation for a major university involving the activities of its athletic department
Conducted internal investigation for an HMO relating to the activities of its executives
Defended European national in nationally significant intellectual property prosecution involving the recording of live performances
Selected HonorsRecognitions
Selected by the Daily Business Review as South Floridas Most Effective Lawyer in the category of Complex CommercialBusiness Litigation December 2011
Cover article of The National Law Journal Winning June 2011
Distinguished Public Service Award United States Coast Guard (the Guards highest public service award) June 2005
Cover article of Poder Magazine Crime And Punishment - US Attorney Marcos Jimenez Takes On Drug Lords Terrorists and White Collar Crooks April 2005
Featured on Bogus 80tox segment of ABCs Primelime Live February 2005
Named one of the nations 100 most influential Hispanics Hispanic BUSiness Magazine October 2002
AuthorshipslPublications
Jimenez amp Foster The Importance of Compliance Programs for the Health Care Industry 7 U Miami Bus L Rev 503 (1999)
Moore Meyers and Jimenez The Anatomy ofa Cocaine Comparison Case A Prosecutorial and Chemistry Perspective 38 Journal of ForenSic Sciences 1305 (1993)
Scholl amp Jimenez The Florida Industrial Development Bond Financing Act The Need for judicial Consistency 12 Fla St U L Rev 31 (1984)
Selected speaking Engagements
The Federalist Society (Miami Division) Program Organizer and Panel Member War Zone or Crime Scene Walking the Tightrope of Justice A Look Back Ten Years After September 11 2011 September 2012
ABA 21st Annual Institute on Health Care Fraud Moderator Foundations of White Collar Law Practice and Health Care Fraud May 2011
University of Miami Law Review Panelist From the Board Room to the Court Room The Evolving Legal Status of Corporate Crime February 2011
ABA Health Care Fraud Institu1e Moderator Panel Discussion on US v Valladares a Health Care Fraud Task Force case May 2010
ABA Health Care Fraud Institute Presenter Criminal and Civil Motions Practice in the Health Care Fraud Arena May 2008
ABA Criminal Justice Section Florida White Collar Committee Panelist Attorney-Client Privilege On Life Support April 2007
United States Department of Homeland Security Speaker Citizenship and Immigration Services Citizenship Ceremony September 2003
Federalist Society South Florida Chapter Speaker Addressing the Terrorist Threat March 2003
Nova Southeastern University Law School Academic Hooding Ceremony Speaker Addressing Terrorism and the Role of the United States Attorneys Office December 2002
Language
English
Spanish
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Education
University of Miami School of Law JD (magna cum laude) 1983
University of Miami BA (magna cum laude) 1980
Related Services Antitrust amp Competition
Class Action
Trial
White-Collar amp Securities Defense
Related Information Accolades
Media Mentions
Press Releases
copy 2013 McDermott Will amp Emery
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JUDGE ANA MARIA PANDO Alvarez Carbonell Feltman Gomez Jimenez amp Gomez PL
2100 Ponce De Leon Blvd Suite 800 Coral Gables Florida 33134
305-444-5885 (Ext248) apandoacglegalcom
EXPERIENCE
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Judicial County Court Civil Division handling all types of civil county court cases including small claims and landlord-tenant cases presiding as Acting Circuit Court Judge over domestic violence and custody matters Calendars include motions reports bench and jury trials and lengthy ex-parte matters
County Court Criminal Division handling all types of criminal litigation including presiding over lengthy calendars involving motions arraignments soundings reports bench and jury trials conducting a problem-solving court when appropriate
Code EnforcementQuality of Life Issues Prosecuting code violations before administrative bodies training code enforcement officers on proper enforcement and court decisions affecting code compliance Board counsel to Hearing Officer in Ticketing Appellate Board handling all code compliance-related issues issuing formal and informal opinions related to code compliance
Police legal Issues Providing immediate legal advice to police officers concerning enforcement reporting to crime scenes to assess civil liability concerns responding to police shootings and police involved accidents to assess liability ramifications riding with officers during operations involving novel enforcement efforts training officers in a classroom and in the field on new laws and court decisions affecting law enforcement representing the City of Miami Police Department in all contempt proceedings and all challenges to police procedures
Public Records law Assessing all requests for records within the Police Department drafting all requisite legal correspondence deshyfending challenges by the media researching case law training on proper procedures
Forfeiture law All aspects of litigation involving forfeiture proceedings reviewing and analyzing files prior to filing and hearings interviewing witnesses writing pleadings motions and legal correspondence legal research training on changes in the law on proper confiscation procedures
Civil and Criminal law All aspects of civil and criminal litigation in State and Federal Courts reviewing and analyzing files prior to trial interviewing witnesses writing pleadings appellate briefs motions and legal memoranda legal research conferring with supervising attorneys conducting criminal and civil trials
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EDUCATION
LICENSES
Governmental Affairs Lobbying at the state and federal level for issues affecting criminal justice and quality of life concerns
College of Advanced Judicial Studies Ft Myers FL May 2010 College of Advanced Judicial Studies Ft Myers FL May 2007 College of Advanced Judicial Studies Ft Myers FL May 2006 College of Advanced Judicial Studies Ft Myers FL May 2005 College of Advanced Judicial Studies Orlando FL May 2004 National Judicial College Substance Abuse Reno NV 2004 College of Advanced Judicial Studies Orlando FL Sept 2003
Solving in the Courts Reno NV June 2003 National Judicial College Managing Cases Invoving Persons
with Mental Disabilities Reno NV June 2003 College of Advanced Judicial Studies S1 Pete FL Sept 2002 College of Advanced Judicial Studies Palm Harbor FL Sept 2001
Juris Doctor Degree May 1987 University of Miami School of Law Coral Gables Florida Honors Deans List Standing Activities Moot Court Client Counseling Competition Member Hispanic Law Association Federal Criminal Procedures Seminar Bachelor of Arts Degree in Pre-LawFrench 1984 Barry University Miami Shores Florida Honors Graduated Cum Laude Whos Who in American Colleges and Universities Deans List French History and Catholic Womens Honor Societies Activities Studied in France (Summers1982-83) La Sorbonne De Paris and other universities
Florida Bar Member Member Trial Bar United States District Court So District of Florida
EXPERIENCE HIGHLIGHTS
December 2012-Present Alvarez Carbonell Feltman Jimenez amp Gomez PL Coral Gables Florida Senior Counsel
Jun 2004 - Nov 2012 State of Florida
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County Court Judge Civil Division Acting Circuit Court Judge Domestic Violence Division Hialeah Miami-Dade County Florida (Total Bench Trials 1000 approx) (Total Jury Trials 60 approx)
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Jan 2001 - Jun 2004 State of Florida
1999 - Nov 2000
1991 -1999
1988 - 1991
1987 - 1988
1986 - 1987
LANGUAGES
ASSOCIATIONS
County Court Judge Criminal Division Miami-Dade County Florida (Total Bench Trials 450 approx) (T otal Jury Trials 60 approx)
City of Miami Law Department Miami Florida Assistant City Attorney
City of Miami Law rgtepartment Miami Florida Assistant City Attorney I Police Legal Advisor
Law Offices of Louis Vernell North Miami Beach Florida Associate
Morton R Goudiss Esq Miami Beach Florida Legal Assistant I Clerk (General Civil Practice)
State Attorneys Office Miami Florida Certified Legal Intern
Skip Taylor Esq (Criminal Defense) Miami Florida Legal Clerk
Fluent in English Spanish and French
Conference of County Judges JUdicial Assistants Committee Chair Conference of County Judges Legislative Conference Civil Rules and Small Claims Rules Committees Florida Bar Association Cuban-American Bar Association Florida Association of Women Lawyers-Dade Chapter Conchita Espinosa Academy Founder and Chair Alumni Committee Florida Association of Police Attorneys International Association of Chiefs of Police Downtown Bay Forum
Miami-Dade League of Cities Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
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JUDGE ANA MARIA PANDO BRIEF BIOGRAPHY
JUDGE ANA MARIA PANDO served as a Miami-Dade County Judge where she presided since January 2001 Judge Pando handled County Criminal cases in the Hialeah Branch Courthouse processing in excess of 150 cases a day Previously in Hialeah Judge Pando presided over County Civil cases including small claims collection actions landlord-tenant cases and general civil litigation She has also acted as an Acting Circuit Court Judge over domestic violence matters from 2004 to the present Judge Pando was assigned to the Miami-Dade County Court Criminal Division from January 2001 to June of 2004 as her first assignment as County Court Judge She has tried approximately 120 jury trials 60 criminal 60 civil 1450 bench trials 450 criminal and 1000 civil trials She is currently employed as Senior Counsel in Alvarez Carbonell Feltman Jimenez amp Gomez PL specializing in all areas of civil and criminal litigation in the state and federal courts in municipal and local law and in governmental consulting and lobbying before municipal state and federal bodies
A native of Miami-Dade County Judge Pando graduated Cum Laude from Barry University and received her Juris Doctorate from The University of Miami School of Law
Judge Pando began her law career as a specially appOinted Public Defender In 1991 she joined the Miami City Attorneys Office and was assigned to the Miami Police Department as Police Legal Advisor In 1999 Judge Pando became the Assistant City Attorney responsible for code enforcement matters prosecuting violators before the Code Enforcement Board
In addition Judge Pando is active in the community participating in Town-Hall Meetings geared towards educating the Miami-Dade County community concerning the court system She conSistently partiCipates at community outreach events such as Law Days
Constitution Day at Miami-Dade College Red Ribbon Week and career mentorship events at local schools and universities
Judge Pando is a member of the State of Floridas Conference of County Judges and the Cuban American Bar Association Judge Pando has also served as Board Counsel to the Miami Commission on the Status of Women was Board Member to the Metro-Miami Action Plan and is a founding member of the Miami-Dade County Teen Court
Judge Pando took pride in truly being a Peoples Judge in the Peoples Court
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EXPERIENCE
JUDGE ANA MARIA PANDO Alvarez Carbonell Feltman Gomez Jimenez amp Gomez Pl
2100 Ponce De Leon Blvd Suite 800 Coral Gables Florida 33134
305-444-5885 (Ext248) apandoacglegalcom
Judicial County Court Civil Division handling all types of civil county court cases including small claims and landlord-tenant cases presiding as Acting Circuit Court Judge over domestic violence and custody matters Calendars include motions reports bench and jury trials and lengthy ex-parte matters
County Court Criminal Division handling all types of criminal litigation including presiding over lengthy calendars involving motions arraignments soundings reports bench and jury trials conducting a problem-solving court when appropriate
Code EnforcementQuality of life Issues Prosecuting code violations before administrative bodies training code enforcement officers on proper enforcement and court decisions affecting code compliance Board counsel to Hearing Officer in Ticketing Appellate Board handling all code compliance-related issues issuing formal and informal opinions related to code compliance
Police legal Issues Providing immediate legal advice to police officers concerning enforcement reporting to crime scenes to assess civil liability concerns responding to police shootings and police involved accidents to assess liability ramifications riding with officers during operations involving novel enforcement efforts training officers in a classroom and in the field on new laws and court decisions affecting law enforcement representing the City of Miami Police Department in all contempt proceedings and all challenges to police procedures
Public Records Law Assessing all requests for records within the Police Department drafting all requisite legal correspondence deshyfending challenges by the media researching case law training on proper procedures
Forfeiture Law All aspects of litigation involving forfeiture proceedings reviewing and analyzing files prior to filing and hearings interviewing witnesses writing pleadings motions and legal correspondence legal research training on changes in the law on proper confiscation procedures
Civil and Criminal Law All aspects of civil and criminal litigation in State and Federal Courts reviewing and analyzing files prior to trial interviewing witnesses writing pleadings appellate briefs motions and legal memoranda legal research conferring with supervising attorneys conducting criminal and civil trials
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Governmental Affairs Lobbying at the state and federal level for issues affecting criminal justice and quality of life concerns
EDUCATION College of Advanced Judicial Studies Ft Myers FL May 2010 College of Advanced Judicial Studies Ft Myers FL May 2007 College of Advanced Judicial Studies Ft Myers FL May 2006 College of Advanced Judicial Studies Ft Myers FL May 2005 College of Advanced Judicial Studies Orlando FL May 2004 National Judicial College Substance Abuse Reno NV 2004 College of Advanced Judicial Studies Orlando FL Sept 2003
Solving in the Courts Reno NV June 2003 National Judicial College Managing Cases Involving Persons
with Mental Disabilities Reno NV June 2003 College of Advanced Judicial Studies St Pete FL Sept 2002 College of Advanced Judicial Studies Palm Harbor FL Sept 2001
Juris Doctor Degree May 1987 University of Miami School of Law Coral Gables Florida Honors Deans List Standing Activities Moot Court Client Counseling Competition Member Hispanic Law Association Federal Criminal Procedures Seminar Bachelor of Arts Degree in Pre-LawFrench 1984 Barry University Miami Shores Florida Honors Graduated CumJ_aude Whos Who in American Colleges and Universities Deans List French History and Catholic Womens Honor Societies Activities Studied in France (Summers1982-83) La Sorbonne De Paris and other universities
LICENSES Florida Bar Member Member Trial Bar United States District Court So District of Florida
EXPERIENCE HIGHLIGHTS
December 2012middotPresent Alvarez Carbonell Feltman Jimenez amp Gomez PL Coral Gables Florida Senior Counsel
Jun 2004 - Nov 2012 State of Florida County Court Judge Civil Division Acting Circuit Court Judge Domestic Violence Division Hialeah Miami-Dade County Florida (Total Bench Trials 1000 approx) (Total Jury Trials 60 approx)
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Jan 2001 - Jun 2004
1999 - Nov 2000
1991 - 1999
1988 - 1991
1987 - 1988
1986 - 1987
1985 - 1986
LANGUAGES
ASSOCIATIONS
State of Florida County Court Judge Criminal Division Miami-Dade County Florida (Total Bench Trials 450 approx) (Total Jury Trials 60 approx)
City of Miami Law Department Miami Florida Assistant City Attorney
City of Miami Law iepartment Miami Florida Assistant City Attorney I Police Legal Advisor
Law Offices of Louis Vernell North Miami Beach Florida Associate
Morton R Goudiss Esq Miami Beach Florida Legal Assistant I Clerk (General Civil Practice)
State Attorneys Office Miami Florida Certified Legal Intern
Skip Taylor Esq (Criminal Defense) Miami Florida Legal Clerk
Fluent in English Spanish and French
Conference of County Judges Judicial Assistants Committee Chair Conference of County Judges Legislative Conference Civil Rules and Small Claims Rules Committees Florida Bar Associ~tion Cuban-American Bar Association Florida Association of Women Lawyers-Dade Chapter Conchita Espinosa Academy Founder and Chair Alumni Committee Florida Association of Police Attorneys International Association of Chiefs of Police Downtown Bay Forum
Miami-Dade League of Cities Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
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COMMUNITY SERVICE
April 2012
Nov 2011
Sept 2011
Oct 2011 May 2011
Apr 2011
April 2011
Feb 2011
Apr 2010
Feb 2010
Sept 2009
April 2009
Sept 2008
Community Outreach - KAPOW (Kids and the Power of Work) Students make one visit to the workplace to participate in hands-on activities KAPOW lays a foundation for young students introducing them to work related concepts and experiences that can be continually reinforced throughout the formative years Hialeah FL
Community Outreach Program - Conference on Domestic Violence Child Support and Laws of Protection with a panel discussion and question and answer session Hialeah FL
Miami-Dade North - Panelist US Constitution Day
Community Outreach Programs - Town Hall Meeting with a Landlord Tenant Domestic Violence and Small Claims Miami
Whispering Pines Elementary - Career Day
Community Outreach Program - Conference on How to avoid becoming a victim of Domestic Violence with a panel discussion and question and answer session Hialeah FL
Community Outreach - Boy Scouts of America meeting discussing the importance of hard work honesty integrity perseverance Hialeah F
Whispering Pines Elementary - Career Day
Barry University Department of Psychology - Black History Month Read-A-Thon Presentation for Barry University students faculty staff and middle and high school students
Miami-Dade North - Panelist US Constitution Day
Whispering Pines Elementary School - Career Day
Miami-Dade North - Panelist US Constitution Day
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May 2008
Apr 2008
Nov 2007
Oct 2007
Oct 2007
Oct 2007
Aug 2007shy
May 2007
Jan 2007
Jan 2006
Dec 2005
Nov 2005
May 2005
May 2004
May 2004
Apr 2004
Mar 2004
Palm Springs Elementary - Career Day Presentations to various classes re educational background required to become a lawyer and judge duties of a judge judicial assistant and bailiff
Pinecrest Elementary - PTA sponsored Career Day Presentations to various classes re educational background required for various trades which will make them successful students and adults
Legal Services of Greater Miami - Presentation Re Professionalism in Lawyering
Carrie Meek Entrepreneurial Center Miami-Dade College Presentation on Valuing Diversity
Allapattah Middle School- Red Ribbon Week Presentation on Negative Impact of Drugs on Ones Life amp Legal Issues from Drug AbusePossession
Miami Flowers Importers Credit Assn - Small Claims Presentation
Participant in the Judicial Internship Program with StThomas School of Law mentoring a third-year law student for one semester
Law Day - Organized and conducted Fourth Annual Law Day Celebration at the Hialeah Courthouse
FAWL Panelist discussion re judicial campaigns
Participant and a Coordinator of the Three Kings Parade
Citrus Health Network - Visited Alzheimers and mentallyshychallenged patients for Christmas holidays
Little Havana Activities amp Nutrition Centers - Visits of elderly throughout the County for Thanksgiving distributing turkeys and cookies
Law Day - Organized and conducted Second Annual Law Day Celebration at the Hialeah Courthouse
Law Day - Organized and conducted First Annual Law Day Celebration at the Hialeah Courthouse
Saints Peter amp Paul Catholic School- Career Day
Conchita Espinosa Academy - Mock Trial
Hammocks Middle School - Highlights of Judicial Systemshy
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Feb 2004
Oct 2003
Oct 2003
Sept 2003
Feb 2003
Apr 2002
Apr 2001
Feb 1999shyDec 2000
Apr 1998
Mar 1997
Mar 1997
Jan 1997
Jan 1995shyDec 1995
Apr 1995
Apr 1995
Sept 1994shy
Aug 1995
AWARDS
emphasis on Jury trials and Jury Service
Conchita Espinosa Academy - Organized 8th Grade Field Trip to Richard Gerstein Justice Building for students to observe criminal court proceedings presided by Judge Pando
Santa Clara Elementary School - Reading with children (Kiwanis Club of Biscayne Bay)
Allapattah Middle School ~ 8th Grade Class Consequences of Getting into Trouble
Cuban Hebrew Congregation Miami Beach FL Seniors Day Discussing duties of a Criminal Court Judge shyQuestion and Answer Session
Member Speakers Bureau Eleventh Judicial Circuit
Winston Park Elementary School - Career Day
Hialeah Elementary School ~ Career Day
Miami~Dade County Teen Court Program Volunteer Judge
Boss-for-a-Day
Miami Commission On The Status of Women shyCounsel for Board Helping Women Help Themselves By Promoting Self-Improvement Equality and Family Values
Metro-Miami Action Plan Parliamentarian Advocating and Facilitating the Elimination of the Disparities that Exist Between the Black Community and The Dade County Community at Large
Southern Regional Youth Policy Center Studying and Assessing The Impact of National State and Local Policy Decisions on Hispanic Children and Adolescents
Rainbow - Addressing Equity Between Generations
Shenandoah Elementary School - Career Day
American Cancer Society - Jail amp Bail
Cuban-American National Planning Council
Inter-Ethnic Community Relations Task Force
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December 2012
December 2012
March 9 2009
May 04 2005
May 04 2005
Apr 102001 Feb 23 2001 Nov 302000 Nov 30 2000 Oct 18 2000
Oct 04 2000
COMMUNITY RECOGNITION
Sept 2009
Nov 2003
Recognition and Appreciation Award by the Cuban American Bar Association for just short of 12 years of Service as a County Court Judge Proclamation by Mayor Carlos Alvarez proclaiming December 72012 Judge Ana Maria Pando Day Award by the Federation of Cuban Students at the University of Miami for Dedication and Leadership to the Cuban Community Eleventh Judicial Circuit Certificate of Appreciation for participation and organization of First Annual Law Day celebration at Hialeah Courthouse Proclamation by Mayor Raul L Martinez for First Annual Law Day Celebration for organizing the event Coalition of Concerned Cuban-American Citizens City of Miami Outstanding Achievement Award City of Miami Certificate of Appreciation City of Miami Police Department Certificate of Appreciation Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity Certificate of Appreciation (Barry University Chapter) City of Miami Code Enforcement Board Certificate of Appreciation
Neighbors (Front Page article) Ask the Judges Featured among Miami-Dade Judges at a Community Connect Town Hall Meeting at Hialeah City Hall
Diario Las Americas (Front Page article) Lideres en a Comunidad (Community Leaders) Featured as a Hispanic Leader with a novel approach to justice focusing on rehabilitation and treatment
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JUDGE ANA MARIA PANDO BRIEF BIOGRAPHY
JUDGE ANA MARIA PANDO served as a Miami-Dade County Judge where she presided since January 2001 Judge Pando handled County Criminal cases in the Hialeah Branch Courthouse processing in excess of 150 cases a day Previously in Hialeah Judge Pando presided over County Civil cases including small claims collection actions landlord-tenant cases and general civil litigation She has also acted as an Acting Circuit Court Judge over domestic violence matters from 2004 to the present Judge Pando was assigned to the Miami-Dade County Court Criminal Division from January 2001 to June of 2004 as her first assignment as County Court Judge She has tried approximately 120 jury trials 60 criminal 60 civil 1450 bench trials 450 criminal and 1000 civil trials She is currently employed as Senior Counsel in Alvarez Carbonell l Feltman Jimenez amp Gomezl PL specializing in all areas of civil and criminal litigation in the state and federal courtsl in municipal and local law and in governmental consulting and lobbying before municipal state and federal bodies
A native of Miami-Dade County Judge Pando graduated Cum Laude from Barry University and received her Juris Doctorate from The University of Miami School of Law
Judge Pando began her law career as a specially appointed Public Defender In 1991 she joined the Miami City Attorneys Office and was assigned to the Miami Police Department as Police Legal Advisor In 1999 Judge Pando became the Assistant City Attorney responsible for code enforcement matters prosecuting violators before the Code Enforcement Board
In additionl Judge Pando is active in the community participating in Town-Hall Meetings geared towards educating the Miami-Dade County community concerning the court system She consistently partiCipates at community outreach events such as Law Days
Constitution Day at Miami-Dade College Red Ribbon Weeki and career mentorship events at local schools and universities
Judge Pando is a member of the State of Floridas Conference of County Judges and the Cuban American Bar Association Judge Pando has also served as Board Counsel to the Miami Commission on the Status of Women was Board Member to the Metro-Miami Action Planl and is a founding member of the Miami-Dade County Teen Court
Judge Pando took pride in truly being a Peoples Judge in the Peoples Court
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EXPERIENCE
JUDGE ANA MARIA PANDO Alvarez Carbonell Feltman Gomez Jimenez amp Gomez PL
2100 Ponce De Leon Blvd Suite 800 Coral Gables Florida 33134
305-444-5885 (Ext248) apandoacglegalcom
Judicial County Court Civil Division handling all types of civil county court cases including small claims and landlord-tenant cases presiding as Acting Circuit Court Judge over domestic violence and custody matters Calendars include motions reports bench and jury trials and lengthy ex-parte matters
County Court Criminal Division handling all types of criminal litigation including presiding over lengthy calendars involving motions arraignments soundings reports bench and jury trials conducting a problem-solving court when appropriate
Code EnforcementQuality of Life Issues Prosecuting code violations before administrative bodies training code enforcement officers on proper enforcement and court decisions affecting code compliance Board counsel to Hearing Officer in Ticketing Appellate Board handling all code compliance-related issues issuing formal and informal opinions related to code compliance
Police Legal Issues Providing immediate legal advice to police officers concerning enforcement reporting to crime scenes to assess civil liability concerns responding to police shootings and police involved accidents to assess liability ramifications riding with officers during operations involving novel enforcement efforts training officers in a classroom and in the field on new laws and court decisions affecting law enforcement representing the City of Miami Police Department in all contempt proceedings and all challenges to police procedures
Public Records Law Assessing all requests for records within the Police Department drafting all requisite legal correspondence deshyfending challenges by the media researching case law training on proper procedures
Forfeiture Law All aspects of litigation involving forfeiture proceedings reviewing and analyzing files prior to filing and hearings interviewing witnesses writing pleadings motions and legal correspondence legal research training on changes in the law on proper confiscation procedures
Civil and Criminal Law All aspects of civil and criminal litigation in State and Federal Courts reviewing and analyzing files prior to trial interviewing witnesses writing pleadings appellate briefs motions and legal memoranda legal research conferring with supervising attorneys conducting criminal and civil trials
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Governmental Affairs Lobbying at the state and federal level for issues affecting criminal justice and quality of life concerns
EDUCATION College of Advanced Judicial Studies Ft Myers FL May 2010 College of Advanced Judicial Studies Ft Myers FL May 2007 College of Advanced Judicial Studies Ft Myers FL May 2006 College of Advanced Judicial Studies Ft Myers FL May 2005 College of Advanced Judicial Studies Orlando FL May 2004 National Judicial College Substance Abuse Reno NV 2004 College of Advanced Judicial Studies Orlando FL Sept 2003
Solving in the Courts Reno NV June 2003 National Judicial College Managing Cases Involving Persons
with Mental Disabilities Reno NV June 2003 College of Advanced Judicial Studies St Pete FL Sept 2002 College of Advanced Judicial Studies Palm Harbor FL Sept 2001
Juris Doctor Degree May 1987 University of Miami School of Law Coral Gables Florida Honors Deans List Standing Activities Moot Court Client Counseling Competition Member Hispanic Law Association Federal Criminal Procedures Seminar Bachelor of Arts Degree in Pre-LawFrench 1984 Barry University Miami Shores Florida Honors Graduated Cum Laude Whos Who in American Colleges and Universities Deans List French History and Catholic Womens Honor Societies Activities Studied in France (Summers1982-83) La Sorbonne De Paris and other universities
LICENSES Florida Bar Member Member Trial Bar United States District Court So District of Florida
EXPERIENCE HIGHLIGHTS
December 2012-Present Alvarez Carbonell Feltman Jimenez ampGomez PL Coral Gables Florida Senior Counsel
Jun 2004 - Nov 2012 State of Florida County Court Judge Civil Division Acting Circuit Court Judge Domestic Violence Division Hialeah Miami-Dade County Florida (Total Bench Trials 1000 approx) (Total Jury Trials 60 approx)
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Jan 2001 - Jun 2004
1999 - Nov 2000
1991 - 1999
1988 - 1991
1987 - 1988
1986 - 1987
1985 -1986
LANGUAGES
ASSOCIATIONS
State of Florida County Court Judge Criminal Division Miami-Dade County Florida (Total Bench Trials 450 approx) (Total Jury Trials 60 approx)
City of Miami Law Department Miami Florida Assistant City Attorney
City of Miami Law Qepartment Miami Florida Assistant City Attorney I Police Legal Advisor
Law Offices of Louis Vernell North Miami Beach Florida Associate
Morton R Goudiss Esq Miami Beach Florida Legal Assistant I Clerk (General Civil Practice)
State Attorneys Office Miami Florida Certified Legal Intern
Skip Taylor Esq (Criminal Defense) Miami Florida Legal Clerk
Fluent in English Spanish and French
Conference of County Judges Judicial Assistants Committee Chair Conference of County Judges Legislative Conference Civil Rules and Small Claims Rules Committees Florida Bar Associ~tion Cuban-American Bar Association Florida Association of Women Lawyers-Dade Chapter Conchita Espinosa Academy Founder and Chair Alumni Committee Florida Association of Police Attorneys International Association of Chiefs of Police Downtown Bay Forum
Miami-Dade League of Cities Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
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COMMUNITY SERVICE
April 2012
Nov 2011
Sept 2011
Oct 2011 May 2011
Apr 2011
April 2011
Feb 2011
Apr 2010
Feb 2010
Sept 2009
April 2009
Sept 2008
Community Outreach - KAPOW (Kids and the Power of Work) Students make one visit to the workplace to participate in hands-on activities KAPOW lays a foundation for young students introducing them to work related concepts and experiences that can be continually reinforced throughout the formative years Hialeah FL
Community Outreach Program - Conference on Domestic Violence Child Support and Laws of Protection with a panel discussion and question and answer session Hialeah FL
Miami-Dade North - Panelist US Constitution Day
Community Outreach Programs - Town Hall Meeting with a Landlord Tenant Domestic Violence and Small Claims Miami
Whispering Pines Elementary - Career Day
Community Outreach Program - Conference on How to avoid becoming a victim of Domestic Violence with a panel discussion and question and answer session Hialeah FL
Community Outreach - Boy Scouts of America meeting discussing the importance of hard work honesty integrity perseverance Hialeah F
Whispering Pines Elementary - Career Day
Barry University Department of Psychology - Black History Month Read-A-Thon Presentation for Barry University students faculty staff and middle and high school students
Miami-Dade North - Panelist US Constitution Day
Whispering Pines Elementary School - Career Day
Miami-Dade North - Panelist US Constitution Day
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May 2008
Apr 2008
Nov 2007
Oct 2007
Oct 2007
Oct 2007
Aug 2007shy
May 2007
Jan 2007
Jan 2006
Dec 2005
Nov 2005
May 2005
May 2004
May 2004
Apr 2004
Mar 2004
Palm Springs Elementary - Career Day Presentations to various classes re educational background required to become a lawyer and judge duties of a judge judicial assistant and bailiff
Pinecrest Elementary - PTA sponsored Career Day Presentations to various classes re educational background required for various trades which will make them successful students and adults
Legal Services of Greater Miami - Presentation Re Professionalism in Lawyering
Carrie Meek Entrepreneurial Center Miami-Dade College Presentation on Valuing Diversity
Allapattah Middle School- Red Ribbon Week Presentation on Negative Impact of Drugs on Ones Life amp Legal Issues from Drug AbusePossession
Miami Flowers Importers Credit Assn - Small Claims Presentation
Participant in the Judicial Internship Program with StThomas School of Law mentoring a third-year law student for one semester
Law Day - Organized and conducted Fourth Annual Law Day Celebration at the Hialeah Courthouse
FAWL Panelist discussion re judicial campaigns
Participant and a Coordinator of the Three Kings Parade
Citrus Health Network - Visited Alzheimers and mentallyshychallenged patients for Christmas holidays
Little Havana Activities amp Nutrition Centers - Visits of elderly throughout the County for Thanksgiving distributing turkeys and cookies
Law Day - Organized and conducted Second Annual Law Day Celebration at the Hialeah Courthouse
Law Day - Organized and conducted First Annual Law Day Celebration at the Hialeah Courthouse
Saints Peter amp Paul Catholic School - Career Day
Conchita Espinosa Academy - Mock Trial
Hammocks Middle School - Highlights of judicial Systemshy
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Feb 2004
Oct 2003
Oct 2003
Sept 2003
Feb 2003
Apr 2002
Apr 2001
Feb 1999shyDec 2000
Apr 1998
Mar 1997
Mar 1997
Jan 1997
Jan 1995shyDec 1995
Apr 1995
Apr 1995
Sept 1994shy
Aug 1995
AWARDS
emphasis on Jury trials and Jury Service
Conchita Espinosa Academy - Organized 8th Grade Field Trip to Richard Gerstein Justice Building for students to observe criminal court proceedings presided by Judge Pando
Santa Clara Elementary School - Reading with children (Kiwanis Club of Biscayne Bay)
Allapattah Middle School - 8th Grade Class Consequences of Getting into Trouble
Cuban Hebrew Congregation Miami Beach FL Seniors Day Discussing duties of a Criminal Court Judge shyQuestion and Answer Session
Member Speakers Bureau Eleventh Judicial Circuit
Winston Park Elementary Schoolmiddot Career Day
Hialeah Elementary School - Career Day
Miami-Dade County Teen Court Program Volunteer Judge
Boss-for-a-Day
Miami Commission On The Status of Women shyCounsel for Board Helping Women Help Themselves By Promoting Self-Improvement Equality and Family Values
Metro-Miami Action Plan Parliamentarian Advocating and Facilitating the Elimination of the Disparities that Exist Between the Black Community and The Dade County Community at Large
Southern Regional Youth Policy Center Studying and Assessing The Impact of National State and Local Policy Decisions on Hispanic Children and Adolescents
Rainbow - Addressing Equity Between Generations
Shenandoah Elementary School - Career Day
American Cancer Society - Jail amp Bail
Cuban-American National Planning Council
Inter-Ethnic Community Relations Task Force
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December 2012
December 2012
March 92009
May 04 2005
May 042005
Apr 102001 Feb 23 2001 Nov 30 2000 Nov 30 2000 Oct 18 2000
Oct 04 2000
COMMUNITY RECOGNITION
Sept 2009
Nov 2003
Recognition and Appreciation Award by the Cuban American Bar Association for just short of 12 years of Service as a County Court Judge Proclamation by Mayor Carlos Alvarez proclaiming December 72012 Judge Ana Maria Pando Day Award by the Federation of Cuban Students at the University of Miami for Dedication and Leadership to the Cuban Community Eleventh Judicial Circuit Certificate of Appreciation for participation and organization of First Annual Law Day celebration at Hialeah Courthouse Proclamation by Mayor Raul L Martinez for First Annual Law Day Celebration for organizing the event Coalition of Concerned Cuban-American Citizens City of Miami Outstanding Achievement Award City of Miami Certificate of Appreciation City of Miami Police Department Certificate of Appreciation Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity Certificate of Appreciation (Barry University Chapter) City of Miami Code Enforcement Board Certificate of Appreciation
Neighbors (Front Page article) Ask the Judges Featured among Miami-Dade Judges at a Community Connect Town Hall Meeting at Hialeah City Hall
Diario Las Americas - (Front Page article) Lideres en la Comunidad (Community Leaders) Featured as a Hispanic Leader with a novel approach to justice focusing on rehabilitation and treatment
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McDermott WillampEmery
Marcos Daniel Jimenez Partner
Miami New York
T +1 305 3294458
F +1 305 3476500
Marcos Daniel Jimenez (Marc) is a partner in McDermott Will amp Emery LLPs Miami and New York offices He is a trial and appellate lawyer specializing in complex business litigation white-collar criminal defense and internal investigations Marcs advocacy skills are recognized in numerous publications such as Best Lawyers in America and Chambers USA (noted as a compelling presence in the courtroom brilliant extraordinarily well prepared and incredibly polished and a very sharp trial lawyer)
During 2002 to 2005 Marc served as the United States Attorney for the Southern District of Florida leading 230 federal prosecutors in significant public corruption national security health care securities and consumer fraud narcotics trafficking money laundering and other matters During his tenure Marc served on the Attorney Generals Advisory Committee headed the nations largest Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Force and chaired antiterrorism task forces in the wake of September 11 Earlier in his career Marc served as an Assistant US Attorney for four years successfully first-chairing criminal trials and appeals
In private practice Marcs significant cases include a recent trial victory in a deceptive trade practices action where the Florida Attorney General sought more than $20 million in damages plus statutory penalties against his client Alltel Communications a subsidiary of Verizon Wireless For his Alltel win Marc was featured in The National Law Journals 2011 Winning issue and selected by the Daily Business Review as South Floridas Most Effective Lawyer in the category of Complex BusinesslCivil Litigation
Marc is an active community and bar leader He has chaired the Florida Bars Attomeyclient Privilege Task Force and Floridas Third District Court of Appeal Judicial Nominating Commission He previously served on the Board of Tnustees of Baptist Health Systems South Floridas largest health care organization He is currently a member of an ABA dialogue group that regularly meets with Attorney General Holder and his staff
Born in Havana Cuba Marc is fluent in Spanish He graduated third in his class (top one percent) from the University of Miami School of Law was an associate editor of the University of Miami Law Review and is a member of Iron Arrow the Universitys highest honor
Representative Civil Cases
Won a hard-fought preliminary injunction for Verizon Wireless in its RICO and fraud action against a well-funded adversary - one of the nations largest premium text message service providers successfully argued the interlocutory appeal of the injunction in the Ninth Circuit subsequently obtained a favorable settlement Celco Pship v Hope et al 2011 US Dis LEXIS 53713 2011-1 Trade Cas (CCH) P77 447 (D Ariz May 11 2011) (preliminary injunction) Cellco Pship v Hope et al 2012 US App LEXIS 3914 (9th CiL Ariz Feb 27 2012) (appeal)
As lead trial counsel for CDR Creances SAS a French-government instrumentality secured final judgment striking the defendants pleadings for fraud on the court and awarding CDR title to properties worth approximately $65 million after a lengthy evidentiary hearing successfully argued the appeal of the judgment Empire World Towers LLC v CDR Creances SAS 2012 Fla App LEXIS 8626 (3d DCA May 3D 2012)
Serves as co-counsel for TD Bank in civil actions relating to the Scott Rothstein Ponzi scheme one of the largest fraud schemes in the US
Currently defends as co-counsel Floridas Medicaid agencies in a class action civil rights challenge where Floridas pediatricians and pediatric dentists seek reimbursement rate increases totaling several hundred million dollars per year
Serves as lead counsel for musicians Armando Christian Perez plkla Pitbull Shaffer Chi mere Smith Jr plkla Ne-Yo and Nick Van De Wall plkla Afrojack in a right of publicity action brought by actress Lindsay Lohan over the mention of her name in an international hit song Lohan v Perez et albull Case No CV-11-5413 (DRH)(ARL) (EDNY)
Obtained dismissal with prejudice of contract and fraud claims filed against Verizon Wireless by a former distributor and successfully argued the subsequent appeal of the ruling Celluland USA Inc v Verizon Wireless Personal Communications 981 So 2d 1209 (Fla 3d DCA 2008)
Obtained dismissal as co-counsel of Alien Tort Statute claims against the Prime Minister and Finance Minister of the United Arab Emirates Mother Doe I v Maktoum 632 F Supp 2d 1130 (SD Fla 2007)
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Successfully argued The Coca-Cola Companys motion to dismiss a significant Alien Tort Statute case Sinaltrainal v The Coca-Cola Company 256 F Supp 2d 1345 (SD Fla 2003)
Played a key role in the constitutional challenge to the governments detention of approximately 34000 Cuban detainees during the 1994 rafter crisis Cuban American Bar Association v Christopher 43 F3d 1412 (11th Cir 1995) for which Marc was featured in The American Lawyer and accepted the Florida Supreme Courts Pro Bono Association Award on behalf of the detaineeslawyers
Representative White-Collar Matters and Internal Investigations
Conducted internal investigation related to accounting fraud for a large company in the leisure industry
Represented Am Law 100 firm in investigation of partners potential involvement in fraud and money laundering
Conducted internal investigation for a major university involving the activities of its athletic department
Conducted internal investigation for an HMO relating to the activities of its executives
Defended European national in nationally significant intellectual property prosecution involving the recording of live performances
Selected HonorsRecognitions
Selected by the Daily Business Review as South Floridas Most Effective Lawyer in the category of Complex CommercialBusiness Litigation December 2011
Cover article of The National Law Journal Winning June 2011
Distinguished Public Service Award United States Coast Guard (the Guards highest public service award) June 2005
Cover article of Poder Magazine Crime And Punishment - US Attorney Marcos Jimenez Takes On Drug Lords Terrorists and White Collar Crooks April 2005
Featured on Bogus 80tox segment of ABCs Primelime Live February 2005
Named one of the nations 100 most influential Hispanics Hispanic BUSiness Magazine October 2002
AuthorshipslPublications
Jimenez amp Foster The Importance of Compliance Programs for the Health Care Industry 7 U Miami Bus L Rev 503 (1999)
Moore Meyers and Jimenez The Anatomy ofa Cocaine Comparison Case A Prosecutorial and Chemistry Perspective 38 Journal of ForenSic Sciences 1305 (1993)
Scholl amp Jimenez The Florida Industrial Development Bond Financing Act The Need for judicial Consistency 12 Fla St U L Rev 31 (1984)
Selected speaking Engagements
The Federalist Society (Miami Division) Program Organizer and Panel Member War Zone or Crime Scene Walking the Tightrope of Justice A Look Back Ten Years After September 11 2011 September 2012
ABA 21st Annual Institute on Health Care Fraud Moderator Foundations of White Collar Law Practice and Health Care Fraud May 2011
University of Miami Law Review Panelist From the Board Room to the Court Room The Evolving Legal Status of Corporate Crime February 2011
ABA Health Care Fraud Institu1e Moderator Panel Discussion on US v Valladares a Health Care Fraud Task Force case May 2010
ABA Health Care Fraud Institute Presenter Criminal and Civil Motions Practice in the Health Care Fraud Arena May 2008
ABA Criminal Justice Section Florida White Collar Committee Panelist Attorney-Client Privilege On Life Support April 2007
United States Department of Homeland Security Speaker Citizenship and Immigration Services Citizenship Ceremony September 2003
Federalist Society South Florida Chapter Speaker Addressing the Terrorist Threat March 2003
Nova Southeastern University Law School Academic Hooding Ceremony Speaker Addressing Terrorism and the Role of the United States Attorneys Office December 2002
Language
English
Spanish
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Education
University of Miami School of Law JD (magna cum laude) 1983
University of Miami BA (magna cum laude) 1980
Related Services Antitrust amp Competition
Class Action
Trial
White-Collar amp Securities Defense
Related Information Accolades
Media Mentions
Press Releases
copy 2013 McDermott Will amp Emery
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JUDGE ANA MARIA PANDO Alvarez Carbonell Feltman Gomez Jimenez amp Gomez PL
2100 Ponce De Leon Blvd Suite 800 Coral Gables Florida 33134
305-444-5885 (Ext248) apandoacglegalcom
EXPERIENCE
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Judicial County Court Civil Division handling all types of civil county court cases including small claims and landlord-tenant cases presiding as Acting Circuit Court Judge over domestic violence and custody matters Calendars include motions reports bench and jury trials and lengthy ex-parte matters
County Court Criminal Division handling all types of criminal litigation including presiding over lengthy calendars involving motions arraignments soundings reports bench and jury trials conducting a problem-solving court when appropriate
Code EnforcementQuality of Life Issues Prosecuting code violations before administrative bodies training code enforcement officers on proper enforcement and court decisions affecting code compliance Board counsel to Hearing Officer in Ticketing Appellate Board handling all code compliance-related issues issuing formal and informal opinions related to code compliance
Police legal Issues Providing immediate legal advice to police officers concerning enforcement reporting to crime scenes to assess civil liability concerns responding to police shootings and police involved accidents to assess liability ramifications riding with officers during operations involving novel enforcement efforts training officers in a classroom and in the field on new laws and court decisions affecting law enforcement representing the City of Miami Police Department in all contempt proceedings and all challenges to police procedures
Public Records law Assessing all requests for records within the Police Department drafting all requisite legal correspondence deshyfending challenges by the media researching case law training on proper procedures
Forfeiture law All aspects of litigation involving forfeiture proceedings reviewing and analyzing files prior to filing and hearings interviewing witnesses writing pleadings motions and legal correspondence legal research training on changes in the law on proper confiscation procedures
Civil and Criminal law All aspects of civil and criminal litigation in State and Federal Courts reviewing and analyzing files prior to trial interviewing witnesses writing pleadings appellate briefs motions and legal memoranda legal research conferring with supervising attorneys conducting criminal and civil trials
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EDUCATION
LICENSES
Governmental Affairs Lobbying at the state and federal level for issues affecting criminal justice and quality of life concerns
College of Advanced Judicial Studies Ft Myers FL May 2010 College of Advanced Judicial Studies Ft Myers FL May 2007 College of Advanced Judicial Studies Ft Myers FL May 2006 College of Advanced Judicial Studies Ft Myers FL May 2005 College of Advanced Judicial Studies Orlando FL May 2004 National Judicial College Substance Abuse Reno NV 2004 College of Advanced Judicial Studies Orlando FL Sept 2003
Solving in the Courts Reno NV June 2003 National Judicial College Managing Cases Invoving Persons
with Mental Disabilities Reno NV June 2003 College of Advanced Judicial Studies S1 Pete FL Sept 2002 College of Advanced Judicial Studies Palm Harbor FL Sept 2001
Juris Doctor Degree May 1987 University of Miami School of Law Coral Gables Florida Honors Deans List Standing Activities Moot Court Client Counseling Competition Member Hispanic Law Association Federal Criminal Procedures Seminar Bachelor of Arts Degree in Pre-LawFrench 1984 Barry University Miami Shores Florida Honors Graduated Cum Laude Whos Who in American Colleges and Universities Deans List French History and Catholic Womens Honor Societies Activities Studied in France (Summers1982-83) La Sorbonne De Paris and other universities
Florida Bar Member Member Trial Bar United States District Court So District of Florida
EXPERIENCE HIGHLIGHTS
December 2012-Present Alvarez Carbonell Feltman Jimenez amp Gomez PL Coral Gables Florida Senior Counsel
Jun 2004 - Nov 2012 State of Florida
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County Court Judge Civil Division Acting Circuit Court Judge Domestic Violence Division Hialeah Miami-Dade County Florida (Total Bench Trials 1000 approx) (Total Jury Trials 60 approx)
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Jan 2001 - Jun 2004 State of Florida
1999 - Nov 2000
1991 -1999
1988 - 1991
1987 - 1988
1986 - 1987
LANGUAGES
ASSOCIATIONS
County Court Judge Criminal Division Miami-Dade County Florida (Total Bench Trials 450 approx) (T otal Jury Trials 60 approx)
City of Miami Law Department Miami Florida Assistant City Attorney
City of Miami Law rgtepartment Miami Florida Assistant City Attorney I Police Legal Advisor
Law Offices of Louis Vernell North Miami Beach Florida Associate
Morton R Goudiss Esq Miami Beach Florida Legal Assistant I Clerk (General Civil Practice)
State Attorneys Office Miami Florida Certified Legal Intern
Skip Taylor Esq (Criminal Defense) Miami Florida Legal Clerk
Fluent in English Spanish and French
Conference of County Judges JUdicial Assistants Committee Chair Conference of County Judges Legislative Conference Civil Rules and Small Claims Rules Committees Florida Bar Association Cuban-American Bar Association Florida Association of Women Lawyers-Dade Chapter Conchita Espinosa Academy Founder and Chair Alumni Committee Florida Association of Police Attorneys International Association of Chiefs of Police Downtown Bay Forum
Miami-Dade League of Cities Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
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JUDGE ANA MARIA PANDO BRIEF BIOGRAPHY
JUDGE ANA MARIA PANDO served as a Miami-Dade County Judge where she presided since January 2001 Judge Pando handled County Criminal cases in the Hialeah Branch Courthouse processing in excess of 150 cases a day Previously in Hialeah Judge Pando presided over County Civil cases including small claims collection actions landlord-tenant cases and general civil litigation She has also acted as an Acting Circuit Court Judge over domestic violence matters from 2004 to the present Judge Pando was assigned to the Miami-Dade County Court Criminal Division from January 2001 to June of 2004 as her first assignment as County Court Judge She has tried approximately 120 jury trials 60 criminal 60 civil 1450 bench trials 450 criminal and 1000 civil trials She is currently employed as Senior Counsel in Alvarez Carbonell Feltman Jimenez amp Gomez PL specializing in all areas of civil and criminal litigation in the state and federal courts in municipal and local law and in governmental consulting and lobbying before municipal state and federal bodies
A native of Miami-Dade County Judge Pando graduated Cum Laude from Barry University and received her Juris Doctorate from The University of Miami School of Law
Judge Pando began her law career as a specially appOinted Public Defender In 1991 she joined the Miami City Attorneys Office and was assigned to the Miami Police Department as Police Legal Advisor In 1999 Judge Pando became the Assistant City Attorney responsible for code enforcement matters prosecuting violators before the Code Enforcement Board
In addition Judge Pando is active in the community participating in Town-Hall Meetings geared towards educating the Miami-Dade County community concerning the court system She conSistently partiCipates at community outreach events such as Law Days
Constitution Day at Miami-Dade College Red Ribbon Week and career mentorship events at local schools and universities
Judge Pando is a member of the State of Floridas Conference of County Judges and the Cuban American Bar Association Judge Pando has also served as Board Counsel to the Miami Commission on the Status of Women was Board Member to the Metro-Miami Action Plan and is a founding member of the Miami-Dade County Teen Court
Judge Pando took pride in truly being a Peoples Judge in the Peoples Court
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EXPERIENCE
JUDGE ANA MARIA PANDO Alvarez Carbonell Feltman Gomez Jimenez amp Gomez Pl
2100 Ponce De Leon Blvd Suite 800 Coral Gables Florida 33134
305-444-5885 (Ext248) apandoacglegalcom
Judicial County Court Civil Division handling all types of civil county court cases including small claims and landlord-tenant cases presiding as Acting Circuit Court Judge over domestic violence and custody matters Calendars include motions reports bench and jury trials and lengthy ex-parte matters
County Court Criminal Division handling all types of criminal litigation including presiding over lengthy calendars involving motions arraignments soundings reports bench and jury trials conducting a problem-solving court when appropriate
Code EnforcementQuality of life Issues Prosecuting code violations before administrative bodies training code enforcement officers on proper enforcement and court decisions affecting code compliance Board counsel to Hearing Officer in Ticketing Appellate Board handling all code compliance-related issues issuing formal and informal opinions related to code compliance
Police legal Issues Providing immediate legal advice to police officers concerning enforcement reporting to crime scenes to assess civil liability concerns responding to police shootings and police involved accidents to assess liability ramifications riding with officers during operations involving novel enforcement efforts training officers in a classroom and in the field on new laws and court decisions affecting law enforcement representing the City of Miami Police Department in all contempt proceedings and all challenges to police procedures
Public Records Law Assessing all requests for records within the Police Department drafting all requisite legal correspondence deshyfending challenges by the media researching case law training on proper procedures
Forfeiture Law All aspects of litigation involving forfeiture proceedings reviewing and analyzing files prior to filing and hearings interviewing witnesses writing pleadings motions and legal correspondence legal research training on changes in the law on proper confiscation procedures
Civil and Criminal Law All aspects of civil and criminal litigation in State and Federal Courts reviewing and analyzing files prior to trial interviewing witnesses writing pleadings appellate briefs motions and legal memoranda legal research conferring with supervising attorneys conducting criminal and civil trials
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Governmental Affairs Lobbying at the state and federal level for issues affecting criminal justice and quality of life concerns
EDUCATION College of Advanced Judicial Studies Ft Myers FL May 2010 College of Advanced Judicial Studies Ft Myers FL May 2007 College of Advanced Judicial Studies Ft Myers FL May 2006 College of Advanced Judicial Studies Ft Myers FL May 2005 College of Advanced Judicial Studies Orlando FL May 2004 National Judicial College Substance Abuse Reno NV 2004 College of Advanced Judicial Studies Orlando FL Sept 2003
Solving in the Courts Reno NV June 2003 National Judicial College Managing Cases Involving Persons
with Mental Disabilities Reno NV June 2003 College of Advanced Judicial Studies St Pete FL Sept 2002 College of Advanced Judicial Studies Palm Harbor FL Sept 2001
Juris Doctor Degree May 1987 University of Miami School of Law Coral Gables Florida Honors Deans List Standing Activities Moot Court Client Counseling Competition Member Hispanic Law Association Federal Criminal Procedures Seminar Bachelor of Arts Degree in Pre-LawFrench 1984 Barry University Miami Shores Florida Honors Graduated CumJ_aude Whos Who in American Colleges and Universities Deans List French History and Catholic Womens Honor Societies Activities Studied in France (Summers1982-83) La Sorbonne De Paris and other universities
LICENSES Florida Bar Member Member Trial Bar United States District Court So District of Florida
EXPERIENCE HIGHLIGHTS
December 2012middotPresent Alvarez Carbonell Feltman Jimenez amp Gomez PL Coral Gables Florida Senior Counsel
Jun 2004 - Nov 2012 State of Florida County Court Judge Civil Division Acting Circuit Court Judge Domestic Violence Division Hialeah Miami-Dade County Florida (Total Bench Trials 1000 approx) (Total Jury Trials 60 approx)
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Jan 2001 - Jun 2004
1999 - Nov 2000
1991 - 1999
1988 - 1991
1987 - 1988
1986 - 1987
1985 - 1986
LANGUAGES
ASSOCIATIONS
State of Florida County Court Judge Criminal Division Miami-Dade County Florida (Total Bench Trials 450 approx) (Total Jury Trials 60 approx)
City of Miami Law Department Miami Florida Assistant City Attorney
City of Miami Law iepartment Miami Florida Assistant City Attorney I Police Legal Advisor
Law Offices of Louis Vernell North Miami Beach Florida Associate
Morton R Goudiss Esq Miami Beach Florida Legal Assistant I Clerk (General Civil Practice)
State Attorneys Office Miami Florida Certified Legal Intern
Skip Taylor Esq (Criminal Defense) Miami Florida Legal Clerk
Fluent in English Spanish and French
Conference of County Judges Judicial Assistants Committee Chair Conference of County Judges Legislative Conference Civil Rules and Small Claims Rules Committees Florida Bar Associ~tion Cuban-American Bar Association Florida Association of Women Lawyers-Dade Chapter Conchita Espinosa Academy Founder and Chair Alumni Committee Florida Association of Police Attorneys International Association of Chiefs of Police Downtown Bay Forum
Miami-Dade League of Cities Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
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COMMUNITY SERVICE
April 2012
Nov 2011
Sept 2011
Oct 2011 May 2011
Apr 2011
April 2011
Feb 2011
Apr 2010
Feb 2010
Sept 2009
April 2009
Sept 2008
Community Outreach - KAPOW (Kids and the Power of Work) Students make one visit to the workplace to participate in hands-on activities KAPOW lays a foundation for young students introducing them to work related concepts and experiences that can be continually reinforced throughout the formative years Hialeah FL
Community Outreach Program - Conference on Domestic Violence Child Support and Laws of Protection with a panel discussion and question and answer session Hialeah FL
Miami-Dade North - Panelist US Constitution Day
Community Outreach Programs - Town Hall Meeting with a Landlord Tenant Domestic Violence and Small Claims Miami
Whispering Pines Elementary - Career Day
Community Outreach Program - Conference on How to avoid becoming a victim of Domestic Violence with a panel discussion and question and answer session Hialeah FL
Community Outreach - Boy Scouts of America meeting discussing the importance of hard work honesty integrity perseverance Hialeah F
Whispering Pines Elementary - Career Day
Barry University Department of Psychology - Black History Month Read-A-Thon Presentation for Barry University students faculty staff and middle and high school students
Miami-Dade North - Panelist US Constitution Day
Whispering Pines Elementary School - Career Day
Miami-Dade North - Panelist US Constitution Day
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May 2008
Apr 2008
Nov 2007
Oct 2007
Oct 2007
Oct 2007
Aug 2007shy
May 2007
Jan 2007
Jan 2006
Dec 2005
Nov 2005
May 2005
May 2004
May 2004
Apr 2004
Mar 2004
Palm Springs Elementary - Career Day Presentations to various classes re educational background required to become a lawyer and judge duties of a judge judicial assistant and bailiff
Pinecrest Elementary - PTA sponsored Career Day Presentations to various classes re educational background required for various trades which will make them successful students and adults
Legal Services of Greater Miami - Presentation Re Professionalism in Lawyering
Carrie Meek Entrepreneurial Center Miami-Dade College Presentation on Valuing Diversity
Allapattah Middle School- Red Ribbon Week Presentation on Negative Impact of Drugs on Ones Life amp Legal Issues from Drug AbusePossession
Miami Flowers Importers Credit Assn - Small Claims Presentation
Participant in the Judicial Internship Program with StThomas School of Law mentoring a third-year law student for one semester
Law Day - Organized and conducted Fourth Annual Law Day Celebration at the Hialeah Courthouse
FAWL Panelist discussion re judicial campaigns
Participant and a Coordinator of the Three Kings Parade
Citrus Health Network - Visited Alzheimers and mentallyshychallenged patients for Christmas holidays
Little Havana Activities amp Nutrition Centers - Visits of elderly throughout the County for Thanksgiving distributing turkeys and cookies
Law Day - Organized and conducted Second Annual Law Day Celebration at the Hialeah Courthouse
Law Day - Organized and conducted First Annual Law Day Celebration at the Hialeah Courthouse
Saints Peter amp Paul Catholic School- Career Day
Conchita Espinosa Academy - Mock Trial
Hammocks Middle School - Highlights of Judicial Systemshy
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Feb 2004
Oct 2003
Oct 2003
Sept 2003
Feb 2003
Apr 2002
Apr 2001
Feb 1999shyDec 2000
Apr 1998
Mar 1997
Mar 1997
Jan 1997
Jan 1995shyDec 1995
Apr 1995
Apr 1995
Sept 1994shy
Aug 1995
AWARDS
emphasis on Jury trials and Jury Service
Conchita Espinosa Academy - Organized 8th Grade Field Trip to Richard Gerstein Justice Building for students to observe criminal court proceedings presided by Judge Pando
Santa Clara Elementary School - Reading with children (Kiwanis Club of Biscayne Bay)
Allapattah Middle School ~ 8th Grade Class Consequences of Getting into Trouble
Cuban Hebrew Congregation Miami Beach FL Seniors Day Discussing duties of a Criminal Court Judge shyQuestion and Answer Session
Member Speakers Bureau Eleventh Judicial Circuit
Winston Park Elementary School - Career Day
Hialeah Elementary School ~ Career Day
Miami~Dade County Teen Court Program Volunteer Judge
Boss-for-a-Day
Miami Commission On The Status of Women shyCounsel for Board Helping Women Help Themselves By Promoting Self-Improvement Equality and Family Values
Metro-Miami Action Plan Parliamentarian Advocating and Facilitating the Elimination of the Disparities that Exist Between the Black Community and The Dade County Community at Large
Southern Regional Youth Policy Center Studying and Assessing The Impact of National State and Local Policy Decisions on Hispanic Children and Adolescents
Rainbow - Addressing Equity Between Generations
Shenandoah Elementary School - Career Day
American Cancer Society - Jail amp Bail
Cuban-American National Planning Council
Inter-Ethnic Community Relations Task Force
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December 2012
December 2012
March 9 2009
May 04 2005
May 04 2005
Apr 102001 Feb 23 2001 Nov 302000 Nov 30 2000 Oct 18 2000
Oct 04 2000
COMMUNITY RECOGNITION
Sept 2009
Nov 2003
Recognition and Appreciation Award by the Cuban American Bar Association for just short of 12 years of Service as a County Court Judge Proclamation by Mayor Carlos Alvarez proclaiming December 72012 Judge Ana Maria Pando Day Award by the Federation of Cuban Students at the University of Miami for Dedication and Leadership to the Cuban Community Eleventh Judicial Circuit Certificate of Appreciation for participation and organization of First Annual Law Day celebration at Hialeah Courthouse Proclamation by Mayor Raul L Martinez for First Annual Law Day Celebration for organizing the event Coalition of Concerned Cuban-American Citizens City of Miami Outstanding Achievement Award City of Miami Certificate of Appreciation City of Miami Police Department Certificate of Appreciation Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity Certificate of Appreciation (Barry University Chapter) City of Miami Code Enforcement Board Certificate of Appreciation
Neighbors (Front Page article) Ask the Judges Featured among Miami-Dade Judges at a Community Connect Town Hall Meeting at Hialeah City Hall
Diario Las Americas (Front Page article) Lideres en a Comunidad (Community Leaders) Featured as a Hispanic Leader with a novel approach to justice focusing on rehabilitation and treatment
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JUDGE ANA MARIA PANDO BRIEF BIOGRAPHY
JUDGE ANA MARIA PANDO served as a Miami-Dade County Judge where she presided since January 2001 Judge Pando handled County Criminal cases in the Hialeah Branch Courthouse processing in excess of 150 cases a day Previously in Hialeah Judge Pando presided over County Civil cases including small claims collection actions landlord-tenant cases and general civil litigation She has also acted as an Acting Circuit Court Judge over domestic violence matters from 2004 to the present Judge Pando was assigned to the Miami-Dade County Court Criminal Division from January 2001 to June of 2004 as her first assignment as County Court Judge She has tried approximately 120 jury trials 60 criminal 60 civil 1450 bench trials 450 criminal and 1000 civil trials She is currently employed as Senior Counsel in Alvarez Carbonell l Feltman Jimenez amp Gomezl PL specializing in all areas of civil and criminal litigation in the state and federal courtsl in municipal and local law and in governmental consulting and lobbying before municipal state and federal bodies
A native of Miami-Dade County Judge Pando graduated Cum Laude from Barry University and received her Juris Doctorate from The University of Miami School of Law
Judge Pando began her law career as a specially appointed Public Defender In 1991 she joined the Miami City Attorneys Office and was assigned to the Miami Police Department as Police Legal Advisor In 1999 Judge Pando became the Assistant City Attorney responsible for code enforcement matters prosecuting violators before the Code Enforcement Board
In additionl Judge Pando is active in the community participating in Town-Hall Meetings geared towards educating the Miami-Dade County community concerning the court system She consistently partiCipates at community outreach events such as Law Days
Constitution Day at Miami-Dade College Red Ribbon Weeki and career mentorship events at local schools and universities
Judge Pando is a member of the State of Floridas Conference of County Judges and the Cuban American Bar Association Judge Pando has also served as Board Counsel to the Miami Commission on the Status of Women was Board Member to the Metro-Miami Action Planl and is a founding member of the Miami-Dade County Teen Court
Judge Pando took pride in truly being a Peoples Judge in the Peoples Court
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EXPERIENCE
JUDGE ANA MARIA PANDO Alvarez Carbonell Feltman Gomez Jimenez amp Gomez PL
2100 Ponce De Leon Blvd Suite 800 Coral Gables Florida 33134
305-444-5885 (Ext248) apandoacglegalcom
Judicial County Court Civil Division handling all types of civil county court cases including small claims and landlord-tenant cases presiding as Acting Circuit Court Judge over domestic violence and custody matters Calendars include motions reports bench and jury trials and lengthy ex-parte matters
County Court Criminal Division handling all types of criminal litigation including presiding over lengthy calendars involving motions arraignments soundings reports bench and jury trials conducting a problem-solving court when appropriate
Code EnforcementQuality of Life Issues Prosecuting code violations before administrative bodies training code enforcement officers on proper enforcement and court decisions affecting code compliance Board counsel to Hearing Officer in Ticketing Appellate Board handling all code compliance-related issues issuing formal and informal opinions related to code compliance
Police Legal Issues Providing immediate legal advice to police officers concerning enforcement reporting to crime scenes to assess civil liability concerns responding to police shootings and police involved accidents to assess liability ramifications riding with officers during operations involving novel enforcement efforts training officers in a classroom and in the field on new laws and court decisions affecting law enforcement representing the City of Miami Police Department in all contempt proceedings and all challenges to police procedures
Public Records Law Assessing all requests for records within the Police Department drafting all requisite legal correspondence deshyfending challenges by the media researching case law training on proper procedures
Forfeiture Law All aspects of litigation involving forfeiture proceedings reviewing and analyzing files prior to filing and hearings interviewing witnesses writing pleadings motions and legal correspondence legal research training on changes in the law on proper confiscation procedures
Civil and Criminal Law All aspects of civil and criminal litigation in State and Federal Courts reviewing and analyzing files prior to trial interviewing witnesses writing pleadings appellate briefs motions and legal memoranda legal research conferring with supervising attorneys conducting criminal and civil trials
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Governmental Affairs Lobbying at the state and federal level for issues affecting criminal justice and quality of life concerns
EDUCATION College of Advanced Judicial Studies Ft Myers FL May 2010 College of Advanced Judicial Studies Ft Myers FL May 2007 College of Advanced Judicial Studies Ft Myers FL May 2006 College of Advanced Judicial Studies Ft Myers FL May 2005 College of Advanced Judicial Studies Orlando FL May 2004 National Judicial College Substance Abuse Reno NV 2004 College of Advanced Judicial Studies Orlando FL Sept 2003
Solving in the Courts Reno NV June 2003 National Judicial College Managing Cases Involving Persons
with Mental Disabilities Reno NV June 2003 College of Advanced Judicial Studies St Pete FL Sept 2002 College of Advanced Judicial Studies Palm Harbor FL Sept 2001
Juris Doctor Degree May 1987 University of Miami School of Law Coral Gables Florida Honors Deans List Standing Activities Moot Court Client Counseling Competition Member Hispanic Law Association Federal Criminal Procedures Seminar Bachelor of Arts Degree in Pre-LawFrench 1984 Barry University Miami Shores Florida Honors Graduated Cum Laude Whos Who in American Colleges and Universities Deans List French History and Catholic Womens Honor Societies Activities Studied in France (Summers1982-83) La Sorbonne De Paris and other universities
LICENSES Florida Bar Member Member Trial Bar United States District Court So District of Florida
EXPERIENCE HIGHLIGHTS
December 2012-Present Alvarez Carbonell Feltman Jimenez ampGomez PL Coral Gables Florida Senior Counsel
Jun 2004 - Nov 2012 State of Florida County Court Judge Civil Division Acting Circuit Court Judge Domestic Violence Division Hialeah Miami-Dade County Florida (Total Bench Trials 1000 approx) (Total Jury Trials 60 approx)
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Jan 2001 - Jun 2004
1999 - Nov 2000
1991 - 1999
1988 - 1991
1987 - 1988
1986 - 1987
1985 -1986
LANGUAGES
ASSOCIATIONS
State of Florida County Court Judge Criminal Division Miami-Dade County Florida (Total Bench Trials 450 approx) (Total Jury Trials 60 approx)
City of Miami Law Department Miami Florida Assistant City Attorney
City of Miami Law Qepartment Miami Florida Assistant City Attorney I Police Legal Advisor
Law Offices of Louis Vernell North Miami Beach Florida Associate
Morton R Goudiss Esq Miami Beach Florida Legal Assistant I Clerk (General Civil Practice)
State Attorneys Office Miami Florida Certified Legal Intern
Skip Taylor Esq (Criminal Defense) Miami Florida Legal Clerk
Fluent in English Spanish and French
Conference of County Judges Judicial Assistants Committee Chair Conference of County Judges Legislative Conference Civil Rules and Small Claims Rules Committees Florida Bar Associ~tion Cuban-American Bar Association Florida Association of Women Lawyers-Dade Chapter Conchita Espinosa Academy Founder and Chair Alumni Committee Florida Association of Police Attorneys International Association of Chiefs of Police Downtown Bay Forum
Miami-Dade League of Cities Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
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COMMUNITY SERVICE
April 2012
Nov 2011
Sept 2011
Oct 2011 May 2011
Apr 2011
April 2011
Feb 2011
Apr 2010
Feb 2010
Sept 2009
April 2009
Sept 2008
Community Outreach - KAPOW (Kids and the Power of Work) Students make one visit to the workplace to participate in hands-on activities KAPOW lays a foundation for young students introducing them to work related concepts and experiences that can be continually reinforced throughout the formative years Hialeah FL
Community Outreach Program - Conference on Domestic Violence Child Support and Laws of Protection with a panel discussion and question and answer session Hialeah FL
Miami-Dade North - Panelist US Constitution Day
Community Outreach Programs - Town Hall Meeting with a Landlord Tenant Domestic Violence and Small Claims Miami
Whispering Pines Elementary - Career Day
Community Outreach Program - Conference on How to avoid becoming a victim of Domestic Violence with a panel discussion and question and answer session Hialeah FL
Community Outreach - Boy Scouts of America meeting discussing the importance of hard work honesty integrity perseverance Hialeah F
Whispering Pines Elementary - Career Day
Barry University Department of Psychology - Black History Month Read-A-Thon Presentation for Barry University students faculty staff and middle and high school students
Miami-Dade North - Panelist US Constitution Day
Whispering Pines Elementary School - Career Day
Miami-Dade North - Panelist US Constitution Day
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May 2008
Apr 2008
Nov 2007
Oct 2007
Oct 2007
Oct 2007
Aug 2007shy
May 2007
Jan 2007
Jan 2006
Dec 2005
Nov 2005
May 2005
May 2004
May 2004
Apr 2004
Mar 2004
Palm Springs Elementary - Career Day Presentations to various classes re educational background required to become a lawyer and judge duties of a judge judicial assistant and bailiff
Pinecrest Elementary - PTA sponsored Career Day Presentations to various classes re educational background required for various trades which will make them successful students and adults
Legal Services of Greater Miami - Presentation Re Professionalism in Lawyering
Carrie Meek Entrepreneurial Center Miami-Dade College Presentation on Valuing Diversity
Allapattah Middle School- Red Ribbon Week Presentation on Negative Impact of Drugs on Ones Life amp Legal Issues from Drug AbusePossession
Miami Flowers Importers Credit Assn - Small Claims Presentation
Participant in the Judicial Internship Program with StThomas School of Law mentoring a third-year law student for one semester
Law Day - Organized and conducted Fourth Annual Law Day Celebration at the Hialeah Courthouse
FAWL Panelist discussion re judicial campaigns
Participant and a Coordinator of the Three Kings Parade
Citrus Health Network - Visited Alzheimers and mentallyshychallenged patients for Christmas holidays
Little Havana Activities amp Nutrition Centers - Visits of elderly throughout the County for Thanksgiving distributing turkeys and cookies
Law Day - Organized and conducted Second Annual Law Day Celebration at the Hialeah Courthouse
Law Day - Organized and conducted First Annual Law Day Celebration at the Hialeah Courthouse
Saints Peter amp Paul Catholic School - Career Day
Conchita Espinosa Academy - Mock Trial
Hammocks Middle School - Highlights of judicial Systemshy
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Feb 2004
Oct 2003
Oct 2003
Sept 2003
Feb 2003
Apr 2002
Apr 2001
Feb 1999shyDec 2000
Apr 1998
Mar 1997
Mar 1997
Jan 1997
Jan 1995shyDec 1995
Apr 1995
Apr 1995
Sept 1994shy
Aug 1995
AWARDS
emphasis on Jury trials and Jury Service
Conchita Espinosa Academy - Organized 8th Grade Field Trip to Richard Gerstein Justice Building for students to observe criminal court proceedings presided by Judge Pando
Santa Clara Elementary School - Reading with children (Kiwanis Club of Biscayne Bay)
Allapattah Middle School - 8th Grade Class Consequences of Getting into Trouble
Cuban Hebrew Congregation Miami Beach FL Seniors Day Discussing duties of a Criminal Court Judge shyQuestion and Answer Session
Member Speakers Bureau Eleventh Judicial Circuit
Winston Park Elementary Schoolmiddot Career Day
Hialeah Elementary School - Career Day
Miami-Dade County Teen Court Program Volunteer Judge
Boss-for-a-Day
Miami Commission On The Status of Women shyCounsel for Board Helping Women Help Themselves By Promoting Self-Improvement Equality and Family Values
Metro-Miami Action Plan Parliamentarian Advocating and Facilitating the Elimination of the Disparities that Exist Between the Black Community and The Dade County Community at Large
Southern Regional Youth Policy Center Studying and Assessing The Impact of National State and Local Policy Decisions on Hispanic Children and Adolescents
Rainbow - Addressing Equity Between Generations
Shenandoah Elementary School - Career Day
American Cancer Society - Jail amp Bail
Cuban-American National Planning Council
Inter-Ethnic Community Relations Task Force
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December 2012
December 2012
March 92009
May 04 2005
May 042005
Apr 102001 Feb 23 2001 Nov 30 2000 Nov 30 2000 Oct 18 2000
Oct 04 2000
COMMUNITY RECOGNITION
Sept 2009
Nov 2003
Recognition and Appreciation Award by the Cuban American Bar Association for just short of 12 years of Service as a County Court Judge Proclamation by Mayor Carlos Alvarez proclaiming December 72012 Judge Ana Maria Pando Day Award by the Federation of Cuban Students at the University of Miami for Dedication and Leadership to the Cuban Community Eleventh Judicial Circuit Certificate of Appreciation for participation and organization of First Annual Law Day celebration at Hialeah Courthouse Proclamation by Mayor Raul L Martinez for First Annual Law Day Celebration for organizing the event Coalition of Concerned Cuban-American Citizens City of Miami Outstanding Achievement Award City of Miami Certificate of Appreciation City of Miami Police Department Certificate of Appreciation Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity Certificate of Appreciation (Barry University Chapter) City of Miami Code Enforcement Board Certificate of Appreciation
Neighbors (Front Page article) Ask the Judges Featured among Miami-Dade Judges at a Community Connect Town Hall Meeting at Hialeah City Hall
Diario Las Americas - (Front Page article) Lideres en la Comunidad (Community Leaders) Featured as a Hispanic Leader with a novel approach to justice focusing on rehabilitation and treatment
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Successfully argued The Coca-Cola Companys motion to dismiss a significant Alien Tort Statute case Sinaltrainal v The Coca-Cola Company 256 F Supp 2d 1345 (SD Fla 2003)
Played a key role in the constitutional challenge to the governments detention of approximately 34000 Cuban detainees during the 1994 rafter crisis Cuban American Bar Association v Christopher 43 F3d 1412 (11th Cir 1995) for which Marc was featured in The American Lawyer and accepted the Florida Supreme Courts Pro Bono Association Award on behalf of the detaineeslawyers
Representative White-Collar Matters and Internal Investigations
Conducted internal investigation related to accounting fraud for a large company in the leisure industry
Represented Am Law 100 firm in investigation of partners potential involvement in fraud and money laundering
Conducted internal investigation for a major university involving the activities of its athletic department
Conducted internal investigation for an HMO relating to the activities of its executives
Defended European national in nationally significant intellectual property prosecution involving the recording of live performances
Selected HonorsRecognitions
Selected by the Daily Business Review as South Floridas Most Effective Lawyer in the category of Complex CommercialBusiness Litigation December 2011
Cover article of The National Law Journal Winning June 2011
Distinguished Public Service Award United States Coast Guard (the Guards highest public service award) June 2005
Cover article of Poder Magazine Crime And Punishment - US Attorney Marcos Jimenez Takes On Drug Lords Terrorists and White Collar Crooks April 2005
Featured on Bogus 80tox segment of ABCs Primelime Live February 2005
Named one of the nations 100 most influential Hispanics Hispanic BUSiness Magazine October 2002
AuthorshipslPublications
Jimenez amp Foster The Importance of Compliance Programs for the Health Care Industry 7 U Miami Bus L Rev 503 (1999)
Moore Meyers and Jimenez The Anatomy ofa Cocaine Comparison Case A Prosecutorial and Chemistry Perspective 38 Journal of ForenSic Sciences 1305 (1993)
Scholl amp Jimenez The Florida Industrial Development Bond Financing Act The Need for judicial Consistency 12 Fla St U L Rev 31 (1984)
Selected speaking Engagements
The Federalist Society (Miami Division) Program Organizer and Panel Member War Zone or Crime Scene Walking the Tightrope of Justice A Look Back Ten Years After September 11 2011 September 2012
ABA 21st Annual Institute on Health Care Fraud Moderator Foundations of White Collar Law Practice and Health Care Fraud May 2011
University of Miami Law Review Panelist From the Board Room to the Court Room The Evolving Legal Status of Corporate Crime February 2011
ABA Health Care Fraud Institu1e Moderator Panel Discussion on US v Valladares a Health Care Fraud Task Force case May 2010
ABA Health Care Fraud Institute Presenter Criminal and Civil Motions Practice in the Health Care Fraud Arena May 2008
ABA Criminal Justice Section Florida White Collar Committee Panelist Attorney-Client Privilege On Life Support April 2007
United States Department of Homeland Security Speaker Citizenship and Immigration Services Citizenship Ceremony September 2003
Federalist Society South Florida Chapter Speaker Addressing the Terrorist Threat March 2003
Nova Southeastern University Law School Academic Hooding Ceremony Speaker Addressing Terrorism and the Role of the United States Attorneys Office December 2002
Language
English
Spanish
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Education
University of Miami School of Law JD (magna cum laude) 1983
University of Miami BA (magna cum laude) 1980
Related Services Antitrust amp Competition
Class Action
Trial
White-Collar amp Securities Defense
Related Information Accolades
Media Mentions
Press Releases
copy 2013 McDermott Will amp Emery
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JUDGE ANA MARIA PANDO Alvarez Carbonell Feltman Gomez Jimenez amp Gomez PL
2100 Ponce De Leon Blvd Suite 800 Coral Gables Florida 33134
305-444-5885 (Ext248) apandoacglegalcom
EXPERIENCE
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Judicial County Court Civil Division handling all types of civil county court cases including small claims and landlord-tenant cases presiding as Acting Circuit Court Judge over domestic violence and custody matters Calendars include motions reports bench and jury trials and lengthy ex-parte matters
County Court Criminal Division handling all types of criminal litigation including presiding over lengthy calendars involving motions arraignments soundings reports bench and jury trials conducting a problem-solving court when appropriate
Code EnforcementQuality of Life Issues Prosecuting code violations before administrative bodies training code enforcement officers on proper enforcement and court decisions affecting code compliance Board counsel to Hearing Officer in Ticketing Appellate Board handling all code compliance-related issues issuing formal and informal opinions related to code compliance
Police legal Issues Providing immediate legal advice to police officers concerning enforcement reporting to crime scenes to assess civil liability concerns responding to police shootings and police involved accidents to assess liability ramifications riding with officers during operations involving novel enforcement efforts training officers in a classroom and in the field on new laws and court decisions affecting law enforcement representing the City of Miami Police Department in all contempt proceedings and all challenges to police procedures
Public Records law Assessing all requests for records within the Police Department drafting all requisite legal correspondence deshyfending challenges by the media researching case law training on proper procedures
Forfeiture law All aspects of litigation involving forfeiture proceedings reviewing and analyzing files prior to filing and hearings interviewing witnesses writing pleadings motions and legal correspondence legal research training on changes in the law on proper confiscation procedures
Civil and Criminal law All aspects of civil and criminal litigation in State and Federal Courts reviewing and analyzing files prior to trial interviewing witnesses writing pleadings appellate briefs motions and legal memoranda legal research conferring with supervising attorneys conducting criminal and civil trials
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EDUCATION
LICENSES
Governmental Affairs Lobbying at the state and federal level for issues affecting criminal justice and quality of life concerns
College of Advanced Judicial Studies Ft Myers FL May 2010 College of Advanced Judicial Studies Ft Myers FL May 2007 College of Advanced Judicial Studies Ft Myers FL May 2006 College of Advanced Judicial Studies Ft Myers FL May 2005 College of Advanced Judicial Studies Orlando FL May 2004 National Judicial College Substance Abuse Reno NV 2004 College of Advanced Judicial Studies Orlando FL Sept 2003
Solving in the Courts Reno NV June 2003 National Judicial College Managing Cases Invoving Persons
with Mental Disabilities Reno NV June 2003 College of Advanced Judicial Studies S1 Pete FL Sept 2002 College of Advanced Judicial Studies Palm Harbor FL Sept 2001
Juris Doctor Degree May 1987 University of Miami School of Law Coral Gables Florida Honors Deans List Standing Activities Moot Court Client Counseling Competition Member Hispanic Law Association Federal Criminal Procedures Seminar Bachelor of Arts Degree in Pre-LawFrench 1984 Barry University Miami Shores Florida Honors Graduated Cum Laude Whos Who in American Colleges and Universities Deans List French History and Catholic Womens Honor Societies Activities Studied in France (Summers1982-83) La Sorbonne De Paris and other universities
Florida Bar Member Member Trial Bar United States District Court So District of Florida
EXPERIENCE HIGHLIGHTS
December 2012-Present Alvarez Carbonell Feltman Jimenez amp Gomez PL Coral Gables Florida Senior Counsel
Jun 2004 - Nov 2012 State of Florida
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County Court Judge Civil Division Acting Circuit Court Judge Domestic Violence Division Hialeah Miami-Dade County Florida (Total Bench Trials 1000 approx) (Total Jury Trials 60 approx)
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Jan 2001 - Jun 2004 State of Florida
1999 - Nov 2000
1991 -1999
1988 - 1991
1987 - 1988
1986 - 1987
LANGUAGES
ASSOCIATIONS
County Court Judge Criminal Division Miami-Dade County Florida (Total Bench Trials 450 approx) (T otal Jury Trials 60 approx)
City of Miami Law Department Miami Florida Assistant City Attorney
City of Miami Law rgtepartment Miami Florida Assistant City Attorney I Police Legal Advisor
Law Offices of Louis Vernell North Miami Beach Florida Associate
Morton R Goudiss Esq Miami Beach Florida Legal Assistant I Clerk (General Civil Practice)
State Attorneys Office Miami Florida Certified Legal Intern
Skip Taylor Esq (Criminal Defense) Miami Florida Legal Clerk
Fluent in English Spanish and French
Conference of County Judges JUdicial Assistants Committee Chair Conference of County Judges Legislative Conference Civil Rules and Small Claims Rules Committees Florida Bar Association Cuban-American Bar Association Florida Association of Women Lawyers-Dade Chapter Conchita Espinosa Academy Founder and Chair Alumni Committee Florida Association of Police Attorneys International Association of Chiefs of Police Downtown Bay Forum
Miami-Dade League of Cities Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
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JUDGE ANA MARIA PANDO BRIEF BIOGRAPHY
JUDGE ANA MARIA PANDO served as a Miami-Dade County Judge where she presided since January 2001 Judge Pando handled County Criminal cases in the Hialeah Branch Courthouse processing in excess of 150 cases a day Previously in Hialeah Judge Pando presided over County Civil cases including small claims collection actions landlord-tenant cases and general civil litigation She has also acted as an Acting Circuit Court Judge over domestic violence matters from 2004 to the present Judge Pando was assigned to the Miami-Dade County Court Criminal Division from January 2001 to June of 2004 as her first assignment as County Court Judge She has tried approximately 120 jury trials 60 criminal 60 civil 1450 bench trials 450 criminal and 1000 civil trials She is currently employed as Senior Counsel in Alvarez Carbonell Feltman Jimenez amp Gomez PL specializing in all areas of civil and criminal litigation in the state and federal courts in municipal and local law and in governmental consulting and lobbying before municipal state and federal bodies
A native of Miami-Dade County Judge Pando graduated Cum Laude from Barry University and received her Juris Doctorate from The University of Miami School of Law
Judge Pando began her law career as a specially appOinted Public Defender In 1991 she joined the Miami City Attorneys Office and was assigned to the Miami Police Department as Police Legal Advisor In 1999 Judge Pando became the Assistant City Attorney responsible for code enforcement matters prosecuting violators before the Code Enforcement Board
In addition Judge Pando is active in the community participating in Town-Hall Meetings geared towards educating the Miami-Dade County community concerning the court system She conSistently partiCipates at community outreach events such as Law Days
Constitution Day at Miami-Dade College Red Ribbon Week and career mentorship events at local schools and universities
Judge Pando is a member of the State of Floridas Conference of County Judges and the Cuban American Bar Association Judge Pando has also served as Board Counsel to the Miami Commission on the Status of Women was Board Member to the Metro-Miami Action Plan and is a founding member of the Miami-Dade County Teen Court
Judge Pando took pride in truly being a Peoples Judge in the Peoples Court
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EXPERIENCE
JUDGE ANA MARIA PANDO Alvarez Carbonell Feltman Gomez Jimenez amp Gomez Pl
2100 Ponce De Leon Blvd Suite 800 Coral Gables Florida 33134
305-444-5885 (Ext248) apandoacglegalcom
Judicial County Court Civil Division handling all types of civil county court cases including small claims and landlord-tenant cases presiding as Acting Circuit Court Judge over domestic violence and custody matters Calendars include motions reports bench and jury trials and lengthy ex-parte matters
County Court Criminal Division handling all types of criminal litigation including presiding over lengthy calendars involving motions arraignments soundings reports bench and jury trials conducting a problem-solving court when appropriate
Code EnforcementQuality of life Issues Prosecuting code violations before administrative bodies training code enforcement officers on proper enforcement and court decisions affecting code compliance Board counsel to Hearing Officer in Ticketing Appellate Board handling all code compliance-related issues issuing formal and informal opinions related to code compliance
Police legal Issues Providing immediate legal advice to police officers concerning enforcement reporting to crime scenes to assess civil liability concerns responding to police shootings and police involved accidents to assess liability ramifications riding with officers during operations involving novel enforcement efforts training officers in a classroom and in the field on new laws and court decisions affecting law enforcement representing the City of Miami Police Department in all contempt proceedings and all challenges to police procedures
Public Records Law Assessing all requests for records within the Police Department drafting all requisite legal correspondence deshyfending challenges by the media researching case law training on proper procedures
Forfeiture Law All aspects of litigation involving forfeiture proceedings reviewing and analyzing files prior to filing and hearings interviewing witnesses writing pleadings motions and legal correspondence legal research training on changes in the law on proper confiscation procedures
Civil and Criminal Law All aspects of civil and criminal litigation in State and Federal Courts reviewing and analyzing files prior to trial interviewing witnesses writing pleadings appellate briefs motions and legal memoranda legal research conferring with supervising attorneys conducting criminal and civil trials
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Governmental Affairs Lobbying at the state and federal level for issues affecting criminal justice and quality of life concerns
EDUCATION College of Advanced Judicial Studies Ft Myers FL May 2010 College of Advanced Judicial Studies Ft Myers FL May 2007 College of Advanced Judicial Studies Ft Myers FL May 2006 College of Advanced Judicial Studies Ft Myers FL May 2005 College of Advanced Judicial Studies Orlando FL May 2004 National Judicial College Substance Abuse Reno NV 2004 College of Advanced Judicial Studies Orlando FL Sept 2003
Solving in the Courts Reno NV June 2003 National Judicial College Managing Cases Involving Persons
with Mental Disabilities Reno NV June 2003 College of Advanced Judicial Studies St Pete FL Sept 2002 College of Advanced Judicial Studies Palm Harbor FL Sept 2001
Juris Doctor Degree May 1987 University of Miami School of Law Coral Gables Florida Honors Deans List Standing Activities Moot Court Client Counseling Competition Member Hispanic Law Association Federal Criminal Procedures Seminar Bachelor of Arts Degree in Pre-LawFrench 1984 Barry University Miami Shores Florida Honors Graduated CumJ_aude Whos Who in American Colleges and Universities Deans List French History and Catholic Womens Honor Societies Activities Studied in France (Summers1982-83) La Sorbonne De Paris and other universities
LICENSES Florida Bar Member Member Trial Bar United States District Court So District of Florida
EXPERIENCE HIGHLIGHTS
December 2012middotPresent Alvarez Carbonell Feltman Jimenez amp Gomez PL Coral Gables Florida Senior Counsel
Jun 2004 - Nov 2012 State of Florida County Court Judge Civil Division Acting Circuit Court Judge Domestic Violence Division Hialeah Miami-Dade County Florida (Total Bench Trials 1000 approx) (Total Jury Trials 60 approx)
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Jan 2001 - Jun 2004
1999 - Nov 2000
1991 - 1999
1988 - 1991
1987 - 1988
1986 - 1987
1985 - 1986
LANGUAGES
ASSOCIATIONS
State of Florida County Court Judge Criminal Division Miami-Dade County Florida (Total Bench Trials 450 approx) (Total Jury Trials 60 approx)
City of Miami Law Department Miami Florida Assistant City Attorney
City of Miami Law iepartment Miami Florida Assistant City Attorney I Police Legal Advisor
Law Offices of Louis Vernell North Miami Beach Florida Associate
Morton R Goudiss Esq Miami Beach Florida Legal Assistant I Clerk (General Civil Practice)
State Attorneys Office Miami Florida Certified Legal Intern
Skip Taylor Esq (Criminal Defense) Miami Florida Legal Clerk
Fluent in English Spanish and French
Conference of County Judges Judicial Assistants Committee Chair Conference of County Judges Legislative Conference Civil Rules and Small Claims Rules Committees Florida Bar Associ~tion Cuban-American Bar Association Florida Association of Women Lawyers-Dade Chapter Conchita Espinosa Academy Founder and Chair Alumni Committee Florida Association of Police Attorneys International Association of Chiefs of Police Downtown Bay Forum
Miami-Dade League of Cities Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
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COMMUNITY SERVICE
April 2012
Nov 2011
Sept 2011
Oct 2011 May 2011
Apr 2011
April 2011
Feb 2011
Apr 2010
Feb 2010
Sept 2009
April 2009
Sept 2008
Community Outreach - KAPOW (Kids and the Power of Work) Students make one visit to the workplace to participate in hands-on activities KAPOW lays a foundation for young students introducing them to work related concepts and experiences that can be continually reinforced throughout the formative years Hialeah FL
Community Outreach Program - Conference on Domestic Violence Child Support and Laws of Protection with a panel discussion and question and answer session Hialeah FL
Miami-Dade North - Panelist US Constitution Day
Community Outreach Programs - Town Hall Meeting with a Landlord Tenant Domestic Violence and Small Claims Miami
Whispering Pines Elementary - Career Day
Community Outreach Program - Conference on How to avoid becoming a victim of Domestic Violence with a panel discussion and question and answer session Hialeah FL
Community Outreach - Boy Scouts of America meeting discussing the importance of hard work honesty integrity perseverance Hialeah F
Whispering Pines Elementary - Career Day
Barry University Department of Psychology - Black History Month Read-A-Thon Presentation for Barry University students faculty staff and middle and high school students
Miami-Dade North - Panelist US Constitution Day
Whispering Pines Elementary School - Career Day
Miami-Dade North - Panelist US Constitution Day
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May 2008
Apr 2008
Nov 2007
Oct 2007
Oct 2007
Oct 2007
Aug 2007shy
May 2007
Jan 2007
Jan 2006
Dec 2005
Nov 2005
May 2005
May 2004
May 2004
Apr 2004
Mar 2004
Palm Springs Elementary - Career Day Presentations to various classes re educational background required to become a lawyer and judge duties of a judge judicial assistant and bailiff
Pinecrest Elementary - PTA sponsored Career Day Presentations to various classes re educational background required for various trades which will make them successful students and adults
Legal Services of Greater Miami - Presentation Re Professionalism in Lawyering
Carrie Meek Entrepreneurial Center Miami-Dade College Presentation on Valuing Diversity
Allapattah Middle School- Red Ribbon Week Presentation on Negative Impact of Drugs on Ones Life amp Legal Issues from Drug AbusePossession
Miami Flowers Importers Credit Assn - Small Claims Presentation
Participant in the Judicial Internship Program with StThomas School of Law mentoring a third-year law student for one semester
Law Day - Organized and conducted Fourth Annual Law Day Celebration at the Hialeah Courthouse
FAWL Panelist discussion re judicial campaigns
Participant and a Coordinator of the Three Kings Parade
Citrus Health Network - Visited Alzheimers and mentallyshychallenged patients for Christmas holidays
Little Havana Activities amp Nutrition Centers - Visits of elderly throughout the County for Thanksgiving distributing turkeys and cookies
Law Day - Organized and conducted Second Annual Law Day Celebration at the Hialeah Courthouse
Law Day - Organized and conducted First Annual Law Day Celebration at the Hialeah Courthouse
Saints Peter amp Paul Catholic School- Career Day
Conchita Espinosa Academy - Mock Trial
Hammocks Middle School - Highlights of Judicial Systemshy
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Feb 2004
Oct 2003
Oct 2003
Sept 2003
Feb 2003
Apr 2002
Apr 2001
Feb 1999shyDec 2000
Apr 1998
Mar 1997
Mar 1997
Jan 1997
Jan 1995shyDec 1995
Apr 1995
Apr 1995
Sept 1994shy
Aug 1995
AWARDS
emphasis on Jury trials and Jury Service
Conchita Espinosa Academy - Organized 8th Grade Field Trip to Richard Gerstein Justice Building for students to observe criminal court proceedings presided by Judge Pando
Santa Clara Elementary School - Reading with children (Kiwanis Club of Biscayne Bay)
Allapattah Middle School ~ 8th Grade Class Consequences of Getting into Trouble
Cuban Hebrew Congregation Miami Beach FL Seniors Day Discussing duties of a Criminal Court Judge shyQuestion and Answer Session
Member Speakers Bureau Eleventh Judicial Circuit
Winston Park Elementary School - Career Day
Hialeah Elementary School ~ Career Day
Miami~Dade County Teen Court Program Volunteer Judge
Boss-for-a-Day
Miami Commission On The Status of Women shyCounsel for Board Helping Women Help Themselves By Promoting Self-Improvement Equality and Family Values
Metro-Miami Action Plan Parliamentarian Advocating and Facilitating the Elimination of the Disparities that Exist Between the Black Community and The Dade County Community at Large
Southern Regional Youth Policy Center Studying and Assessing The Impact of National State and Local Policy Decisions on Hispanic Children and Adolescents
Rainbow - Addressing Equity Between Generations
Shenandoah Elementary School - Career Day
American Cancer Society - Jail amp Bail
Cuban-American National Planning Council
Inter-Ethnic Community Relations Task Force
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December 2012
December 2012
March 9 2009
May 04 2005
May 04 2005
Apr 102001 Feb 23 2001 Nov 302000 Nov 30 2000 Oct 18 2000
Oct 04 2000
COMMUNITY RECOGNITION
Sept 2009
Nov 2003
Recognition and Appreciation Award by the Cuban American Bar Association for just short of 12 years of Service as a County Court Judge Proclamation by Mayor Carlos Alvarez proclaiming December 72012 Judge Ana Maria Pando Day Award by the Federation of Cuban Students at the University of Miami for Dedication and Leadership to the Cuban Community Eleventh Judicial Circuit Certificate of Appreciation for participation and organization of First Annual Law Day celebration at Hialeah Courthouse Proclamation by Mayor Raul L Martinez for First Annual Law Day Celebration for organizing the event Coalition of Concerned Cuban-American Citizens City of Miami Outstanding Achievement Award City of Miami Certificate of Appreciation City of Miami Police Department Certificate of Appreciation Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity Certificate of Appreciation (Barry University Chapter) City of Miami Code Enforcement Board Certificate of Appreciation
Neighbors (Front Page article) Ask the Judges Featured among Miami-Dade Judges at a Community Connect Town Hall Meeting at Hialeah City Hall
Diario Las Americas (Front Page article) Lideres en a Comunidad (Community Leaders) Featured as a Hispanic Leader with a novel approach to justice focusing on rehabilitation and treatment
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JUDGE ANA MARIA PANDO BRIEF BIOGRAPHY
JUDGE ANA MARIA PANDO served as a Miami-Dade County Judge where she presided since January 2001 Judge Pando handled County Criminal cases in the Hialeah Branch Courthouse processing in excess of 150 cases a day Previously in Hialeah Judge Pando presided over County Civil cases including small claims collection actions landlord-tenant cases and general civil litigation She has also acted as an Acting Circuit Court Judge over domestic violence matters from 2004 to the present Judge Pando was assigned to the Miami-Dade County Court Criminal Division from January 2001 to June of 2004 as her first assignment as County Court Judge She has tried approximately 120 jury trials 60 criminal 60 civil 1450 bench trials 450 criminal and 1000 civil trials She is currently employed as Senior Counsel in Alvarez Carbonell l Feltman Jimenez amp Gomezl PL specializing in all areas of civil and criminal litigation in the state and federal courtsl in municipal and local law and in governmental consulting and lobbying before municipal state and federal bodies
A native of Miami-Dade County Judge Pando graduated Cum Laude from Barry University and received her Juris Doctorate from The University of Miami School of Law
Judge Pando began her law career as a specially appointed Public Defender In 1991 she joined the Miami City Attorneys Office and was assigned to the Miami Police Department as Police Legal Advisor In 1999 Judge Pando became the Assistant City Attorney responsible for code enforcement matters prosecuting violators before the Code Enforcement Board
In additionl Judge Pando is active in the community participating in Town-Hall Meetings geared towards educating the Miami-Dade County community concerning the court system She consistently partiCipates at community outreach events such as Law Days
Constitution Day at Miami-Dade College Red Ribbon Weeki and career mentorship events at local schools and universities
Judge Pando is a member of the State of Floridas Conference of County Judges and the Cuban American Bar Association Judge Pando has also served as Board Counsel to the Miami Commission on the Status of Women was Board Member to the Metro-Miami Action Planl and is a founding member of the Miami-Dade County Teen Court
Judge Pando took pride in truly being a Peoples Judge in the Peoples Court
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EXPERIENCE
JUDGE ANA MARIA PANDO Alvarez Carbonell Feltman Gomez Jimenez amp Gomez PL
2100 Ponce De Leon Blvd Suite 800 Coral Gables Florida 33134
305-444-5885 (Ext248) apandoacglegalcom
Judicial County Court Civil Division handling all types of civil county court cases including small claims and landlord-tenant cases presiding as Acting Circuit Court Judge over domestic violence and custody matters Calendars include motions reports bench and jury trials and lengthy ex-parte matters
County Court Criminal Division handling all types of criminal litigation including presiding over lengthy calendars involving motions arraignments soundings reports bench and jury trials conducting a problem-solving court when appropriate
Code EnforcementQuality of Life Issues Prosecuting code violations before administrative bodies training code enforcement officers on proper enforcement and court decisions affecting code compliance Board counsel to Hearing Officer in Ticketing Appellate Board handling all code compliance-related issues issuing formal and informal opinions related to code compliance
Police Legal Issues Providing immediate legal advice to police officers concerning enforcement reporting to crime scenes to assess civil liability concerns responding to police shootings and police involved accidents to assess liability ramifications riding with officers during operations involving novel enforcement efforts training officers in a classroom and in the field on new laws and court decisions affecting law enforcement representing the City of Miami Police Department in all contempt proceedings and all challenges to police procedures
Public Records Law Assessing all requests for records within the Police Department drafting all requisite legal correspondence deshyfending challenges by the media researching case law training on proper procedures
Forfeiture Law All aspects of litigation involving forfeiture proceedings reviewing and analyzing files prior to filing and hearings interviewing witnesses writing pleadings motions and legal correspondence legal research training on changes in the law on proper confiscation procedures
Civil and Criminal Law All aspects of civil and criminal litigation in State and Federal Courts reviewing and analyzing files prior to trial interviewing witnesses writing pleadings appellate briefs motions and legal memoranda legal research conferring with supervising attorneys conducting criminal and civil trials
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Governmental Affairs Lobbying at the state and federal level for issues affecting criminal justice and quality of life concerns
EDUCATION College of Advanced Judicial Studies Ft Myers FL May 2010 College of Advanced Judicial Studies Ft Myers FL May 2007 College of Advanced Judicial Studies Ft Myers FL May 2006 College of Advanced Judicial Studies Ft Myers FL May 2005 College of Advanced Judicial Studies Orlando FL May 2004 National Judicial College Substance Abuse Reno NV 2004 College of Advanced Judicial Studies Orlando FL Sept 2003
Solving in the Courts Reno NV June 2003 National Judicial College Managing Cases Involving Persons
with Mental Disabilities Reno NV June 2003 College of Advanced Judicial Studies St Pete FL Sept 2002 College of Advanced Judicial Studies Palm Harbor FL Sept 2001
Juris Doctor Degree May 1987 University of Miami School of Law Coral Gables Florida Honors Deans List Standing Activities Moot Court Client Counseling Competition Member Hispanic Law Association Federal Criminal Procedures Seminar Bachelor of Arts Degree in Pre-LawFrench 1984 Barry University Miami Shores Florida Honors Graduated Cum Laude Whos Who in American Colleges and Universities Deans List French History and Catholic Womens Honor Societies Activities Studied in France (Summers1982-83) La Sorbonne De Paris and other universities
LICENSES Florida Bar Member Member Trial Bar United States District Court So District of Florida
EXPERIENCE HIGHLIGHTS
December 2012-Present Alvarez Carbonell Feltman Jimenez ampGomez PL Coral Gables Florida Senior Counsel
Jun 2004 - Nov 2012 State of Florida County Court Judge Civil Division Acting Circuit Court Judge Domestic Violence Division Hialeah Miami-Dade County Florida (Total Bench Trials 1000 approx) (Total Jury Trials 60 approx)
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Jan 2001 - Jun 2004
1999 - Nov 2000
1991 - 1999
1988 - 1991
1987 - 1988
1986 - 1987
1985 -1986
LANGUAGES
ASSOCIATIONS
State of Florida County Court Judge Criminal Division Miami-Dade County Florida (Total Bench Trials 450 approx) (Total Jury Trials 60 approx)
City of Miami Law Department Miami Florida Assistant City Attorney
City of Miami Law Qepartment Miami Florida Assistant City Attorney I Police Legal Advisor
Law Offices of Louis Vernell North Miami Beach Florida Associate
Morton R Goudiss Esq Miami Beach Florida Legal Assistant I Clerk (General Civil Practice)
State Attorneys Office Miami Florida Certified Legal Intern
Skip Taylor Esq (Criminal Defense) Miami Florida Legal Clerk
Fluent in English Spanish and French
Conference of County Judges Judicial Assistants Committee Chair Conference of County Judges Legislative Conference Civil Rules and Small Claims Rules Committees Florida Bar Associ~tion Cuban-American Bar Association Florida Association of Women Lawyers-Dade Chapter Conchita Espinosa Academy Founder and Chair Alumni Committee Florida Association of Police Attorneys International Association of Chiefs of Police Downtown Bay Forum
Miami-Dade League of Cities Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
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COMMUNITY SERVICE
April 2012
Nov 2011
Sept 2011
Oct 2011 May 2011
Apr 2011
April 2011
Feb 2011
Apr 2010
Feb 2010
Sept 2009
April 2009
Sept 2008
Community Outreach - KAPOW (Kids and the Power of Work) Students make one visit to the workplace to participate in hands-on activities KAPOW lays a foundation for young students introducing them to work related concepts and experiences that can be continually reinforced throughout the formative years Hialeah FL
Community Outreach Program - Conference on Domestic Violence Child Support and Laws of Protection with a panel discussion and question and answer session Hialeah FL
Miami-Dade North - Panelist US Constitution Day
Community Outreach Programs - Town Hall Meeting with a Landlord Tenant Domestic Violence and Small Claims Miami
Whispering Pines Elementary - Career Day
Community Outreach Program - Conference on How to avoid becoming a victim of Domestic Violence with a panel discussion and question and answer session Hialeah FL
Community Outreach - Boy Scouts of America meeting discussing the importance of hard work honesty integrity perseverance Hialeah F
Whispering Pines Elementary - Career Day
Barry University Department of Psychology - Black History Month Read-A-Thon Presentation for Barry University students faculty staff and middle and high school students
Miami-Dade North - Panelist US Constitution Day
Whispering Pines Elementary School - Career Day
Miami-Dade North - Panelist US Constitution Day
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May 2008
Apr 2008
Nov 2007
Oct 2007
Oct 2007
Oct 2007
Aug 2007shy
May 2007
Jan 2007
Jan 2006
Dec 2005
Nov 2005
May 2005
May 2004
May 2004
Apr 2004
Mar 2004
Palm Springs Elementary - Career Day Presentations to various classes re educational background required to become a lawyer and judge duties of a judge judicial assistant and bailiff
Pinecrest Elementary - PTA sponsored Career Day Presentations to various classes re educational background required for various trades which will make them successful students and adults
Legal Services of Greater Miami - Presentation Re Professionalism in Lawyering
Carrie Meek Entrepreneurial Center Miami-Dade College Presentation on Valuing Diversity
Allapattah Middle School- Red Ribbon Week Presentation on Negative Impact of Drugs on Ones Life amp Legal Issues from Drug AbusePossession
Miami Flowers Importers Credit Assn - Small Claims Presentation
Participant in the Judicial Internship Program with StThomas School of Law mentoring a third-year law student for one semester
Law Day - Organized and conducted Fourth Annual Law Day Celebration at the Hialeah Courthouse
FAWL Panelist discussion re judicial campaigns
Participant and a Coordinator of the Three Kings Parade
Citrus Health Network - Visited Alzheimers and mentallyshychallenged patients for Christmas holidays
Little Havana Activities amp Nutrition Centers - Visits of elderly throughout the County for Thanksgiving distributing turkeys and cookies
Law Day - Organized and conducted Second Annual Law Day Celebration at the Hialeah Courthouse
Law Day - Organized and conducted First Annual Law Day Celebration at the Hialeah Courthouse
Saints Peter amp Paul Catholic School - Career Day
Conchita Espinosa Academy - Mock Trial
Hammocks Middle School - Highlights of judicial Systemshy
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Feb 2004
Oct 2003
Oct 2003
Sept 2003
Feb 2003
Apr 2002
Apr 2001
Feb 1999shyDec 2000
Apr 1998
Mar 1997
Mar 1997
Jan 1997
Jan 1995shyDec 1995
Apr 1995
Apr 1995
Sept 1994shy
Aug 1995
AWARDS
emphasis on Jury trials and Jury Service
Conchita Espinosa Academy - Organized 8th Grade Field Trip to Richard Gerstein Justice Building for students to observe criminal court proceedings presided by Judge Pando
Santa Clara Elementary School - Reading with children (Kiwanis Club of Biscayne Bay)
Allapattah Middle School - 8th Grade Class Consequences of Getting into Trouble
Cuban Hebrew Congregation Miami Beach FL Seniors Day Discussing duties of a Criminal Court Judge shyQuestion and Answer Session
Member Speakers Bureau Eleventh Judicial Circuit
Winston Park Elementary Schoolmiddot Career Day
Hialeah Elementary School - Career Day
Miami-Dade County Teen Court Program Volunteer Judge
Boss-for-a-Day
Miami Commission On The Status of Women shyCounsel for Board Helping Women Help Themselves By Promoting Self-Improvement Equality and Family Values
Metro-Miami Action Plan Parliamentarian Advocating and Facilitating the Elimination of the Disparities that Exist Between the Black Community and The Dade County Community at Large
Southern Regional Youth Policy Center Studying and Assessing The Impact of National State and Local Policy Decisions on Hispanic Children and Adolescents
Rainbow - Addressing Equity Between Generations
Shenandoah Elementary School - Career Day
American Cancer Society - Jail amp Bail
Cuban-American National Planning Council
Inter-Ethnic Community Relations Task Force
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December 2012
December 2012
March 92009
May 04 2005
May 042005
Apr 102001 Feb 23 2001 Nov 30 2000 Nov 30 2000 Oct 18 2000
Oct 04 2000
COMMUNITY RECOGNITION
Sept 2009
Nov 2003
Recognition and Appreciation Award by the Cuban American Bar Association for just short of 12 years of Service as a County Court Judge Proclamation by Mayor Carlos Alvarez proclaiming December 72012 Judge Ana Maria Pando Day Award by the Federation of Cuban Students at the University of Miami for Dedication and Leadership to the Cuban Community Eleventh Judicial Circuit Certificate of Appreciation for participation and organization of First Annual Law Day celebration at Hialeah Courthouse Proclamation by Mayor Raul L Martinez for First Annual Law Day Celebration for organizing the event Coalition of Concerned Cuban-American Citizens City of Miami Outstanding Achievement Award City of Miami Certificate of Appreciation City of Miami Police Department Certificate of Appreciation Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity Certificate of Appreciation (Barry University Chapter) City of Miami Code Enforcement Board Certificate of Appreciation
Neighbors (Front Page article) Ask the Judges Featured among Miami-Dade Judges at a Community Connect Town Hall Meeting at Hialeah City Hall
Diario Las Americas - (Front Page article) Lideres en la Comunidad (Community Leaders) Featured as a Hispanic Leader with a novel approach to justice focusing on rehabilitation and treatment
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Education
University of Miami School of Law JD (magna cum laude) 1983
University of Miami BA (magna cum laude) 1980
Related Services Antitrust amp Competition
Class Action
Trial
White-Collar amp Securities Defense
Related Information Accolades
Media Mentions
Press Releases
copy 2013 McDermott Will amp Emery
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JUDGE ANA MARIA PANDO Alvarez Carbonell Feltman Gomez Jimenez amp Gomez PL
2100 Ponce De Leon Blvd Suite 800 Coral Gables Florida 33134
305-444-5885 (Ext248) apandoacglegalcom
EXPERIENCE
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Judicial County Court Civil Division handling all types of civil county court cases including small claims and landlord-tenant cases presiding as Acting Circuit Court Judge over domestic violence and custody matters Calendars include motions reports bench and jury trials and lengthy ex-parte matters
County Court Criminal Division handling all types of criminal litigation including presiding over lengthy calendars involving motions arraignments soundings reports bench and jury trials conducting a problem-solving court when appropriate
Code EnforcementQuality of Life Issues Prosecuting code violations before administrative bodies training code enforcement officers on proper enforcement and court decisions affecting code compliance Board counsel to Hearing Officer in Ticketing Appellate Board handling all code compliance-related issues issuing formal and informal opinions related to code compliance
Police legal Issues Providing immediate legal advice to police officers concerning enforcement reporting to crime scenes to assess civil liability concerns responding to police shootings and police involved accidents to assess liability ramifications riding with officers during operations involving novel enforcement efforts training officers in a classroom and in the field on new laws and court decisions affecting law enforcement representing the City of Miami Police Department in all contempt proceedings and all challenges to police procedures
Public Records law Assessing all requests for records within the Police Department drafting all requisite legal correspondence deshyfending challenges by the media researching case law training on proper procedures
Forfeiture law All aspects of litigation involving forfeiture proceedings reviewing and analyzing files prior to filing and hearings interviewing witnesses writing pleadings motions and legal correspondence legal research training on changes in the law on proper confiscation procedures
Civil and Criminal law All aspects of civil and criminal litigation in State and Federal Courts reviewing and analyzing files prior to trial interviewing witnesses writing pleadings appellate briefs motions and legal memoranda legal research conferring with supervising attorneys conducting criminal and civil trials
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EDUCATION
LICENSES
Governmental Affairs Lobbying at the state and federal level for issues affecting criminal justice and quality of life concerns
College of Advanced Judicial Studies Ft Myers FL May 2010 College of Advanced Judicial Studies Ft Myers FL May 2007 College of Advanced Judicial Studies Ft Myers FL May 2006 College of Advanced Judicial Studies Ft Myers FL May 2005 College of Advanced Judicial Studies Orlando FL May 2004 National Judicial College Substance Abuse Reno NV 2004 College of Advanced Judicial Studies Orlando FL Sept 2003
Solving in the Courts Reno NV June 2003 National Judicial College Managing Cases Invoving Persons
with Mental Disabilities Reno NV June 2003 College of Advanced Judicial Studies S1 Pete FL Sept 2002 College of Advanced Judicial Studies Palm Harbor FL Sept 2001
Juris Doctor Degree May 1987 University of Miami School of Law Coral Gables Florida Honors Deans List Standing Activities Moot Court Client Counseling Competition Member Hispanic Law Association Federal Criminal Procedures Seminar Bachelor of Arts Degree in Pre-LawFrench 1984 Barry University Miami Shores Florida Honors Graduated Cum Laude Whos Who in American Colleges and Universities Deans List French History and Catholic Womens Honor Societies Activities Studied in France (Summers1982-83) La Sorbonne De Paris and other universities
Florida Bar Member Member Trial Bar United States District Court So District of Florida
EXPERIENCE HIGHLIGHTS
December 2012-Present Alvarez Carbonell Feltman Jimenez amp Gomez PL Coral Gables Florida Senior Counsel
Jun 2004 - Nov 2012 State of Florida
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County Court Judge Civil Division Acting Circuit Court Judge Domestic Violence Division Hialeah Miami-Dade County Florida (Total Bench Trials 1000 approx) (Total Jury Trials 60 approx)
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Jan 2001 - Jun 2004 State of Florida
1999 - Nov 2000
1991 -1999
1988 - 1991
1987 - 1988
1986 - 1987
LANGUAGES
ASSOCIATIONS
County Court Judge Criminal Division Miami-Dade County Florida (Total Bench Trials 450 approx) (T otal Jury Trials 60 approx)
City of Miami Law Department Miami Florida Assistant City Attorney
City of Miami Law rgtepartment Miami Florida Assistant City Attorney I Police Legal Advisor
Law Offices of Louis Vernell North Miami Beach Florida Associate
Morton R Goudiss Esq Miami Beach Florida Legal Assistant I Clerk (General Civil Practice)
State Attorneys Office Miami Florida Certified Legal Intern
Skip Taylor Esq (Criminal Defense) Miami Florida Legal Clerk
Fluent in English Spanish and French
Conference of County Judges JUdicial Assistants Committee Chair Conference of County Judges Legislative Conference Civil Rules and Small Claims Rules Committees Florida Bar Association Cuban-American Bar Association Florida Association of Women Lawyers-Dade Chapter Conchita Espinosa Academy Founder and Chair Alumni Committee Florida Association of Police Attorneys International Association of Chiefs of Police Downtown Bay Forum
Miami-Dade League of Cities Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
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JUDGE ANA MARIA PANDO BRIEF BIOGRAPHY
JUDGE ANA MARIA PANDO served as a Miami-Dade County Judge where she presided since January 2001 Judge Pando handled County Criminal cases in the Hialeah Branch Courthouse processing in excess of 150 cases a day Previously in Hialeah Judge Pando presided over County Civil cases including small claims collection actions landlord-tenant cases and general civil litigation She has also acted as an Acting Circuit Court Judge over domestic violence matters from 2004 to the present Judge Pando was assigned to the Miami-Dade County Court Criminal Division from January 2001 to June of 2004 as her first assignment as County Court Judge She has tried approximately 120 jury trials 60 criminal 60 civil 1450 bench trials 450 criminal and 1000 civil trials She is currently employed as Senior Counsel in Alvarez Carbonell Feltman Jimenez amp Gomez PL specializing in all areas of civil and criminal litigation in the state and federal courts in municipal and local law and in governmental consulting and lobbying before municipal state and federal bodies
A native of Miami-Dade County Judge Pando graduated Cum Laude from Barry University and received her Juris Doctorate from The University of Miami School of Law
Judge Pando began her law career as a specially appOinted Public Defender In 1991 she joined the Miami City Attorneys Office and was assigned to the Miami Police Department as Police Legal Advisor In 1999 Judge Pando became the Assistant City Attorney responsible for code enforcement matters prosecuting violators before the Code Enforcement Board
In addition Judge Pando is active in the community participating in Town-Hall Meetings geared towards educating the Miami-Dade County community concerning the court system She conSistently partiCipates at community outreach events such as Law Days
Constitution Day at Miami-Dade College Red Ribbon Week and career mentorship events at local schools and universities
Judge Pando is a member of the State of Floridas Conference of County Judges and the Cuban American Bar Association Judge Pando has also served as Board Counsel to the Miami Commission on the Status of Women was Board Member to the Metro-Miami Action Plan and is a founding member of the Miami-Dade County Teen Court
Judge Pando took pride in truly being a Peoples Judge in the Peoples Court
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EXPERIENCE
JUDGE ANA MARIA PANDO Alvarez Carbonell Feltman Gomez Jimenez amp Gomez Pl
2100 Ponce De Leon Blvd Suite 800 Coral Gables Florida 33134
305-444-5885 (Ext248) apandoacglegalcom
Judicial County Court Civil Division handling all types of civil county court cases including small claims and landlord-tenant cases presiding as Acting Circuit Court Judge over domestic violence and custody matters Calendars include motions reports bench and jury trials and lengthy ex-parte matters
County Court Criminal Division handling all types of criminal litigation including presiding over lengthy calendars involving motions arraignments soundings reports bench and jury trials conducting a problem-solving court when appropriate
Code EnforcementQuality of life Issues Prosecuting code violations before administrative bodies training code enforcement officers on proper enforcement and court decisions affecting code compliance Board counsel to Hearing Officer in Ticketing Appellate Board handling all code compliance-related issues issuing formal and informal opinions related to code compliance
Police legal Issues Providing immediate legal advice to police officers concerning enforcement reporting to crime scenes to assess civil liability concerns responding to police shootings and police involved accidents to assess liability ramifications riding with officers during operations involving novel enforcement efforts training officers in a classroom and in the field on new laws and court decisions affecting law enforcement representing the City of Miami Police Department in all contempt proceedings and all challenges to police procedures
Public Records Law Assessing all requests for records within the Police Department drafting all requisite legal correspondence deshyfending challenges by the media researching case law training on proper procedures
Forfeiture Law All aspects of litigation involving forfeiture proceedings reviewing and analyzing files prior to filing and hearings interviewing witnesses writing pleadings motions and legal correspondence legal research training on changes in the law on proper confiscation procedures
Civil and Criminal Law All aspects of civil and criminal litigation in State and Federal Courts reviewing and analyzing files prior to trial interviewing witnesses writing pleadings appellate briefs motions and legal memoranda legal research conferring with supervising attorneys conducting criminal and civil trials
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Governmental Affairs Lobbying at the state and federal level for issues affecting criminal justice and quality of life concerns
EDUCATION College of Advanced Judicial Studies Ft Myers FL May 2010 College of Advanced Judicial Studies Ft Myers FL May 2007 College of Advanced Judicial Studies Ft Myers FL May 2006 College of Advanced Judicial Studies Ft Myers FL May 2005 College of Advanced Judicial Studies Orlando FL May 2004 National Judicial College Substance Abuse Reno NV 2004 College of Advanced Judicial Studies Orlando FL Sept 2003
Solving in the Courts Reno NV June 2003 National Judicial College Managing Cases Involving Persons
with Mental Disabilities Reno NV June 2003 College of Advanced Judicial Studies St Pete FL Sept 2002 College of Advanced Judicial Studies Palm Harbor FL Sept 2001
Juris Doctor Degree May 1987 University of Miami School of Law Coral Gables Florida Honors Deans List Standing Activities Moot Court Client Counseling Competition Member Hispanic Law Association Federal Criminal Procedures Seminar Bachelor of Arts Degree in Pre-LawFrench 1984 Barry University Miami Shores Florida Honors Graduated CumJ_aude Whos Who in American Colleges and Universities Deans List French History and Catholic Womens Honor Societies Activities Studied in France (Summers1982-83) La Sorbonne De Paris and other universities
LICENSES Florida Bar Member Member Trial Bar United States District Court So District of Florida
EXPERIENCE HIGHLIGHTS
December 2012middotPresent Alvarez Carbonell Feltman Jimenez amp Gomez PL Coral Gables Florida Senior Counsel
Jun 2004 - Nov 2012 State of Florida County Court Judge Civil Division Acting Circuit Court Judge Domestic Violence Division Hialeah Miami-Dade County Florida (Total Bench Trials 1000 approx) (Total Jury Trials 60 approx)
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Jan 2001 - Jun 2004
1999 - Nov 2000
1991 - 1999
1988 - 1991
1987 - 1988
1986 - 1987
1985 - 1986
LANGUAGES
ASSOCIATIONS
State of Florida County Court Judge Criminal Division Miami-Dade County Florida (Total Bench Trials 450 approx) (Total Jury Trials 60 approx)
City of Miami Law Department Miami Florida Assistant City Attorney
City of Miami Law iepartment Miami Florida Assistant City Attorney I Police Legal Advisor
Law Offices of Louis Vernell North Miami Beach Florida Associate
Morton R Goudiss Esq Miami Beach Florida Legal Assistant I Clerk (General Civil Practice)
State Attorneys Office Miami Florida Certified Legal Intern
Skip Taylor Esq (Criminal Defense) Miami Florida Legal Clerk
Fluent in English Spanish and French
Conference of County Judges Judicial Assistants Committee Chair Conference of County Judges Legislative Conference Civil Rules and Small Claims Rules Committees Florida Bar Associ~tion Cuban-American Bar Association Florida Association of Women Lawyers-Dade Chapter Conchita Espinosa Academy Founder and Chair Alumni Committee Florida Association of Police Attorneys International Association of Chiefs of Police Downtown Bay Forum
Miami-Dade League of Cities Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
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COMMUNITY SERVICE
April 2012
Nov 2011
Sept 2011
Oct 2011 May 2011
Apr 2011
April 2011
Feb 2011
Apr 2010
Feb 2010
Sept 2009
April 2009
Sept 2008
Community Outreach - KAPOW (Kids and the Power of Work) Students make one visit to the workplace to participate in hands-on activities KAPOW lays a foundation for young students introducing them to work related concepts and experiences that can be continually reinforced throughout the formative years Hialeah FL
Community Outreach Program - Conference on Domestic Violence Child Support and Laws of Protection with a panel discussion and question and answer session Hialeah FL
Miami-Dade North - Panelist US Constitution Day
Community Outreach Programs - Town Hall Meeting with a Landlord Tenant Domestic Violence and Small Claims Miami
Whispering Pines Elementary - Career Day
Community Outreach Program - Conference on How to avoid becoming a victim of Domestic Violence with a panel discussion and question and answer session Hialeah FL
Community Outreach - Boy Scouts of America meeting discussing the importance of hard work honesty integrity perseverance Hialeah F
Whispering Pines Elementary - Career Day
Barry University Department of Psychology - Black History Month Read-A-Thon Presentation for Barry University students faculty staff and middle and high school students
Miami-Dade North - Panelist US Constitution Day
Whispering Pines Elementary School - Career Day
Miami-Dade North - Panelist US Constitution Day
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May 2008
Apr 2008
Nov 2007
Oct 2007
Oct 2007
Oct 2007
Aug 2007shy
May 2007
Jan 2007
Jan 2006
Dec 2005
Nov 2005
May 2005
May 2004
May 2004
Apr 2004
Mar 2004
Palm Springs Elementary - Career Day Presentations to various classes re educational background required to become a lawyer and judge duties of a judge judicial assistant and bailiff
Pinecrest Elementary - PTA sponsored Career Day Presentations to various classes re educational background required for various trades which will make them successful students and adults
Legal Services of Greater Miami - Presentation Re Professionalism in Lawyering
Carrie Meek Entrepreneurial Center Miami-Dade College Presentation on Valuing Diversity
Allapattah Middle School- Red Ribbon Week Presentation on Negative Impact of Drugs on Ones Life amp Legal Issues from Drug AbusePossession
Miami Flowers Importers Credit Assn - Small Claims Presentation
Participant in the Judicial Internship Program with StThomas School of Law mentoring a third-year law student for one semester
Law Day - Organized and conducted Fourth Annual Law Day Celebration at the Hialeah Courthouse
FAWL Panelist discussion re judicial campaigns
Participant and a Coordinator of the Three Kings Parade
Citrus Health Network - Visited Alzheimers and mentallyshychallenged patients for Christmas holidays
Little Havana Activities amp Nutrition Centers - Visits of elderly throughout the County for Thanksgiving distributing turkeys and cookies
Law Day - Organized and conducted Second Annual Law Day Celebration at the Hialeah Courthouse
Law Day - Organized and conducted First Annual Law Day Celebration at the Hialeah Courthouse
Saints Peter amp Paul Catholic School- Career Day
Conchita Espinosa Academy - Mock Trial
Hammocks Middle School - Highlights of Judicial Systemshy
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Feb 2004
Oct 2003
Oct 2003
Sept 2003
Feb 2003
Apr 2002
Apr 2001
Feb 1999shyDec 2000
Apr 1998
Mar 1997
Mar 1997
Jan 1997
Jan 1995shyDec 1995
Apr 1995
Apr 1995
Sept 1994shy
Aug 1995
AWARDS
emphasis on Jury trials and Jury Service
Conchita Espinosa Academy - Organized 8th Grade Field Trip to Richard Gerstein Justice Building for students to observe criminal court proceedings presided by Judge Pando
Santa Clara Elementary School - Reading with children (Kiwanis Club of Biscayne Bay)
Allapattah Middle School ~ 8th Grade Class Consequences of Getting into Trouble
Cuban Hebrew Congregation Miami Beach FL Seniors Day Discussing duties of a Criminal Court Judge shyQuestion and Answer Session
Member Speakers Bureau Eleventh Judicial Circuit
Winston Park Elementary School - Career Day
Hialeah Elementary School ~ Career Day
Miami~Dade County Teen Court Program Volunteer Judge
Boss-for-a-Day
Miami Commission On The Status of Women shyCounsel for Board Helping Women Help Themselves By Promoting Self-Improvement Equality and Family Values
Metro-Miami Action Plan Parliamentarian Advocating and Facilitating the Elimination of the Disparities that Exist Between the Black Community and The Dade County Community at Large
Southern Regional Youth Policy Center Studying and Assessing The Impact of National State and Local Policy Decisions on Hispanic Children and Adolescents
Rainbow - Addressing Equity Between Generations
Shenandoah Elementary School - Career Day
American Cancer Society - Jail amp Bail
Cuban-American National Planning Council
Inter-Ethnic Community Relations Task Force
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December 2012
December 2012
March 9 2009
May 04 2005
May 04 2005
Apr 102001 Feb 23 2001 Nov 302000 Nov 30 2000 Oct 18 2000
Oct 04 2000
COMMUNITY RECOGNITION
Sept 2009
Nov 2003
Recognition and Appreciation Award by the Cuban American Bar Association for just short of 12 years of Service as a County Court Judge Proclamation by Mayor Carlos Alvarez proclaiming December 72012 Judge Ana Maria Pando Day Award by the Federation of Cuban Students at the University of Miami for Dedication and Leadership to the Cuban Community Eleventh Judicial Circuit Certificate of Appreciation for participation and organization of First Annual Law Day celebration at Hialeah Courthouse Proclamation by Mayor Raul L Martinez for First Annual Law Day Celebration for organizing the event Coalition of Concerned Cuban-American Citizens City of Miami Outstanding Achievement Award City of Miami Certificate of Appreciation City of Miami Police Department Certificate of Appreciation Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity Certificate of Appreciation (Barry University Chapter) City of Miami Code Enforcement Board Certificate of Appreciation
Neighbors (Front Page article) Ask the Judges Featured among Miami-Dade Judges at a Community Connect Town Hall Meeting at Hialeah City Hall
Diario Las Americas (Front Page article) Lideres en a Comunidad (Community Leaders) Featured as a Hispanic Leader with a novel approach to justice focusing on rehabilitation and treatment
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JUDGE ANA MARIA PANDO BRIEF BIOGRAPHY
JUDGE ANA MARIA PANDO served as a Miami-Dade County Judge where she presided since January 2001 Judge Pando handled County Criminal cases in the Hialeah Branch Courthouse processing in excess of 150 cases a day Previously in Hialeah Judge Pando presided over County Civil cases including small claims collection actions landlord-tenant cases and general civil litigation She has also acted as an Acting Circuit Court Judge over domestic violence matters from 2004 to the present Judge Pando was assigned to the Miami-Dade County Court Criminal Division from January 2001 to June of 2004 as her first assignment as County Court Judge She has tried approximately 120 jury trials 60 criminal 60 civil 1450 bench trials 450 criminal and 1000 civil trials She is currently employed as Senior Counsel in Alvarez Carbonell l Feltman Jimenez amp Gomezl PL specializing in all areas of civil and criminal litigation in the state and federal courtsl in municipal and local law and in governmental consulting and lobbying before municipal state and federal bodies
A native of Miami-Dade County Judge Pando graduated Cum Laude from Barry University and received her Juris Doctorate from The University of Miami School of Law
Judge Pando began her law career as a specially appointed Public Defender In 1991 she joined the Miami City Attorneys Office and was assigned to the Miami Police Department as Police Legal Advisor In 1999 Judge Pando became the Assistant City Attorney responsible for code enforcement matters prosecuting violators before the Code Enforcement Board
In additionl Judge Pando is active in the community participating in Town-Hall Meetings geared towards educating the Miami-Dade County community concerning the court system She consistently partiCipates at community outreach events such as Law Days
Constitution Day at Miami-Dade College Red Ribbon Weeki and career mentorship events at local schools and universities
Judge Pando is a member of the State of Floridas Conference of County Judges and the Cuban American Bar Association Judge Pando has also served as Board Counsel to the Miami Commission on the Status of Women was Board Member to the Metro-Miami Action Planl and is a founding member of the Miami-Dade County Teen Court
Judge Pando took pride in truly being a Peoples Judge in the Peoples Court
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EXPERIENCE
JUDGE ANA MARIA PANDO Alvarez Carbonell Feltman Gomez Jimenez amp Gomez PL
2100 Ponce De Leon Blvd Suite 800 Coral Gables Florida 33134
305-444-5885 (Ext248) apandoacglegalcom
Judicial County Court Civil Division handling all types of civil county court cases including small claims and landlord-tenant cases presiding as Acting Circuit Court Judge over domestic violence and custody matters Calendars include motions reports bench and jury trials and lengthy ex-parte matters
County Court Criminal Division handling all types of criminal litigation including presiding over lengthy calendars involving motions arraignments soundings reports bench and jury trials conducting a problem-solving court when appropriate
Code EnforcementQuality of Life Issues Prosecuting code violations before administrative bodies training code enforcement officers on proper enforcement and court decisions affecting code compliance Board counsel to Hearing Officer in Ticketing Appellate Board handling all code compliance-related issues issuing formal and informal opinions related to code compliance
Police Legal Issues Providing immediate legal advice to police officers concerning enforcement reporting to crime scenes to assess civil liability concerns responding to police shootings and police involved accidents to assess liability ramifications riding with officers during operations involving novel enforcement efforts training officers in a classroom and in the field on new laws and court decisions affecting law enforcement representing the City of Miami Police Department in all contempt proceedings and all challenges to police procedures
Public Records Law Assessing all requests for records within the Police Department drafting all requisite legal correspondence deshyfending challenges by the media researching case law training on proper procedures
Forfeiture Law All aspects of litigation involving forfeiture proceedings reviewing and analyzing files prior to filing and hearings interviewing witnesses writing pleadings motions and legal correspondence legal research training on changes in the law on proper confiscation procedures
Civil and Criminal Law All aspects of civil and criminal litigation in State and Federal Courts reviewing and analyzing files prior to trial interviewing witnesses writing pleadings appellate briefs motions and legal memoranda legal research conferring with supervising attorneys conducting criminal and civil trials
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Governmental Affairs Lobbying at the state and federal level for issues affecting criminal justice and quality of life concerns
EDUCATION College of Advanced Judicial Studies Ft Myers FL May 2010 College of Advanced Judicial Studies Ft Myers FL May 2007 College of Advanced Judicial Studies Ft Myers FL May 2006 College of Advanced Judicial Studies Ft Myers FL May 2005 College of Advanced Judicial Studies Orlando FL May 2004 National Judicial College Substance Abuse Reno NV 2004 College of Advanced Judicial Studies Orlando FL Sept 2003
Solving in the Courts Reno NV June 2003 National Judicial College Managing Cases Involving Persons
with Mental Disabilities Reno NV June 2003 College of Advanced Judicial Studies St Pete FL Sept 2002 College of Advanced Judicial Studies Palm Harbor FL Sept 2001
Juris Doctor Degree May 1987 University of Miami School of Law Coral Gables Florida Honors Deans List Standing Activities Moot Court Client Counseling Competition Member Hispanic Law Association Federal Criminal Procedures Seminar Bachelor of Arts Degree in Pre-LawFrench 1984 Barry University Miami Shores Florida Honors Graduated Cum Laude Whos Who in American Colleges and Universities Deans List French History and Catholic Womens Honor Societies Activities Studied in France (Summers1982-83) La Sorbonne De Paris and other universities
LICENSES Florida Bar Member Member Trial Bar United States District Court So District of Florida
EXPERIENCE HIGHLIGHTS
December 2012-Present Alvarez Carbonell Feltman Jimenez ampGomez PL Coral Gables Florida Senior Counsel
Jun 2004 - Nov 2012 State of Florida County Court Judge Civil Division Acting Circuit Court Judge Domestic Violence Division Hialeah Miami-Dade County Florida (Total Bench Trials 1000 approx) (Total Jury Trials 60 approx)
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City Clerk
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Jan 2001 - Jun 2004
1999 - Nov 2000
1991 - 1999
1988 - 1991
1987 - 1988
1986 - 1987
1985 -1986
LANGUAGES
ASSOCIATIONS
State of Florida County Court Judge Criminal Division Miami-Dade County Florida (Total Bench Trials 450 approx) (Total Jury Trials 60 approx)
City of Miami Law Department Miami Florida Assistant City Attorney
City of Miami Law Qepartment Miami Florida Assistant City Attorney I Police Legal Advisor
Law Offices of Louis Vernell North Miami Beach Florida Associate
Morton R Goudiss Esq Miami Beach Florida Legal Assistant I Clerk (General Civil Practice)
State Attorneys Office Miami Florida Certified Legal Intern
Skip Taylor Esq (Criminal Defense) Miami Florida Legal Clerk
Fluent in English Spanish and French
Conference of County Judges Judicial Assistants Committee Chair Conference of County Judges Legislative Conference Civil Rules and Small Claims Rules Committees Florida Bar Associ~tion Cuban-American Bar Association Florida Association of Women Lawyers-Dade Chapter Conchita Espinosa Academy Founder and Chair Alumni Committee Florida Association of Police Attorneys International Association of Chiefs of Police Downtown Bay Forum
Miami-Dade League of Cities Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
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COMMUNITY SERVICE
April 2012
Nov 2011
Sept 2011
Oct 2011 May 2011
Apr 2011
April 2011
Feb 2011
Apr 2010
Feb 2010
Sept 2009
April 2009
Sept 2008
Community Outreach - KAPOW (Kids and the Power of Work) Students make one visit to the workplace to participate in hands-on activities KAPOW lays a foundation for young students introducing them to work related concepts and experiences that can be continually reinforced throughout the formative years Hialeah FL
Community Outreach Program - Conference on Domestic Violence Child Support and Laws of Protection with a panel discussion and question and answer session Hialeah FL
Miami-Dade North - Panelist US Constitution Day
Community Outreach Programs - Town Hall Meeting with a Landlord Tenant Domestic Violence and Small Claims Miami
Whispering Pines Elementary - Career Day
Community Outreach Program - Conference on How to avoid becoming a victim of Domestic Violence with a panel discussion and question and answer session Hialeah FL
Community Outreach - Boy Scouts of America meeting discussing the importance of hard work honesty integrity perseverance Hialeah F
Whispering Pines Elementary - Career Day
Barry University Department of Psychology - Black History Month Read-A-Thon Presentation for Barry University students faculty staff and middle and high school students
Miami-Dade North - Panelist US Constitution Day
Whispering Pines Elementary School - Career Day
Miami-Dade North - Panelist US Constitution Day
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May 2008
Apr 2008
Nov 2007
Oct 2007
Oct 2007
Oct 2007
Aug 2007shy
May 2007
Jan 2007
Jan 2006
Dec 2005
Nov 2005
May 2005
May 2004
May 2004
Apr 2004
Mar 2004
Palm Springs Elementary - Career Day Presentations to various classes re educational background required to become a lawyer and judge duties of a judge judicial assistant and bailiff
Pinecrest Elementary - PTA sponsored Career Day Presentations to various classes re educational background required for various trades which will make them successful students and adults
Legal Services of Greater Miami - Presentation Re Professionalism in Lawyering
Carrie Meek Entrepreneurial Center Miami-Dade College Presentation on Valuing Diversity
Allapattah Middle School- Red Ribbon Week Presentation on Negative Impact of Drugs on Ones Life amp Legal Issues from Drug AbusePossession
Miami Flowers Importers Credit Assn - Small Claims Presentation
Participant in the Judicial Internship Program with StThomas School of Law mentoring a third-year law student for one semester
Law Day - Organized and conducted Fourth Annual Law Day Celebration at the Hialeah Courthouse
FAWL Panelist discussion re judicial campaigns
Participant and a Coordinator of the Three Kings Parade
Citrus Health Network - Visited Alzheimers and mentallyshychallenged patients for Christmas holidays
Little Havana Activities amp Nutrition Centers - Visits of elderly throughout the County for Thanksgiving distributing turkeys and cookies
Law Day - Organized and conducted Second Annual Law Day Celebration at the Hialeah Courthouse
Law Day - Organized and conducted First Annual Law Day Celebration at the Hialeah Courthouse
Saints Peter amp Paul Catholic School - Career Day
Conchita Espinosa Academy - Mock Trial
Hammocks Middle School - Highlights of judicial Systemshy
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Feb 2004
Oct 2003
Oct 2003
Sept 2003
Feb 2003
Apr 2002
Apr 2001
Feb 1999shyDec 2000
Apr 1998
Mar 1997
Mar 1997
Jan 1997
Jan 1995shyDec 1995
Apr 1995
Apr 1995
Sept 1994shy
Aug 1995
AWARDS
emphasis on Jury trials and Jury Service
Conchita Espinosa Academy - Organized 8th Grade Field Trip to Richard Gerstein Justice Building for students to observe criminal court proceedings presided by Judge Pando
Santa Clara Elementary School - Reading with children (Kiwanis Club of Biscayne Bay)
Allapattah Middle School - 8th Grade Class Consequences of Getting into Trouble
Cuban Hebrew Congregation Miami Beach FL Seniors Day Discussing duties of a Criminal Court Judge shyQuestion and Answer Session
Member Speakers Bureau Eleventh Judicial Circuit
Winston Park Elementary Schoolmiddot Career Day
Hialeah Elementary School - Career Day
Miami-Dade County Teen Court Program Volunteer Judge
Boss-for-a-Day
Miami Commission On The Status of Women shyCounsel for Board Helping Women Help Themselves By Promoting Self-Improvement Equality and Family Values
Metro-Miami Action Plan Parliamentarian Advocating and Facilitating the Elimination of the Disparities that Exist Between the Black Community and The Dade County Community at Large
Southern Regional Youth Policy Center Studying and Assessing The Impact of National State and Local Policy Decisions on Hispanic Children and Adolescents
Rainbow - Addressing Equity Between Generations
Shenandoah Elementary School - Career Day
American Cancer Society - Jail amp Bail
Cuban-American National Planning Council
Inter-Ethnic Community Relations Task Force
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December 2012
December 2012
March 92009
May 04 2005
May 042005
Apr 102001 Feb 23 2001 Nov 30 2000 Nov 30 2000 Oct 18 2000
Oct 04 2000
COMMUNITY RECOGNITION
Sept 2009
Nov 2003
Recognition and Appreciation Award by the Cuban American Bar Association for just short of 12 years of Service as a County Court Judge Proclamation by Mayor Carlos Alvarez proclaiming December 72012 Judge Ana Maria Pando Day Award by the Federation of Cuban Students at the University of Miami for Dedication and Leadership to the Cuban Community Eleventh Judicial Circuit Certificate of Appreciation for participation and organization of First Annual Law Day celebration at Hialeah Courthouse Proclamation by Mayor Raul L Martinez for First Annual Law Day Celebration for organizing the event Coalition of Concerned Cuban-American Citizens City of Miami Outstanding Achievement Award City of Miami Certificate of Appreciation City of Miami Police Department Certificate of Appreciation Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity Certificate of Appreciation (Barry University Chapter) City of Miami Code Enforcement Board Certificate of Appreciation
Neighbors (Front Page article) Ask the Judges Featured among Miami-Dade Judges at a Community Connect Town Hall Meeting at Hialeah City Hall
Diario Las Americas - (Front Page article) Lideres en la Comunidad (Community Leaders) Featured as a Hispanic Leader with a novel approach to justice focusing on rehabilitation and treatment
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JUDGE ANA MARIA PANDO Alvarez Carbonell Feltman Gomez Jimenez amp Gomez PL
2100 Ponce De Leon Blvd Suite 800 Coral Gables Florida 33134
305-444-5885 (Ext248) apandoacglegalcom
EXPERIENCE
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Judicial County Court Civil Division handling all types of civil county court cases including small claims and landlord-tenant cases presiding as Acting Circuit Court Judge over domestic violence and custody matters Calendars include motions reports bench and jury trials and lengthy ex-parte matters
County Court Criminal Division handling all types of criminal litigation including presiding over lengthy calendars involving motions arraignments soundings reports bench and jury trials conducting a problem-solving court when appropriate
Code EnforcementQuality of Life Issues Prosecuting code violations before administrative bodies training code enforcement officers on proper enforcement and court decisions affecting code compliance Board counsel to Hearing Officer in Ticketing Appellate Board handling all code compliance-related issues issuing formal and informal opinions related to code compliance
Police legal Issues Providing immediate legal advice to police officers concerning enforcement reporting to crime scenes to assess civil liability concerns responding to police shootings and police involved accidents to assess liability ramifications riding with officers during operations involving novel enforcement efforts training officers in a classroom and in the field on new laws and court decisions affecting law enforcement representing the City of Miami Police Department in all contempt proceedings and all challenges to police procedures
Public Records law Assessing all requests for records within the Police Department drafting all requisite legal correspondence deshyfending challenges by the media researching case law training on proper procedures
Forfeiture law All aspects of litigation involving forfeiture proceedings reviewing and analyzing files prior to filing and hearings interviewing witnesses writing pleadings motions and legal correspondence legal research training on changes in the law on proper confiscation procedures
Civil and Criminal law All aspects of civil and criminal litigation in State and Federal Courts reviewing and analyzing files prior to trial interviewing witnesses writing pleadings appellate briefs motions and legal memoranda legal research conferring with supervising attorneys conducting criminal and civil trials
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EDUCATION
LICENSES
Governmental Affairs Lobbying at the state and federal level for issues affecting criminal justice and quality of life concerns
College of Advanced Judicial Studies Ft Myers FL May 2010 College of Advanced Judicial Studies Ft Myers FL May 2007 College of Advanced Judicial Studies Ft Myers FL May 2006 College of Advanced Judicial Studies Ft Myers FL May 2005 College of Advanced Judicial Studies Orlando FL May 2004 National Judicial College Substance Abuse Reno NV 2004 College of Advanced Judicial Studies Orlando FL Sept 2003
Solving in the Courts Reno NV June 2003 National Judicial College Managing Cases Invoving Persons
with Mental Disabilities Reno NV June 2003 College of Advanced Judicial Studies S1 Pete FL Sept 2002 College of Advanced Judicial Studies Palm Harbor FL Sept 2001
Juris Doctor Degree May 1987 University of Miami School of Law Coral Gables Florida Honors Deans List Standing Activities Moot Court Client Counseling Competition Member Hispanic Law Association Federal Criminal Procedures Seminar Bachelor of Arts Degree in Pre-LawFrench 1984 Barry University Miami Shores Florida Honors Graduated Cum Laude Whos Who in American Colleges and Universities Deans List French History and Catholic Womens Honor Societies Activities Studied in France (Summers1982-83) La Sorbonne De Paris and other universities
Florida Bar Member Member Trial Bar United States District Court So District of Florida
EXPERIENCE HIGHLIGHTS
December 2012-Present Alvarez Carbonell Feltman Jimenez amp Gomez PL Coral Gables Florida Senior Counsel
Jun 2004 - Nov 2012 State of Florida
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County Court Judge Civil Division Acting Circuit Court Judge Domestic Violence Division Hialeah Miami-Dade County Florida (Total Bench Trials 1000 approx) (Total Jury Trials 60 approx)
3
Jan 2001 - Jun 2004 State of Florida
1999 - Nov 2000
1991 -1999
1988 - 1991
1987 - 1988
1986 - 1987
LANGUAGES
ASSOCIATIONS
County Court Judge Criminal Division Miami-Dade County Florida (Total Bench Trials 450 approx) (T otal Jury Trials 60 approx)
City of Miami Law Department Miami Florida Assistant City Attorney
City of Miami Law rgtepartment Miami Florida Assistant City Attorney I Police Legal Advisor
Law Offices of Louis Vernell North Miami Beach Florida Associate
Morton R Goudiss Esq Miami Beach Florida Legal Assistant I Clerk (General Civil Practice)
State Attorneys Office Miami Florida Certified Legal Intern
Skip Taylor Esq (Criminal Defense) Miami Florida Legal Clerk
Fluent in English Spanish and French
Conference of County Judges JUdicial Assistants Committee Chair Conference of County Judges Legislative Conference Civil Rules and Small Claims Rules Committees Florida Bar Association Cuban-American Bar Association Florida Association of Women Lawyers-Dade Chapter Conchita Espinosa Academy Founder and Chair Alumni Committee Florida Association of Police Attorneys International Association of Chiefs of Police Downtown Bay Forum
Miami-Dade League of Cities Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
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JUDGE ANA MARIA PANDO BRIEF BIOGRAPHY
JUDGE ANA MARIA PANDO served as a Miami-Dade County Judge where she presided since January 2001 Judge Pando handled County Criminal cases in the Hialeah Branch Courthouse processing in excess of 150 cases a day Previously in Hialeah Judge Pando presided over County Civil cases including small claims collection actions landlord-tenant cases and general civil litigation She has also acted as an Acting Circuit Court Judge over domestic violence matters from 2004 to the present Judge Pando was assigned to the Miami-Dade County Court Criminal Division from January 2001 to June of 2004 as her first assignment as County Court Judge She has tried approximately 120 jury trials 60 criminal 60 civil 1450 bench trials 450 criminal and 1000 civil trials She is currently employed as Senior Counsel in Alvarez Carbonell Feltman Jimenez amp Gomez PL specializing in all areas of civil and criminal litigation in the state and federal courts in municipal and local law and in governmental consulting and lobbying before municipal state and federal bodies
A native of Miami-Dade County Judge Pando graduated Cum Laude from Barry University and received her Juris Doctorate from The University of Miami School of Law
Judge Pando began her law career as a specially appOinted Public Defender In 1991 she joined the Miami City Attorneys Office and was assigned to the Miami Police Department as Police Legal Advisor In 1999 Judge Pando became the Assistant City Attorney responsible for code enforcement matters prosecuting violators before the Code Enforcement Board
In addition Judge Pando is active in the community participating in Town-Hall Meetings geared towards educating the Miami-Dade County community concerning the court system She conSistently partiCipates at community outreach events such as Law Days
Constitution Day at Miami-Dade College Red Ribbon Week and career mentorship events at local schools and universities
Judge Pando is a member of the State of Floridas Conference of County Judges and the Cuban American Bar Association Judge Pando has also served as Board Counsel to the Miami Commission on the Status of Women was Board Member to the Metro-Miami Action Plan and is a founding member of the Miami-Dade County Teen Court
Judge Pando took pride in truly being a Peoples Judge in the Peoples Court
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EXPERIENCE
JUDGE ANA MARIA PANDO Alvarez Carbonell Feltman Gomez Jimenez amp Gomez Pl
2100 Ponce De Leon Blvd Suite 800 Coral Gables Florida 33134
305-444-5885 (Ext248) apandoacglegalcom
Judicial County Court Civil Division handling all types of civil county court cases including small claims and landlord-tenant cases presiding as Acting Circuit Court Judge over domestic violence and custody matters Calendars include motions reports bench and jury trials and lengthy ex-parte matters
County Court Criminal Division handling all types of criminal litigation including presiding over lengthy calendars involving motions arraignments soundings reports bench and jury trials conducting a problem-solving court when appropriate
Code EnforcementQuality of life Issues Prosecuting code violations before administrative bodies training code enforcement officers on proper enforcement and court decisions affecting code compliance Board counsel to Hearing Officer in Ticketing Appellate Board handling all code compliance-related issues issuing formal and informal opinions related to code compliance
Police legal Issues Providing immediate legal advice to police officers concerning enforcement reporting to crime scenes to assess civil liability concerns responding to police shootings and police involved accidents to assess liability ramifications riding with officers during operations involving novel enforcement efforts training officers in a classroom and in the field on new laws and court decisions affecting law enforcement representing the City of Miami Police Department in all contempt proceedings and all challenges to police procedures
Public Records Law Assessing all requests for records within the Police Department drafting all requisite legal correspondence deshyfending challenges by the media researching case law training on proper procedures
Forfeiture Law All aspects of litigation involving forfeiture proceedings reviewing and analyzing files prior to filing and hearings interviewing witnesses writing pleadings motions and legal correspondence legal research training on changes in the law on proper confiscation procedures
Civil and Criminal Law All aspects of civil and criminal litigation in State and Federal Courts reviewing and analyzing files prior to trial interviewing witnesses writing pleadings appellate briefs motions and legal memoranda legal research conferring with supervising attorneys conducting criminal and civil trials
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Governmental Affairs Lobbying at the state and federal level for issues affecting criminal justice and quality of life concerns
EDUCATION College of Advanced Judicial Studies Ft Myers FL May 2010 College of Advanced Judicial Studies Ft Myers FL May 2007 College of Advanced Judicial Studies Ft Myers FL May 2006 College of Advanced Judicial Studies Ft Myers FL May 2005 College of Advanced Judicial Studies Orlando FL May 2004 National Judicial College Substance Abuse Reno NV 2004 College of Advanced Judicial Studies Orlando FL Sept 2003
Solving in the Courts Reno NV June 2003 National Judicial College Managing Cases Involving Persons
with Mental Disabilities Reno NV June 2003 College of Advanced Judicial Studies St Pete FL Sept 2002 College of Advanced Judicial Studies Palm Harbor FL Sept 2001
Juris Doctor Degree May 1987 University of Miami School of Law Coral Gables Florida Honors Deans List Standing Activities Moot Court Client Counseling Competition Member Hispanic Law Association Federal Criminal Procedures Seminar Bachelor of Arts Degree in Pre-LawFrench 1984 Barry University Miami Shores Florida Honors Graduated CumJ_aude Whos Who in American Colleges and Universities Deans List French History and Catholic Womens Honor Societies Activities Studied in France (Summers1982-83) La Sorbonne De Paris and other universities
LICENSES Florida Bar Member Member Trial Bar United States District Court So District of Florida
EXPERIENCE HIGHLIGHTS
December 2012middotPresent Alvarez Carbonell Feltman Jimenez amp Gomez PL Coral Gables Florida Senior Counsel
Jun 2004 - Nov 2012 State of Florida County Court Judge Civil Division Acting Circuit Court Judge Domestic Violence Division Hialeah Miami-Dade County Florida (Total Bench Trials 1000 approx) (Total Jury Trials 60 approx)
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Jan 2001 - Jun 2004
1999 - Nov 2000
1991 - 1999
1988 - 1991
1987 - 1988
1986 - 1987
1985 - 1986
LANGUAGES
ASSOCIATIONS
State of Florida County Court Judge Criminal Division Miami-Dade County Florida (Total Bench Trials 450 approx) (Total Jury Trials 60 approx)
City of Miami Law Department Miami Florida Assistant City Attorney
City of Miami Law iepartment Miami Florida Assistant City Attorney I Police Legal Advisor
Law Offices of Louis Vernell North Miami Beach Florida Associate
Morton R Goudiss Esq Miami Beach Florida Legal Assistant I Clerk (General Civil Practice)
State Attorneys Office Miami Florida Certified Legal Intern
Skip Taylor Esq (Criminal Defense) Miami Florida Legal Clerk
Fluent in English Spanish and French
Conference of County Judges Judicial Assistants Committee Chair Conference of County Judges Legislative Conference Civil Rules and Small Claims Rules Committees Florida Bar Associ~tion Cuban-American Bar Association Florida Association of Women Lawyers-Dade Chapter Conchita Espinosa Academy Founder and Chair Alumni Committee Florida Association of Police Attorneys International Association of Chiefs of Police Downtown Bay Forum
Miami-Dade League of Cities Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
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COMMUNITY SERVICE
April 2012
Nov 2011
Sept 2011
Oct 2011 May 2011
Apr 2011
April 2011
Feb 2011
Apr 2010
Feb 2010
Sept 2009
April 2009
Sept 2008
Community Outreach - KAPOW (Kids and the Power of Work) Students make one visit to the workplace to participate in hands-on activities KAPOW lays a foundation for young students introducing them to work related concepts and experiences that can be continually reinforced throughout the formative years Hialeah FL
Community Outreach Program - Conference on Domestic Violence Child Support and Laws of Protection with a panel discussion and question and answer session Hialeah FL
Miami-Dade North - Panelist US Constitution Day
Community Outreach Programs - Town Hall Meeting with a Landlord Tenant Domestic Violence and Small Claims Miami
Whispering Pines Elementary - Career Day
Community Outreach Program - Conference on How to avoid becoming a victim of Domestic Violence with a panel discussion and question and answer session Hialeah FL
Community Outreach - Boy Scouts of America meeting discussing the importance of hard work honesty integrity perseverance Hialeah F
Whispering Pines Elementary - Career Day
Barry University Department of Psychology - Black History Month Read-A-Thon Presentation for Barry University students faculty staff and middle and high school students
Miami-Dade North - Panelist US Constitution Day
Whispering Pines Elementary School - Career Day
Miami-Dade North - Panelist US Constitution Day
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May 2008
Apr 2008
Nov 2007
Oct 2007
Oct 2007
Oct 2007
Aug 2007shy
May 2007
Jan 2007
Jan 2006
Dec 2005
Nov 2005
May 2005
May 2004
May 2004
Apr 2004
Mar 2004
Palm Springs Elementary - Career Day Presentations to various classes re educational background required to become a lawyer and judge duties of a judge judicial assistant and bailiff
Pinecrest Elementary - PTA sponsored Career Day Presentations to various classes re educational background required for various trades which will make them successful students and adults
Legal Services of Greater Miami - Presentation Re Professionalism in Lawyering
Carrie Meek Entrepreneurial Center Miami-Dade College Presentation on Valuing Diversity
Allapattah Middle School- Red Ribbon Week Presentation on Negative Impact of Drugs on Ones Life amp Legal Issues from Drug AbusePossession
Miami Flowers Importers Credit Assn - Small Claims Presentation
Participant in the Judicial Internship Program with StThomas School of Law mentoring a third-year law student for one semester
Law Day - Organized and conducted Fourth Annual Law Day Celebration at the Hialeah Courthouse
FAWL Panelist discussion re judicial campaigns
Participant and a Coordinator of the Three Kings Parade
Citrus Health Network - Visited Alzheimers and mentallyshychallenged patients for Christmas holidays
Little Havana Activities amp Nutrition Centers - Visits of elderly throughout the County for Thanksgiving distributing turkeys and cookies
Law Day - Organized and conducted Second Annual Law Day Celebration at the Hialeah Courthouse
Law Day - Organized and conducted First Annual Law Day Celebration at the Hialeah Courthouse
Saints Peter amp Paul Catholic School- Career Day
Conchita Espinosa Academy - Mock Trial
Hammocks Middle School - Highlights of Judicial Systemshy
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Feb 2004
Oct 2003
Oct 2003
Sept 2003
Feb 2003
Apr 2002
Apr 2001
Feb 1999shyDec 2000
Apr 1998
Mar 1997
Mar 1997
Jan 1997
Jan 1995shyDec 1995
Apr 1995
Apr 1995
Sept 1994shy
Aug 1995
AWARDS
emphasis on Jury trials and Jury Service
Conchita Espinosa Academy - Organized 8th Grade Field Trip to Richard Gerstein Justice Building for students to observe criminal court proceedings presided by Judge Pando
Santa Clara Elementary School - Reading with children (Kiwanis Club of Biscayne Bay)
Allapattah Middle School ~ 8th Grade Class Consequences of Getting into Trouble
Cuban Hebrew Congregation Miami Beach FL Seniors Day Discussing duties of a Criminal Court Judge shyQuestion and Answer Session
Member Speakers Bureau Eleventh Judicial Circuit
Winston Park Elementary School - Career Day
Hialeah Elementary School ~ Career Day
Miami~Dade County Teen Court Program Volunteer Judge
Boss-for-a-Day
Miami Commission On The Status of Women shyCounsel for Board Helping Women Help Themselves By Promoting Self-Improvement Equality and Family Values
Metro-Miami Action Plan Parliamentarian Advocating and Facilitating the Elimination of the Disparities that Exist Between the Black Community and The Dade County Community at Large
Southern Regional Youth Policy Center Studying and Assessing The Impact of National State and Local Policy Decisions on Hispanic Children and Adolescents
Rainbow - Addressing Equity Between Generations
Shenandoah Elementary School - Career Day
American Cancer Society - Jail amp Bail
Cuban-American National Planning Council
Inter-Ethnic Community Relations Task Force
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December 2012
December 2012
March 9 2009
May 04 2005
May 04 2005
Apr 102001 Feb 23 2001 Nov 302000 Nov 30 2000 Oct 18 2000
Oct 04 2000
COMMUNITY RECOGNITION
Sept 2009
Nov 2003
Recognition and Appreciation Award by the Cuban American Bar Association for just short of 12 years of Service as a County Court Judge Proclamation by Mayor Carlos Alvarez proclaiming December 72012 Judge Ana Maria Pando Day Award by the Federation of Cuban Students at the University of Miami for Dedication and Leadership to the Cuban Community Eleventh Judicial Circuit Certificate of Appreciation for participation and organization of First Annual Law Day celebration at Hialeah Courthouse Proclamation by Mayor Raul L Martinez for First Annual Law Day Celebration for organizing the event Coalition of Concerned Cuban-American Citizens City of Miami Outstanding Achievement Award City of Miami Certificate of Appreciation City of Miami Police Department Certificate of Appreciation Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity Certificate of Appreciation (Barry University Chapter) City of Miami Code Enforcement Board Certificate of Appreciation
Neighbors (Front Page article) Ask the Judges Featured among Miami-Dade Judges at a Community Connect Town Hall Meeting at Hialeah City Hall
Diario Las Americas (Front Page article) Lideres en a Comunidad (Community Leaders) Featured as a Hispanic Leader with a novel approach to justice focusing on rehabilitation and treatment
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JUDGE ANA MARIA PANDO BRIEF BIOGRAPHY
JUDGE ANA MARIA PANDO served as a Miami-Dade County Judge where she presided since January 2001 Judge Pando handled County Criminal cases in the Hialeah Branch Courthouse processing in excess of 150 cases a day Previously in Hialeah Judge Pando presided over County Civil cases including small claims collection actions landlord-tenant cases and general civil litigation She has also acted as an Acting Circuit Court Judge over domestic violence matters from 2004 to the present Judge Pando was assigned to the Miami-Dade County Court Criminal Division from January 2001 to June of 2004 as her first assignment as County Court Judge She has tried approximately 120 jury trials 60 criminal 60 civil 1450 bench trials 450 criminal and 1000 civil trials She is currently employed as Senior Counsel in Alvarez Carbonell l Feltman Jimenez amp Gomezl PL specializing in all areas of civil and criminal litigation in the state and federal courtsl in municipal and local law and in governmental consulting and lobbying before municipal state and federal bodies
A native of Miami-Dade County Judge Pando graduated Cum Laude from Barry University and received her Juris Doctorate from The University of Miami School of Law
Judge Pando began her law career as a specially appointed Public Defender In 1991 she joined the Miami City Attorneys Office and was assigned to the Miami Police Department as Police Legal Advisor In 1999 Judge Pando became the Assistant City Attorney responsible for code enforcement matters prosecuting violators before the Code Enforcement Board
In additionl Judge Pando is active in the community participating in Town-Hall Meetings geared towards educating the Miami-Dade County community concerning the court system She consistently partiCipates at community outreach events such as Law Days
Constitution Day at Miami-Dade College Red Ribbon Weeki and career mentorship events at local schools and universities
Judge Pando is a member of the State of Floridas Conference of County Judges and the Cuban American Bar Association Judge Pando has also served as Board Counsel to the Miami Commission on the Status of Women was Board Member to the Metro-Miami Action Planl and is a founding member of the Miami-Dade County Teen Court
Judge Pando took pride in truly being a Peoples Judge in the Peoples Court
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EXPERIENCE
JUDGE ANA MARIA PANDO Alvarez Carbonell Feltman Gomez Jimenez amp Gomez PL
2100 Ponce De Leon Blvd Suite 800 Coral Gables Florida 33134
305-444-5885 (Ext248) apandoacglegalcom
Judicial County Court Civil Division handling all types of civil county court cases including small claims and landlord-tenant cases presiding as Acting Circuit Court Judge over domestic violence and custody matters Calendars include motions reports bench and jury trials and lengthy ex-parte matters
County Court Criminal Division handling all types of criminal litigation including presiding over lengthy calendars involving motions arraignments soundings reports bench and jury trials conducting a problem-solving court when appropriate
Code EnforcementQuality of Life Issues Prosecuting code violations before administrative bodies training code enforcement officers on proper enforcement and court decisions affecting code compliance Board counsel to Hearing Officer in Ticketing Appellate Board handling all code compliance-related issues issuing formal and informal opinions related to code compliance
Police Legal Issues Providing immediate legal advice to police officers concerning enforcement reporting to crime scenes to assess civil liability concerns responding to police shootings and police involved accidents to assess liability ramifications riding with officers during operations involving novel enforcement efforts training officers in a classroom and in the field on new laws and court decisions affecting law enforcement representing the City of Miami Police Department in all contempt proceedings and all challenges to police procedures
Public Records Law Assessing all requests for records within the Police Department drafting all requisite legal correspondence deshyfending challenges by the media researching case law training on proper procedures
Forfeiture Law All aspects of litigation involving forfeiture proceedings reviewing and analyzing files prior to filing and hearings interviewing witnesses writing pleadings motions and legal correspondence legal research training on changes in the law on proper confiscation procedures
Civil and Criminal Law All aspects of civil and criminal litigation in State and Federal Courts reviewing and analyzing files prior to trial interviewing witnesses writing pleadings appellate briefs motions and legal memoranda legal research conferring with supervising attorneys conducting criminal and civil trials
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Governmental Affairs Lobbying at the state and federal level for issues affecting criminal justice and quality of life concerns
EDUCATION College of Advanced Judicial Studies Ft Myers FL May 2010 College of Advanced Judicial Studies Ft Myers FL May 2007 College of Advanced Judicial Studies Ft Myers FL May 2006 College of Advanced Judicial Studies Ft Myers FL May 2005 College of Advanced Judicial Studies Orlando FL May 2004 National Judicial College Substance Abuse Reno NV 2004 College of Advanced Judicial Studies Orlando FL Sept 2003
Solving in the Courts Reno NV June 2003 National Judicial College Managing Cases Involving Persons
with Mental Disabilities Reno NV June 2003 College of Advanced Judicial Studies St Pete FL Sept 2002 College of Advanced Judicial Studies Palm Harbor FL Sept 2001
Juris Doctor Degree May 1987 University of Miami School of Law Coral Gables Florida Honors Deans List Standing Activities Moot Court Client Counseling Competition Member Hispanic Law Association Federal Criminal Procedures Seminar Bachelor of Arts Degree in Pre-LawFrench 1984 Barry University Miami Shores Florida Honors Graduated Cum Laude Whos Who in American Colleges and Universities Deans List French History and Catholic Womens Honor Societies Activities Studied in France (Summers1982-83) La Sorbonne De Paris and other universities
LICENSES Florida Bar Member Member Trial Bar United States District Court So District of Florida
EXPERIENCE HIGHLIGHTS
December 2012-Present Alvarez Carbonell Feltman Jimenez ampGomez PL Coral Gables Florida Senior Counsel
Jun 2004 - Nov 2012 State of Florida County Court Judge Civil Division Acting Circuit Court Judge Domestic Violence Division Hialeah Miami-Dade County Florida (Total Bench Trials 1000 approx) (Total Jury Trials 60 approx)
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City Clerk
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Jan 2001 - Jun 2004
1999 - Nov 2000
1991 - 1999
1988 - 1991
1987 - 1988
1986 - 1987
1985 -1986
LANGUAGES
ASSOCIATIONS
State of Florida County Court Judge Criminal Division Miami-Dade County Florida (Total Bench Trials 450 approx) (Total Jury Trials 60 approx)
City of Miami Law Department Miami Florida Assistant City Attorney
City of Miami Law Qepartment Miami Florida Assistant City Attorney I Police Legal Advisor
Law Offices of Louis Vernell North Miami Beach Florida Associate
Morton R Goudiss Esq Miami Beach Florida Legal Assistant I Clerk (General Civil Practice)
State Attorneys Office Miami Florida Certified Legal Intern
Skip Taylor Esq (Criminal Defense) Miami Florida Legal Clerk
Fluent in English Spanish and French
Conference of County Judges Judicial Assistants Committee Chair Conference of County Judges Legislative Conference Civil Rules and Small Claims Rules Committees Florida Bar Associ~tion Cuban-American Bar Association Florida Association of Women Lawyers-Dade Chapter Conchita Espinosa Academy Founder and Chair Alumni Committee Florida Association of Police Attorneys International Association of Chiefs of Police Downtown Bay Forum
Miami-Dade League of Cities Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
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COMMUNITY SERVICE
April 2012
Nov 2011
Sept 2011
Oct 2011 May 2011
Apr 2011
April 2011
Feb 2011
Apr 2010
Feb 2010
Sept 2009
April 2009
Sept 2008
Community Outreach - KAPOW (Kids and the Power of Work) Students make one visit to the workplace to participate in hands-on activities KAPOW lays a foundation for young students introducing them to work related concepts and experiences that can be continually reinforced throughout the formative years Hialeah FL
Community Outreach Program - Conference on Domestic Violence Child Support and Laws of Protection with a panel discussion and question and answer session Hialeah FL
Miami-Dade North - Panelist US Constitution Day
Community Outreach Programs - Town Hall Meeting with a Landlord Tenant Domestic Violence and Small Claims Miami
Whispering Pines Elementary - Career Day
Community Outreach Program - Conference on How to avoid becoming a victim of Domestic Violence with a panel discussion and question and answer session Hialeah FL
Community Outreach - Boy Scouts of America meeting discussing the importance of hard work honesty integrity perseverance Hialeah F
Whispering Pines Elementary - Career Day
Barry University Department of Psychology - Black History Month Read-A-Thon Presentation for Barry University students faculty staff and middle and high school students
Miami-Dade North - Panelist US Constitution Day
Whispering Pines Elementary School - Career Day
Miami-Dade North - Panelist US Constitution Day
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May 2008
Apr 2008
Nov 2007
Oct 2007
Oct 2007
Oct 2007
Aug 2007shy
May 2007
Jan 2007
Jan 2006
Dec 2005
Nov 2005
May 2005
May 2004
May 2004
Apr 2004
Mar 2004
Palm Springs Elementary - Career Day Presentations to various classes re educational background required to become a lawyer and judge duties of a judge judicial assistant and bailiff
Pinecrest Elementary - PTA sponsored Career Day Presentations to various classes re educational background required for various trades which will make them successful students and adults
Legal Services of Greater Miami - Presentation Re Professionalism in Lawyering
Carrie Meek Entrepreneurial Center Miami-Dade College Presentation on Valuing Diversity
Allapattah Middle School- Red Ribbon Week Presentation on Negative Impact of Drugs on Ones Life amp Legal Issues from Drug AbusePossession
Miami Flowers Importers Credit Assn - Small Claims Presentation
Participant in the Judicial Internship Program with StThomas School of Law mentoring a third-year law student for one semester
Law Day - Organized and conducted Fourth Annual Law Day Celebration at the Hialeah Courthouse
FAWL Panelist discussion re judicial campaigns
Participant and a Coordinator of the Three Kings Parade
Citrus Health Network - Visited Alzheimers and mentallyshychallenged patients for Christmas holidays
Little Havana Activities amp Nutrition Centers - Visits of elderly throughout the County for Thanksgiving distributing turkeys and cookies
Law Day - Organized and conducted Second Annual Law Day Celebration at the Hialeah Courthouse
Law Day - Organized and conducted First Annual Law Day Celebration at the Hialeah Courthouse
Saints Peter amp Paul Catholic School - Career Day
Conchita Espinosa Academy - Mock Trial
Hammocks Middle School - Highlights of judicial Systemshy
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Feb 2004
Oct 2003
Oct 2003
Sept 2003
Feb 2003
Apr 2002
Apr 2001
Feb 1999shyDec 2000
Apr 1998
Mar 1997
Mar 1997
Jan 1997
Jan 1995shyDec 1995
Apr 1995
Apr 1995
Sept 1994shy
Aug 1995
AWARDS
emphasis on Jury trials and Jury Service
Conchita Espinosa Academy - Organized 8th Grade Field Trip to Richard Gerstein Justice Building for students to observe criminal court proceedings presided by Judge Pando
Santa Clara Elementary School - Reading with children (Kiwanis Club of Biscayne Bay)
Allapattah Middle School - 8th Grade Class Consequences of Getting into Trouble
Cuban Hebrew Congregation Miami Beach FL Seniors Day Discussing duties of a Criminal Court Judge shyQuestion and Answer Session
Member Speakers Bureau Eleventh Judicial Circuit
Winston Park Elementary Schoolmiddot Career Day
Hialeah Elementary School - Career Day
Miami-Dade County Teen Court Program Volunteer Judge
Boss-for-a-Day
Miami Commission On The Status of Women shyCounsel for Board Helping Women Help Themselves By Promoting Self-Improvement Equality and Family Values
Metro-Miami Action Plan Parliamentarian Advocating and Facilitating the Elimination of the Disparities that Exist Between the Black Community and The Dade County Community at Large
Southern Regional Youth Policy Center Studying and Assessing The Impact of National State and Local Policy Decisions on Hispanic Children and Adolescents
Rainbow - Addressing Equity Between Generations
Shenandoah Elementary School - Career Day
American Cancer Society - Jail amp Bail
Cuban-American National Planning Council
Inter-Ethnic Community Relations Task Force
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December 2012
December 2012
March 92009
May 04 2005
May 042005
Apr 102001 Feb 23 2001 Nov 30 2000 Nov 30 2000 Oct 18 2000
Oct 04 2000
COMMUNITY RECOGNITION
Sept 2009
Nov 2003
Recognition and Appreciation Award by the Cuban American Bar Association for just short of 12 years of Service as a County Court Judge Proclamation by Mayor Carlos Alvarez proclaiming December 72012 Judge Ana Maria Pando Day Award by the Federation of Cuban Students at the University of Miami for Dedication and Leadership to the Cuban Community Eleventh Judicial Circuit Certificate of Appreciation for participation and organization of First Annual Law Day celebration at Hialeah Courthouse Proclamation by Mayor Raul L Martinez for First Annual Law Day Celebration for organizing the event Coalition of Concerned Cuban-American Citizens City of Miami Outstanding Achievement Award City of Miami Certificate of Appreciation City of Miami Police Department Certificate of Appreciation Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity Certificate of Appreciation (Barry University Chapter) City of Miami Code Enforcement Board Certificate of Appreciation
Neighbors (Front Page article) Ask the Judges Featured among Miami-Dade Judges at a Community Connect Town Hall Meeting at Hialeah City Hall
Diario Las Americas - (Front Page article) Lideres en la Comunidad (Community Leaders) Featured as a Hispanic Leader with a novel approach to justice focusing on rehabilitation and treatment
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EDUCATION
LICENSES
Governmental Affairs Lobbying at the state and federal level for issues affecting criminal justice and quality of life concerns
College of Advanced Judicial Studies Ft Myers FL May 2010 College of Advanced Judicial Studies Ft Myers FL May 2007 College of Advanced Judicial Studies Ft Myers FL May 2006 College of Advanced Judicial Studies Ft Myers FL May 2005 College of Advanced Judicial Studies Orlando FL May 2004 National Judicial College Substance Abuse Reno NV 2004 College of Advanced Judicial Studies Orlando FL Sept 2003
Solving in the Courts Reno NV June 2003 National Judicial College Managing Cases Invoving Persons
with Mental Disabilities Reno NV June 2003 College of Advanced Judicial Studies S1 Pete FL Sept 2002 College of Advanced Judicial Studies Palm Harbor FL Sept 2001
Juris Doctor Degree May 1987 University of Miami School of Law Coral Gables Florida Honors Deans List Standing Activities Moot Court Client Counseling Competition Member Hispanic Law Association Federal Criminal Procedures Seminar Bachelor of Arts Degree in Pre-LawFrench 1984 Barry University Miami Shores Florida Honors Graduated Cum Laude Whos Who in American Colleges and Universities Deans List French History and Catholic Womens Honor Societies Activities Studied in France (Summers1982-83) La Sorbonne De Paris and other universities
Florida Bar Member Member Trial Bar United States District Court So District of Florida
EXPERIENCE HIGHLIGHTS
December 2012-Present Alvarez Carbonell Feltman Jimenez amp Gomez PL Coral Gables Florida Senior Counsel
Jun 2004 - Nov 2012 State of Florida
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County Court Judge Civil Division Acting Circuit Court Judge Domestic Violence Division Hialeah Miami-Dade County Florida (Total Bench Trials 1000 approx) (Total Jury Trials 60 approx)
3
Jan 2001 - Jun 2004 State of Florida
1999 - Nov 2000
1991 -1999
1988 - 1991
1987 - 1988
1986 - 1987
LANGUAGES
ASSOCIATIONS
County Court Judge Criminal Division Miami-Dade County Florida (Total Bench Trials 450 approx) (T otal Jury Trials 60 approx)
City of Miami Law Department Miami Florida Assistant City Attorney
City of Miami Law rgtepartment Miami Florida Assistant City Attorney I Police Legal Advisor
Law Offices of Louis Vernell North Miami Beach Florida Associate
Morton R Goudiss Esq Miami Beach Florida Legal Assistant I Clerk (General Civil Practice)
State Attorneys Office Miami Florida Certified Legal Intern
Skip Taylor Esq (Criminal Defense) Miami Florida Legal Clerk
Fluent in English Spanish and French
Conference of County Judges JUdicial Assistants Committee Chair Conference of County Judges Legislative Conference Civil Rules and Small Claims Rules Committees Florida Bar Association Cuban-American Bar Association Florida Association of Women Lawyers-Dade Chapter Conchita Espinosa Academy Founder and Chair Alumni Committee Florida Association of Police Attorneys International Association of Chiefs of Police Downtown Bay Forum
Miami-Dade League of Cities Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
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JUDGE ANA MARIA PANDO BRIEF BIOGRAPHY
JUDGE ANA MARIA PANDO served as a Miami-Dade County Judge where she presided since January 2001 Judge Pando handled County Criminal cases in the Hialeah Branch Courthouse processing in excess of 150 cases a day Previously in Hialeah Judge Pando presided over County Civil cases including small claims collection actions landlord-tenant cases and general civil litigation She has also acted as an Acting Circuit Court Judge over domestic violence matters from 2004 to the present Judge Pando was assigned to the Miami-Dade County Court Criminal Division from January 2001 to June of 2004 as her first assignment as County Court Judge She has tried approximately 120 jury trials 60 criminal 60 civil 1450 bench trials 450 criminal and 1000 civil trials She is currently employed as Senior Counsel in Alvarez Carbonell Feltman Jimenez amp Gomez PL specializing in all areas of civil and criminal litigation in the state and federal courts in municipal and local law and in governmental consulting and lobbying before municipal state and federal bodies
A native of Miami-Dade County Judge Pando graduated Cum Laude from Barry University and received her Juris Doctorate from The University of Miami School of Law
Judge Pando began her law career as a specially appOinted Public Defender In 1991 she joined the Miami City Attorneys Office and was assigned to the Miami Police Department as Police Legal Advisor In 1999 Judge Pando became the Assistant City Attorney responsible for code enforcement matters prosecuting violators before the Code Enforcement Board
In addition Judge Pando is active in the community participating in Town-Hall Meetings geared towards educating the Miami-Dade County community concerning the court system She conSistently partiCipates at community outreach events such as Law Days
Constitution Day at Miami-Dade College Red Ribbon Week and career mentorship events at local schools and universities
Judge Pando is a member of the State of Floridas Conference of County Judges and the Cuban American Bar Association Judge Pando has also served as Board Counsel to the Miami Commission on the Status of Women was Board Member to the Metro-Miami Action Plan and is a founding member of the Miami-Dade County Teen Court
Judge Pando took pride in truly being a Peoples Judge in the Peoples Court
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EXPERIENCE
JUDGE ANA MARIA PANDO Alvarez Carbonell Feltman Gomez Jimenez amp Gomez Pl
2100 Ponce De Leon Blvd Suite 800 Coral Gables Florida 33134
305-444-5885 (Ext248) apandoacglegalcom
Judicial County Court Civil Division handling all types of civil county court cases including small claims and landlord-tenant cases presiding as Acting Circuit Court Judge over domestic violence and custody matters Calendars include motions reports bench and jury trials and lengthy ex-parte matters
County Court Criminal Division handling all types of criminal litigation including presiding over lengthy calendars involving motions arraignments soundings reports bench and jury trials conducting a problem-solving court when appropriate
Code EnforcementQuality of life Issues Prosecuting code violations before administrative bodies training code enforcement officers on proper enforcement and court decisions affecting code compliance Board counsel to Hearing Officer in Ticketing Appellate Board handling all code compliance-related issues issuing formal and informal opinions related to code compliance
Police legal Issues Providing immediate legal advice to police officers concerning enforcement reporting to crime scenes to assess civil liability concerns responding to police shootings and police involved accidents to assess liability ramifications riding with officers during operations involving novel enforcement efforts training officers in a classroom and in the field on new laws and court decisions affecting law enforcement representing the City of Miami Police Department in all contempt proceedings and all challenges to police procedures
Public Records Law Assessing all requests for records within the Police Department drafting all requisite legal correspondence deshyfending challenges by the media researching case law training on proper procedures
Forfeiture Law All aspects of litigation involving forfeiture proceedings reviewing and analyzing files prior to filing and hearings interviewing witnesses writing pleadings motions and legal correspondence legal research training on changes in the law on proper confiscation procedures
Civil and Criminal Law All aspects of civil and criminal litigation in State and Federal Courts reviewing and analyzing files prior to trial interviewing witnesses writing pleadings appellate briefs motions and legal memoranda legal research conferring with supervising attorneys conducting criminal and civil trials
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Governmental Affairs Lobbying at the state and federal level for issues affecting criminal justice and quality of life concerns
EDUCATION College of Advanced Judicial Studies Ft Myers FL May 2010 College of Advanced Judicial Studies Ft Myers FL May 2007 College of Advanced Judicial Studies Ft Myers FL May 2006 College of Advanced Judicial Studies Ft Myers FL May 2005 College of Advanced Judicial Studies Orlando FL May 2004 National Judicial College Substance Abuse Reno NV 2004 College of Advanced Judicial Studies Orlando FL Sept 2003
Solving in the Courts Reno NV June 2003 National Judicial College Managing Cases Involving Persons
with Mental Disabilities Reno NV June 2003 College of Advanced Judicial Studies St Pete FL Sept 2002 College of Advanced Judicial Studies Palm Harbor FL Sept 2001
Juris Doctor Degree May 1987 University of Miami School of Law Coral Gables Florida Honors Deans List Standing Activities Moot Court Client Counseling Competition Member Hispanic Law Association Federal Criminal Procedures Seminar Bachelor of Arts Degree in Pre-LawFrench 1984 Barry University Miami Shores Florida Honors Graduated CumJ_aude Whos Who in American Colleges and Universities Deans List French History and Catholic Womens Honor Societies Activities Studied in France (Summers1982-83) La Sorbonne De Paris and other universities
LICENSES Florida Bar Member Member Trial Bar United States District Court So District of Florida
EXPERIENCE HIGHLIGHTS
December 2012middotPresent Alvarez Carbonell Feltman Jimenez amp Gomez PL Coral Gables Florida Senior Counsel
Jun 2004 - Nov 2012 State of Florida County Court Judge Civil Division Acting Circuit Court Judge Domestic Violence Division Hialeah Miami-Dade County Florida (Total Bench Trials 1000 approx) (Total Jury Trials 60 approx)
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Jan 2001 - Jun 2004
1999 - Nov 2000
1991 - 1999
1988 - 1991
1987 - 1988
1986 - 1987
1985 - 1986
LANGUAGES
ASSOCIATIONS
State of Florida County Court Judge Criminal Division Miami-Dade County Florida (Total Bench Trials 450 approx) (Total Jury Trials 60 approx)
City of Miami Law Department Miami Florida Assistant City Attorney
City of Miami Law iepartment Miami Florida Assistant City Attorney I Police Legal Advisor
Law Offices of Louis Vernell North Miami Beach Florida Associate
Morton R Goudiss Esq Miami Beach Florida Legal Assistant I Clerk (General Civil Practice)
State Attorneys Office Miami Florida Certified Legal Intern
Skip Taylor Esq (Criminal Defense) Miami Florida Legal Clerk
Fluent in English Spanish and French
Conference of County Judges Judicial Assistants Committee Chair Conference of County Judges Legislative Conference Civil Rules and Small Claims Rules Committees Florida Bar Associ~tion Cuban-American Bar Association Florida Association of Women Lawyers-Dade Chapter Conchita Espinosa Academy Founder and Chair Alumni Committee Florida Association of Police Attorneys International Association of Chiefs of Police Downtown Bay Forum
Miami-Dade League of Cities Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
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COMMUNITY SERVICE
April 2012
Nov 2011
Sept 2011
Oct 2011 May 2011
Apr 2011
April 2011
Feb 2011
Apr 2010
Feb 2010
Sept 2009
April 2009
Sept 2008
Community Outreach - KAPOW (Kids and the Power of Work) Students make one visit to the workplace to participate in hands-on activities KAPOW lays a foundation for young students introducing them to work related concepts and experiences that can be continually reinforced throughout the formative years Hialeah FL
Community Outreach Program - Conference on Domestic Violence Child Support and Laws of Protection with a panel discussion and question and answer session Hialeah FL
Miami-Dade North - Panelist US Constitution Day
Community Outreach Programs - Town Hall Meeting with a Landlord Tenant Domestic Violence and Small Claims Miami
Whispering Pines Elementary - Career Day
Community Outreach Program - Conference on How to avoid becoming a victim of Domestic Violence with a panel discussion and question and answer session Hialeah FL
Community Outreach - Boy Scouts of America meeting discussing the importance of hard work honesty integrity perseverance Hialeah F
Whispering Pines Elementary - Career Day
Barry University Department of Psychology - Black History Month Read-A-Thon Presentation for Barry University students faculty staff and middle and high school students
Miami-Dade North - Panelist US Constitution Day
Whispering Pines Elementary School - Career Day
Miami-Dade North - Panelist US Constitution Day
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May 2008
Apr 2008
Nov 2007
Oct 2007
Oct 2007
Oct 2007
Aug 2007shy
May 2007
Jan 2007
Jan 2006
Dec 2005
Nov 2005
May 2005
May 2004
May 2004
Apr 2004
Mar 2004
Palm Springs Elementary - Career Day Presentations to various classes re educational background required to become a lawyer and judge duties of a judge judicial assistant and bailiff
Pinecrest Elementary - PTA sponsored Career Day Presentations to various classes re educational background required for various trades which will make them successful students and adults
Legal Services of Greater Miami - Presentation Re Professionalism in Lawyering
Carrie Meek Entrepreneurial Center Miami-Dade College Presentation on Valuing Diversity
Allapattah Middle School- Red Ribbon Week Presentation on Negative Impact of Drugs on Ones Life amp Legal Issues from Drug AbusePossession
Miami Flowers Importers Credit Assn - Small Claims Presentation
Participant in the Judicial Internship Program with StThomas School of Law mentoring a third-year law student for one semester
Law Day - Organized and conducted Fourth Annual Law Day Celebration at the Hialeah Courthouse
FAWL Panelist discussion re judicial campaigns
Participant and a Coordinator of the Three Kings Parade
Citrus Health Network - Visited Alzheimers and mentallyshychallenged patients for Christmas holidays
Little Havana Activities amp Nutrition Centers - Visits of elderly throughout the County for Thanksgiving distributing turkeys and cookies
Law Day - Organized and conducted Second Annual Law Day Celebration at the Hialeah Courthouse
Law Day - Organized and conducted First Annual Law Day Celebration at the Hialeah Courthouse
Saints Peter amp Paul Catholic School- Career Day
Conchita Espinosa Academy - Mock Trial
Hammocks Middle School - Highlights of Judicial Systemshy
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Feb 2004
Oct 2003
Oct 2003
Sept 2003
Feb 2003
Apr 2002
Apr 2001
Feb 1999shyDec 2000
Apr 1998
Mar 1997
Mar 1997
Jan 1997
Jan 1995shyDec 1995
Apr 1995
Apr 1995
Sept 1994shy
Aug 1995
AWARDS
emphasis on Jury trials and Jury Service
Conchita Espinosa Academy - Organized 8th Grade Field Trip to Richard Gerstein Justice Building for students to observe criminal court proceedings presided by Judge Pando
Santa Clara Elementary School - Reading with children (Kiwanis Club of Biscayne Bay)
Allapattah Middle School ~ 8th Grade Class Consequences of Getting into Trouble
Cuban Hebrew Congregation Miami Beach FL Seniors Day Discussing duties of a Criminal Court Judge shyQuestion and Answer Session
Member Speakers Bureau Eleventh Judicial Circuit
Winston Park Elementary School - Career Day
Hialeah Elementary School ~ Career Day
Miami~Dade County Teen Court Program Volunteer Judge
Boss-for-a-Day
Miami Commission On The Status of Women shyCounsel for Board Helping Women Help Themselves By Promoting Self-Improvement Equality and Family Values
Metro-Miami Action Plan Parliamentarian Advocating and Facilitating the Elimination of the Disparities that Exist Between the Black Community and The Dade County Community at Large
Southern Regional Youth Policy Center Studying and Assessing The Impact of National State and Local Policy Decisions on Hispanic Children and Adolescents
Rainbow - Addressing Equity Between Generations
Shenandoah Elementary School - Career Day
American Cancer Society - Jail amp Bail
Cuban-American National Planning Council
Inter-Ethnic Community Relations Task Force
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December 2012
December 2012
March 9 2009
May 04 2005
May 04 2005
Apr 102001 Feb 23 2001 Nov 302000 Nov 30 2000 Oct 18 2000
Oct 04 2000
COMMUNITY RECOGNITION
Sept 2009
Nov 2003
Recognition and Appreciation Award by the Cuban American Bar Association for just short of 12 years of Service as a County Court Judge Proclamation by Mayor Carlos Alvarez proclaiming December 72012 Judge Ana Maria Pando Day Award by the Federation of Cuban Students at the University of Miami for Dedication and Leadership to the Cuban Community Eleventh Judicial Circuit Certificate of Appreciation for participation and organization of First Annual Law Day celebration at Hialeah Courthouse Proclamation by Mayor Raul L Martinez for First Annual Law Day Celebration for organizing the event Coalition of Concerned Cuban-American Citizens City of Miami Outstanding Achievement Award City of Miami Certificate of Appreciation City of Miami Police Department Certificate of Appreciation Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity Certificate of Appreciation (Barry University Chapter) City of Miami Code Enforcement Board Certificate of Appreciation
Neighbors (Front Page article) Ask the Judges Featured among Miami-Dade Judges at a Community Connect Town Hall Meeting at Hialeah City Hall
Diario Las Americas (Front Page article) Lideres en a Comunidad (Community Leaders) Featured as a Hispanic Leader with a novel approach to justice focusing on rehabilitation and treatment
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JUDGE ANA MARIA PANDO BRIEF BIOGRAPHY
JUDGE ANA MARIA PANDO served as a Miami-Dade County Judge where she presided since January 2001 Judge Pando handled County Criminal cases in the Hialeah Branch Courthouse processing in excess of 150 cases a day Previously in Hialeah Judge Pando presided over County Civil cases including small claims collection actions landlord-tenant cases and general civil litigation She has also acted as an Acting Circuit Court Judge over domestic violence matters from 2004 to the present Judge Pando was assigned to the Miami-Dade County Court Criminal Division from January 2001 to June of 2004 as her first assignment as County Court Judge She has tried approximately 120 jury trials 60 criminal 60 civil 1450 bench trials 450 criminal and 1000 civil trials She is currently employed as Senior Counsel in Alvarez Carbonell l Feltman Jimenez amp Gomezl PL specializing in all areas of civil and criminal litigation in the state and federal courtsl in municipal and local law and in governmental consulting and lobbying before municipal state and federal bodies
A native of Miami-Dade County Judge Pando graduated Cum Laude from Barry University and received her Juris Doctorate from The University of Miami School of Law
Judge Pando began her law career as a specially appointed Public Defender In 1991 she joined the Miami City Attorneys Office and was assigned to the Miami Police Department as Police Legal Advisor In 1999 Judge Pando became the Assistant City Attorney responsible for code enforcement matters prosecuting violators before the Code Enforcement Board
In additionl Judge Pando is active in the community participating in Town-Hall Meetings geared towards educating the Miami-Dade County community concerning the court system She consistently partiCipates at community outreach events such as Law Days
Constitution Day at Miami-Dade College Red Ribbon Weeki and career mentorship events at local schools and universities
Judge Pando is a member of the State of Floridas Conference of County Judges and the Cuban American Bar Association Judge Pando has also served as Board Counsel to the Miami Commission on the Status of Women was Board Member to the Metro-Miami Action Planl and is a founding member of the Miami-Dade County Teen Court
Judge Pando took pride in truly being a Peoples Judge in the Peoples Court
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EXPERIENCE
JUDGE ANA MARIA PANDO Alvarez Carbonell Feltman Gomez Jimenez amp Gomez PL
2100 Ponce De Leon Blvd Suite 800 Coral Gables Florida 33134
305-444-5885 (Ext248) apandoacglegalcom
Judicial County Court Civil Division handling all types of civil county court cases including small claims and landlord-tenant cases presiding as Acting Circuit Court Judge over domestic violence and custody matters Calendars include motions reports bench and jury trials and lengthy ex-parte matters
County Court Criminal Division handling all types of criminal litigation including presiding over lengthy calendars involving motions arraignments soundings reports bench and jury trials conducting a problem-solving court when appropriate
Code EnforcementQuality of Life Issues Prosecuting code violations before administrative bodies training code enforcement officers on proper enforcement and court decisions affecting code compliance Board counsel to Hearing Officer in Ticketing Appellate Board handling all code compliance-related issues issuing formal and informal opinions related to code compliance
Police Legal Issues Providing immediate legal advice to police officers concerning enforcement reporting to crime scenes to assess civil liability concerns responding to police shootings and police involved accidents to assess liability ramifications riding with officers during operations involving novel enforcement efforts training officers in a classroom and in the field on new laws and court decisions affecting law enforcement representing the City of Miami Police Department in all contempt proceedings and all challenges to police procedures
Public Records Law Assessing all requests for records within the Police Department drafting all requisite legal correspondence deshyfending challenges by the media researching case law training on proper procedures
Forfeiture Law All aspects of litigation involving forfeiture proceedings reviewing and analyzing files prior to filing and hearings interviewing witnesses writing pleadings motions and legal correspondence legal research training on changes in the law on proper confiscation procedures
Civil and Criminal Law All aspects of civil and criminal litigation in State and Federal Courts reviewing and analyzing files prior to trial interviewing witnesses writing pleadings appellate briefs motions and legal memoranda legal research conferring with supervising attorneys conducting criminal and civil trials
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Governmental Affairs Lobbying at the state and federal level for issues affecting criminal justice and quality of life concerns
EDUCATION College of Advanced Judicial Studies Ft Myers FL May 2010 College of Advanced Judicial Studies Ft Myers FL May 2007 College of Advanced Judicial Studies Ft Myers FL May 2006 College of Advanced Judicial Studies Ft Myers FL May 2005 College of Advanced Judicial Studies Orlando FL May 2004 National Judicial College Substance Abuse Reno NV 2004 College of Advanced Judicial Studies Orlando FL Sept 2003
Solving in the Courts Reno NV June 2003 National Judicial College Managing Cases Involving Persons
with Mental Disabilities Reno NV June 2003 College of Advanced Judicial Studies St Pete FL Sept 2002 College of Advanced Judicial Studies Palm Harbor FL Sept 2001
Juris Doctor Degree May 1987 University of Miami School of Law Coral Gables Florida Honors Deans List Standing Activities Moot Court Client Counseling Competition Member Hispanic Law Association Federal Criminal Procedures Seminar Bachelor of Arts Degree in Pre-LawFrench 1984 Barry University Miami Shores Florida Honors Graduated Cum Laude Whos Who in American Colleges and Universities Deans List French History and Catholic Womens Honor Societies Activities Studied in France (Summers1982-83) La Sorbonne De Paris and other universities
LICENSES Florida Bar Member Member Trial Bar United States District Court So District of Florida
EXPERIENCE HIGHLIGHTS
December 2012-Present Alvarez Carbonell Feltman Jimenez ampGomez PL Coral Gables Florida Senior Counsel
Jun 2004 - Nov 2012 State of Florida County Court Judge Civil Division Acting Circuit Court Judge Domestic Violence Division Hialeah Miami-Dade County Florida (Total Bench Trials 1000 approx) (Total Jury Trials 60 approx)
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Jan 2001 - Jun 2004
1999 - Nov 2000
1991 - 1999
1988 - 1991
1987 - 1988
1986 - 1987
1985 -1986
LANGUAGES
ASSOCIATIONS
State of Florida County Court Judge Criminal Division Miami-Dade County Florida (Total Bench Trials 450 approx) (Total Jury Trials 60 approx)
City of Miami Law Department Miami Florida Assistant City Attorney
City of Miami Law Qepartment Miami Florida Assistant City Attorney I Police Legal Advisor
Law Offices of Louis Vernell North Miami Beach Florida Associate
Morton R Goudiss Esq Miami Beach Florida Legal Assistant I Clerk (General Civil Practice)
State Attorneys Office Miami Florida Certified Legal Intern
Skip Taylor Esq (Criminal Defense) Miami Florida Legal Clerk
Fluent in English Spanish and French
Conference of County Judges Judicial Assistants Committee Chair Conference of County Judges Legislative Conference Civil Rules and Small Claims Rules Committees Florida Bar Associ~tion Cuban-American Bar Association Florida Association of Women Lawyers-Dade Chapter Conchita Espinosa Academy Founder and Chair Alumni Committee Florida Association of Police Attorneys International Association of Chiefs of Police Downtown Bay Forum
Miami-Dade League of Cities Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
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COMMUNITY SERVICE
April 2012
Nov 2011
Sept 2011
Oct 2011 May 2011
Apr 2011
April 2011
Feb 2011
Apr 2010
Feb 2010
Sept 2009
April 2009
Sept 2008
Community Outreach - KAPOW (Kids and the Power of Work) Students make one visit to the workplace to participate in hands-on activities KAPOW lays a foundation for young students introducing them to work related concepts and experiences that can be continually reinforced throughout the formative years Hialeah FL
Community Outreach Program - Conference on Domestic Violence Child Support and Laws of Protection with a panel discussion and question and answer session Hialeah FL
Miami-Dade North - Panelist US Constitution Day
Community Outreach Programs - Town Hall Meeting with a Landlord Tenant Domestic Violence and Small Claims Miami
Whispering Pines Elementary - Career Day
Community Outreach Program - Conference on How to avoid becoming a victim of Domestic Violence with a panel discussion and question and answer session Hialeah FL
Community Outreach - Boy Scouts of America meeting discussing the importance of hard work honesty integrity perseverance Hialeah F
Whispering Pines Elementary - Career Day
Barry University Department of Psychology - Black History Month Read-A-Thon Presentation for Barry University students faculty staff and middle and high school students
Miami-Dade North - Panelist US Constitution Day
Whispering Pines Elementary School - Career Day
Miami-Dade North - Panelist US Constitution Day
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May 2008
Apr 2008
Nov 2007
Oct 2007
Oct 2007
Oct 2007
Aug 2007shy
May 2007
Jan 2007
Jan 2006
Dec 2005
Nov 2005
May 2005
May 2004
May 2004
Apr 2004
Mar 2004
Palm Springs Elementary - Career Day Presentations to various classes re educational background required to become a lawyer and judge duties of a judge judicial assistant and bailiff
Pinecrest Elementary - PTA sponsored Career Day Presentations to various classes re educational background required for various trades which will make them successful students and adults
Legal Services of Greater Miami - Presentation Re Professionalism in Lawyering
Carrie Meek Entrepreneurial Center Miami-Dade College Presentation on Valuing Diversity
Allapattah Middle School- Red Ribbon Week Presentation on Negative Impact of Drugs on Ones Life amp Legal Issues from Drug AbusePossession
Miami Flowers Importers Credit Assn - Small Claims Presentation
Participant in the Judicial Internship Program with StThomas School of Law mentoring a third-year law student for one semester
Law Day - Organized and conducted Fourth Annual Law Day Celebration at the Hialeah Courthouse
FAWL Panelist discussion re judicial campaigns
Participant and a Coordinator of the Three Kings Parade
Citrus Health Network - Visited Alzheimers and mentallyshychallenged patients for Christmas holidays
Little Havana Activities amp Nutrition Centers - Visits of elderly throughout the County for Thanksgiving distributing turkeys and cookies
Law Day - Organized and conducted Second Annual Law Day Celebration at the Hialeah Courthouse
Law Day - Organized and conducted First Annual Law Day Celebration at the Hialeah Courthouse
Saints Peter amp Paul Catholic School - Career Day
Conchita Espinosa Academy - Mock Trial
Hammocks Middle School - Highlights of judicial Systemshy
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Feb 2004
Oct 2003
Oct 2003
Sept 2003
Feb 2003
Apr 2002
Apr 2001
Feb 1999shyDec 2000
Apr 1998
Mar 1997
Mar 1997
Jan 1997
Jan 1995shyDec 1995
Apr 1995
Apr 1995
Sept 1994shy
Aug 1995
AWARDS
emphasis on Jury trials and Jury Service
Conchita Espinosa Academy - Organized 8th Grade Field Trip to Richard Gerstein Justice Building for students to observe criminal court proceedings presided by Judge Pando
Santa Clara Elementary School - Reading with children (Kiwanis Club of Biscayne Bay)
Allapattah Middle School - 8th Grade Class Consequences of Getting into Trouble
Cuban Hebrew Congregation Miami Beach FL Seniors Day Discussing duties of a Criminal Court Judge shyQuestion and Answer Session
Member Speakers Bureau Eleventh Judicial Circuit
Winston Park Elementary Schoolmiddot Career Day
Hialeah Elementary School - Career Day
Miami-Dade County Teen Court Program Volunteer Judge
Boss-for-a-Day
Miami Commission On The Status of Women shyCounsel for Board Helping Women Help Themselves By Promoting Self-Improvement Equality and Family Values
Metro-Miami Action Plan Parliamentarian Advocating and Facilitating the Elimination of the Disparities that Exist Between the Black Community and The Dade County Community at Large
Southern Regional Youth Policy Center Studying and Assessing The Impact of National State and Local Policy Decisions on Hispanic Children and Adolescents
Rainbow - Addressing Equity Between Generations
Shenandoah Elementary School - Career Day
American Cancer Society - Jail amp Bail
Cuban-American National Planning Council
Inter-Ethnic Community Relations Task Force
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December 2012
December 2012
March 92009
May 04 2005
May 042005
Apr 102001 Feb 23 2001 Nov 30 2000 Nov 30 2000 Oct 18 2000
Oct 04 2000
COMMUNITY RECOGNITION
Sept 2009
Nov 2003
Recognition and Appreciation Award by the Cuban American Bar Association for just short of 12 years of Service as a County Court Judge Proclamation by Mayor Carlos Alvarez proclaiming December 72012 Judge Ana Maria Pando Day Award by the Federation of Cuban Students at the University of Miami for Dedication and Leadership to the Cuban Community Eleventh Judicial Circuit Certificate of Appreciation for participation and organization of First Annual Law Day celebration at Hialeah Courthouse Proclamation by Mayor Raul L Martinez for First Annual Law Day Celebration for organizing the event Coalition of Concerned Cuban-American Citizens City of Miami Outstanding Achievement Award City of Miami Certificate of Appreciation City of Miami Police Department Certificate of Appreciation Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity Certificate of Appreciation (Barry University Chapter) City of Miami Code Enforcement Board Certificate of Appreciation
Neighbors (Front Page article) Ask the Judges Featured among Miami-Dade Judges at a Community Connect Town Hall Meeting at Hialeah City Hall
Diario Las Americas - (Front Page article) Lideres en la Comunidad (Community Leaders) Featured as a Hispanic Leader with a novel approach to justice focusing on rehabilitation and treatment
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Jan 2001 - Jun 2004 State of Florida
1999 - Nov 2000
1991 -1999
1988 - 1991
1987 - 1988
1986 - 1987
LANGUAGES
ASSOCIATIONS
County Court Judge Criminal Division Miami-Dade County Florida (Total Bench Trials 450 approx) (T otal Jury Trials 60 approx)
City of Miami Law Department Miami Florida Assistant City Attorney
City of Miami Law rgtepartment Miami Florida Assistant City Attorney I Police Legal Advisor
Law Offices of Louis Vernell North Miami Beach Florida Associate
Morton R Goudiss Esq Miami Beach Florida Legal Assistant I Clerk (General Civil Practice)
State Attorneys Office Miami Florida Certified Legal Intern
Skip Taylor Esq (Criminal Defense) Miami Florida Legal Clerk
Fluent in English Spanish and French
Conference of County Judges JUdicial Assistants Committee Chair Conference of County Judges Legislative Conference Civil Rules and Small Claims Rules Committees Florida Bar Association Cuban-American Bar Association Florida Association of Women Lawyers-Dade Chapter Conchita Espinosa Academy Founder and Chair Alumni Committee Florida Association of Police Attorneys International Association of Chiefs of Police Downtown Bay Forum
Miami-Dade League of Cities Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
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JUDGE ANA MARIA PANDO BRIEF BIOGRAPHY
JUDGE ANA MARIA PANDO served as a Miami-Dade County Judge where she presided since January 2001 Judge Pando handled County Criminal cases in the Hialeah Branch Courthouse processing in excess of 150 cases a day Previously in Hialeah Judge Pando presided over County Civil cases including small claims collection actions landlord-tenant cases and general civil litigation She has also acted as an Acting Circuit Court Judge over domestic violence matters from 2004 to the present Judge Pando was assigned to the Miami-Dade County Court Criminal Division from January 2001 to June of 2004 as her first assignment as County Court Judge She has tried approximately 120 jury trials 60 criminal 60 civil 1450 bench trials 450 criminal and 1000 civil trials She is currently employed as Senior Counsel in Alvarez Carbonell Feltman Jimenez amp Gomez PL specializing in all areas of civil and criminal litigation in the state and federal courts in municipal and local law and in governmental consulting and lobbying before municipal state and federal bodies
A native of Miami-Dade County Judge Pando graduated Cum Laude from Barry University and received her Juris Doctorate from The University of Miami School of Law
Judge Pando began her law career as a specially appOinted Public Defender In 1991 she joined the Miami City Attorneys Office and was assigned to the Miami Police Department as Police Legal Advisor In 1999 Judge Pando became the Assistant City Attorney responsible for code enforcement matters prosecuting violators before the Code Enforcement Board
In addition Judge Pando is active in the community participating in Town-Hall Meetings geared towards educating the Miami-Dade County community concerning the court system She conSistently partiCipates at community outreach events such as Law Days
Constitution Day at Miami-Dade College Red Ribbon Week and career mentorship events at local schools and universities
Judge Pando is a member of the State of Floridas Conference of County Judges and the Cuban American Bar Association Judge Pando has also served as Board Counsel to the Miami Commission on the Status of Women was Board Member to the Metro-Miami Action Plan and is a founding member of the Miami-Dade County Teen Court
Judge Pando took pride in truly being a Peoples Judge in the Peoples Court
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EXPERIENCE
JUDGE ANA MARIA PANDO Alvarez Carbonell Feltman Gomez Jimenez amp Gomez Pl
2100 Ponce De Leon Blvd Suite 800 Coral Gables Florida 33134
305-444-5885 (Ext248) apandoacglegalcom
Judicial County Court Civil Division handling all types of civil county court cases including small claims and landlord-tenant cases presiding as Acting Circuit Court Judge over domestic violence and custody matters Calendars include motions reports bench and jury trials and lengthy ex-parte matters
County Court Criminal Division handling all types of criminal litigation including presiding over lengthy calendars involving motions arraignments soundings reports bench and jury trials conducting a problem-solving court when appropriate
Code EnforcementQuality of life Issues Prosecuting code violations before administrative bodies training code enforcement officers on proper enforcement and court decisions affecting code compliance Board counsel to Hearing Officer in Ticketing Appellate Board handling all code compliance-related issues issuing formal and informal opinions related to code compliance
Police legal Issues Providing immediate legal advice to police officers concerning enforcement reporting to crime scenes to assess civil liability concerns responding to police shootings and police involved accidents to assess liability ramifications riding with officers during operations involving novel enforcement efforts training officers in a classroom and in the field on new laws and court decisions affecting law enforcement representing the City of Miami Police Department in all contempt proceedings and all challenges to police procedures
Public Records Law Assessing all requests for records within the Police Department drafting all requisite legal correspondence deshyfending challenges by the media researching case law training on proper procedures
Forfeiture Law All aspects of litigation involving forfeiture proceedings reviewing and analyzing files prior to filing and hearings interviewing witnesses writing pleadings motions and legal correspondence legal research training on changes in the law on proper confiscation procedures
Civil and Criminal Law All aspects of civil and criminal litigation in State and Federal Courts reviewing and analyzing files prior to trial interviewing witnesses writing pleadings appellate briefs motions and legal memoranda legal research conferring with supervising attorneys conducting criminal and civil trials
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Governmental Affairs Lobbying at the state and federal level for issues affecting criminal justice and quality of life concerns
EDUCATION College of Advanced Judicial Studies Ft Myers FL May 2010 College of Advanced Judicial Studies Ft Myers FL May 2007 College of Advanced Judicial Studies Ft Myers FL May 2006 College of Advanced Judicial Studies Ft Myers FL May 2005 College of Advanced Judicial Studies Orlando FL May 2004 National Judicial College Substance Abuse Reno NV 2004 College of Advanced Judicial Studies Orlando FL Sept 2003
Solving in the Courts Reno NV June 2003 National Judicial College Managing Cases Involving Persons
with Mental Disabilities Reno NV June 2003 College of Advanced Judicial Studies St Pete FL Sept 2002 College of Advanced Judicial Studies Palm Harbor FL Sept 2001
Juris Doctor Degree May 1987 University of Miami School of Law Coral Gables Florida Honors Deans List Standing Activities Moot Court Client Counseling Competition Member Hispanic Law Association Federal Criminal Procedures Seminar Bachelor of Arts Degree in Pre-LawFrench 1984 Barry University Miami Shores Florida Honors Graduated CumJ_aude Whos Who in American Colleges and Universities Deans List French History and Catholic Womens Honor Societies Activities Studied in France (Summers1982-83) La Sorbonne De Paris and other universities
LICENSES Florida Bar Member Member Trial Bar United States District Court So District of Florida
EXPERIENCE HIGHLIGHTS
December 2012middotPresent Alvarez Carbonell Feltman Jimenez amp Gomez PL Coral Gables Florida Senior Counsel
Jun 2004 - Nov 2012 State of Florida County Court Judge Civil Division Acting Circuit Court Judge Domestic Violence Division Hialeah Miami-Dade County Florida (Total Bench Trials 1000 approx) (Total Jury Trials 60 approx)
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Jan 2001 - Jun 2004
1999 - Nov 2000
1991 - 1999
1988 - 1991
1987 - 1988
1986 - 1987
1985 - 1986
LANGUAGES
ASSOCIATIONS
State of Florida County Court Judge Criminal Division Miami-Dade County Florida (Total Bench Trials 450 approx) (Total Jury Trials 60 approx)
City of Miami Law Department Miami Florida Assistant City Attorney
City of Miami Law iepartment Miami Florida Assistant City Attorney I Police Legal Advisor
Law Offices of Louis Vernell North Miami Beach Florida Associate
Morton R Goudiss Esq Miami Beach Florida Legal Assistant I Clerk (General Civil Practice)
State Attorneys Office Miami Florida Certified Legal Intern
Skip Taylor Esq (Criminal Defense) Miami Florida Legal Clerk
Fluent in English Spanish and French
Conference of County Judges Judicial Assistants Committee Chair Conference of County Judges Legislative Conference Civil Rules and Small Claims Rules Committees Florida Bar Associ~tion Cuban-American Bar Association Florida Association of Women Lawyers-Dade Chapter Conchita Espinosa Academy Founder and Chair Alumni Committee Florida Association of Police Attorneys International Association of Chiefs of Police Downtown Bay Forum
Miami-Dade League of Cities Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
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COMMUNITY SERVICE
April 2012
Nov 2011
Sept 2011
Oct 2011 May 2011
Apr 2011
April 2011
Feb 2011
Apr 2010
Feb 2010
Sept 2009
April 2009
Sept 2008
Community Outreach - KAPOW (Kids and the Power of Work) Students make one visit to the workplace to participate in hands-on activities KAPOW lays a foundation for young students introducing them to work related concepts and experiences that can be continually reinforced throughout the formative years Hialeah FL
Community Outreach Program - Conference on Domestic Violence Child Support and Laws of Protection with a panel discussion and question and answer session Hialeah FL
Miami-Dade North - Panelist US Constitution Day
Community Outreach Programs - Town Hall Meeting with a Landlord Tenant Domestic Violence and Small Claims Miami
Whispering Pines Elementary - Career Day
Community Outreach Program - Conference on How to avoid becoming a victim of Domestic Violence with a panel discussion and question and answer session Hialeah FL
Community Outreach - Boy Scouts of America meeting discussing the importance of hard work honesty integrity perseverance Hialeah F
Whispering Pines Elementary - Career Day
Barry University Department of Psychology - Black History Month Read-A-Thon Presentation for Barry University students faculty staff and middle and high school students
Miami-Dade North - Panelist US Constitution Day
Whispering Pines Elementary School - Career Day
Miami-Dade North - Panelist US Constitution Day
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May 2008
Apr 2008
Nov 2007
Oct 2007
Oct 2007
Oct 2007
Aug 2007shy
May 2007
Jan 2007
Jan 2006
Dec 2005
Nov 2005
May 2005
May 2004
May 2004
Apr 2004
Mar 2004
Palm Springs Elementary - Career Day Presentations to various classes re educational background required to become a lawyer and judge duties of a judge judicial assistant and bailiff
Pinecrest Elementary - PTA sponsored Career Day Presentations to various classes re educational background required for various trades which will make them successful students and adults
Legal Services of Greater Miami - Presentation Re Professionalism in Lawyering
Carrie Meek Entrepreneurial Center Miami-Dade College Presentation on Valuing Diversity
Allapattah Middle School- Red Ribbon Week Presentation on Negative Impact of Drugs on Ones Life amp Legal Issues from Drug AbusePossession
Miami Flowers Importers Credit Assn - Small Claims Presentation
Participant in the Judicial Internship Program with StThomas School of Law mentoring a third-year law student for one semester
Law Day - Organized and conducted Fourth Annual Law Day Celebration at the Hialeah Courthouse
FAWL Panelist discussion re judicial campaigns
Participant and a Coordinator of the Three Kings Parade
Citrus Health Network - Visited Alzheimers and mentallyshychallenged patients for Christmas holidays
Little Havana Activities amp Nutrition Centers - Visits of elderly throughout the County for Thanksgiving distributing turkeys and cookies
Law Day - Organized and conducted Second Annual Law Day Celebration at the Hialeah Courthouse
Law Day - Organized and conducted First Annual Law Day Celebration at the Hialeah Courthouse
Saints Peter amp Paul Catholic School- Career Day
Conchita Espinosa Academy - Mock Trial
Hammocks Middle School - Highlights of Judicial Systemshy
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Feb 2004
Oct 2003
Oct 2003
Sept 2003
Feb 2003
Apr 2002
Apr 2001
Feb 1999shyDec 2000
Apr 1998
Mar 1997
Mar 1997
Jan 1997
Jan 1995shyDec 1995
Apr 1995
Apr 1995
Sept 1994shy
Aug 1995
AWARDS
emphasis on Jury trials and Jury Service
Conchita Espinosa Academy - Organized 8th Grade Field Trip to Richard Gerstein Justice Building for students to observe criminal court proceedings presided by Judge Pando
Santa Clara Elementary School - Reading with children (Kiwanis Club of Biscayne Bay)
Allapattah Middle School ~ 8th Grade Class Consequences of Getting into Trouble
Cuban Hebrew Congregation Miami Beach FL Seniors Day Discussing duties of a Criminal Court Judge shyQuestion and Answer Session
Member Speakers Bureau Eleventh Judicial Circuit
Winston Park Elementary School - Career Day
Hialeah Elementary School ~ Career Day
Miami~Dade County Teen Court Program Volunteer Judge
Boss-for-a-Day
Miami Commission On The Status of Women shyCounsel for Board Helping Women Help Themselves By Promoting Self-Improvement Equality and Family Values
Metro-Miami Action Plan Parliamentarian Advocating and Facilitating the Elimination of the Disparities that Exist Between the Black Community and The Dade County Community at Large
Southern Regional Youth Policy Center Studying and Assessing The Impact of National State and Local Policy Decisions on Hispanic Children and Adolescents
Rainbow - Addressing Equity Between Generations
Shenandoah Elementary School - Career Day
American Cancer Society - Jail amp Bail
Cuban-American National Planning Council
Inter-Ethnic Community Relations Task Force
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December 2012
December 2012
March 9 2009
May 04 2005
May 04 2005
Apr 102001 Feb 23 2001 Nov 302000 Nov 30 2000 Oct 18 2000
Oct 04 2000
COMMUNITY RECOGNITION
Sept 2009
Nov 2003
Recognition and Appreciation Award by the Cuban American Bar Association for just short of 12 years of Service as a County Court Judge Proclamation by Mayor Carlos Alvarez proclaiming December 72012 Judge Ana Maria Pando Day Award by the Federation of Cuban Students at the University of Miami for Dedication and Leadership to the Cuban Community Eleventh Judicial Circuit Certificate of Appreciation for participation and organization of First Annual Law Day celebration at Hialeah Courthouse Proclamation by Mayor Raul L Martinez for First Annual Law Day Celebration for organizing the event Coalition of Concerned Cuban-American Citizens City of Miami Outstanding Achievement Award City of Miami Certificate of Appreciation City of Miami Police Department Certificate of Appreciation Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity Certificate of Appreciation (Barry University Chapter) City of Miami Code Enforcement Board Certificate of Appreciation
Neighbors (Front Page article) Ask the Judges Featured among Miami-Dade Judges at a Community Connect Town Hall Meeting at Hialeah City Hall
Diario Las Americas (Front Page article) Lideres en a Comunidad (Community Leaders) Featured as a Hispanic Leader with a novel approach to justice focusing on rehabilitation and treatment
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JUDGE ANA MARIA PANDO BRIEF BIOGRAPHY
JUDGE ANA MARIA PANDO served as a Miami-Dade County Judge where she presided since January 2001 Judge Pando handled County Criminal cases in the Hialeah Branch Courthouse processing in excess of 150 cases a day Previously in Hialeah Judge Pando presided over County Civil cases including small claims collection actions landlord-tenant cases and general civil litigation She has also acted as an Acting Circuit Court Judge over domestic violence matters from 2004 to the present Judge Pando was assigned to the Miami-Dade County Court Criminal Division from January 2001 to June of 2004 as her first assignment as County Court Judge She has tried approximately 120 jury trials 60 criminal 60 civil 1450 bench trials 450 criminal and 1000 civil trials She is currently employed as Senior Counsel in Alvarez Carbonell l Feltman Jimenez amp Gomezl PL specializing in all areas of civil and criminal litigation in the state and federal courtsl in municipal and local law and in governmental consulting and lobbying before municipal state and federal bodies
A native of Miami-Dade County Judge Pando graduated Cum Laude from Barry University and received her Juris Doctorate from The University of Miami School of Law
Judge Pando began her law career as a specially appointed Public Defender In 1991 she joined the Miami City Attorneys Office and was assigned to the Miami Police Department as Police Legal Advisor In 1999 Judge Pando became the Assistant City Attorney responsible for code enforcement matters prosecuting violators before the Code Enforcement Board
In additionl Judge Pando is active in the community participating in Town-Hall Meetings geared towards educating the Miami-Dade County community concerning the court system She consistently partiCipates at community outreach events such as Law Days
Constitution Day at Miami-Dade College Red Ribbon Weeki and career mentorship events at local schools and universities
Judge Pando is a member of the State of Floridas Conference of County Judges and the Cuban American Bar Association Judge Pando has also served as Board Counsel to the Miami Commission on the Status of Women was Board Member to the Metro-Miami Action Planl and is a founding member of the Miami-Dade County Teen Court
Judge Pando took pride in truly being a Peoples Judge in the Peoples Court
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EXPERIENCE
JUDGE ANA MARIA PANDO Alvarez Carbonell Feltman Gomez Jimenez amp Gomez PL
2100 Ponce De Leon Blvd Suite 800 Coral Gables Florida 33134
305-444-5885 (Ext248) apandoacglegalcom
Judicial County Court Civil Division handling all types of civil county court cases including small claims and landlord-tenant cases presiding as Acting Circuit Court Judge over domestic violence and custody matters Calendars include motions reports bench and jury trials and lengthy ex-parte matters
County Court Criminal Division handling all types of criminal litigation including presiding over lengthy calendars involving motions arraignments soundings reports bench and jury trials conducting a problem-solving court when appropriate
Code EnforcementQuality of Life Issues Prosecuting code violations before administrative bodies training code enforcement officers on proper enforcement and court decisions affecting code compliance Board counsel to Hearing Officer in Ticketing Appellate Board handling all code compliance-related issues issuing formal and informal opinions related to code compliance
Police Legal Issues Providing immediate legal advice to police officers concerning enforcement reporting to crime scenes to assess civil liability concerns responding to police shootings and police involved accidents to assess liability ramifications riding with officers during operations involving novel enforcement efforts training officers in a classroom and in the field on new laws and court decisions affecting law enforcement representing the City of Miami Police Department in all contempt proceedings and all challenges to police procedures
Public Records Law Assessing all requests for records within the Police Department drafting all requisite legal correspondence deshyfending challenges by the media researching case law training on proper procedures
Forfeiture Law All aspects of litigation involving forfeiture proceedings reviewing and analyzing files prior to filing and hearings interviewing witnesses writing pleadings motions and legal correspondence legal research training on changes in the law on proper confiscation procedures
Civil and Criminal Law All aspects of civil and criminal litigation in State and Federal Courts reviewing and analyzing files prior to trial interviewing witnesses writing pleadings appellate briefs motions and legal memoranda legal research conferring with supervising attorneys conducting criminal and civil trials
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Governmental Affairs Lobbying at the state and federal level for issues affecting criminal justice and quality of life concerns
EDUCATION College of Advanced Judicial Studies Ft Myers FL May 2010 College of Advanced Judicial Studies Ft Myers FL May 2007 College of Advanced Judicial Studies Ft Myers FL May 2006 College of Advanced Judicial Studies Ft Myers FL May 2005 College of Advanced Judicial Studies Orlando FL May 2004 National Judicial College Substance Abuse Reno NV 2004 College of Advanced Judicial Studies Orlando FL Sept 2003
Solving in the Courts Reno NV June 2003 National Judicial College Managing Cases Involving Persons
with Mental Disabilities Reno NV June 2003 College of Advanced Judicial Studies St Pete FL Sept 2002 College of Advanced Judicial Studies Palm Harbor FL Sept 2001
Juris Doctor Degree May 1987 University of Miami School of Law Coral Gables Florida Honors Deans List Standing Activities Moot Court Client Counseling Competition Member Hispanic Law Association Federal Criminal Procedures Seminar Bachelor of Arts Degree in Pre-LawFrench 1984 Barry University Miami Shores Florida Honors Graduated Cum Laude Whos Who in American Colleges and Universities Deans List French History and Catholic Womens Honor Societies Activities Studied in France (Summers1982-83) La Sorbonne De Paris and other universities
LICENSES Florida Bar Member Member Trial Bar United States District Court So District of Florida
EXPERIENCE HIGHLIGHTS
December 2012-Present Alvarez Carbonell Feltman Jimenez ampGomez PL Coral Gables Florida Senior Counsel
Jun 2004 - Nov 2012 State of Florida County Court Judge Civil Division Acting Circuit Court Judge Domestic Violence Division Hialeah Miami-Dade County Florida (Total Bench Trials 1000 approx) (Total Jury Trials 60 approx)
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City Clerk
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Jan 2001 - Jun 2004
1999 - Nov 2000
1991 - 1999
1988 - 1991
1987 - 1988
1986 - 1987
1985 -1986
LANGUAGES
ASSOCIATIONS
State of Florida County Court Judge Criminal Division Miami-Dade County Florida (Total Bench Trials 450 approx) (Total Jury Trials 60 approx)
City of Miami Law Department Miami Florida Assistant City Attorney
City of Miami Law Qepartment Miami Florida Assistant City Attorney I Police Legal Advisor
Law Offices of Louis Vernell North Miami Beach Florida Associate
Morton R Goudiss Esq Miami Beach Florida Legal Assistant I Clerk (General Civil Practice)
State Attorneys Office Miami Florida Certified Legal Intern
Skip Taylor Esq (Criminal Defense) Miami Florida Legal Clerk
Fluent in English Spanish and French
Conference of County Judges Judicial Assistants Committee Chair Conference of County Judges Legislative Conference Civil Rules and Small Claims Rules Committees Florida Bar Associ~tion Cuban-American Bar Association Florida Association of Women Lawyers-Dade Chapter Conchita Espinosa Academy Founder and Chair Alumni Committee Florida Association of Police Attorneys International Association of Chiefs of Police Downtown Bay Forum
Miami-Dade League of Cities Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
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COMMUNITY SERVICE
April 2012
Nov 2011
Sept 2011
Oct 2011 May 2011
Apr 2011
April 2011
Feb 2011
Apr 2010
Feb 2010
Sept 2009
April 2009
Sept 2008
Community Outreach - KAPOW (Kids and the Power of Work) Students make one visit to the workplace to participate in hands-on activities KAPOW lays a foundation for young students introducing them to work related concepts and experiences that can be continually reinforced throughout the formative years Hialeah FL
Community Outreach Program - Conference on Domestic Violence Child Support and Laws of Protection with a panel discussion and question and answer session Hialeah FL
Miami-Dade North - Panelist US Constitution Day
Community Outreach Programs - Town Hall Meeting with a Landlord Tenant Domestic Violence and Small Claims Miami
Whispering Pines Elementary - Career Day
Community Outreach Program - Conference on How to avoid becoming a victim of Domestic Violence with a panel discussion and question and answer session Hialeah FL
Community Outreach - Boy Scouts of America meeting discussing the importance of hard work honesty integrity perseverance Hialeah F
Whispering Pines Elementary - Career Day
Barry University Department of Psychology - Black History Month Read-A-Thon Presentation for Barry University students faculty staff and middle and high school students
Miami-Dade North - Panelist US Constitution Day
Whispering Pines Elementary School - Career Day
Miami-Dade North - Panelist US Constitution Day
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May 2008
Apr 2008
Nov 2007
Oct 2007
Oct 2007
Oct 2007
Aug 2007shy
May 2007
Jan 2007
Jan 2006
Dec 2005
Nov 2005
May 2005
May 2004
May 2004
Apr 2004
Mar 2004
Palm Springs Elementary - Career Day Presentations to various classes re educational background required to become a lawyer and judge duties of a judge judicial assistant and bailiff
Pinecrest Elementary - PTA sponsored Career Day Presentations to various classes re educational background required for various trades which will make them successful students and adults
Legal Services of Greater Miami - Presentation Re Professionalism in Lawyering
Carrie Meek Entrepreneurial Center Miami-Dade College Presentation on Valuing Diversity
Allapattah Middle School- Red Ribbon Week Presentation on Negative Impact of Drugs on Ones Life amp Legal Issues from Drug AbusePossession
Miami Flowers Importers Credit Assn - Small Claims Presentation
Participant in the Judicial Internship Program with StThomas School of Law mentoring a third-year law student for one semester
Law Day - Organized and conducted Fourth Annual Law Day Celebration at the Hialeah Courthouse
FAWL Panelist discussion re judicial campaigns
Participant and a Coordinator of the Three Kings Parade
Citrus Health Network - Visited Alzheimers and mentallyshychallenged patients for Christmas holidays
Little Havana Activities amp Nutrition Centers - Visits of elderly throughout the County for Thanksgiving distributing turkeys and cookies
Law Day - Organized and conducted Second Annual Law Day Celebration at the Hialeah Courthouse
Law Day - Organized and conducted First Annual Law Day Celebration at the Hialeah Courthouse
Saints Peter amp Paul Catholic School - Career Day
Conchita Espinosa Academy - Mock Trial
Hammocks Middle School - Highlights of judicial Systemshy
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Feb 2004
Oct 2003
Oct 2003
Sept 2003
Feb 2003
Apr 2002
Apr 2001
Feb 1999shyDec 2000
Apr 1998
Mar 1997
Mar 1997
Jan 1997
Jan 1995shyDec 1995
Apr 1995
Apr 1995
Sept 1994shy
Aug 1995
AWARDS
emphasis on Jury trials and Jury Service
Conchita Espinosa Academy - Organized 8th Grade Field Trip to Richard Gerstein Justice Building for students to observe criminal court proceedings presided by Judge Pando
Santa Clara Elementary School - Reading with children (Kiwanis Club of Biscayne Bay)
Allapattah Middle School - 8th Grade Class Consequences of Getting into Trouble
Cuban Hebrew Congregation Miami Beach FL Seniors Day Discussing duties of a Criminal Court Judge shyQuestion and Answer Session
Member Speakers Bureau Eleventh Judicial Circuit
Winston Park Elementary Schoolmiddot Career Day
Hialeah Elementary School - Career Day
Miami-Dade County Teen Court Program Volunteer Judge
Boss-for-a-Day
Miami Commission On The Status of Women shyCounsel for Board Helping Women Help Themselves By Promoting Self-Improvement Equality and Family Values
Metro-Miami Action Plan Parliamentarian Advocating and Facilitating the Elimination of the Disparities that Exist Between the Black Community and The Dade County Community at Large
Southern Regional Youth Policy Center Studying and Assessing The Impact of National State and Local Policy Decisions on Hispanic Children and Adolescents
Rainbow - Addressing Equity Between Generations
Shenandoah Elementary School - Career Day
American Cancer Society - Jail amp Bail
Cuban-American National Planning Council
Inter-Ethnic Community Relations Task Force
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December 2012
December 2012
March 92009
May 04 2005
May 042005
Apr 102001 Feb 23 2001 Nov 30 2000 Nov 30 2000 Oct 18 2000
Oct 04 2000
COMMUNITY RECOGNITION
Sept 2009
Nov 2003
Recognition and Appreciation Award by the Cuban American Bar Association for just short of 12 years of Service as a County Court Judge Proclamation by Mayor Carlos Alvarez proclaiming December 72012 Judge Ana Maria Pando Day Award by the Federation of Cuban Students at the University of Miami for Dedication and Leadership to the Cuban Community Eleventh Judicial Circuit Certificate of Appreciation for participation and organization of First Annual Law Day celebration at Hialeah Courthouse Proclamation by Mayor Raul L Martinez for First Annual Law Day Celebration for organizing the event Coalition of Concerned Cuban-American Citizens City of Miami Outstanding Achievement Award City of Miami Certificate of Appreciation City of Miami Police Department Certificate of Appreciation Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity Certificate of Appreciation (Barry University Chapter) City of Miami Code Enforcement Board Certificate of Appreciation
Neighbors (Front Page article) Ask the Judges Featured among Miami-Dade Judges at a Community Connect Town Hall Meeting at Hialeah City Hall
Diario Las Americas - (Front Page article) Lideres en la Comunidad (Community Leaders) Featured as a Hispanic Leader with a novel approach to justice focusing on rehabilitation and treatment
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JUDGE ANA MARIA PANDO BRIEF BIOGRAPHY
JUDGE ANA MARIA PANDO served as a Miami-Dade County Judge where she presided since January 2001 Judge Pando handled County Criminal cases in the Hialeah Branch Courthouse processing in excess of 150 cases a day Previously in Hialeah Judge Pando presided over County Civil cases including small claims collection actions landlord-tenant cases and general civil litigation She has also acted as an Acting Circuit Court Judge over domestic violence matters from 2004 to the present Judge Pando was assigned to the Miami-Dade County Court Criminal Division from January 2001 to June of 2004 as her first assignment as County Court Judge She has tried approximately 120 jury trials 60 criminal 60 civil 1450 bench trials 450 criminal and 1000 civil trials She is currently employed as Senior Counsel in Alvarez Carbonell Feltman Jimenez amp Gomez PL specializing in all areas of civil and criminal litigation in the state and federal courts in municipal and local law and in governmental consulting and lobbying before municipal state and federal bodies
A native of Miami-Dade County Judge Pando graduated Cum Laude from Barry University and received her Juris Doctorate from The University of Miami School of Law
Judge Pando began her law career as a specially appOinted Public Defender In 1991 she joined the Miami City Attorneys Office and was assigned to the Miami Police Department as Police Legal Advisor In 1999 Judge Pando became the Assistant City Attorney responsible for code enforcement matters prosecuting violators before the Code Enforcement Board
In addition Judge Pando is active in the community participating in Town-Hall Meetings geared towards educating the Miami-Dade County community concerning the court system She conSistently partiCipates at community outreach events such as Law Days
Constitution Day at Miami-Dade College Red Ribbon Week and career mentorship events at local schools and universities
Judge Pando is a member of the State of Floridas Conference of County Judges and the Cuban American Bar Association Judge Pando has also served as Board Counsel to the Miami Commission on the Status of Women was Board Member to the Metro-Miami Action Plan and is a founding member of the Miami-Dade County Teen Court
Judge Pando took pride in truly being a Peoples Judge in the Peoples Court
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EXPERIENCE
JUDGE ANA MARIA PANDO Alvarez Carbonell Feltman Gomez Jimenez amp Gomez Pl
2100 Ponce De Leon Blvd Suite 800 Coral Gables Florida 33134
305-444-5885 (Ext248) apandoacglegalcom
Judicial County Court Civil Division handling all types of civil county court cases including small claims and landlord-tenant cases presiding as Acting Circuit Court Judge over domestic violence and custody matters Calendars include motions reports bench and jury trials and lengthy ex-parte matters
County Court Criminal Division handling all types of criminal litigation including presiding over lengthy calendars involving motions arraignments soundings reports bench and jury trials conducting a problem-solving court when appropriate
Code EnforcementQuality of life Issues Prosecuting code violations before administrative bodies training code enforcement officers on proper enforcement and court decisions affecting code compliance Board counsel to Hearing Officer in Ticketing Appellate Board handling all code compliance-related issues issuing formal and informal opinions related to code compliance
Police legal Issues Providing immediate legal advice to police officers concerning enforcement reporting to crime scenes to assess civil liability concerns responding to police shootings and police involved accidents to assess liability ramifications riding with officers during operations involving novel enforcement efforts training officers in a classroom and in the field on new laws and court decisions affecting law enforcement representing the City of Miami Police Department in all contempt proceedings and all challenges to police procedures
Public Records Law Assessing all requests for records within the Police Department drafting all requisite legal correspondence deshyfending challenges by the media researching case law training on proper procedures
Forfeiture Law All aspects of litigation involving forfeiture proceedings reviewing and analyzing files prior to filing and hearings interviewing witnesses writing pleadings motions and legal correspondence legal research training on changes in the law on proper confiscation procedures
Civil and Criminal Law All aspects of civil and criminal litigation in State and Federal Courts reviewing and analyzing files prior to trial interviewing witnesses writing pleadings appellate briefs motions and legal memoranda legal research conferring with supervising attorneys conducting criminal and civil trials
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Governmental Affairs Lobbying at the state and federal level for issues affecting criminal justice and quality of life concerns
EDUCATION College of Advanced Judicial Studies Ft Myers FL May 2010 College of Advanced Judicial Studies Ft Myers FL May 2007 College of Advanced Judicial Studies Ft Myers FL May 2006 College of Advanced Judicial Studies Ft Myers FL May 2005 College of Advanced Judicial Studies Orlando FL May 2004 National Judicial College Substance Abuse Reno NV 2004 College of Advanced Judicial Studies Orlando FL Sept 2003
Solving in the Courts Reno NV June 2003 National Judicial College Managing Cases Involving Persons
with Mental Disabilities Reno NV June 2003 College of Advanced Judicial Studies St Pete FL Sept 2002 College of Advanced Judicial Studies Palm Harbor FL Sept 2001
Juris Doctor Degree May 1987 University of Miami School of Law Coral Gables Florida Honors Deans List Standing Activities Moot Court Client Counseling Competition Member Hispanic Law Association Federal Criminal Procedures Seminar Bachelor of Arts Degree in Pre-LawFrench 1984 Barry University Miami Shores Florida Honors Graduated CumJ_aude Whos Who in American Colleges and Universities Deans List French History and Catholic Womens Honor Societies Activities Studied in France (Summers1982-83) La Sorbonne De Paris and other universities
LICENSES Florida Bar Member Member Trial Bar United States District Court So District of Florida
EXPERIENCE HIGHLIGHTS
December 2012middotPresent Alvarez Carbonell Feltman Jimenez amp Gomez PL Coral Gables Florida Senior Counsel
Jun 2004 - Nov 2012 State of Florida County Court Judge Civil Division Acting Circuit Court Judge Domestic Violence Division Hialeah Miami-Dade County Florida (Total Bench Trials 1000 approx) (Total Jury Trials 60 approx)
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Jan 2001 - Jun 2004
1999 - Nov 2000
1991 - 1999
1988 - 1991
1987 - 1988
1986 - 1987
1985 - 1986
LANGUAGES
ASSOCIATIONS
State of Florida County Court Judge Criminal Division Miami-Dade County Florida (Total Bench Trials 450 approx) (Total Jury Trials 60 approx)
City of Miami Law Department Miami Florida Assistant City Attorney
City of Miami Law iepartment Miami Florida Assistant City Attorney I Police Legal Advisor
Law Offices of Louis Vernell North Miami Beach Florida Associate
Morton R Goudiss Esq Miami Beach Florida Legal Assistant I Clerk (General Civil Practice)
State Attorneys Office Miami Florida Certified Legal Intern
Skip Taylor Esq (Criminal Defense) Miami Florida Legal Clerk
Fluent in English Spanish and French
Conference of County Judges Judicial Assistants Committee Chair Conference of County Judges Legislative Conference Civil Rules and Small Claims Rules Committees Florida Bar Associ~tion Cuban-American Bar Association Florida Association of Women Lawyers-Dade Chapter Conchita Espinosa Academy Founder and Chair Alumni Committee Florida Association of Police Attorneys International Association of Chiefs of Police Downtown Bay Forum
Miami-Dade League of Cities Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
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COMMUNITY SERVICE
April 2012
Nov 2011
Sept 2011
Oct 2011 May 2011
Apr 2011
April 2011
Feb 2011
Apr 2010
Feb 2010
Sept 2009
April 2009
Sept 2008
Community Outreach - KAPOW (Kids and the Power of Work) Students make one visit to the workplace to participate in hands-on activities KAPOW lays a foundation for young students introducing them to work related concepts and experiences that can be continually reinforced throughout the formative years Hialeah FL
Community Outreach Program - Conference on Domestic Violence Child Support and Laws of Protection with a panel discussion and question and answer session Hialeah FL
Miami-Dade North - Panelist US Constitution Day
Community Outreach Programs - Town Hall Meeting with a Landlord Tenant Domestic Violence and Small Claims Miami
Whispering Pines Elementary - Career Day
Community Outreach Program - Conference on How to avoid becoming a victim of Domestic Violence with a panel discussion and question and answer session Hialeah FL
Community Outreach - Boy Scouts of America meeting discussing the importance of hard work honesty integrity perseverance Hialeah F
Whispering Pines Elementary - Career Day
Barry University Department of Psychology - Black History Month Read-A-Thon Presentation for Barry University students faculty staff and middle and high school students
Miami-Dade North - Panelist US Constitution Day
Whispering Pines Elementary School - Career Day
Miami-Dade North - Panelist US Constitution Day
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May 2008
Apr 2008
Nov 2007
Oct 2007
Oct 2007
Oct 2007
Aug 2007shy
May 2007
Jan 2007
Jan 2006
Dec 2005
Nov 2005
May 2005
May 2004
May 2004
Apr 2004
Mar 2004
Palm Springs Elementary - Career Day Presentations to various classes re educational background required to become a lawyer and judge duties of a judge judicial assistant and bailiff
Pinecrest Elementary - PTA sponsored Career Day Presentations to various classes re educational background required for various trades which will make them successful students and adults
Legal Services of Greater Miami - Presentation Re Professionalism in Lawyering
Carrie Meek Entrepreneurial Center Miami-Dade College Presentation on Valuing Diversity
Allapattah Middle School- Red Ribbon Week Presentation on Negative Impact of Drugs on Ones Life amp Legal Issues from Drug AbusePossession
Miami Flowers Importers Credit Assn - Small Claims Presentation
Participant in the Judicial Internship Program with StThomas School of Law mentoring a third-year law student for one semester
Law Day - Organized and conducted Fourth Annual Law Day Celebration at the Hialeah Courthouse
FAWL Panelist discussion re judicial campaigns
Participant and a Coordinator of the Three Kings Parade
Citrus Health Network - Visited Alzheimers and mentallyshychallenged patients for Christmas holidays
Little Havana Activities amp Nutrition Centers - Visits of elderly throughout the County for Thanksgiving distributing turkeys and cookies
Law Day - Organized and conducted Second Annual Law Day Celebration at the Hialeah Courthouse
Law Day - Organized and conducted First Annual Law Day Celebration at the Hialeah Courthouse
Saints Peter amp Paul Catholic School- Career Day
Conchita Espinosa Academy - Mock Trial
Hammocks Middle School - Highlights of Judicial Systemshy
6
Feb 2004
Oct 2003
Oct 2003
Sept 2003
Feb 2003
Apr 2002
Apr 2001
Feb 1999shyDec 2000
Apr 1998
Mar 1997
Mar 1997
Jan 1997
Jan 1995shyDec 1995
Apr 1995
Apr 1995
Sept 1994shy
Aug 1995
AWARDS
emphasis on Jury trials and Jury Service
Conchita Espinosa Academy - Organized 8th Grade Field Trip to Richard Gerstein Justice Building for students to observe criminal court proceedings presided by Judge Pando
Santa Clara Elementary School - Reading with children (Kiwanis Club of Biscayne Bay)
Allapattah Middle School ~ 8th Grade Class Consequences of Getting into Trouble
Cuban Hebrew Congregation Miami Beach FL Seniors Day Discussing duties of a Criminal Court Judge shyQuestion and Answer Session
Member Speakers Bureau Eleventh Judicial Circuit
Winston Park Elementary School - Career Day
Hialeah Elementary School ~ Career Day
Miami~Dade County Teen Court Program Volunteer Judge
Boss-for-a-Day
Miami Commission On The Status of Women shyCounsel for Board Helping Women Help Themselves By Promoting Self-Improvement Equality and Family Values
Metro-Miami Action Plan Parliamentarian Advocating and Facilitating the Elimination of the Disparities that Exist Between the Black Community and The Dade County Community at Large
Southern Regional Youth Policy Center Studying and Assessing The Impact of National State and Local Policy Decisions on Hispanic Children and Adolescents
Rainbow - Addressing Equity Between Generations
Shenandoah Elementary School - Career Day
American Cancer Society - Jail amp Bail
Cuban-American National Planning Council
Inter-Ethnic Community Relations Task Force
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December 2012
December 2012
March 9 2009
May 04 2005
May 04 2005
Apr 102001 Feb 23 2001 Nov 302000 Nov 30 2000 Oct 18 2000
Oct 04 2000
COMMUNITY RECOGNITION
Sept 2009
Nov 2003
Recognition and Appreciation Award by the Cuban American Bar Association for just short of 12 years of Service as a County Court Judge Proclamation by Mayor Carlos Alvarez proclaiming December 72012 Judge Ana Maria Pando Day Award by the Federation of Cuban Students at the University of Miami for Dedication and Leadership to the Cuban Community Eleventh Judicial Circuit Certificate of Appreciation for participation and organization of First Annual Law Day celebration at Hialeah Courthouse Proclamation by Mayor Raul L Martinez for First Annual Law Day Celebration for organizing the event Coalition of Concerned Cuban-American Citizens City of Miami Outstanding Achievement Award City of Miami Certificate of Appreciation City of Miami Police Department Certificate of Appreciation Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity Certificate of Appreciation (Barry University Chapter) City of Miami Code Enforcement Board Certificate of Appreciation
Neighbors (Front Page article) Ask the Judges Featured among Miami-Dade Judges at a Community Connect Town Hall Meeting at Hialeah City Hall
Diario Las Americas (Front Page article) Lideres en a Comunidad (Community Leaders) Featured as a Hispanic Leader with a novel approach to justice focusing on rehabilitation and treatment
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JUDGE ANA MARIA PANDO BRIEF BIOGRAPHY
JUDGE ANA MARIA PANDO served as a Miami-Dade County Judge where she presided since January 2001 Judge Pando handled County Criminal cases in the Hialeah Branch Courthouse processing in excess of 150 cases a day Previously in Hialeah Judge Pando presided over County Civil cases including small claims collection actions landlord-tenant cases and general civil litigation She has also acted as an Acting Circuit Court Judge over domestic violence matters from 2004 to the present Judge Pando was assigned to the Miami-Dade County Court Criminal Division from January 2001 to June of 2004 as her first assignment as County Court Judge She has tried approximately 120 jury trials 60 criminal 60 civil 1450 bench trials 450 criminal and 1000 civil trials She is currently employed as Senior Counsel in Alvarez Carbonell l Feltman Jimenez amp Gomezl PL specializing in all areas of civil and criminal litigation in the state and federal courtsl in municipal and local law and in governmental consulting and lobbying before municipal state and federal bodies
A native of Miami-Dade County Judge Pando graduated Cum Laude from Barry University and received her Juris Doctorate from The University of Miami School of Law
Judge Pando began her law career as a specially appointed Public Defender In 1991 she joined the Miami City Attorneys Office and was assigned to the Miami Police Department as Police Legal Advisor In 1999 Judge Pando became the Assistant City Attorney responsible for code enforcement matters prosecuting violators before the Code Enforcement Board
In additionl Judge Pando is active in the community participating in Town-Hall Meetings geared towards educating the Miami-Dade County community concerning the court system She consistently partiCipates at community outreach events such as Law Days
Constitution Day at Miami-Dade College Red Ribbon Weeki and career mentorship events at local schools and universities
Judge Pando is a member of the State of Floridas Conference of County Judges and the Cuban American Bar Association Judge Pando has also served as Board Counsel to the Miami Commission on the Status of Women was Board Member to the Metro-Miami Action Planl and is a founding member of the Miami-Dade County Teen Court
Judge Pando took pride in truly being a Peoples Judge in the Peoples Court
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EXPERIENCE
JUDGE ANA MARIA PANDO Alvarez Carbonell Feltman Gomez Jimenez amp Gomez PL
2100 Ponce De Leon Blvd Suite 800 Coral Gables Florida 33134
305-444-5885 (Ext248) apandoacglegalcom
Judicial County Court Civil Division handling all types of civil county court cases including small claims and landlord-tenant cases presiding as Acting Circuit Court Judge over domestic violence and custody matters Calendars include motions reports bench and jury trials and lengthy ex-parte matters
County Court Criminal Division handling all types of criminal litigation including presiding over lengthy calendars involving motions arraignments soundings reports bench and jury trials conducting a problem-solving court when appropriate
Code EnforcementQuality of Life Issues Prosecuting code violations before administrative bodies training code enforcement officers on proper enforcement and court decisions affecting code compliance Board counsel to Hearing Officer in Ticketing Appellate Board handling all code compliance-related issues issuing formal and informal opinions related to code compliance
Police Legal Issues Providing immediate legal advice to police officers concerning enforcement reporting to crime scenes to assess civil liability concerns responding to police shootings and police involved accidents to assess liability ramifications riding with officers during operations involving novel enforcement efforts training officers in a classroom and in the field on new laws and court decisions affecting law enforcement representing the City of Miami Police Department in all contempt proceedings and all challenges to police procedures
Public Records Law Assessing all requests for records within the Police Department drafting all requisite legal correspondence deshyfending challenges by the media researching case law training on proper procedures
Forfeiture Law All aspects of litigation involving forfeiture proceedings reviewing and analyzing files prior to filing and hearings interviewing witnesses writing pleadings motions and legal correspondence legal research training on changes in the law on proper confiscation procedures
Civil and Criminal Law All aspects of civil and criminal litigation in State and Federal Courts reviewing and analyzing files prior to trial interviewing witnesses writing pleadings appellate briefs motions and legal memoranda legal research conferring with supervising attorneys conducting criminal and civil trials
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Governmental Affairs Lobbying at the state and federal level for issues affecting criminal justice and quality of life concerns
EDUCATION College of Advanced Judicial Studies Ft Myers FL May 2010 College of Advanced Judicial Studies Ft Myers FL May 2007 College of Advanced Judicial Studies Ft Myers FL May 2006 College of Advanced Judicial Studies Ft Myers FL May 2005 College of Advanced Judicial Studies Orlando FL May 2004 National Judicial College Substance Abuse Reno NV 2004 College of Advanced Judicial Studies Orlando FL Sept 2003
Solving in the Courts Reno NV June 2003 National Judicial College Managing Cases Involving Persons
with Mental Disabilities Reno NV June 2003 College of Advanced Judicial Studies St Pete FL Sept 2002 College of Advanced Judicial Studies Palm Harbor FL Sept 2001
Juris Doctor Degree May 1987 University of Miami School of Law Coral Gables Florida Honors Deans List Standing Activities Moot Court Client Counseling Competition Member Hispanic Law Association Federal Criminal Procedures Seminar Bachelor of Arts Degree in Pre-LawFrench 1984 Barry University Miami Shores Florida Honors Graduated Cum Laude Whos Who in American Colleges and Universities Deans List French History and Catholic Womens Honor Societies Activities Studied in France (Summers1982-83) La Sorbonne De Paris and other universities
LICENSES Florida Bar Member Member Trial Bar United States District Court So District of Florida
EXPERIENCE HIGHLIGHTS
December 2012-Present Alvarez Carbonell Feltman Jimenez ampGomez PL Coral Gables Florida Senior Counsel
Jun 2004 - Nov 2012 State of Florida County Court Judge Civil Division Acting Circuit Court Judge Domestic Violence Division Hialeah Miami-Dade County Florida (Total Bench Trials 1000 approx) (Total Jury Trials 60 approx)
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City Clerk
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Jan 2001 - Jun 2004
1999 - Nov 2000
1991 - 1999
1988 - 1991
1987 - 1988
1986 - 1987
1985 -1986
LANGUAGES
ASSOCIATIONS
State of Florida County Court Judge Criminal Division Miami-Dade County Florida (Total Bench Trials 450 approx) (Total Jury Trials 60 approx)
City of Miami Law Department Miami Florida Assistant City Attorney
City of Miami Law Qepartment Miami Florida Assistant City Attorney I Police Legal Advisor
Law Offices of Louis Vernell North Miami Beach Florida Associate
Morton R Goudiss Esq Miami Beach Florida Legal Assistant I Clerk (General Civil Practice)
State Attorneys Office Miami Florida Certified Legal Intern
Skip Taylor Esq (Criminal Defense) Miami Florida Legal Clerk
Fluent in English Spanish and French
Conference of County Judges Judicial Assistants Committee Chair Conference of County Judges Legislative Conference Civil Rules and Small Claims Rules Committees Florida Bar Associ~tion Cuban-American Bar Association Florida Association of Women Lawyers-Dade Chapter Conchita Espinosa Academy Founder and Chair Alumni Committee Florida Association of Police Attorneys International Association of Chiefs of Police Downtown Bay Forum
Miami-Dade League of Cities Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
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COMMUNITY SERVICE
April 2012
Nov 2011
Sept 2011
Oct 2011 May 2011
Apr 2011
April 2011
Feb 2011
Apr 2010
Feb 2010
Sept 2009
April 2009
Sept 2008
Community Outreach - KAPOW (Kids and the Power of Work) Students make one visit to the workplace to participate in hands-on activities KAPOW lays a foundation for young students introducing them to work related concepts and experiences that can be continually reinforced throughout the formative years Hialeah FL
Community Outreach Program - Conference on Domestic Violence Child Support and Laws of Protection with a panel discussion and question and answer session Hialeah FL
Miami-Dade North - Panelist US Constitution Day
Community Outreach Programs - Town Hall Meeting with a Landlord Tenant Domestic Violence and Small Claims Miami
Whispering Pines Elementary - Career Day
Community Outreach Program - Conference on How to avoid becoming a victim of Domestic Violence with a panel discussion and question and answer session Hialeah FL
Community Outreach - Boy Scouts of America meeting discussing the importance of hard work honesty integrity perseverance Hialeah F
Whispering Pines Elementary - Career Day
Barry University Department of Psychology - Black History Month Read-A-Thon Presentation for Barry University students faculty staff and middle and high school students
Miami-Dade North - Panelist US Constitution Day
Whispering Pines Elementary School - Career Day
Miami-Dade North - Panelist US Constitution Day
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May 2008
Apr 2008
Nov 2007
Oct 2007
Oct 2007
Oct 2007
Aug 2007shy
May 2007
Jan 2007
Jan 2006
Dec 2005
Nov 2005
May 2005
May 2004
May 2004
Apr 2004
Mar 2004
Palm Springs Elementary - Career Day Presentations to various classes re educational background required to become a lawyer and judge duties of a judge judicial assistant and bailiff
Pinecrest Elementary - PTA sponsored Career Day Presentations to various classes re educational background required for various trades which will make them successful students and adults
Legal Services of Greater Miami - Presentation Re Professionalism in Lawyering
Carrie Meek Entrepreneurial Center Miami-Dade College Presentation on Valuing Diversity
Allapattah Middle School- Red Ribbon Week Presentation on Negative Impact of Drugs on Ones Life amp Legal Issues from Drug AbusePossession
Miami Flowers Importers Credit Assn - Small Claims Presentation
Participant in the Judicial Internship Program with StThomas School of Law mentoring a third-year law student for one semester
Law Day - Organized and conducted Fourth Annual Law Day Celebration at the Hialeah Courthouse
FAWL Panelist discussion re judicial campaigns
Participant and a Coordinator of the Three Kings Parade
Citrus Health Network - Visited Alzheimers and mentallyshychallenged patients for Christmas holidays
Little Havana Activities amp Nutrition Centers - Visits of elderly throughout the County for Thanksgiving distributing turkeys and cookies
Law Day - Organized and conducted Second Annual Law Day Celebration at the Hialeah Courthouse
Law Day - Organized and conducted First Annual Law Day Celebration at the Hialeah Courthouse
Saints Peter amp Paul Catholic School - Career Day
Conchita Espinosa Academy - Mock Trial
Hammocks Middle School - Highlights of judicial Systemshy
6
Feb 2004
Oct 2003
Oct 2003
Sept 2003
Feb 2003
Apr 2002
Apr 2001
Feb 1999shyDec 2000
Apr 1998
Mar 1997
Mar 1997
Jan 1997
Jan 1995shyDec 1995
Apr 1995
Apr 1995
Sept 1994shy
Aug 1995
AWARDS
emphasis on Jury trials and Jury Service
Conchita Espinosa Academy - Organized 8th Grade Field Trip to Richard Gerstein Justice Building for students to observe criminal court proceedings presided by Judge Pando
Santa Clara Elementary School - Reading with children (Kiwanis Club of Biscayne Bay)
Allapattah Middle School - 8th Grade Class Consequences of Getting into Trouble
Cuban Hebrew Congregation Miami Beach FL Seniors Day Discussing duties of a Criminal Court Judge shyQuestion and Answer Session
Member Speakers Bureau Eleventh Judicial Circuit
Winston Park Elementary Schoolmiddot Career Day
Hialeah Elementary School - Career Day
Miami-Dade County Teen Court Program Volunteer Judge
Boss-for-a-Day
Miami Commission On The Status of Women shyCounsel for Board Helping Women Help Themselves By Promoting Self-Improvement Equality and Family Values
Metro-Miami Action Plan Parliamentarian Advocating and Facilitating the Elimination of the Disparities that Exist Between the Black Community and The Dade County Community at Large
Southern Regional Youth Policy Center Studying and Assessing The Impact of National State and Local Policy Decisions on Hispanic Children and Adolescents
Rainbow - Addressing Equity Between Generations
Shenandoah Elementary School - Career Day
American Cancer Society - Jail amp Bail
Cuban-American National Planning Council
Inter-Ethnic Community Relations Task Force
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December 2012
December 2012
March 92009
May 04 2005
May 042005
Apr 102001 Feb 23 2001 Nov 30 2000 Nov 30 2000 Oct 18 2000
Oct 04 2000
COMMUNITY RECOGNITION
Sept 2009
Nov 2003
Recognition and Appreciation Award by the Cuban American Bar Association for just short of 12 years of Service as a County Court Judge Proclamation by Mayor Carlos Alvarez proclaiming December 72012 Judge Ana Maria Pando Day Award by the Federation of Cuban Students at the University of Miami for Dedication and Leadership to the Cuban Community Eleventh Judicial Circuit Certificate of Appreciation for participation and organization of First Annual Law Day celebration at Hialeah Courthouse Proclamation by Mayor Raul L Martinez for First Annual Law Day Celebration for organizing the event Coalition of Concerned Cuban-American Citizens City of Miami Outstanding Achievement Award City of Miami Certificate of Appreciation City of Miami Police Department Certificate of Appreciation Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity Certificate of Appreciation (Barry University Chapter) City of Miami Code Enforcement Board Certificate of Appreciation
Neighbors (Front Page article) Ask the Judges Featured among Miami-Dade Judges at a Community Connect Town Hall Meeting at Hialeah City Hall
Diario Las Americas - (Front Page article) Lideres en la Comunidad (Community Leaders) Featured as a Hispanic Leader with a novel approach to justice focusing on rehabilitation and treatment
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EXPERIENCE
JUDGE ANA MARIA PANDO Alvarez Carbonell Feltman Gomez Jimenez amp Gomez Pl
2100 Ponce De Leon Blvd Suite 800 Coral Gables Florida 33134
305-444-5885 (Ext248) apandoacglegalcom
Judicial County Court Civil Division handling all types of civil county court cases including small claims and landlord-tenant cases presiding as Acting Circuit Court Judge over domestic violence and custody matters Calendars include motions reports bench and jury trials and lengthy ex-parte matters
County Court Criminal Division handling all types of criminal litigation including presiding over lengthy calendars involving motions arraignments soundings reports bench and jury trials conducting a problem-solving court when appropriate
Code EnforcementQuality of life Issues Prosecuting code violations before administrative bodies training code enforcement officers on proper enforcement and court decisions affecting code compliance Board counsel to Hearing Officer in Ticketing Appellate Board handling all code compliance-related issues issuing formal and informal opinions related to code compliance
Police legal Issues Providing immediate legal advice to police officers concerning enforcement reporting to crime scenes to assess civil liability concerns responding to police shootings and police involved accidents to assess liability ramifications riding with officers during operations involving novel enforcement efforts training officers in a classroom and in the field on new laws and court decisions affecting law enforcement representing the City of Miami Police Department in all contempt proceedings and all challenges to police procedures
Public Records Law Assessing all requests for records within the Police Department drafting all requisite legal correspondence deshyfending challenges by the media researching case law training on proper procedures
Forfeiture Law All aspects of litigation involving forfeiture proceedings reviewing and analyzing files prior to filing and hearings interviewing witnesses writing pleadings motions and legal correspondence legal research training on changes in the law on proper confiscation procedures
Civil and Criminal Law All aspects of civil and criminal litigation in State and Federal Courts reviewing and analyzing files prior to trial interviewing witnesses writing pleadings appellate briefs motions and legal memoranda legal research conferring with supervising attorneys conducting criminal and civil trials
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Todd B Hannon City Clerk
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Governmental Affairs Lobbying at the state and federal level for issues affecting criminal justice and quality of life concerns
EDUCATION College of Advanced Judicial Studies Ft Myers FL May 2010 College of Advanced Judicial Studies Ft Myers FL May 2007 College of Advanced Judicial Studies Ft Myers FL May 2006 College of Advanced Judicial Studies Ft Myers FL May 2005 College of Advanced Judicial Studies Orlando FL May 2004 National Judicial College Substance Abuse Reno NV 2004 College of Advanced Judicial Studies Orlando FL Sept 2003
Solving in the Courts Reno NV June 2003 National Judicial College Managing Cases Involving Persons
with Mental Disabilities Reno NV June 2003 College of Advanced Judicial Studies St Pete FL Sept 2002 College of Advanced Judicial Studies Palm Harbor FL Sept 2001
Juris Doctor Degree May 1987 University of Miami School of Law Coral Gables Florida Honors Deans List Standing Activities Moot Court Client Counseling Competition Member Hispanic Law Association Federal Criminal Procedures Seminar Bachelor of Arts Degree in Pre-LawFrench 1984 Barry University Miami Shores Florida Honors Graduated CumJ_aude Whos Who in American Colleges and Universities Deans List French History and Catholic Womens Honor Societies Activities Studied in France (Summers1982-83) La Sorbonne De Paris and other universities
LICENSES Florida Bar Member Member Trial Bar United States District Court So District of Florida
EXPERIENCE HIGHLIGHTS
December 2012middotPresent Alvarez Carbonell Feltman Jimenez amp Gomez PL Coral Gables Florida Senior Counsel
Jun 2004 - Nov 2012 State of Florida County Court Judge Civil Division Acting Circuit Court Judge Domestic Violence Division Hialeah Miami-Dade County Florida (Total Bench Trials 1000 approx) (Total Jury Trials 60 approx)
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Jan 2001 - Jun 2004
1999 - Nov 2000
1991 - 1999
1988 - 1991
1987 - 1988
1986 - 1987
1985 - 1986
LANGUAGES
ASSOCIATIONS
State of Florida County Court Judge Criminal Division Miami-Dade County Florida (Total Bench Trials 450 approx) (Total Jury Trials 60 approx)
City of Miami Law Department Miami Florida Assistant City Attorney
City of Miami Law iepartment Miami Florida Assistant City Attorney I Police Legal Advisor
Law Offices of Louis Vernell North Miami Beach Florida Associate
Morton R Goudiss Esq Miami Beach Florida Legal Assistant I Clerk (General Civil Practice)
State Attorneys Office Miami Florida Certified Legal Intern
Skip Taylor Esq (Criminal Defense) Miami Florida Legal Clerk
Fluent in English Spanish and French
Conference of County Judges Judicial Assistants Committee Chair Conference of County Judges Legislative Conference Civil Rules and Small Claims Rules Committees Florida Bar Associ~tion Cuban-American Bar Association Florida Association of Women Lawyers-Dade Chapter Conchita Espinosa Academy Founder and Chair Alumni Committee Florida Association of Police Attorneys International Association of Chiefs of Police Downtown Bay Forum
Miami-Dade League of Cities Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
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COMMUNITY SERVICE
April 2012
Nov 2011
Sept 2011
Oct 2011 May 2011
Apr 2011
April 2011
Feb 2011
Apr 2010
Feb 2010
Sept 2009
April 2009
Sept 2008
Community Outreach - KAPOW (Kids and the Power of Work) Students make one visit to the workplace to participate in hands-on activities KAPOW lays a foundation for young students introducing them to work related concepts and experiences that can be continually reinforced throughout the formative years Hialeah FL
Community Outreach Program - Conference on Domestic Violence Child Support and Laws of Protection with a panel discussion and question and answer session Hialeah FL
Miami-Dade North - Panelist US Constitution Day
Community Outreach Programs - Town Hall Meeting with a Landlord Tenant Domestic Violence and Small Claims Miami
Whispering Pines Elementary - Career Day
Community Outreach Program - Conference on How to avoid becoming a victim of Domestic Violence with a panel discussion and question and answer session Hialeah FL
Community Outreach - Boy Scouts of America meeting discussing the importance of hard work honesty integrity perseverance Hialeah F
Whispering Pines Elementary - Career Day
Barry University Department of Psychology - Black History Month Read-A-Thon Presentation for Barry University students faculty staff and middle and high school students
Miami-Dade North - Panelist US Constitution Day
Whispering Pines Elementary School - Career Day
Miami-Dade North - Panelist US Constitution Day
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May 2008
Apr 2008
Nov 2007
Oct 2007
Oct 2007
Oct 2007
Aug 2007shy
May 2007
Jan 2007
Jan 2006
Dec 2005
Nov 2005
May 2005
May 2004
May 2004
Apr 2004
Mar 2004
Palm Springs Elementary - Career Day Presentations to various classes re educational background required to become a lawyer and judge duties of a judge judicial assistant and bailiff
Pinecrest Elementary - PTA sponsored Career Day Presentations to various classes re educational background required for various trades which will make them successful students and adults
Legal Services of Greater Miami - Presentation Re Professionalism in Lawyering
Carrie Meek Entrepreneurial Center Miami-Dade College Presentation on Valuing Diversity
Allapattah Middle School- Red Ribbon Week Presentation on Negative Impact of Drugs on Ones Life amp Legal Issues from Drug AbusePossession
Miami Flowers Importers Credit Assn - Small Claims Presentation
Participant in the Judicial Internship Program with StThomas School of Law mentoring a third-year law student for one semester
Law Day - Organized and conducted Fourth Annual Law Day Celebration at the Hialeah Courthouse
FAWL Panelist discussion re judicial campaigns
Participant and a Coordinator of the Three Kings Parade
Citrus Health Network - Visited Alzheimers and mentallyshychallenged patients for Christmas holidays
Little Havana Activities amp Nutrition Centers - Visits of elderly throughout the County for Thanksgiving distributing turkeys and cookies
Law Day - Organized and conducted Second Annual Law Day Celebration at the Hialeah Courthouse
Law Day - Organized and conducted First Annual Law Day Celebration at the Hialeah Courthouse
Saints Peter amp Paul Catholic School- Career Day
Conchita Espinosa Academy - Mock Trial
Hammocks Middle School - Highlights of Judicial Systemshy
6
Feb 2004
Oct 2003
Oct 2003
Sept 2003
Feb 2003
Apr 2002
Apr 2001
Feb 1999shyDec 2000
Apr 1998
Mar 1997
Mar 1997
Jan 1997
Jan 1995shyDec 1995
Apr 1995
Apr 1995
Sept 1994shy
Aug 1995
AWARDS
emphasis on Jury trials and Jury Service
Conchita Espinosa Academy - Organized 8th Grade Field Trip to Richard Gerstein Justice Building for students to observe criminal court proceedings presided by Judge Pando
Santa Clara Elementary School - Reading with children (Kiwanis Club of Biscayne Bay)
Allapattah Middle School ~ 8th Grade Class Consequences of Getting into Trouble
Cuban Hebrew Congregation Miami Beach FL Seniors Day Discussing duties of a Criminal Court Judge shyQuestion and Answer Session
Member Speakers Bureau Eleventh Judicial Circuit
Winston Park Elementary School - Career Day
Hialeah Elementary School ~ Career Day
Miami~Dade County Teen Court Program Volunteer Judge
Boss-for-a-Day
Miami Commission On The Status of Women shyCounsel for Board Helping Women Help Themselves By Promoting Self-Improvement Equality and Family Values
Metro-Miami Action Plan Parliamentarian Advocating and Facilitating the Elimination of the Disparities that Exist Between the Black Community and The Dade County Community at Large
Southern Regional Youth Policy Center Studying and Assessing The Impact of National State and Local Policy Decisions on Hispanic Children and Adolescents
Rainbow - Addressing Equity Between Generations
Shenandoah Elementary School - Career Day
American Cancer Society - Jail amp Bail
Cuban-American National Planning Council
Inter-Ethnic Community Relations Task Force
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December 2012
December 2012
March 9 2009
May 04 2005
May 04 2005
Apr 102001 Feb 23 2001 Nov 302000 Nov 30 2000 Oct 18 2000
Oct 04 2000
COMMUNITY RECOGNITION
Sept 2009
Nov 2003
Recognition and Appreciation Award by the Cuban American Bar Association for just short of 12 years of Service as a County Court Judge Proclamation by Mayor Carlos Alvarez proclaiming December 72012 Judge Ana Maria Pando Day Award by the Federation of Cuban Students at the University of Miami for Dedication and Leadership to the Cuban Community Eleventh Judicial Circuit Certificate of Appreciation for participation and organization of First Annual Law Day celebration at Hialeah Courthouse Proclamation by Mayor Raul L Martinez for First Annual Law Day Celebration for organizing the event Coalition of Concerned Cuban-American Citizens City of Miami Outstanding Achievement Award City of Miami Certificate of Appreciation City of Miami Police Department Certificate of Appreciation Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity Certificate of Appreciation (Barry University Chapter) City of Miami Code Enforcement Board Certificate of Appreciation
Neighbors (Front Page article) Ask the Judges Featured among Miami-Dade Judges at a Community Connect Town Hall Meeting at Hialeah City Hall
Diario Las Americas (Front Page article) Lideres en a Comunidad (Community Leaders) Featured as a Hispanic Leader with a novel approach to justice focusing on rehabilitation and treatment
Submitted into the public record in connection with items 014 on 01-24-13
Todd B Hannon City Clerk
JUDGE ANA MARIA PANDO BRIEF BIOGRAPHY
JUDGE ANA MARIA PANDO served as a Miami-Dade County Judge where she presided since January 2001 Judge Pando handled County Criminal cases in the Hialeah Branch Courthouse processing in excess of 150 cases a day Previously in Hialeah Judge Pando presided over County Civil cases including small claims collection actions landlord-tenant cases and general civil litigation She has also acted as an Acting Circuit Court Judge over domestic violence matters from 2004 to the present Judge Pando was assigned to the Miami-Dade County Court Criminal Division from January 2001 to June of 2004 as her first assignment as County Court Judge She has tried approximately 120 jury trials 60 criminal 60 civil 1450 bench trials 450 criminal and 1000 civil trials She is currently employed as Senior Counsel in Alvarez Carbonell l Feltman Jimenez amp Gomezl PL specializing in all areas of civil and criminal litigation in the state and federal courtsl in municipal and local law and in governmental consulting and lobbying before municipal state and federal bodies
A native of Miami-Dade County Judge Pando graduated Cum Laude from Barry University and received her Juris Doctorate from The University of Miami School of Law
Judge Pando began her law career as a specially appointed Public Defender In 1991 she joined the Miami City Attorneys Office and was assigned to the Miami Police Department as Police Legal Advisor In 1999 Judge Pando became the Assistant City Attorney responsible for code enforcement matters prosecuting violators before the Code Enforcement Board
In additionl Judge Pando is active in the community participating in Town-Hall Meetings geared towards educating the Miami-Dade County community concerning the court system She consistently partiCipates at community outreach events such as Law Days
Constitution Day at Miami-Dade College Red Ribbon Weeki and career mentorship events at local schools and universities
Judge Pando is a member of the State of Floridas Conference of County Judges and the Cuban American Bar Association Judge Pando has also served as Board Counsel to the Miami Commission on the Status of Women was Board Member to the Metro-Miami Action Planl and is a founding member of the Miami-Dade County Teen Court
Judge Pando took pride in truly being a Peoples Judge in the Peoples Court
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EXPERIENCE
JUDGE ANA MARIA PANDO Alvarez Carbonell Feltman Gomez Jimenez amp Gomez PL
2100 Ponce De Leon Blvd Suite 800 Coral Gables Florida 33134
305-444-5885 (Ext248) apandoacglegalcom
Judicial County Court Civil Division handling all types of civil county court cases including small claims and landlord-tenant cases presiding as Acting Circuit Court Judge over domestic violence and custody matters Calendars include motions reports bench and jury trials and lengthy ex-parte matters
County Court Criminal Division handling all types of criminal litigation including presiding over lengthy calendars involving motions arraignments soundings reports bench and jury trials conducting a problem-solving court when appropriate
Code EnforcementQuality of Life Issues Prosecuting code violations before administrative bodies training code enforcement officers on proper enforcement and court decisions affecting code compliance Board counsel to Hearing Officer in Ticketing Appellate Board handling all code compliance-related issues issuing formal and informal opinions related to code compliance
Police Legal Issues Providing immediate legal advice to police officers concerning enforcement reporting to crime scenes to assess civil liability concerns responding to police shootings and police involved accidents to assess liability ramifications riding with officers during operations involving novel enforcement efforts training officers in a classroom and in the field on new laws and court decisions affecting law enforcement representing the City of Miami Police Department in all contempt proceedings and all challenges to police procedures
Public Records Law Assessing all requests for records within the Police Department drafting all requisite legal correspondence deshyfending challenges by the media researching case law training on proper procedures
Forfeiture Law All aspects of litigation involving forfeiture proceedings reviewing and analyzing files prior to filing and hearings interviewing witnesses writing pleadings motions and legal correspondence legal research training on changes in the law on proper confiscation procedures
Civil and Criminal Law All aspects of civil and criminal litigation in State and Federal Courts reviewing and analyzing files prior to trial interviewing witnesses writing pleadings appellate briefs motions and legal memoranda legal research conferring with supervising attorneys conducting criminal and civil trials
Submitted into the public record in connection with items 014 on 01-24-13
Todd B Hannon City Clerk
2
Governmental Affairs Lobbying at the state and federal level for issues affecting criminal justice and quality of life concerns
EDUCATION College of Advanced Judicial Studies Ft Myers FL May 2010 College of Advanced Judicial Studies Ft Myers FL May 2007 College of Advanced Judicial Studies Ft Myers FL May 2006 College of Advanced Judicial Studies Ft Myers FL May 2005 College of Advanced Judicial Studies Orlando FL May 2004 National Judicial College Substance Abuse Reno NV 2004 College of Advanced Judicial Studies Orlando FL Sept 2003
Solving in the Courts Reno NV June 2003 National Judicial College Managing Cases Involving Persons
with Mental Disabilities Reno NV June 2003 College of Advanced Judicial Studies St Pete FL Sept 2002 College of Advanced Judicial Studies Palm Harbor FL Sept 2001
Juris Doctor Degree May 1987 University of Miami School of Law Coral Gables Florida Honors Deans List Standing Activities Moot Court Client Counseling Competition Member Hispanic Law Association Federal Criminal Procedures Seminar Bachelor of Arts Degree in Pre-LawFrench 1984 Barry University Miami Shores Florida Honors Graduated Cum Laude Whos Who in American Colleges and Universities Deans List French History and Catholic Womens Honor Societies Activities Studied in France (Summers1982-83) La Sorbonne De Paris and other universities
LICENSES Florida Bar Member Member Trial Bar United States District Court So District of Florida
EXPERIENCE HIGHLIGHTS
December 2012-Present Alvarez Carbonell Feltman Jimenez ampGomez PL Coral Gables Florida Senior Counsel
Jun 2004 - Nov 2012 State of Florida County Court Judge Civil Division Acting Circuit Court Judge Domestic Violence Division Hialeah Miami-Dade County Florida (Total Bench Trials 1000 approx) (Total Jury Trials 60 approx)
Submitted into the public record in connection with
items ill on 01-24-13 Todd B Hannon
City Clerk
3
Jan 2001 - Jun 2004
1999 - Nov 2000
1991 - 1999
1988 - 1991
1987 - 1988
1986 - 1987
1985 -1986
LANGUAGES
ASSOCIATIONS
State of Florida County Court Judge Criminal Division Miami-Dade County Florida (Total Bench Trials 450 approx) (Total Jury Trials 60 approx)
City of Miami Law Department Miami Florida Assistant City Attorney
City of Miami Law Qepartment Miami Florida Assistant City Attorney I Police Legal Advisor
Law Offices of Louis Vernell North Miami Beach Florida Associate
Morton R Goudiss Esq Miami Beach Florida Legal Assistant I Clerk (General Civil Practice)
State Attorneys Office Miami Florida Certified Legal Intern
Skip Taylor Esq (Criminal Defense) Miami Florida Legal Clerk
Fluent in English Spanish and French
Conference of County Judges Judicial Assistants Committee Chair Conference of County Judges Legislative Conference Civil Rules and Small Claims Rules Committees Florida Bar Associ~tion Cuban-American Bar Association Florida Association of Women Lawyers-Dade Chapter Conchita Espinosa Academy Founder and Chair Alumni Committee Florida Association of Police Attorneys International Association of Chiefs of Police Downtown Bay Forum
Miami-Dade League of Cities Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
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COMMUNITY SERVICE
April 2012
Nov 2011
Sept 2011
Oct 2011 May 2011
Apr 2011
April 2011
Feb 2011
Apr 2010
Feb 2010
Sept 2009
April 2009
Sept 2008
Community Outreach - KAPOW (Kids and the Power of Work) Students make one visit to the workplace to participate in hands-on activities KAPOW lays a foundation for young students introducing them to work related concepts and experiences that can be continually reinforced throughout the formative years Hialeah FL
Community Outreach Program - Conference on Domestic Violence Child Support and Laws of Protection with a panel discussion and question and answer session Hialeah FL
Miami-Dade North - Panelist US Constitution Day
Community Outreach Programs - Town Hall Meeting with a Landlord Tenant Domestic Violence and Small Claims Miami
Whispering Pines Elementary - Career Day
Community Outreach Program - Conference on How to avoid becoming a victim of Domestic Violence with a panel discussion and question and answer session Hialeah FL
Community Outreach - Boy Scouts of America meeting discussing the importance of hard work honesty integrity perseverance Hialeah F
Whispering Pines Elementary - Career Day
Barry University Department of Psychology - Black History Month Read-A-Thon Presentation for Barry University students faculty staff and middle and high school students
Miami-Dade North - Panelist US Constitution Day
Whispering Pines Elementary School - Career Day
Miami-Dade North - Panelist US Constitution Day
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May 2008
Apr 2008
Nov 2007
Oct 2007
Oct 2007
Oct 2007
Aug 2007shy
May 2007
Jan 2007
Jan 2006
Dec 2005
Nov 2005
May 2005
May 2004
May 2004
Apr 2004
Mar 2004
Palm Springs Elementary - Career Day Presentations to various classes re educational background required to become a lawyer and judge duties of a judge judicial assistant and bailiff
Pinecrest Elementary - PTA sponsored Career Day Presentations to various classes re educational background required for various trades which will make them successful students and adults
Legal Services of Greater Miami - Presentation Re Professionalism in Lawyering
Carrie Meek Entrepreneurial Center Miami-Dade College Presentation on Valuing Diversity
Allapattah Middle School- Red Ribbon Week Presentation on Negative Impact of Drugs on Ones Life amp Legal Issues from Drug AbusePossession
Miami Flowers Importers Credit Assn - Small Claims Presentation
Participant in the Judicial Internship Program with StThomas School of Law mentoring a third-year law student for one semester
Law Day - Organized and conducted Fourth Annual Law Day Celebration at the Hialeah Courthouse
FAWL Panelist discussion re judicial campaigns
Participant and a Coordinator of the Three Kings Parade
Citrus Health Network - Visited Alzheimers and mentallyshychallenged patients for Christmas holidays
Little Havana Activities amp Nutrition Centers - Visits of elderly throughout the County for Thanksgiving distributing turkeys and cookies
Law Day - Organized and conducted Second Annual Law Day Celebration at the Hialeah Courthouse
Law Day - Organized and conducted First Annual Law Day Celebration at the Hialeah Courthouse
Saints Peter amp Paul Catholic School - Career Day
Conchita Espinosa Academy - Mock Trial
Hammocks Middle School - Highlights of judicial Systemshy
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Feb 2004
Oct 2003
Oct 2003
Sept 2003
Feb 2003
Apr 2002
Apr 2001
Feb 1999shyDec 2000
Apr 1998
Mar 1997
Mar 1997
Jan 1997
Jan 1995shyDec 1995
Apr 1995
Apr 1995
Sept 1994shy
Aug 1995
AWARDS
emphasis on Jury trials and Jury Service
Conchita Espinosa Academy - Organized 8th Grade Field Trip to Richard Gerstein Justice Building for students to observe criminal court proceedings presided by Judge Pando
Santa Clara Elementary School - Reading with children (Kiwanis Club of Biscayne Bay)
Allapattah Middle School - 8th Grade Class Consequences of Getting into Trouble
Cuban Hebrew Congregation Miami Beach FL Seniors Day Discussing duties of a Criminal Court Judge shyQuestion and Answer Session
Member Speakers Bureau Eleventh Judicial Circuit
Winston Park Elementary Schoolmiddot Career Day
Hialeah Elementary School - Career Day
Miami-Dade County Teen Court Program Volunteer Judge
Boss-for-a-Day
Miami Commission On The Status of Women shyCounsel for Board Helping Women Help Themselves By Promoting Self-Improvement Equality and Family Values
Metro-Miami Action Plan Parliamentarian Advocating and Facilitating the Elimination of the Disparities that Exist Between the Black Community and The Dade County Community at Large
Southern Regional Youth Policy Center Studying and Assessing The Impact of National State and Local Policy Decisions on Hispanic Children and Adolescents
Rainbow - Addressing Equity Between Generations
Shenandoah Elementary School - Career Day
American Cancer Society - Jail amp Bail
Cuban-American National Planning Council
Inter-Ethnic Community Relations Task Force
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December 2012
December 2012
March 92009
May 04 2005
May 042005
Apr 102001 Feb 23 2001 Nov 30 2000 Nov 30 2000 Oct 18 2000
Oct 04 2000
COMMUNITY RECOGNITION
Sept 2009
Nov 2003
Recognition and Appreciation Award by the Cuban American Bar Association for just short of 12 years of Service as a County Court Judge Proclamation by Mayor Carlos Alvarez proclaiming December 72012 Judge Ana Maria Pando Day Award by the Federation of Cuban Students at the University of Miami for Dedication and Leadership to the Cuban Community Eleventh Judicial Circuit Certificate of Appreciation for participation and organization of First Annual Law Day celebration at Hialeah Courthouse Proclamation by Mayor Raul L Martinez for First Annual Law Day Celebration for organizing the event Coalition of Concerned Cuban-American Citizens City of Miami Outstanding Achievement Award City of Miami Certificate of Appreciation City of Miami Police Department Certificate of Appreciation Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity Certificate of Appreciation (Barry University Chapter) City of Miami Code Enforcement Board Certificate of Appreciation
Neighbors (Front Page article) Ask the Judges Featured among Miami-Dade Judges at a Community Connect Town Hall Meeting at Hialeah City Hall
Diario Las Americas - (Front Page article) Lideres en la Comunidad (Community Leaders) Featured as a Hispanic Leader with a novel approach to justice focusing on rehabilitation and treatment
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Governmental Affairs Lobbying at the state and federal level for issues affecting criminal justice and quality of life concerns
EDUCATION College of Advanced Judicial Studies Ft Myers FL May 2010 College of Advanced Judicial Studies Ft Myers FL May 2007 College of Advanced Judicial Studies Ft Myers FL May 2006 College of Advanced Judicial Studies Ft Myers FL May 2005 College of Advanced Judicial Studies Orlando FL May 2004 National Judicial College Substance Abuse Reno NV 2004 College of Advanced Judicial Studies Orlando FL Sept 2003
Solving in the Courts Reno NV June 2003 National Judicial College Managing Cases Involving Persons
with Mental Disabilities Reno NV June 2003 College of Advanced Judicial Studies St Pete FL Sept 2002 College of Advanced Judicial Studies Palm Harbor FL Sept 2001
Juris Doctor Degree May 1987 University of Miami School of Law Coral Gables Florida Honors Deans List Standing Activities Moot Court Client Counseling Competition Member Hispanic Law Association Federal Criminal Procedures Seminar Bachelor of Arts Degree in Pre-LawFrench 1984 Barry University Miami Shores Florida Honors Graduated CumJ_aude Whos Who in American Colleges and Universities Deans List French History and Catholic Womens Honor Societies Activities Studied in France (Summers1982-83) La Sorbonne De Paris and other universities
LICENSES Florida Bar Member Member Trial Bar United States District Court So District of Florida
EXPERIENCE HIGHLIGHTS
December 2012middotPresent Alvarez Carbonell Feltman Jimenez amp Gomez PL Coral Gables Florida Senior Counsel
Jun 2004 - Nov 2012 State of Florida County Court Judge Civil Division Acting Circuit Court Judge Domestic Violence Division Hialeah Miami-Dade County Florida (Total Bench Trials 1000 approx) (Total Jury Trials 60 approx)
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Jan 2001 - Jun 2004
1999 - Nov 2000
1991 - 1999
1988 - 1991
1987 - 1988
1986 - 1987
1985 - 1986
LANGUAGES
ASSOCIATIONS
State of Florida County Court Judge Criminal Division Miami-Dade County Florida (Total Bench Trials 450 approx) (Total Jury Trials 60 approx)
City of Miami Law Department Miami Florida Assistant City Attorney
City of Miami Law iepartment Miami Florida Assistant City Attorney I Police Legal Advisor
Law Offices of Louis Vernell North Miami Beach Florida Associate
Morton R Goudiss Esq Miami Beach Florida Legal Assistant I Clerk (General Civil Practice)
State Attorneys Office Miami Florida Certified Legal Intern
Skip Taylor Esq (Criminal Defense) Miami Florida Legal Clerk
Fluent in English Spanish and French
Conference of County Judges Judicial Assistants Committee Chair Conference of County Judges Legislative Conference Civil Rules and Small Claims Rules Committees Florida Bar Associ~tion Cuban-American Bar Association Florida Association of Women Lawyers-Dade Chapter Conchita Espinosa Academy Founder and Chair Alumni Committee Florida Association of Police Attorneys International Association of Chiefs of Police Downtown Bay Forum
Miami-Dade League of Cities Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
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COMMUNITY SERVICE
April 2012
Nov 2011
Sept 2011
Oct 2011 May 2011
Apr 2011
April 2011
Feb 2011
Apr 2010
Feb 2010
Sept 2009
April 2009
Sept 2008
Community Outreach - KAPOW (Kids and the Power of Work) Students make one visit to the workplace to participate in hands-on activities KAPOW lays a foundation for young students introducing them to work related concepts and experiences that can be continually reinforced throughout the formative years Hialeah FL
Community Outreach Program - Conference on Domestic Violence Child Support and Laws of Protection with a panel discussion and question and answer session Hialeah FL
Miami-Dade North - Panelist US Constitution Day
Community Outreach Programs - Town Hall Meeting with a Landlord Tenant Domestic Violence and Small Claims Miami
Whispering Pines Elementary - Career Day
Community Outreach Program - Conference on How to avoid becoming a victim of Domestic Violence with a panel discussion and question and answer session Hialeah FL
Community Outreach - Boy Scouts of America meeting discussing the importance of hard work honesty integrity perseverance Hialeah F
Whispering Pines Elementary - Career Day
Barry University Department of Psychology - Black History Month Read-A-Thon Presentation for Barry University students faculty staff and middle and high school students
Miami-Dade North - Panelist US Constitution Day
Whispering Pines Elementary School - Career Day
Miami-Dade North - Panelist US Constitution Day
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May 2008
Apr 2008
Nov 2007
Oct 2007
Oct 2007
Oct 2007
Aug 2007shy
May 2007
Jan 2007
Jan 2006
Dec 2005
Nov 2005
May 2005
May 2004
May 2004
Apr 2004
Mar 2004
Palm Springs Elementary - Career Day Presentations to various classes re educational background required to become a lawyer and judge duties of a judge judicial assistant and bailiff
Pinecrest Elementary - PTA sponsored Career Day Presentations to various classes re educational background required for various trades which will make them successful students and adults
Legal Services of Greater Miami - Presentation Re Professionalism in Lawyering
Carrie Meek Entrepreneurial Center Miami-Dade College Presentation on Valuing Diversity
Allapattah Middle School- Red Ribbon Week Presentation on Negative Impact of Drugs on Ones Life amp Legal Issues from Drug AbusePossession
Miami Flowers Importers Credit Assn - Small Claims Presentation
Participant in the Judicial Internship Program with StThomas School of Law mentoring a third-year law student for one semester
Law Day - Organized and conducted Fourth Annual Law Day Celebration at the Hialeah Courthouse
FAWL Panelist discussion re judicial campaigns
Participant and a Coordinator of the Three Kings Parade
Citrus Health Network - Visited Alzheimers and mentallyshychallenged patients for Christmas holidays
Little Havana Activities amp Nutrition Centers - Visits of elderly throughout the County for Thanksgiving distributing turkeys and cookies
Law Day - Organized and conducted Second Annual Law Day Celebration at the Hialeah Courthouse
Law Day - Organized and conducted First Annual Law Day Celebration at the Hialeah Courthouse
Saints Peter amp Paul Catholic School- Career Day
Conchita Espinosa Academy - Mock Trial
Hammocks Middle School - Highlights of Judicial Systemshy
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Feb 2004
Oct 2003
Oct 2003
Sept 2003
Feb 2003
Apr 2002
Apr 2001
Feb 1999shyDec 2000
Apr 1998
Mar 1997
Mar 1997
Jan 1997
Jan 1995shyDec 1995
Apr 1995
Apr 1995
Sept 1994shy
Aug 1995
AWARDS
emphasis on Jury trials and Jury Service
Conchita Espinosa Academy - Organized 8th Grade Field Trip to Richard Gerstein Justice Building for students to observe criminal court proceedings presided by Judge Pando
Santa Clara Elementary School - Reading with children (Kiwanis Club of Biscayne Bay)
Allapattah Middle School ~ 8th Grade Class Consequences of Getting into Trouble
Cuban Hebrew Congregation Miami Beach FL Seniors Day Discussing duties of a Criminal Court Judge shyQuestion and Answer Session
Member Speakers Bureau Eleventh Judicial Circuit
Winston Park Elementary School - Career Day
Hialeah Elementary School ~ Career Day
Miami~Dade County Teen Court Program Volunteer Judge
Boss-for-a-Day
Miami Commission On The Status of Women shyCounsel for Board Helping Women Help Themselves By Promoting Self-Improvement Equality and Family Values
Metro-Miami Action Plan Parliamentarian Advocating and Facilitating the Elimination of the Disparities that Exist Between the Black Community and The Dade County Community at Large
Southern Regional Youth Policy Center Studying and Assessing The Impact of National State and Local Policy Decisions on Hispanic Children and Adolescents
Rainbow - Addressing Equity Between Generations
Shenandoah Elementary School - Career Day
American Cancer Society - Jail amp Bail
Cuban-American National Planning Council
Inter-Ethnic Community Relations Task Force
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December 2012
December 2012
March 9 2009
May 04 2005
May 04 2005
Apr 102001 Feb 23 2001 Nov 302000 Nov 30 2000 Oct 18 2000
Oct 04 2000
COMMUNITY RECOGNITION
Sept 2009
Nov 2003
Recognition and Appreciation Award by the Cuban American Bar Association for just short of 12 years of Service as a County Court Judge Proclamation by Mayor Carlos Alvarez proclaiming December 72012 Judge Ana Maria Pando Day Award by the Federation of Cuban Students at the University of Miami for Dedication and Leadership to the Cuban Community Eleventh Judicial Circuit Certificate of Appreciation for participation and organization of First Annual Law Day celebration at Hialeah Courthouse Proclamation by Mayor Raul L Martinez for First Annual Law Day Celebration for organizing the event Coalition of Concerned Cuban-American Citizens City of Miami Outstanding Achievement Award City of Miami Certificate of Appreciation City of Miami Police Department Certificate of Appreciation Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity Certificate of Appreciation (Barry University Chapter) City of Miami Code Enforcement Board Certificate of Appreciation
Neighbors (Front Page article) Ask the Judges Featured among Miami-Dade Judges at a Community Connect Town Hall Meeting at Hialeah City Hall
Diario Las Americas (Front Page article) Lideres en a Comunidad (Community Leaders) Featured as a Hispanic Leader with a novel approach to justice focusing on rehabilitation and treatment
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JUDGE ANA MARIA PANDO BRIEF BIOGRAPHY
JUDGE ANA MARIA PANDO served as a Miami-Dade County Judge where she presided since January 2001 Judge Pando handled County Criminal cases in the Hialeah Branch Courthouse processing in excess of 150 cases a day Previously in Hialeah Judge Pando presided over County Civil cases including small claims collection actions landlord-tenant cases and general civil litigation She has also acted as an Acting Circuit Court Judge over domestic violence matters from 2004 to the present Judge Pando was assigned to the Miami-Dade County Court Criminal Division from January 2001 to June of 2004 as her first assignment as County Court Judge She has tried approximately 120 jury trials 60 criminal 60 civil 1450 bench trials 450 criminal and 1000 civil trials She is currently employed as Senior Counsel in Alvarez Carbonell l Feltman Jimenez amp Gomezl PL specializing in all areas of civil and criminal litigation in the state and federal courtsl in municipal and local law and in governmental consulting and lobbying before municipal state and federal bodies
A native of Miami-Dade County Judge Pando graduated Cum Laude from Barry University and received her Juris Doctorate from The University of Miami School of Law
Judge Pando began her law career as a specially appointed Public Defender In 1991 she joined the Miami City Attorneys Office and was assigned to the Miami Police Department as Police Legal Advisor In 1999 Judge Pando became the Assistant City Attorney responsible for code enforcement matters prosecuting violators before the Code Enforcement Board
In additionl Judge Pando is active in the community participating in Town-Hall Meetings geared towards educating the Miami-Dade County community concerning the court system She consistently partiCipates at community outreach events such as Law Days
Constitution Day at Miami-Dade College Red Ribbon Weeki and career mentorship events at local schools and universities
Judge Pando is a member of the State of Floridas Conference of County Judges and the Cuban American Bar Association Judge Pando has also served as Board Counsel to the Miami Commission on the Status of Women was Board Member to the Metro-Miami Action Planl and is a founding member of the Miami-Dade County Teen Court
Judge Pando took pride in truly being a Peoples Judge in the Peoples Court
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EXPERIENCE
JUDGE ANA MARIA PANDO Alvarez Carbonell Feltman Gomez Jimenez amp Gomez PL
2100 Ponce De Leon Blvd Suite 800 Coral Gables Florida 33134
305-444-5885 (Ext248) apandoacglegalcom
Judicial County Court Civil Division handling all types of civil county court cases including small claims and landlord-tenant cases presiding as Acting Circuit Court Judge over domestic violence and custody matters Calendars include motions reports bench and jury trials and lengthy ex-parte matters
County Court Criminal Division handling all types of criminal litigation including presiding over lengthy calendars involving motions arraignments soundings reports bench and jury trials conducting a problem-solving court when appropriate
Code EnforcementQuality of Life Issues Prosecuting code violations before administrative bodies training code enforcement officers on proper enforcement and court decisions affecting code compliance Board counsel to Hearing Officer in Ticketing Appellate Board handling all code compliance-related issues issuing formal and informal opinions related to code compliance
Police Legal Issues Providing immediate legal advice to police officers concerning enforcement reporting to crime scenes to assess civil liability concerns responding to police shootings and police involved accidents to assess liability ramifications riding with officers during operations involving novel enforcement efforts training officers in a classroom and in the field on new laws and court decisions affecting law enforcement representing the City of Miami Police Department in all contempt proceedings and all challenges to police procedures
Public Records Law Assessing all requests for records within the Police Department drafting all requisite legal correspondence deshyfending challenges by the media researching case law training on proper procedures
Forfeiture Law All aspects of litigation involving forfeiture proceedings reviewing and analyzing files prior to filing and hearings interviewing witnesses writing pleadings motions and legal correspondence legal research training on changes in the law on proper confiscation procedures
Civil and Criminal Law All aspects of civil and criminal litigation in State and Federal Courts reviewing and analyzing files prior to trial interviewing witnesses writing pleadings appellate briefs motions and legal memoranda legal research conferring with supervising attorneys conducting criminal and civil trials
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Governmental Affairs Lobbying at the state and federal level for issues affecting criminal justice and quality of life concerns
EDUCATION College of Advanced Judicial Studies Ft Myers FL May 2010 College of Advanced Judicial Studies Ft Myers FL May 2007 College of Advanced Judicial Studies Ft Myers FL May 2006 College of Advanced Judicial Studies Ft Myers FL May 2005 College of Advanced Judicial Studies Orlando FL May 2004 National Judicial College Substance Abuse Reno NV 2004 College of Advanced Judicial Studies Orlando FL Sept 2003
Solving in the Courts Reno NV June 2003 National Judicial College Managing Cases Involving Persons
with Mental Disabilities Reno NV June 2003 College of Advanced Judicial Studies St Pete FL Sept 2002 College of Advanced Judicial Studies Palm Harbor FL Sept 2001
Juris Doctor Degree May 1987 University of Miami School of Law Coral Gables Florida Honors Deans List Standing Activities Moot Court Client Counseling Competition Member Hispanic Law Association Federal Criminal Procedures Seminar Bachelor of Arts Degree in Pre-LawFrench 1984 Barry University Miami Shores Florida Honors Graduated Cum Laude Whos Who in American Colleges and Universities Deans List French History and Catholic Womens Honor Societies Activities Studied in France (Summers1982-83) La Sorbonne De Paris and other universities
LICENSES Florida Bar Member Member Trial Bar United States District Court So District of Florida
EXPERIENCE HIGHLIGHTS
December 2012-Present Alvarez Carbonell Feltman Jimenez ampGomez PL Coral Gables Florida Senior Counsel
Jun 2004 - Nov 2012 State of Florida County Court Judge Civil Division Acting Circuit Court Judge Domestic Violence Division Hialeah Miami-Dade County Florida (Total Bench Trials 1000 approx) (Total Jury Trials 60 approx)
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Jan 2001 - Jun 2004
1999 - Nov 2000
1991 - 1999
1988 - 1991
1987 - 1988
1986 - 1987
1985 -1986
LANGUAGES
ASSOCIATIONS
State of Florida County Court Judge Criminal Division Miami-Dade County Florida (Total Bench Trials 450 approx) (Total Jury Trials 60 approx)
City of Miami Law Department Miami Florida Assistant City Attorney
City of Miami Law Qepartment Miami Florida Assistant City Attorney I Police Legal Advisor
Law Offices of Louis Vernell North Miami Beach Florida Associate
Morton R Goudiss Esq Miami Beach Florida Legal Assistant I Clerk (General Civil Practice)
State Attorneys Office Miami Florida Certified Legal Intern
Skip Taylor Esq (Criminal Defense) Miami Florida Legal Clerk
Fluent in English Spanish and French
Conference of County Judges Judicial Assistants Committee Chair Conference of County Judges Legislative Conference Civil Rules and Small Claims Rules Committees Florida Bar Associ~tion Cuban-American Bar Association Florida Association of Women Lawyers-Dade Chapter Conchita Espinosa Academy Founder and Chair Alumni Committee Florida Association of Police Attorneys International Association of Chiefs of Police Downtown Bay Forum
Miami-Dade League of Cities Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
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COMMUNITY SERVICE
April 2012
Nov 2011
Sept 2011
Oct 2011 May 2011
Apr 2011
April 2011
Feb 2011
Apr 2010
Feb 2010
Sept 2009
April 2009
Sept 2008
Community Outreach - KAPOW (Kids and the Power of Work) Students make one visit to the workplace to participate in hands-on activities KAPOW lays a foundation for young students introducing them to work related concepts and experiences that can be continually reinforced throughout the formative years Hialeah FL
Community Outreach Program - Conference on Domestic Violence Child Support and Laws of Protection with a panel discussion and question and answer session Hialeah FL
Miami-Dade North - Panelist US Constitution Day
Community Outreach Programs - Town Hall Meeting with a Landlord Tenant Domestic Violence and Small Claims Miami
Whispering Pines Elementary - Career Day
Community Outreach Program - Conference on How to avoid becoming a victim of Domestic Violence with a panel discussion and question and answer session Hialeah FL
Community Outreach - Boy Scouts of America meeting discussing the importance of hard work honesty integrity perseverance Hialeah F
Whispering Pines Elementary - Career Day
Barry University Department of Psychology - Black History Month Read-A-Thon Presentation for Barry University students faculty staff and middle and high school students
Miami-Dade North - Panelist US Constitution Day
Whispering Pines Elementary School - Career Day
Miami-Dade North - Panelist US Constitution Day
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May 2008
Apr 2008
Nov 2007
Oct 2007
Oct 2007
Oct 2007
Aug 2007shy
May 2007
Jan 2007
Jan 2006
Dec 2005
Nov 2005
May 2005
May 2004
May 2004
Apr 2004
Mar 2004
Palm Springs Elementary - Career Day Presentations to various classes re educational background required to become a lawyer and judge duties of a judge judicial assistant and bailiff
Pinecrest Elementary - PTA sponsored Career Day Presentations to various classes re educational background required for various trades which will make them successful students and adults
Legal Services of Greater Miami - Presentation Re Professionalism in Lawyering
Carrie Meek Entrepreneurial Center Miami-Dade College Presentation on Valuing Diversity
Allapattah Middle School- Red Ribbon Week Presentation on Negative Impact of Drugs on Ones Life amp Legal Issues from Drug AbusePossession
Miami Flowers Importers Credit Assn - Small Claims Presentation
Participant in the Judicial Internship Program with StThomas School of Law mentoring a third-year law student for one semester
Law Day - Organized and conducted Fourth Annual Law Day Celebration at the Hialeah Courthouse
FAWL Panelist discussion re judicial campaigns
Participant and a Coordinator of the Three Kings Parade
Citrus Health Network - Visited Alzheimers and mentallyshychallenged patients for Christmas holidays
Little Havana Activities amp Nutrition Centers - Visits of elderly throughout the County for Thanksgiving distributing turkeys and cookies
Law Day - Organized and conducted Second Annual Law Day Celebration at the Hialeah Courthouse
Law Day - Organized and conducted First Annual Law Day Celebration at the Hialeah Courthouse
Saints Peter amp Paul Catholic School - Career Day
Conchita Espinosa Academy - Mock Trial
Hammocks Middle School - Highlights of judicial Systemshy
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Feb 2004
Oct 2003
Oct 2003
Sept 2003
Feb 2003
Apr 2002
Apr 2001
Feb 1999shyDec 2000
Apr 1998
Mar 1997
Mar 1997
Jan 1997
Jan 1995shyDec 1995
Apr 1995
Apr 1995
Sept 1994shy
Aug 1995
AWARDS
emphasis on Jury trials and Jury Service
Conchita Espinosa Academy - Organized 8th Grade Field Trip to Richard Gerstein Justice Building for students to observe criminal court proceedings presided by Judge Pando
Santa Clara Elementary School - Reading with children (Kiwanis Club of Biscayne Bay)
Allapattah Middle School - 8th Grade Class Consequences of Getting into Trouble
Cuban Hebrew Congregation Miami Beach FL Seniors Day Discussing duties of a Criminal Court Judge shyQuestion and Answer Session
Member Speakers Bureau Eleventh Judicial Circuit
Winston Park Elementary Schoolmiddot Career Day
Hialeah Elementary School - Career Day
Miami-Dade County Teen Court Program Volunteer Judge
Boss-for-a-Day
Miami Commission On The Status of Women shyCounsel for Board Helping Women Help Themselves By Promoting Self-Improvement Equality and Family Values
Metro-Miami Action Plan Parliamentarian Advocating and Facilitating the Elimination of the Disparities that Exist Between the Black Community and The Dade County Community at Large
Southern Regional Youth Policy Center Studying and Assessing The Impact of National State and Local Policy Decisions on Hispanic Children and Adolescents
Rainbow - Addressing Equity Between Generations
Shenandoah Elementary School - Career Day
American Cancer Society - Jail amp Bail
Cuban-American National Planning Council
Inter-Ethnic Community Relations Task Force
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December 2012
December 2012
March 92009
May 04 2005
May 042005
Apr 102001 Feb 23 2001 Nov 30 2000 Nov 30 2000 Oct 18 2000
Oct 04 2000
COMMUNITY RECOGNITION
Sept 2009
Nov 2003
Recognition and Appreciation Award by the Cuban American Bar Association for just short of 12 years of Service as a County Court Judge Proclamation by Mayor Carlos Alvarez proclaiming December 72012 Judge Ana Maria Pando Day Award by the Federation of Cuban Students at the University of Miami for Dedication and Leadership to the Cuban Community Eleventh Judicial Circuit Certificate of Appreciation for participation and organization of First Annual Law Day celebration at Hialeah Courthouse Proclamation by Mayor Raul L Martinez for First Annual Law Day Celebration for organizing the event Coalition of Concerned Cuban-American Citizens City of Miami Outstanding Achievement Award City of Miami Certificate of Appreciation City of Miami Police Department Certificate of Appreciation Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity Certificate of Appreciation (Barry University Chapter) City of Miami Code Enforcement Board Certificate of Appreciation
Neighbors (Front Page article) Ask the Judges Featured among Miami-Dade Judges at a Community Connect Town Hall Meeting at Hialeah City Hall
Diario Las Americas - (Front Page article) Lideres en la Comunidad (Community Leaders) Featured as a Hispanic Leader with a novel approach to justice focusing on rehabilitation and treatment
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Jan 2001 - Jun 2004
1999 - Nov 2000
1991 - 1999
1988 - 1991
1987 - 1988
1986 - 1987
1985 - 1986
LANGUAGES
ASSOCIATIONS
State of Florida County Court Judge Criminal Division Miami-Dade County Florida (Total Bench Trials 450 approx) (Total Jury Trials 60 approx)
City of Miami Law Department Miami Florida Assistant City Attorney
City of Miami Law iepartment Miami Florida Assistant City Attorney I Police Legal Advisor
Law Offices of Louis Vernell North Miami Beach Florida Associate
Morton R Goudiss Esq Miami Beach Florida Legal Assistant I Clerk (General Civil Practice)
State Attorneys Office Miami Florida Certified Legal Intern
Skip Taylor Esq (Criminal Defense) Miami Florida Legal Clerk
Fluent in English Spanish and French
Conference of County Judges Judicial Assistants Committee Chair Conference of County Judges Legislative Conference Civil Rules and Small Claims Rules Committees Florida Bar Associ~tion Cuban-American Bar Association Florida Association of Women Lawyers-Dade Chapter Conchita Espinosa Academy Founder and Chair Alumni Committee Florida Association of Police Attorneys International Association of Chiefs of Police Downtown Bay Forum
Miami-Dade League of Cities Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
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COMMUNITY SERVICE
April 2012
Nov 2011
Sept 2011
Oct 2011 May 2011
Apr 2011
April 2011
Feb 2011
Apr 2010
Feb 2010
Sept 2009
April 2009
Sept 2008
Community Outreach - KAPOW (Kids and the Power of Work) Students make one visit to the workplace to participate in hands-on activities KAPOW lays a foundation for young students introducing them to work related concepts and experiences that can be continually reinforced throughout the formative years Hialeah FL
Community Outreach Program - Conference on Domestic Violence Child Support and Laws of Protection with a panel discussion and question and answer session Hialeah FL
Miami-Dade North - Panelist US Constitution Day
Community Outreach Programs - Town Hall Meeting with a Landlord Tenant Domestic Violence and Small Claims Miami
Whispering Pines Elementary - Career Day
Community Outreach Program - Conference on How to avoid becoming a victim of Domestic Violence with a panel discussion and question and answer session Hialeah FL
Community Outreach - Boy Scouts of America meeting discussing the importance of hard work honesty integrity perseverance Hialeah F
Whispering Pines Elementary - Career Day
Barry University Department of Psychology - Black History Month Read-A-Thon Presentation for Barry University students faculty staff and middle and high school students
Miami-Dade North - Panelist US Constitution Day
Whispering Pines Elementary School - Career Day
Miami-Dade North - Panelist US Constitution Day
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May 2008
Apr 2008
Nov 2007
Oct 2007
Oct 2007
Oct 2007
Aug 2007shy
May 2007
Jan 2007
Jan 2006
Dec 2005
Nov 2005
May 2005
May 2004
May 2004
Apr 2004
Mar 2004
Palm Springs Elementary - Career Day Presentations to various classes re educational background required to become a lawyer and judge duties of a judge judicial assistant and bailiff
Pinecrest Elementary - PTA sponsored Career Day Presentations to various classes re educational background required for various trades which will make them successful students and adults
Legal Services of Greater Miami - Presentation Re Professionalism in Lawyering
Carrie Meek Entrepreneurial Center Miami-Dade College Presentation on Valuing Diversity
Allapattah Middle School- Red Ribbon Week Presentation on Negative Impact of Drugs on Ones Life amp Legal Issues from Drug AbusePossession
Miami Flowers Importers Credit Assn - Small Claims Presentation
Participant in the Judicial Internship Program with StThomas School of Law mentoring a third-year law student for one semester
Law Day - Organized and conducted Fourth Annual Law Day Celebration at the Hialeah Courthouse
FAWL Panelist discussion re judicial campaigns
Participant and a Coordinator of the Three Kings Parade
Citrus Health Network - Visited Alzheimers and mentallyshychallenged patients for Christmas holidays
Little Havana Activities amp Nutrition Centers - Visits of elderly throughout the County for Thanksgiving distributing turkeys and cookies
Law Day - Organized and conducted Second Annual Law Day Celebration at the Hialeah Courthouse
Law Day - Organized and conducted First Annual Law Day Celebration at the Hialeah Courthouse
Saints Peter amp Paul Catholic School- Career Day
Conchita Espinosa Academy - Mock Trial
Hammocks Middle School - Highlights of Judicial Systemshy
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Feb 2004
Oct 2003
Oct 2003
Sept 2003
Feb 2003
Apr 2002
Apr 2001
Feb 1999shyDec 2000
Apr 1998
Mar 1997
Mar 1997
Jan 1997
Jan 1995shyDec 1995
Apr 1995
Apr 1995
Sept 1994shy
Aug 1995
AWARDS
emphasis on Jury trials and Jury Service
Conchita Espinosa Academy - Organized 8th Grade Field Trip to Richard Gerstein Justice Building for students to observe criminal court proceedings presided by Judge Pando
Santa Clara Elementary School - Reading with children (Kiwanis Club of Biscayne Bay)
Allapattah Middle School ~ 8th Grade Class Consequences of Getting into Trouble
Cuban Hebrew Congregation Miami Beach FL Seniors Day Discussing duties of a Criminal Court Judge shyQuestion and Answer Session
Member Speakers Bureau Eleventh Judicial Circuit
Winston Park Elementary School - Career Day
Hialeah Elementary School ~ Career Day
Miami~Dade County Teen Court Program Volunteer Judge
Boss-for-a-Day
Miami Commission On The Status of Women shyCounsel for Board Helping Women Help Themselves By Promoting Self-Improvement Equality and Family Values
Metro-Miami Action Plan Parliamentarian Advocating and Facilitating the Elimination of the Disparities that Exist Between the Black Community and The Dade County Community at Large
Southern Regional Youth Policy Center Studying and Assessing The Impact of National State and Local Policy Decisions on Hispanic Children and Adolescents
Rainbow - Addressing Equity Between Generations
Shenandoah Elementary School - Career Day
American Cancer Society - Jail amp Bail
Cuban-American National Planning Council
Inter-Ethnic Community Relations Task Force
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December 2012
December 2012
March 9 2009
May 04 2005
May 04 2005
Apr 102001 Feb 23 2001 Nov 302000 Nov 30 2000 Oct 18 2000
Oct 04 2000
COMMUNITY RECOGNITION
Sept 2009
Nov 2003
Recognition and Appreciation Award by the Cuban American Bar Association for just short of 12 years of Service as a County Court Judge Proclamation by Mayor Carlos Alvarez proclaiming December 72012 Judge Ana Maria Pando Day Award by the Federation of Cuban Students at the University of Miami for Dedication and Leadership to the Cuban Community Eleventh Judicial Circuit Certificate of Appreciation for participation and organization of First Annual Law Day celebration at Hialeah Courthouse Proclamation by Mayor Raul L Martinez for First Annual Law Day Celebration for organizing the event Coalition of Concerned Cuban-American Citizens City of Miami Outstanding Achievement Award City of Miami Certificate of Appreciation City of Miami Police Department Certificate of Appreciation Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity Certificate of Appreciation (Barry University Chapter) City of Miami Code Enforcement Board Certificate of Appreciation
Neighbors (Front Page article) Ask the Judges Featured among Miami-Dade Judges at a Community Connect Town Hall Meeting at Hialeah City Hall
Diario Las Americas (Front Page article) Lideres en a Comunidad (Community Leaders) Featured as a Hispanic Leader with a novel approach to justice focusing on rehabilitation and treatment
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JUDGE ANA MARIA PANDO BRIEF BIOGRAPHY
JUDGE ANA MARIA PANDO served as a Miami-Dade County Judge where she presided since January 2001 Judge Pando handled County Criminal cases in the Hialeah Branch Courthouse processing in excess of 150 cases a day Previously in Hialeah Judge Pando presided over County Civil cases including small claims collection actions landlord-tenant cases and general civil litigation She has also acted as an Acting Circuit Court Judge over domestic violence matters from 2004 to the present Judge Pando was assigned to the Miami-Dade County Court Criminal Division from January 2001 to June of 2004 as her first assignment as County Court Judge She has tried approximately 120 jury trials 60 criminal 60 civil 1450 bench trials 450 criminal and 1000 civil trials She is currently employed as Senior Counsel in Alvarez Carbonell l Feltman Jimenez amp Gomezl PL specializing in all areas of civil and criminal litigation in the state and federal courtsl in municipal and local law and in governmental consulting and lobbying before municipal state and federal bodies
A native of Miami-Dade County Judge Pando graduated Cum Laude from Barry University and received her Juris Doctorate from The University of Miami School of Law
Judge Pando began her law career as a specially appointed Public Defender In 1991 she joined the Miami City Attorneys Office and was assigned to the Miami Police Department as Police Legal Advisor In 1999 Judge Pando became the Assistant City Attorney responsible for code enforcement matters prosecuting violators before the Code Enforcement Board
In additionl Judge Pando is active in the community participating in Town-Hall Meetings geared towards educating the Miami-Dade County community concerning the court system She consistently partiCipates at community outreach events such as Law Days
Constitution Day at Miami-Dade College Red Ribbon Weeki and career mentorship events at local schools and universities
Judge Pando is a member of the State of Floridas Conference of County Judges and the Cuban American Bar Association Judge Pando has also served as Board Counsel to the Miami Commission on the Status of Women was Board Member to the Metro-Miami Action Planl and is a founding member of the Miami-Dade County Teen Court
Judge Pando took pride in truly being a Peoples Judge in the Peoples Court
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EXPERIENCE
JUDGE ANA MARIA PANDO Alvarez Carbonell Feltman Gomez Jimenez amp Gomez PL
2100 Ponce De Leon Blvd Suite 800 Coral Gables Florida 33134
305-444-5885 (Ext248) apandoacglegalcom
Judicial County Court Civil Division handling all types of civil county court cases including small claims and landlord-tenant cases presiding as Acting Circuit Court Judge over domestic violence and custody matters Calendars include motions reports bench and jury trials and lengthy ex-parte matters
County Court Criminal Division handling all types of criminal litigation including presiding over lengthy calendars involving motions arraignments soundings reports bench and jury trials conducting a problem-solving court when appropriate
Code EnforcementQuality of Life Issues Prosecuting code violations before administrative bodies training code enforcement officers on proper enforcement and court decisions affecting code compliance Board counsel to Hearing Officer in Ticketing Appellate Board handling all code compliance-related issues issuing formal and informal opinions related to code compliance
Police Legal Issues Providing immediate legal advice to police officers concerning enforcement reporting to crime scenes to assess civil liability concerns responding to police shootings and police involved accidents to assess liability ramifications riding with officers during operations involving novel enforcement efforts training officers in a classroom and in the field on new laws and court decisions affecting law enforcement representing the City of Miami Police Department in all contempt proceedings and all challenges to police procedures
Public Records Law Assessing all requests for records within the Police Department drafting all requisite legal correspondence deshyfending challenges by the media researching case law training on proper procedures
Forfeiture Law All aspects of litigation involving forfeiture proceedings reviewing and analyzing files prior to filing and hearings interviewing witnesses writing pleadings motions and legal correspondence legal research training on changes in the law on proper confiscation procedures
Civil and Criminal Law All aspects of civil and criminal litigation in State and Federal Courts reviewing and analyzing files prior to trial interviewing witnesses writing pleadings appellate briefs motions and legal memoranda legal research conferring with supervising attorneys conducting criminal and civil trials
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Governmental Affairs Lobbying at the state and federal level for issues affecting criminal justice and quality of life concerns
EDUCATION College of Advanced Judicial Studies Ft Myers FL May 2010 College of Advanced Judicial Studies Ft Myers FL May 2007 College of Advanced Judicial Studies Ft Myers FL May 2006 College of Advanced Judicial Studies Ft Myers FL May 2005 College of Advanced Judicial Studies Orlando FL May 2004 National Judicial College Substance Abuse Reno NV 2004 College of Advanced Judicial Studies Orlando FL Sept 2003
Solving in the Courts Reno NV June 2003 National Judicial College Managing Cases Involving Persons
with Mental Disabilities Reno NV June 2003 College of Advanced Judicial Studies St Pete FL Sept 2002 College of Advanced Judicial Studies Palm Harbor FL Sept 2001
Juris Doctor Degree May 1987 University of Miami School of Law Coral Gables Florida Honors Deans List Standing Activities Moot Court Client Counseling Competition Member Hispanic Law Association Federal Criminal Procedures Seminar Bachelor of Arts Degree in Pre-LawFrench 1984 Barry University Miami Shores Florida Honors Graduated Cum Laude Whos Who in American Colleges and Universities Deans List French History and Catholic Womens Honor Societies Activities Studied in France (Summers1982-83) La Sorbonne De Paris and other universities
LICENSES Florida Bar Member Member Trial Bar United States District Court So District of Florida
EXPERIENCE HIGHLIGHTS
December 2012-Present Alvarez Carbonell Feltman Jimenez ampGomez PL Coral Gables Florida Senior Counsel
Jun 2004 - Nov 2012 State of Florida County Court Judge Civil Division Acting Circuit Court Judge Domestic Violence Division Hialeah Miami-Dade County Florida (Total Bench Trials 1000 approx) (Total Jury Trials 60 approx)
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Jan 2001 - Jun 2004
1999 - Nov 2000
1991 - 1999
1988 - 1991
1987 - 1988
1986 - 1987
1985 -1986
LANGUAGES
ASSOCIATIONS
State of Florida County Court Judge Criminal Division Miami-Dade County Florida (Total Bench Trials 450 approx) (Total Jury Trials 60 approx)
City of Miami Law Department Miami Florida Assistant City Attorney
City of Miami Law Qepartment Miami Florida Assistant City Attorney I Police Legal Advisor
Law Offices of Louis Vernell North Miami Beach Florida Associate
Morton R Goudiss Esq Miami Beach Florida Legal Assistant I Clerk (General Civil Practice)
State Attorneys Office Miami Florida Certified Legal Intern
Skip Taylor Esq (Criminal Defense) Miami Florida Legal Clerk
Fluent in English Spanish and French
Conference of County Judges Judicial Assistants Committee Chair Conference of County Judges Legislative Conference Civil Rules and Small Claims Rules Committees Florida Bar Associ~tion Cuban-American Bar Association Florida Association of Women Lawyers-Dade Chapter Conchita Espinosa Academy Founder and Chair Alumni Committee Florida Association of Police Attorneys International Association of Chiefs of Police Downtown Bay Forum
Miami-Dade League of Cities Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
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COMMUNITY SERVICE
April 2012
Nov 2011
Sept 2011
Oct 2011 May 2011
Apr 2011
April 2011
Feb 2011
Apr 2010
Feb 2010
Sept 2009
April 2009
Sept 2008
Community Outreach - KAPOW (Kids and the Power of Work) Students make one visit to the workplace to participate in hands-on activities KAPOW lays a foundation for young students introducing them to work related concepts and experiences that can be continually reinforced throughout the formative years Hialeah FL
Community Outreach Program - Conference on Domestic Violence Child Support and Laws of Protection with a panel discussion and question and answer session Hialeah FL
Miami-Dade North - Panelist US Constitution Day
Community Outreach Programs - Town Hall Meeting with a Landlord Tenant Domestic Violence and Small Claims Miami
Whispering Pines Elementary - Career Day
Community Outreach Program - Conference on How to avoid becoming a victim of Domestic Violence with a panel discussion and question and answer session Hialeah FL
Community Outreach - Boy Scouts of America meeting discussing the importance of hard work honesty integrity perseverance Hialeah F
Whispering Pines Elementary - Career Day
Barry University Department of Psychology - Black History Month Read-A-Thon Presentation for Barry University students faculty staff and middle and high school students
Miami-Dade North - Panelist US Constitution Day
Whispering Pines Elementary School - Career Day
Miami-Dade North - Panelist US Constitution Day
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May 2008
Apr 2008
Nov 2007
Oct 2007
Oct 2007
Oct 2007
Aug 2007shy
May 2007
Jan 2007
Jan 2006
Dec 2005
Nov 2005
May 2005
May 2004
May 2004
Apr 2004
Mar 2004
Palm Springs Elementary - Career Day Presentations to various classes re educational background required to become a lawyer and judge duties of a judge judicial assistant and bailiff
Pinecrest Elementary - PTA sponsored Career Day Presentations to various classes re educational background required for various trades which will make them successful students and adults
Legal Services of Greater Miami - Presentation Re Professionalism in Lawyering
Carrie Meek Entrepreneurial Center Miami-Dade College Presentation on Valuing Diversity
Allapattah Middle School- Red Ribbon Week Presentation on Negative Impact of Drugs on Ones Life amp Legal Issues from Drug AbusePossession
Miami Flowers Importers Credit Assn - Small Claims Presentation
Participant in the Judicial Internship Program with StThomas School of Law mentoring a third-year law student for one semester
Law Day - Organized and conducted Fourth Annual Law Day Celebration at the Hialeah Courthouse
FAWL Panelist discussion re judicial campaigns
Participant and a Coordinator of the Three Kings Parade
Citrus Health Network - Visited Alzheimers and mentallyshychallenged patients for Christmas holidays
Little Havana Activities amp Nutrition Centers - Visits of elderly throughout the County for Thanksgiving distributing turkeys and cookies
Law Day - Organized and conducted Second Annual Law Day Celebration at the Hialeah Courthouse
Law Day - Organized and conducted First Annual Law Day Celebration at the Hialeah Courthouse
Saints Peter amp Paul Catholic School - Career Day
Conchita Espinosa Academy - Mock Trial
Hammocks Middle School - Highlights of judicial Systemshy
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Feb 2004
Oct 2003
Oct 2003
Sept 2003
Feb 2003
Apr 2002
Apr 2001
Feb 1999shyDec 2000
Apr 1998
Mar 1997
Mar 1997
Jan 1997
Jan 1995shyDec 1995
Apr 1995
Apr 1995
Sept 1994shy
Aug 1995
AWARDS
emphasis on Jury trials and Jury Service
Conchita Espinosa Academy - Organized 8th Grade Field Trip to Richard Gerstein Justice Building for students to observe criminal court proceedings presided by Judge Pando
Santa Clara Elementary School - Reading with children (Kiwanis Club of Biscayne Bay)
Allapattah Middle School - 8th Grade Class Consequences of Getting into Trouble
Cuban Hebrew Congregation Miami Beach FL Seniors Day Discussing duties of a Criminal Court Judge shyQuestion and Answer Session
Member Speakers Bureau Eleventh Judicial Circuit
Winston Park Elementary Schoolmiddot Career Day
Hialeah Elementary School - Career Day
Miami-Dade County Teen Court Program Volunteer Judge
Boss-for-a-Day
Miami Commission On The Status of Women shyCounsel for Board Helping Women Help Themselves By Promoting Self-Improvement Equality and Family Values
Metro-Miami Action Plan Parliamentarian Advocating and Facilitating the Elimination of the Disparities that Exist Between the Black Community and The Dade County Community at Large
Southern Regional Youth Policy Center Studying and Assessing The Impact of National State and Local Policy Decisions on Hispanic Children and Adolescents
Rainbow - Addressing Equity Between Generations
Shenandoah Elementary School - Career Day
American Cancer Society - Jail amp Bail
Cuban-American National Planning Council
Inter-Ethnic Community Relations Task Force
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December 2012
December 2012
March 92009
May 04 2005
May 042005
Apr 102001 Feb 23 2001 Nov 30 2000 Nov 30 2000 Oct 18 2000
Oct 04 2000
COMMUNITY RECOGNITION
Sept 2009
Nov 2003
Recognition and Appreciation Award by the Cuban American Bar Association for just short of 12 years of Service as a County Court Judge Proclamation by Mayor Carlos Alvarez proclaiming December 72012 Judge Ana Maria Pando Day Award by the Federation of Cuban Students at the University of Miami for Dedication and Leadership to the Cuban Community Eleventh Judicial Circuit Certificate of Appreciation for participation and organization of First Annual Law Day celebration at Hialeah Courthouse Proclamation by Mayor Raul L Martinez for First Annual Law Day Celebration for organizing the event Coalition of Concerned Cuban-American Citizens City of Miami Outstanding Achievement Award City of Miami Certificate of Appreciation City of Miami Police Department Certificate of Appreciation Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity Certificate of Appreciation (Barry University Chapter) City of Miami Code Enforcement Board Certificate of Appreciation
Neighbors (Front Page article) Ask the Judges Featured among Miami-Dade Judges at a Community Connect Town Hall Meeting at Hialeah City Hall
Diario Las Americas - (Front Page article) Lideres en la Comunidad (Community Leaders) Featured as a Hispanic Leader with a novel approach to justice focusing on rehabilitation and treatment
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COMMUNITY SERVICE
April 2012
Nov 2011
Sept 2011
Oct 2011 May 2011
Apr 2011
April 2011
Feb 2011
Apr 2010
Feb 2010
Sept 2009
April 2009
Sept 2008
Community Outreach - KAPOW (Kids and the Power of Work) Students make one visit to the workplace to participate in hands-on activities KAPOW lays a foundation for young students introducing them to work related concepts and experiences that can be continually reinforced throughout the formative years Hialeah FL
Community Outreach Program - Conference on Domestic Violence Child Support and Laws of Protection with a panel discussion and question and answer session Hialeah FL
Miami-Dade North - Panelist US Constitution Day
Community Outreach Programs - Town Hall Meeting with a Landlord Tenant Domestic Violence and Small Claims Miami
Whispering Pines Elementary - Career Day
Community Outreach Program - Conference on How to avoid becoming a victim of Domestic Violence with a panel discussion and question and answer session Hialeah FL
Community Outreach - Boy Scouts of America meeting discussing the importance of hard work honesty integrity perseverance Hialeah F
Whispering Pines Elementary - Career Day
Barry University Department of Psychology - Black History Month Read-A-Thon Presentation for Barry University students faculty staff and middle and high school students
Miami-Dade North - Panelist US Constitution Day
Whispering Pines Elementary School - Career Day
Miami-Dade North - Panelist US Constitution Day
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May 2008
Apr 2008
Nov 2007
Oct 2007
Oct 2007
Oct 2007
Aug 2007shy
May 2007
Jan 2007
Jan 2006
Dec 2005
Nov 2005
May 2005
May 2004
May 2004
Apr 2004
Mar 2004
Palm Springs Elementary - Career Day Presentations to various classes re educational background required to become a lawyer and judge duties of a judge judicial assistant and bailiff
Pinecrest Elementary - PTA sponsored Career Day Presentations to various classes re educational background required for various trades which will make them successful students and adults
Legal Services of Greater Miami - Presentation Re Professionalism in Lawyering
Carrie Meek Entrepreneurial Center Miami-Dade College Presentation on Valuing Diversity
Allapattah Middle School- Red Ribbon Week Presentation on Negative Impact of Drugs on Ones Life amp Legal Issues from Drug AbusePossession
Miami Flowers Importers Credit Assn - Small Claims Presentation
Participant in the Judicial Internship Program with StThomas School of Law mentoring a third-year law student for one semester
Law Day - Organized and conducted Fourth Annual Law Day Celebration at the Hialeah Courthouse
FAWL Panelist discussion re judicial campaigns
Participant and a Coordinator of the Three Kings Parade
Citrus Health Network - Visited Alzheimers and mentallyshychallenged patients for Christmas holidays
Little Havana Activities amp Nutrition Centers - Visits of elderly throughout the County for Thanksgiving distributing turkeys and cookies
Law Day - Organized and conducted Second Annual Law Day Celebration at the Hialeah Courthouse
Law Day - Organized and conducted First Annual Law Day Celebration at the Hialeah Courthouse
Saints Peter amp Paul Catholic School- Career Day
Conchita Espinosa Academy - Mock Trial
Hammocks Middle School - Highlights of Judicial Systemshy
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Feb 2004
Oct 2003
Oct 2003
Sept 2003
Feb 2003
Apr 2002
Apr 2001
Feb 1999shyDec 2000
Apr 1998
Mar 1997
Mar 1997
Jan 1997
Jan 1995shyDec 1995
Apr 1995
Apr 1995
Sept 1994shy
Aug 1995
AWARDS
emphasis on Jury trials and Jury Service
Conchita Espinosa Academy - Organized 8th Grade Field Trip to Richard Gerstein Justice Building for students to observe criminal court proceedings presided by Judge Pando
Santa Clara Elementary School - Reading with children (Kiwanis Club of Biscayne Bay)
Allapattah Middle School ~ 8th Grade Class Consequences of Getting into Trouble
Cuban Hebrew Congregation Miami Beach FL Seniors Day Discussing duties of a Criminal Court Judge shyQuestion and Answer Session
Member Speakers Bureau Eleventh Judicial Circuit
Winston Park Elementary School - Career Day
Hialeah Elementary School ~ Career Day
Miami~Dade County Teen Court Program Volunteer Judge
Boss-for-a-Day
Miami Commission On The Status of Women shyCounsel for Board Helping Women Help Themselves By Promoting Self-Improvement Equality and Family Values
Metro-Miami Action Plan Parliamentarian Advocating and Facilitating the Elimination of the Disparities that Exist Between the Black Community and The Dade County Community at Large
Southern Regional Youth Policy Center Studying and Assessing The Impact of National State and Local Policy Decisions on Hispanic Children and Adolescents
Rainbow - Addressing Equity Between Generations
Shenandoah Elementary School - Career Day
American Cancer Society - Jail amp Bail
Cuban-American National Planning Council
Inter-Ethnic Community Relations Task Force
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December 2012
December 2012
March 9 2009
May 04 2005
May 04 2005
Apr 102001 Feb 23 2001 Nov 302000 Nov 30 2000 Oct 18 2000
Oct 04 2000
COMMUNITY RECOGNITION
Sept 2009
Nov 2003
Recognition and Appreciation Award by the Cuban American Bar Association for just short of 12 years of Service as a County Court Judge Proclamation by Mayor Carlos Alvarez proclaiming December 72012 Judge Ana Maria Pando Day Award by the Federation of Cuban Students at the University of Miami for Dedication and Leadership to the Cuban Community Eleventh Judicial Circuit Certificate of Appreciation for participation and organization of First Annual Law Day celebration at Hialeah Courthouse Proclamation by Mayor Raul L Martinez for First Annual Law Day Celebration for organizing the event Coalition of Concerned Cuban-American Citizens City of Miami Outstanding Achievement Award City of Miami Certificate of Appreciation City of Miami Police Department Certificate of Appreciation Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity Certificate of Appreciation (Barry University Chapter) City of Miami Code Enforcement Board Certificate of Appreciation
Neighbors (Front Page article) Ask the Judges Featured among Miami-Dade Judges at a Community Connect Town Hall Meeting at Hialeah City Hall
Diario Las Americas (Front Page article) Lideres en a Comunidad (Community Leaders) Featured as a Hispanic Leader with a novel approach to justice focusing on rehabilitation and treatment
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JUDGE ANA MARIA PANDO BRIEF BIOGRAPHY
JUDGE ANA MARIA PANDO served as a Miami-Dade County Judge where she presided since January 2001 Judge Pando handled County Criminal cases in the Hialeah Branch Courthouse processing in excess of 150 cases a day Previously in Hialeah Judge Pando presided over County Civil cases including small claims collection actions landlord-tenant cases and general civil litigation She has also acted as an Acting Circuit Court Judge over domestic violence matters from 2004 to the present Judge Pando was assigned to the Miami-Dade County Court Criminal Division from January 2001 to June of 2004 as her first assignment as County Court Judge She has tried approximately 120 jury trials 60 criminal 60 civil 1450 bench trials 450 criminal and 1000 civil trials She is currently employed as Senior Counsel in Alvarez Carbonell l Feltman Jimenez amp Gomezl PL specializing in all areas of civil and criminal litigation in the state and federal courtsl in municipal and local law and in governmental consulting and lobbying before municipal state and federal bodies
A native of Miami-Dade County Judge Pando graduated Cum Laude from Barry University and received her Juris Doctorate from The University of Miami School of Law
Judge Pando began her law career as a specially appointed Public Defender In 1991 she joined the Miami City Attorneys Office and was assigned to the Miami Police Department as Police Legal Advisor In 1999 Judge Pando became the Assistant City Attorney responsible for code enforcement matters prosecuting violators before the Code Enforcement Board
In additionl Judge Pando is active in the community participating in Town-Hall Meetings geared towards educating the Miami-Dade County community concerning the court system She consistently partiCipates at community outreach events such as Law Days
Constitution Day at Miami-Dade College Red Ribbon Weeki and career mentorship events at local schools and universities
Judge Pando is a member of the State of Floridas Conference of County Judges and the Cuban American Bar Association Judge Pando has also served as Board Counsel to the Miami Commission on the Status of Women was Board Member to the Metro-Miami Action Planl and is a founding member of the Miami-Dade County Teen Court
Judge Pando took pride in truly being a Peoples Judge in the Peoples Court
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EXPERIENCE
JUDGE ANA MARIA PANDO Alvarez Carbonell Feltman Gomez Jimenez amp Gomez PL
2100 Ponce De Leon Blvd Suite 800 Coral Gables Florida 33134
305-444-5885 (Ext248) apandoacglegalcom
Judicial County Court Civil Division handling all types of civil county court cases including small claims and landlord-tenant cases presiding as Acting Circuit Court Judge over domestic violence and custody matters Calendars include motions reports bench and jury trials and lengthy ex-parte matters
County Court Criminal Division handling all types of criminal litigation including presiding over lengthy calendars involving motions arraignments soundings reports bench and jury trials conducting a problem-solving court when appropriate
Code EnforcementQuality of Life Issues Prosecuting code violations before administrative bodies training code enforcement officers on proper enforcement and court decisions affecting code compliance Board counsel to Hearing Officer in Ticketing Appellate Board handling all code compliance-related issues issuing formal and informal opinions related to code compliance
Police Legal Issues Providing immediate legal advice to police officers concerning enforcement reporting to crime scenes to assess civil liability concerns responding to police shootings and police involved accidents to assess liability ramifications riding with officers during operations involving novel enforcement efforts training officers in a classroom and in the field on new laws and court decisions affecting law enforcement representing the City of Miami Police Department in all contempt proceedings and all challenges to police procedures
Public Records Law Assessing all requests for records within the Police Department drafting all requisite legal correspondence deshyfending challenges by the media researching case law training on proper procedures
Forfeiture Law All aspects of litigation involving forfeiture proceedings reviewing and analyzing files prior to filing and hearings interviewing witnesses writing pleadings motions and legal correspondence legal research training on changes in the law on proper confiscation procedures
Civil and Criminal Law All aspects of civil and criminal litigation in State and Federal Courts reviewing and analyzing files prior to trial interviewing witnesses writing pleadings appellate briefs motions and legal memoranda legal research conferring with supervising attorneys conducting criminal and civil trials
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Governmental Affairs Lobbying at the state and federal level for issues affecting criminal justice and quality of life concerns
EDUCATION College of Advanced Judicial Studies Ft Myers FL May 2010 College of Advanced Judicial Studies Ft Myers FL May 2007 College of Advanced Judicial Studies Ft Myers FL May 2006 College of Advanced Judicial Studies Ft Myers FL May 2005 College of Advanced Judicial Studies Orlando FL May 2004 National Judicial College Substance Abuse Reno NV 2004 College of Advanced Judicial Studies Orlando FL Sept 2003
Solving in the Courts Reno NV June 2003 National Judicial College Managing Cases Involving Persons
with Mental Disabilities Reno NV June 2003 College of Advanced Judicial Studies St Pete FL Sept 2002 College of Advanced Judicial Studies Palm Harbor FL Sept 2001
Juris Doctor Degree May 1987 University of Miami School of Law Coral Gables Florida Honors Deans List Standing Activities Moot Court Client Counseling Competition Member Hispanic Law Association Federal Criminal Procedures Seminar Bachelor of Arts Degree in Pre-LawFrench 1984 Barry University Miami Shores Florida Honors Graduated Cum Laude Whos Who in American Colleges and Universities Deans List French History and Catholic Womens Honor Societies Activities Studied in France (Summers1982-83) La Sorbonne De Paris and other universities
LICENSES Florida Bar Member Member Trial Bar United States District Court So District of Florida
EXPERIENCE HIGHLIGHTS
December 2012-Present Alvarez Carbonell Feltman Jimenez ampGomez PL Coral Gables Florida Senior Counsel
Jun 2004 - Nov 2012 State of Florida County Court Judge Civil Division Acting Circuit Court Judge Domestic Violence Division Hialeah Miami-Dade County Florida (Total Bench Trials 1000 approx) (Total Jury Trials 60 approx)
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Jan 2001 - Jun 2004
1999 - Nov 2000
1991 - 1999
1988 - 1991
1987 - 1988
1986 - 1987
1985 -1986
LANGUAGES
ASSOCIATIONS
State of Florida County Court Judge Criminal Division Miami-Dade County Florida (Total Bench Trials 450 approx) (Total Jury Trials 60 approx)
City of Miami Law Department Miami Florida Assistant City Attorney
City of Miami Law Qepartment Miami Florida Assistant City Attorney I Police Legal Advisor
Law Offices of Louis Vernell North Miami Beach Florida Associate
Morton R Goudiss Esq Miami Beach Florida Legal Assistant I Clerk (General Civil Practice)
State Attorneys Office Miami Florida Certified Legal Intern
Skip Taylor Esq (Criminal Defense) Miami Florida Legal Clerk
Fluent in English Spanish and French
Conference of County Judges Judicial Assistants Committee Chair Conference of County Judges Legislative Conference Civil Rules and Small Claims Rules Committees Florida Bar Associ~tion Cuban-American Bar Association Florida Association of Women Lawyers-Dade Chapter Conchita Espinosa Academy Founder and Chair Alumni Committee Florida Association of Police Attorneys International Association of Chiefs of Police Downtown Bay Forum
Miami-Dade League of Cities Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
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COMMUNITY SERVICE
April 2012
Nov 2011
Sept 2011
Oct 2011 May 2011
Apr 2011
April 2011
Feb 2011
Apr 2010
Feb 2010
Sept 2009
April 2009
Sept 2008
Community Outreach - KAPOW (Kids and the Power of Work) Students make one visit to the workplace to participate in hands-on activities KAPOW lays a foundation for young students introducing them to work related concepts and experiences that can be continually reinforced throughout the formative years Hialeah FL
Community Outreach Program - Conference on Domestic Violence Child Support and Laws of Protection with a panel discussion and question and answer session Hialeah FL
Miami-Dade North - Panelist US Constitution Day
Community Outreach Programs - Town Hall Meeting with a Landlord Tenant Domestic Violence and Small Claims Miami
Whispering Pines Elementary - Career Day
Community Outreach Program - Conference on How to avoid becoming a victim of Domestic Violence with a panel discussion and question and answer session Hialeah FL
Community Outreach - Boy Scouts of America meeting discussing the importance of hard work honesty integrity perseverance Hialeah F
Whispering Pines Elementary - Career Day
Barry University Department of Psychology - Black History Month Read-A-Thon Presentation for Barry University students faculty staff and middle and high school students
Miami-Dade North - Panelist US Constitution Day
Whispering Pines Elementary School - Career Day
Miami-Dade North - Panelist US Constitution Day
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May 2008
Apr 2008
Nov 2007
Oct 2007
Oct 2007
Oct 2007
Aug 2007shy
May 2007
Jan 2007
Jan 2006
Dec 2005
Nov 2005
May 2005
May 2004
May 2004
Apr 2004
Mar 2004
Palm Springs Elementary - Career Day Presentations to various classes re educational background required to become a lawyer and judge duties of a judge judicial assistant and bailiff
Pinecrest Elementary - PTA sponsored Career Day Presentations to various classes re educational background required for various trades which will make them successful students and adults
Legal Services of Greater Miami - Presentation Re Professionalism in Lawyering
Carrie Meek Entrepreneurial Center Miami-Dade College Presentation on Valuing Diversity
Allapattah Middle School- Red Ribbon Week Presentation on Negative Impact of Drugs on Ones Life amp Legal Issues from Drug AbusePossession
Miami Flowers Importers Credit Assn - Small Claims Presentation
Participant in the Judicial Internship Program with StThomas School of Law mentoring a third-year law student for one semester
Law Day - Organized and conducted Fourth Annual Law Day Celebration at the Hialeah Courthouse
FAWL Panelist discussion re judicial campaigns
Participant and a Coordinator of the Three Kings Parade
Citrus Health Network - Visited Alzheimers and mentallyshychallenged patients for Christmas holidays
Little Havana Activities amp Nutrition Centers - Visits of elderly throughout the County for Thanksgiving distributing turkeys and cookies
Law Day - Organized and conducted Second Annual Law Day Celebration at the Hialeah Courthouse
Law Day - Organized and conducted First Annual Law Day Celebration at the Hialeah Courthouse
Saints Peter amp Paul Catholic School - Career Day
Conchita Espinosa Academy - Mock Trial
Hammocks Middle School - Highlights of judicial Systemshy
6
Feb 2004
Oct 2003
Oct 2003
Sept 2003
Feb 2003
Apr 2002
Apr 2001
Feb 1999shyDec 2000
Apr 1998
Mar 1997
Mar 1997
Jan 1997
Jan 1995shyDec 1995
Apr 1995
Apr 1995
Sept 1994shy
Aug 1995
AWARDS
emphasis on Jury trials and Jury Service
Conchita Espinosa Academy - Organized 8th Grade Field Trip to Richard Gerstein Justice Building for students to observe criminal court proceedings presided by Judge Pando
Santa Clara Elementary School - Reading with children (Kiwanis Club of Biscayne Bay)
Allapattah Middle School - 8th Grade Class Consequences of Getting into Trouble
Cuban Hebrew Congregation Miami Beach FL Seniors Day Discussing duties of a Criminal Court Judge shyQuestion and Answer Session
Member Speakers Bureau Eleventh Judicial Circuit
Winston Park Elementary Schoolmiddot Career Day
Hialeah Elementary School - Career Day
Miami-Dade County Teen Court Program Volunteer Judge
Boss-for-a-Day
Miami Commission On The Status of Women shyCounsel for Board Helping Women Help Themselves By Promoting Self-Improvement Equality and Family Values
Metro-Miami Action Plan Parliamentarian Advocating and Facilitating the Elimination of the Disparities that Exist Between the Black Community and The Dade County Community at Large
Southern Regional Youth Policy Center Studying and Assessing The Impact of National State and Local Policy Decisions on Hispanic Children and Adolescents
Rainbow - Addressing Equity Between Generations
Shenandoah Elementary School - Career Day
American Cancer Society - Jail amp Bail
Cuban-American National Planning Council
Inter-Ethnic Community Relations Task Force
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December 2012
December 2012
March 92009
May 04 2005
May 042005
Apr 102001 Feb 23 2001 Nov 30 2000 Nov 30 2000 Oct 18 2000
Oct 04 2000
COMMUNITY RECOGNITION
Sept 2009
Nov 2003
Recognition and Appreciation Award by the Cuban American Bar Association for just short of 12 years of Service as a County Court Judge Proclamation by Mayor Carlos Alvarez proclaiming December 72012 Judge Ana Maria Pando Day Award by the Federation of Cuban Students at the University of Miami for Dedication and Leadership to the Cuban Community Eleventh Judicial Circuit Certificate of Appreciation for participation and organization of First Annual Law Day celebration at Hialeah Courthouse Proclamation by Mayor Raul L Martinez for First Annual Law Day Celebration for organizing the event Coalition of Concerned Cuban-American Citizens City of Miami Outstanding Achievement Award City of Miami Certificate of Appreciation City of Miami Police Department Certificate of Appreciation Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity Certificate of Appreciation (Barry University Chapter) City of Miami Code Enforcement Board Certificate of Appreciation
Neighbors (Front Page article) Ask the Judges Featured among Miami-Dade Judges at a Community Connect Town Hall Meeting at Hialeah City Hall
Diario Las Americas - (Front Page article) Lideres en la Comunidad (Community Leaders) Featured as a Hispanic Leader with a novel approach to justice focusing on rehabilitation and treatment
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May 2008
Apr 2008
Nov 2007
Oct 2007
Oct 2007
Oct 2007
Aug 2007shy
May 2007
Jan 2007
Jan 2006
Dec 2005
Nov 2005
May 2005
May 2004
May 2004
Apr 2004
Mar 2004
Palm Springs Elementary - Career Day Presentations to various classes re educational background required to become a lawyer and judge duties of a judge judicial assistant and bailiff
Pinecrest Elementary - PTA sponsored Career Day Presentations to various classes re educational background required for various trades which will make them successful students and adults
Legal Services of Greater Miami - Presentation Re Professionalism in Lawyering
Carrie Meek Entrepreneurial Center Miami-Dade College Presentation on Valuing Diversity
Allapattah Middle School- Red Ribbon Week Presentation on Negative Impact of Drugs on Ones Life amp Legal Issues from Drug AbusePossession
Miami Flowers Importers Credit Assn - Small Claims Presentation
Participant in the Judicial Internship Program with StThomas School of Law mentoring a third-year law student for one semester
Law Day - Organized and conducted Fourth Annual Law Day Celebration at the Hialeah Courthouse
FAWL Panelist discussion re judicial campaigns
Participant and a Coordinator of the Three Kings Parade
Citrus Health Network - Visited Alzheimers and mentallyshychallenged patients for Christmas holidays
Little Havana Activities amp Nutrition Centers - Visits of elderly throughout the County for Thanksgiving distributing turkeys and cookies
Law Day - Organized and conducted Second Annual Law Day Celebration at the Hialeah Courthouse
Law Day - Organized and conducted First Annual Law Day Celebration at the Hialeah Courthouse
Saints Peter amp Paul Catholic School- Career Day
Conchita Espinosa Academy - Mock Trial
Hammocks Middle School - Highlights of Judicial Systemshy
6
Feb 2004
Oct 2003
Oct 2003
Sept 2003
Feb 2003
Apr 2002
Apr 2001
Feb 1999shyDec 2000
Apr 1998
Mar 1997
Mar 1997
Jan 1997
Jan 1995shyDec 1995
Apr 1995
Apr 1995
Sept 1994shy
Aug 1995
AWARDS
emphasis on Jury trials and Jury Service
Conchita Espinosa Academy - Organized 8th Grade Field Trip to Richard Gerstein Justice Building for students to observe criminal court proceedings presided by Judge Pando
Santa Clara Elementary School - Reading with children (Kiwanis Club of Biscayne Bay)
Allapattah Middle School ~ 8th Grade Class Consequences of Getting into Trouble
Cuban Hebrew Congregation Miami Beach FL Seniors Day Discussing duties of a Criminal Court Judge shyQuestion and Answer Session
Member Speakers Bureau Eleventh Judicial Circuit
Winston Park Elementary School - Career Day
Hialeah Elementary School ~ Career Day
Miami~Dade County Teen Court Program Volunteer Judge
Boss-for-a-Day
Miami Commission On The Status of Women shyCounsel for Board Helping Women Help Themselves By Promoting Self-Improvement Equality and Family Values
Metro-Miami Action Plan Parliamentarian Advocating and Facilitating the Elimination of the Disparities that Exist Between the Black Community and The Dade County Community at Large
Southern Regional Youth Policy Center Studying and Assessing The Impact of National State and Local Policy Decisions on Hispanic Children and Adolescents
Rainbow - Addressing Equity Between Generations
Shenandoah Elementary School - Career Day
American Cancer Society - Jail amp Bail
Cuban-American National Planning Council
Inter-Ethnic Community Relations Task Force
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December 2012
December 2012
March 9 2009
May 04 2005
May 04 2005
Apr 102001 Feb 23 2001 Nov 302000 Nov 30 2000 Oct 18 2000
Oct 04 2000
COMMUNITY RECOGNITION
Sept 2009
Nov 2003
Recognition and Appreciation Award by the Cuban American Bar Association for just short of 12 years of Service as a County Court Judge Proclamation by Mayor Carlos Alvarez proclaiming December 72012 Judge Ana Maria Pando Day Award by the Federation of Cuban Students at the University of Miami for Dedication and Leadership to the Cuban Community Eleventh Judicial Circuit Certificate of Appreciation for participation and organization of First Annual Law Day celebration at Hialeah Courthouse Proclamation by Mayor Raul L Martinez for First Annual Law Day Celebration for organizing the event Coalition of Concerned Cuban-American Citizens City of Miami Outstanding Achievement Award City of Miami Certificate of Appreciation City of Miami Police Department Certificate of Appreciation Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity Certificate of Appreciation (Barry University Chapter) City of Miami Code Enforcement Board Certificate of Appreciation
Neighbors (Front Page article) Ask the Judges Featured among Miami-Dade Judges at a Community Connect Town Hall Meeting at Hialeah City Hall
Diario Las Americas (Front Page article) Lideres en a Comunidad (Community Leaders) Featured as a Hispanic Leader with a novel approach to justice focusing on rehabilitation and treatment
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JUDGE ANA MARIA PANDO BRIEF BIOGRAPHY
JUDGE ANA MARIA PANDO served as a Miami-Dade County Judge where she presided since January 2001 Judge Pando handled County Criminal cases in the Hialeah Branch Courthouse processing in excess of 150 cases a day Previously in Hialeah Judge Pando presided over County Civil cases including small claims collection actions landlord-tenant cases and general civil litigation She has also acted as an Acting Circuit Court Judge over domestic violence matters from 2004 to the present Judge Pando was assigned to the Miami-Dade County Court Criminal Division from January 2001 to June of 2004 as her first assignment as County Court Judge She has tried approximately 120 jury trials 60 criminal 60 civil 1450 bench trials 450 criminal and 1000 civil trials She is currently employed as Senior Counsel in Alvarez Carbonell l Feltman Jimenez amp Gomezl PL specializing in all areas of civil and criminal litigation in the state and federal courtsl in municipal and local law and in governmental consulting and lobbying before municipal state and federal bodies
A native of Miami-Dade County Judge Pando graduated Cum Laude from Barry University and received her Juris Doctorate from The University of Miami School of Law
Judge Pando began her law career as a specially appointed Public Defender In 1991 she joined the Miami City Attorneys Office and was assigned to the Miami Police Department as Police Legal Advisor In 1999 Judge Pando became the Assistant City Attorney responsible for code enforcement matters prosecuting violators before the Code Enforcement Board
In additionl Judge Pando is active in the community participating in Town-Hall Meetings geared towards educating the Miami-Dade County community concerning the court system She consistently partiCipates at community outreach events such as Law Days
Constitution Day at Miami-Dade College Red Ribbon Weeki and career mentorship events at local schools and universities
Judge Pando is a member of the State of Floridas Conference of County Judges and the Cuban American Bar Association Judge Pando has also served as Board Counsel to the Miami Commission on the Status of Women was Board Member to the Metro-Miami Action Planl and is a founding member of the Miami-Dade County Teen Court
Judge Pando took pride in truly being a Peoples Judge in the Peoples Court
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EXPERIENCE
JUDGE ANA MARIA PANDO Alvarez Carbonell Feltman Gomez Jimenez amp Gomez PL
2100 Ponce De Leon Blvd Suite 800 Coral Gables Florida 33134
305-444-5885 (Ext248) apandoacglegalcom
Judicial County Court Civil Division handling all types of civil county court cases including small claims and landlord-tenant cases presiding as Acting Circuit Court Judge over domestic violence and custody matters Calendars include motions reports bench and jury trials and lengthy ex-parte matters
County Court Criminal Division handling all types of criminal litigation including presiding over lengthy calendars involving motions arraignments soundings reports bench and jury trials conducting a problem-solving court when appropriate
Code EnforcementQuality of Life Issues Prosecuting code violations before administrative bodies training code enforcement officers on proper enforcement and court decisions affecting code compliance Board counsel to Hearing Officer in Ticketing Appellate Board handling all code compliance-related issues issuing formal and informal opinions related to code compliance
Police Legal Issues Providing immediate legal advice to police officers concerning enforcement reporting to crime scenes to assess civil liability concerns responding to police shootings and police involved accidents to assess liability ramifications riding with officers during operations involving novel enforcement efforts training officers in a classroom and in the field on new laws and court decisions affecting law enforcement representing the City of Miami Police Department in all contempt proceedings and all challenges to police procedures
Public Records Law Assessing all requests for records within the Police Department drafting all requisite legal correspondence deshyfending challenges by the media researching case law training on proper procedures
Forfeiture Law All aspects of litigation involving forfeiture proceedings reviewing and analyzing files prior to filing and hearings interviewing witnesses writing pleadings motions and legal correspondence legal research training on changes in the law on proper confiscation procedures
Civil and Criminal Law All aspects of civil and criminal litigation in State and Federal Courts reviewing and analyzing files prior to trial interviewing witnesses writing pleadings appellate briefs motions and legal memoranda legal research conferring with supervising attorneys conducting criminal and civil trials
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Governmental Affairs Lobbying at the state and federal level for issues affecting criminal justice and quality of life concerns
EDUCATION College of Advanced Judicial Studies Ft Myers FL May 2010 College of Advanced Judicial Studies Ft Myers FL May 2007 College of Advanced Judicial Studies Ft Myers FL May 2006 College of Advanced Judicial Studies Ft Myers FL May 2005 College of Advanced Judicial Studies Orlando FL May 2004 National Judicial College Substance Abuse Reno NV 2004 College of Advanced Judicial Studies Orlando FL Sept 2003
Solving in the Courts Reno NV June 2003 National Judicial College Managing Cases Involving Persons
with Mental Disabilities Reno NV June 2003 College of Advanced Judicial Studies St Pete FL Sept 2002 College of Advanced Judicial Studies Palm Harbor FL Sept 2001
Juris Doctor Degree May 1987 University of Miami School of Law Coral Gables Florida Honors Deans List Standing Activities Moot Court Client Counseling Competition Member Hispanic Law Association Federal Criminal Procedures Seminar Bachelor of Arts Degree in Pre-LawFrench 1984 Barry University Miami Shores Florida Honors Graduated Cum Laude Whos Who in American Colleges and Universities Deans List French History and Catholic Womens Honor Societies Activities Studied in France (Summers1982-83) La Sorbonne De Paris and other universities
LICENSES Florida Bar Member Member Trial Bar United States District Court So District of Florida
EXPERIENCE HIGHLIGHTS
December 2012-Present Alvarez Carbonell Feltman Jimenez ampGomez PL Coral Gables Florida Senior Counsel
Jun 2004 - Nov 2012 State of Florida County Court Judge Civil Division Acting Circuit Court Judge Domestic Violence Division Hialeah Miami-Dade County Florida (Total Bench Trials 1000 approx) (Total Jury Trials 60 approx)
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Jan 2001 - Jun 2004
1999 - Nov 2000
1991 - 1999
1988 - 1991
1987 - 1988
1986 - 1987
1985 -1986
LANGUAGES
ASSOCIATIONS
State of Florida County Court Judge Criminal Division Miami-Dade County Florida (Total Bench Trials 450 approx) (Total Jury Trials 60 approx)
City of Miami Law Department Miami Florida Assistant City Attorney
City of Miami Law Qepartment Miami Florida Assistant City Attorney I Police Legal Advisor
Law Offices of Louis Vernell North Miami Beach Florida Associate
Morton R Goudiss Esq Miami Beach Florida Legal Assistant I Clerk (General Civil Practice)
State Attorneys Office Miami Florida Certified Legal Intern
Skip Taylor Esq (Criminal Defense) Miami Florida Legal Clerk
Fluent in English Spanish and French
Conference of County Judges Judicial Assistants Committee Chair Conference of County Judges Legislative Conference Civil Rules and Small Claims Rules Committees Florida Bar Associ~tion Cuban-American Bar Association Florida Association of Women Lawyers-Dade Chapter Conchita Espinosa Academy Founder and Chair Alumni Committee Florida Association of Police Attorneys International Association of Chiefs of Police Downtown Bay Forum
Miami-Dade League of Cities Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
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COMMUNITY SERVICE
April 2012
Nov 2011
Sept 2011
Oct 2011 May 2011
Apr 2011
April 2011
Feb 2011
Apr 2010
Feb 2010
Sept 2009
April 2009
Sept 2008
Community Outreach - KAPOW (Kids and the Power of Work) Students make one visit to the workplace to participate in hands-on activities KAPOW lays a foundation for young students introducing them to work related concepts and experiences that can be continually reinforced throughout the formative years Hialeah FL
Community Outreach Program - Conference on Domestic Violence Child Support and Laws of Protection with a panel discussion and question and answer session Hialeah FL
Miami-Dade North - Panelist US Constitution Day
Community Outreach Programs - Town Hall Meeting with a Landlord Tenant Domestic Violence and Small Claims Miami
Whispering Pines Elementary - Career Day
Community Outreach Program - Conference on How to avoid becoming a victim of Domestic Violence with a panel discussion and question and answer session Hialeah FL
Community Outreach - Boy Scouts of America meeting discussing the importance of hard work honesty integrity perseverance Hialeah F
Whispering Pines Elementary - Career Day
Barry University Department of Psychology - Black History Month Read-A-Thon Presentation for Barry University students faculty staff and middle and high school students
Miami-Dade North - Panelist US Constitution Day
Whispering Pines Elementary School - Career Day
Miami-Dade North - Panelist US Constitution Day
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May 2008
Apr 2008
Nov 2007
Oct 2007
Oct 2007
Oct 2007
Aug 2007shy
May 2007
Jan 2007
Jan 2006
Dec 2005
Nov 2005
May 2005
May 2004
May 2004
Apr 2004
Mar 2004
Palm Springs Elementary - Career Day Presentations to various classes re educational background required to become a lawyer and judge duties of a judge judicial assistant and bailiff
Pinecrest Elementary - PTA sponsored Career Day Presentations to various classes re educational background required for various trades which will make them successful students and adults
Legal Services of Greater Miami - Presentation Re Professionalism in Lawyering
Carrie Meek Entrepreneurial Center Miami-Dade College Presentation on Valuing Diversity
Allapattah Middle School- Red Ribbon Week Presentation on Negative Impact of Drugs on Ones Life amp Legal Issues from Drug AbusePossession
Miami Flowers Importers Credit Assn - Small Claims Presentation
Participant in the Judicial Internship Program with StThomas School of Law mentoring a third-year law student for one semester
Law Day - Organized and conducted Fourth Annual Law Day Celebration at the Hialeah Courthouse
FAWL Panelist discussion re judicial campaigns
Participant and a Coordinator of the Three Kings Parade
Citrus Health Network - Visited Alzheimers and mentallyshychallenged patients for Christmas holidays
Little Havana Activities amp Nutrition Centers - Visits of elderly throughout the County for Thanksgiving distributing turkeys and cookies
Law Day - Organized and conducted Second Annual Law Day Celebration at the Hialeah Courthouse
Law Day - Organized and conducted First Annual Law Day Celebration at the Hialeah Courthouse
Saints Peter amp Paul Catholic School - Career Day
Conchita Espinosa Academy - Mock Trial
Hammocks Middle School - Highlights of judicial Systemshy
6
Feb 2004
Oct 2003
Oct 2003
Sept 2003
Feb 2003
Apr 2002
Apr 2001
Feb 1999shyDec 2000
Apr 1998
Mar 1997
Mar 1997
Jan 1997
Jan 1995shyDec 1995
Apr 1995
Apr 1995
Sept 1994shy
Aug 1995
AWARDS
emphasis on Jury trials and Jury Service
Conchita Espinosa Academy - Organized 8th Grade Field Trip to Richard Gerstein Justice Building for students to observe criminal court proceedings presided by Judge Pando
Santa Clara Elementary School - Reading with children (Kiwanis Club of Biscayne Bay)
Allapattah Middle School - 8th Grade Class Consequences of Getting into Trouble
Cuban Hebrew Congregation Miami Beach FL Seniors Day Discussing duties of a Criminal Court Judge shyQuestion and Answer Session
Member Speakers Bureau Eleventh Judicial Circuit
Winston Park Elementary Schoolmiddot Career Day
Hialeah Elementary School - Career Day
Miami-Dade County Teen Court Program Volunteer Judge
Boss-for-a-Day
Miami Commission On The Status of Women shyCounsel for Board Helping Women Help Themselves By Promoting Self-Improvement Equality and Family Values
Metro-Miami Action Plan Parliamentarian Advocating and Facilitating the Elimination of the Disparities that Exist Between the Black Community and The Dade County Community at Large
Southern Regional Youth Policy Center Studying and Assessing The Impact of National State and Local Policy Decisions on Hispanic Children and Adolescents
Rainbow - Addressing Equity Between Generations
Shenandoah Elementary School - Career Day
American Cancer Society - Jail amp Bail
Cuban-American National Planning Council
Inter-Ethnic Community Relations Task Force
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December 2012
December 2012
March 92009
May 04 2005
May 042005
Apr 102001 Feb 23 2001 Nov 30 2000 Nov 30 2000 Oct 18 2000
Oct 04 2000
COMMUNITY RECOGNITION
Sept 2009
Nov 2003
Recognition and Appreciation Award by the Cuban American Bar Association for just short of 12 years of Service as a County Court Judge Proclamation by Mayor Carlos Alvarez proclaiming December 72012 Judge Ana Maria Pando Day Award by the Federation of Cuban Students at the University of Miami for Dedication and Leadership to the Cuban Community Eleventh Judicial Circuit Certificate of Appreciation for participation and organization of First Annual Law Day celebration at Hialeah Courthouse Proclamation by Mayor Raul L Martinez for First Annual Law Day Celebration for organizing the event Coalition of Concerned Cuban-American Citizens City of Miami Outstanding Achievement Award City of Miami Certificate of Appreciation City of Miami Police Department Certificate of Appreciation Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity Certificate of Appreciation (Barry University Chapter) City of Miami Code Enforcement Board Certificate of Appreciation
Neighbors (Front Page article) Ask the Judges Featured among Miami-Dade Judges at a Community Connect Town Hall Meeting at Hialeah City Hall
Diario Las Americas - (Front Page article) Lideres en la Comunidad (Community Leaders) Featured as a Hispanic Leader with a novel approach to justice focusing on rehabilitation and treatment
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Feb 2004
Oct 2003
Oct 2003
Sept 2003
Feb 2003
Apr 2002
Apr 2001
Feb 1999shyDec 2000
Apr 1998
Mar 1997
Mar 1997
Jan 1997
Jan 1995shyDec 1995
Apr 1995
Apr 1995
Sept 1994shy
Aug 1995
AWARDS
emphasis on Jury trials and Jury Service
Conchita Espinosa Academy - Organized 8th Grade Field Trip to Richard Gerstein Justice Building for students to observe criminal court proceedings presided by Judge Pando
Santa Clara Elementary School - Reading with children (Kiwanis Club of Biscayne Bay)
Allapattah Middle School ~ 8th Grade Class Consequences of Getting into Trouble
Cuban Hebrew Congregation Miami Beach FL Seniors Day Discussing duties of a Criminal Court Judge shyQuestion and Answer Session
Member Speakers Bureau Eleventh Judicial Circuit
Winston Park Elementary School - Career Day
Hialeah Elementary School ~ Career Day
Miami~Dade County Teen Court Program Volunteer Judge
Boss-for-a-Day
Miami Commission On The Status of Women shyCounsel for Board Helping Women Help Themselves By Promoting Self-Improvement Equality and Family Values
Metro-Miami Action Plan Parliamentarian Advocating and Facilitating the Elimination of the Disparities that Exist Between the Black Community and The Dade County Community at Large
Southern Regional Youth Policy Center Studying and Assessing The Impact of National State and Local Policy Decisions on Hispanic Children and Adolescents
Rainbow - Addressing Equity Between Generations
Shenandoah Elementary School - Career Day
American Cancer Society - Jail amp Bail
Cuban-American National Planning Council
Inter-Ethnic Community Relations Task Force
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December 2012
December 2012
March 9 2009
May 04 2005
May 04 2005
Apr 102001 Feb 23 2001 Nov 302000 Nov 30 2000 Oct 18 2000
Oct 04 2000
COMMUNITY RECOGNITION
Sept 2009
Nov 2003
Recognition and Appreciation Award by the Cuban American Bar Association for just short of 12 years of Service as a County Court Judge Proclamation by Mayor Carlos Alvarez proclaiming December 72012 Judge Ana Maria Pando Day Award by the Federation of Cuban Students at the University of Miami for Dedication and Leadership to the Cuban Community Eleventh Judicial Circuit Certificate of Appreciation for participation and organization of First Annual Law Day celebration at Hialeah Courthouse Proclamation by Mayor Raul L Martinez for First Annual Law Day Celebration for organizing the event Coalition of Concerned Cuban-American Citizens City of Miami Outstanding Achievement Award City of Miami Certificate of Appreciation City of Miami Police Department Certificate of Appreciation Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity Certificate of Appreciation (Barry University Chapter) City of Miami Code Enforcement Board Certificate of Appreciation
Neighbors (Front Page article) Ask the Judges Featured among Miami-Dade Judges at a Community Connect Town Hall Meeting at Hialeah City Hall
Diario Las Americas (Front Page article) Lideres en a Comunidad (Community Leaders) Featured as a Hispanic Leader with a novel approach to justice focusing on rehabilitation and treatment
Submitted into the public record in connection with items 014 on 01-24-13
Todd B Hannon City Clerk
JUDGE ANA MARIA PANDO BRIEF BIOGRAPHY
JUDGE ANA MARIA PANDO served as a Miami-Dade County Judge where she presided since January 2001 Judge Pando handled County Criminal cases in the Hialeah Branch Courthouse processing in excess of 150 cases a day Previously in Hialeah Judge Pando presided over County Civil cases including small claims collection actions landlord-tenant cases and general civil litigation She has also acted as an Acting Circuit Court Judge over domestic violence matters from 2004 to the present Judge Pando was assigned to the Miami-Dade County Court Criminal Division from January 2001 to June of 2004 as her first assignment as County Court Judge She has tried approximately 120 jury trials 60 criminal 60 civil 1450 bench trials 450 criminal and 1000 civil trials She is currently employed as Senior Counsel in Alvarez Carbonell l Feltman Jimenez amp Gomezl PL specializing in all areas of civil and criminal litigation in the state and federal courtsl in municipal and local law and in governmental consulting and lobbying before municipal state and federal bodies
A native of Miami-Dade County Judge Pando graduated Cum Laude from Barry University and received her Juris Doctorate from The University of Miami School of Law
Judge Pando began her law career as a specially appointed Public Defender In 1991 she joined the Miami City Attorneys Office and was assigned to the Miami Police Department as Police Legal Advisor In 1999 Judge Pando became the Assistant City Attorney responsible for code enforcement matters prosecuting violators before the Code Enforcement Board
In additionl Judge Pando is active in the community participating in Town-Hall Meetings geared towards educating the Miami-Dade County community concerning the court system She consistently partiCipates at community outreach events such as Law Days
Constitution Day at Miami-Dade College Red Ribbon Weeki and career mentorship events at local schools and universities
Judge Pando is a member of the State of Floridas Conference of County Judges and the Cuban American Bar Association Judge Pando has also served as Board Counsel to the Miami Commission on the Status of Women was Board Member to the Metro-Miami Action Planl and is a founding member of the Miami-Dade County Teen Court
Judge Pando took pride in truly being a Peoples Judge in the Peoples Court
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EXPERIENCE
JUDGE ANA MARIA PANDO Alvarez Carbonell Feltman Gomez Jimenez amp Gomez PL
2100 Ponce De Leon Blvd Suite 800 Coral Gables Florida 33134
305-444-5885 (Ext248) apandoacglegalcom
Judicial County Court Civil Division handling all types of civil county court cases including small claims and landlord-tenant cases presiding as Acting Circuit Court Judge over domestic violence and custody matters Calendars include motions reports bench and jury trials and lengthy ex-parte matters
County Court Criminal Division handling all types of criminal litigation including presiding over lengthy calendars involving motions arraignments soundings reports bench and jury trials conducting a problem-solving court when appropriate
Code EnforcementQuality of Life Issues Prosecuting code violations before administrative bodies training code enforcement officers on proper enforcement and court decisions affecting code compliance Board counsel to Hearing Officer in Ticketing Appellate Board handling all code compliance-related issues issuing formal and informal opinions related to code compliance
Police Legal Issues Providing immediate legal advice to police officers concerning enforcement reporting to crime scenes to assess civil liability concerns responding to police shootings and police involved accidents to assess liability ramifications riding with officers during operations involving novel enforcement efforts training officers in a classroom and in the field on new laws and court decisions affecting law enforcement representing the City of Miami Police Department in all contempt proceedings and all challenges to police procedures
Public Records Law Assessing all requests for records within the Police Department drafting all requisite legal correspondence deshyfending challenges by the media researching case law training on proper procedures
Forfeiture Law All aspects of litigation involving forfeiture proceedings reviewing and analyzing files prior to filing and hearings interviewing witnesses writing pleadings motions and legal correspondence legal research training on changes in the law on proper confiscation procedures
Civil and Criminal Law All aspects of civil and criminal litigation in State and Federal Courts reviewing and analyzing files prior to trial interviewing witnesses writing pleadings appellate briefs motions and legal memoranda legal research conferring with supervising attorneys conducting criminal and civil trials
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Todd B Hannon City Clerk
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Governmental Affairs Lobbying at the state and federal level for issues affecting criminal justice and quality of life concerns
EDUCATION College of Advanced Judicial Studies Ft Myers FL May 2010 College of Advanced Judicial Studies Ft Myers FL May 2007 College of Advanced Judicial Studies Ft Myers FL May 2006 College of Advanced Judicial Studies Ft Myers FL May 2005 College of Advanced Judicial Studies Orlando FL May 2004 National Judicial College Substance Abuse Reno NV 2004 College of Advanced Judicial Studies Orlando FL Sept 2003
Solving in the Courts Reno NV June 2003 National Judicial College Managing Cases Involving Persons
with Mental Disabilities Reno NV June 2003 College of Advanced Judicial Studies St Pete FL Sept 2002 College of Advanced Judicial Studies Palm Harbor FL Sept 2001
Juris Doctor Degree May 1987 University of Miami School of Law Coral Gables Florida Honors Deans List Standing Activities Moot Court Client Counseling Competition Member Hispanic Law Association Federal Criminal Procedures Seminar Bachelor of Arts Degree in Pre-LawFrench 1984 Barry University Miami Shores Florida Honors Graduated Cum Laude Whos Who in American Colleges and Universities Deans List French History and Catholic Womens Honor Societies Activities Studied in France (Summers1982-83) La Sorbonne De Paris and other universities
LICENSES Florida Bar Member Member Trial Bar United States District Court So District of Florida
EXPERIENCE HIGHLIGHTS
December 2012-Present Alvarez Carbonell Feltman Jimenez ampGomez PL Coral Gables Florida Senior Counsel
Jun 2004 - Nov 2012 State of Florida County Court Judge Civil Division Acting Circuit Court Judge Domestic Violence Division Hialeah Miami-Dade County Florida (Total Bench Trials 1000 approx) (Total Jury Trials 60 approx)
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items ill on 01-24-13 Todd B Hannon
City Clerk
3
Jan 2001 - Jun 2004
1999 - Nov 2000
1991 - 1999
1988 - 1991
1987 - 1988
1986 - 1987
1985 -1986
LANGUAGES
ASSOCIATIONS
State of Florida County Court Judge Criminal Division Miami-Dade County Florida (Total Bench Trials 450 approx) (Total Jury Trials 60 approx)
City of Miami Law Department Miami Florida Assistant City Attorney
City of Miami Law Qepartment Miami Florida Assistant City Attorney I Police Legal Advisor
Law Offices of Louis Vernell North Miami Beach Florida Associate
Morton R Goudiss Esq Miami Beach Florida Legal Assistant I Clerk (General Civil Practice)
State Attorneys Office Miami Florida Certified Legal Intern
Skip Taylor Esq (Criminal Defense) Miami Florida Legal Clerk
Fluent in English Spanish and French
Conference of County Judges Judicial Assistants Committee Chair Conference of County Judges Legislative Conference Civil Rules and Small Claims Rules Committees Florida Bar Associ~tion Cuban-American Bar Association Florida Association of Women Lawyers-Dade Chapter Conchita Espinosa Academy Founder and Chair Alumni Committee Florida Association of Police Attorneys International Association of Chiefs of Police Downtown Bay Forum
Miami-Dade League of Cities Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
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COMMUNITY SERVICE
April 2012
Nov 2011
Sept 2011
Oct 2011 May 2011
Apr 2011
April 2011
Feb 2011
Apr 2010
Feb 2010
Sept 2009
April 2009
Sept 2008
Community Outreach - KAPOW (Kids and the Power of Work) Students make one visit to the workplace to participate in hands-on activities KAPOW lays a foundation for young students introducing them to work related concepts and experiences that can be continually reinforced throughout the formative years Hialeah FL
Community Outreach Program - Conference on Domestic Violence Child Support and Laws of Protection with a panel discussion and question and answer session Hialeah FL
Miami-Dade North - Panelist US Constitution Day
Community Outreach Programs - Town Hall Meeting with a Landlord Tenant Domestic Violence and Small Claims Miami
Whispering Pines Elementary - Career Day
Community Outreach Program - Conference on How to avoid becoming a victim of Domestic Violence with a panel discussion and question and answer session Hialeah FL
Community Outreach - Boy Scouts of America meeting discussing the importance of hard work honesty integrity perseverance Hialeah F
Whispering Pines Elementary - Career Day
Barry University Department of Psychology - Black History Month Read-A-Thon Presentation for Barry University students faculty staff and middle and high school students
Miami-Dade North - Panelist US Constitution Day
Whispering Pines Elementary School - Career Day
Miami-Dade North - Panelist US Constitution Day
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May 2008
Apr 2008
Nov 2007
Oct 2007
Oct 2007
Oct 2007
Aug 2007shy
May 2007
Jan 2007
Jan 2006
Dec 2005
Nov 2005
May 2005
May 2004
May 2004
Apr 2004
Mar 2004
Palm Springs Elementary - Career Day Presentations to various classes re educational background required to become a lawyer and judge duties of a judge judicial assistant and bailiff
Pinecrest Elementary - PTA sponsored Career Day Presentations to various classes re educational background required for various trades which will make them successful students and adults
Legal Services of Greater Miami - Presentation Re Professionalism in Lawyering
Carrie Meek Entrepreneurial Center Miami-Dade College Presentation on Valuing Diversity
Allapattah Middle School- Red Ribbon Week Presentation on Negative Impact of Drugs on Ones Life amp Legal Issues from Drug AbusePossession
Miami Flowers Importers Credit Assn - Small Claims Presentation
Participant in the Judicial Internship Program with StThomas School of Law mentoring a third-year law student for one semester
Law Day - Organized and conducted Fourth Annual Law Day Celebration at the Hialeah Courthouse
FAWL Panelist discussion re judicial campaigns
Participant and a Coordinator of the Three Kings Parade
Citrus Health Network - Visited Alzheimers and mentallyshychallenged patients for Christmas holidays
Little Havana Activities amp Nutrition Centers - Visits of elderly throughout the County for Thanksgiving distributing turkeys and cookies
Law Day - Organized and conducted Second Annual Law Day Celebration at the Hialeah Courthouse
Law Day - Organized and conducted First Annual Law Day Celebration at the Hialeah Courthouse
Saints Peter amp Paul Catholic School - Career Day
Conchita Espinosa Academy - Mock Trial
Hammocks Middle School - Highlights of judicial Systemshy
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Feb 2004
Oct 2003
Oct 2003
Sept 2003
Feb 2003
Apr 2002
Apr 2001
Feb 1999shyDec 2000
Apr 1998
Mar 1997
Mar 1997
Jan 1997
Jan 1995shyDec 1995
Apr 1995
Apr 1995
Sept 1994shy
Aug 1995
AWARDS
emphasis on Jury trials and Jury Service
Conchita Espinosa Academy - Organized 8th Grade Field Trip to Richard Gerstein Justice Building for students to observe criminal court proceedings presided by Judge Pando
Santa Clara Elementary School - Reading with children (Kiwanis Club of Biscayne Bay)
Allapattah Middle School - 8th Grade Class Consequences of Getting into Trouble
Cuban Hebrew Congregation Miami Beach FL Seniors Day Discussing duties of a Criminal Court Judge shyQuestion and Answer Session
Member Speakers Bureau Eleventh Judicial Circuit
Winston Park Elementary Schoolmiddot Career Day
Hialeah Elementary School - Career Day
Miami-Dade County Teen Court Program Volunteer Judge
Boss-for-a-Day
Miami Commission On The Status of Women shyCounsel for Board Helping Women Help Themselves By Promoting Self-Improvement Equality and Family Values
Metro-Miami Action Plan Parliamentarian Advocating and Facilitating the Elimination of the Disparities that Exist Between the Black Community and The Dade County Community at Large
Southern Regional Youth Policy Center Studying and Assessing The Impact of National State and Local Policy Decisions on Hispanic Children and Adolescents
Rainbow - Addressing Equity Between Generations
Shenandoah Elementary School - Career Day
American Cancer Society - Jail amp Bail
Cuban-American National Planning Council
Inter-Ethnic Community Relations Task Force
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December 2012
December 2012
March 92009
May 04 2005
May 042005
Apr 102001 Feb 23 2001 Nov 30 2000 Nov 30 2000 Oct 18 2000
Oct 04 2000
COMMUNITY RECOGNITION
Sept 2009
Nov 2003
Recognition and Appreciation Award by the Cuban American Bar Association for just short of 12 years of Service as a County Court Judge Proclamation by Mayor Carlos Alvarez proclaiming December 72012 Judge Ana Maria Pando Day Award by the Federation of Cuban Students at the University of Miami for Dedication and Leadership to the Cuban Community Eleventh Judicial Circuit Certificate of Appreciation for participation and organization of First Annual Law Day celebration at Hialeah Courthouse Proclamation by Mayor Raul L Martinez for First Annual Law Day Celebration for organizing the event Coalition of Concerned Cuban-American Citizens City of Miami Outstanding Achievement Award City of Miami Certificate of Appreciation City of Miami Police Department Certificate of Appreciation Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity Certificate of Appreciation (Barry University Chapter) City of Miami Code Enforcement Board Certificate of Appreciation
Neighbors (Front Page article) Ask the Judges Featured among Miami-Dade Judges at a Community Connect Town Hall Meeting at Hialeah City Hall
Diario Las Americas - (Front Page article) Lideres en la Comunidad (Community Leaders) Featured as a Hispanic Leader with a novel approach to justice focusing on rehabilitation and treatment
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December 2012
December 2012
March 9 2009
May 04 2005
May 04 2005
Apr 102001 Feb 23 2001 Nov 302000 Nov 30 2000 Oct 18 2000
Oct 04 2000
COMMUNITY RECOGNITION
Sept 2009
Nov 2003
Recognition and Appreciation Award by the Cuban American Bar Association for just short of 12 years of Service as a County Court Judge Proclamation by Mayor Carlos Alvarez proclaiming December 72012 Judge Ana Maria Pando Day Award by the Federation of Cuban Students at the University of Miami for Dedication and Leadership to the Cuban Community Eleventh Judicial Circuit Certificate of Appreciation for participation and organization of First Annual Law Day celebration at Hialeah Courthouse Proclamation by Mayor Raul L Martinez for First Annual Law Day Celebration for organizing the event Coalition of Concerned Cuban-American Citizens City of Miami Outstanding Achievement Award City of Miami Certificate of Appreciation City of Miami Police Department Certificate of Appreciation Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity Certificate of Appreciation (Barry University Chapter) City of Miami Code Enforcement Board Certificate of Appreciation
Neighbors (Front Page article) Ask the Judges Featured among Miami-Dade Judges at a Community Connect Town Hall Meeting at Hialeah City Hall
Diario Las Americas (Front Page article) Lideres en a Comunidad (Community Leaders) Featured as a Hispanic Leader with a novel approach to justice focusing on rehabilitation and treatment
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JUDGE ANA MARIA PANDO BRIEF BIOGRAPHY
JUDGE ANA MARIA PANDO served as a Miami-Dade County Judge where she presided since January 2001 Judge Pando handled County Criminal cases in the Hialeah Branch Courthouse processing in excess of 150 cases a day Previously in Hialeah Judge Pando presided over County Civil cases including small claims collection actions landlord-tenant cases and general civil litigation She has also acted as an Acting Circuit Court Judge over domestic violence matters from 2004 to the present Judge Pando was assigned to the Miami-Dade County Court Criminal Division from January 2001 to June of 2004 as her first assignment as County Court Judge She has tried approximately 120 jury trials 60 criminal 60 civil 1450 bench trials 450 criminal and 1000 civil trials She is currently employed as Senior Counsel in Alvarez Carbonell l Feltman Jimenez amp Gomezl PL specializing in all areas of civil and criminal litigation in the state and federal courtsl in municipal and local law and in governmental consulting and lobbying before municipal state and federal bodies
A native of Miami-Dade County Judge Pando graduated Cum Laude from Barry University and received her Juris Doctorate from The University of Miami School of Law
Judge Pando began her law career as a specially appointed Public Defender In 1991 she joined the Miami City Attorneys Office and was assigned to the Miami Police Department as Police Legal Advisor In 1999 Judge Pando became the Assistant City Attorney responsible for code enforcement matters prosecuting violators before the Code Enforcement Board
In additionl Judge Pando is active in the community participating in Town-Hall Meetings geared towards educating the Miami-Dade County community concerning the court system She consistently partiCipates at community outreach events such as Law Days
Constitution Day at Miami-Dade College Red Ribbon Weeki and career mentorship events at local schools and universities
Judge Pando is a member of the State of Floridas Conference of County Judges and the Cuban American Bar Association Judge Pando has also served as Board Counsel to the Miami Commission on the Status of Women was Board Member to the Metro-Miami Action Planl and is a founding member of the Miami-Dade County Teen Court
Judge Pando took pride in truly being a Peoples Judge in the Peoples Court
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EXPERIENCE
JUDGE ANA MARIA PANDO Alvarez Carbonell Feltman Gomez Jimenez amp Gomez PL
2100 Ponce De Leon Blvd Suite 800 Coral Gables Florida 33134
305-444-5885 (Ext248) apandoacglegalcom
Judicial County Court Civil Division handling all types of civil county court cases including small claims and landlord-tenant cases presiding as Acting Circuit Court Judge over domestic violence and custody matters Calendars include motions reports bench and jury trials and lengthy ex-parte matters
County Court Criminal Division handling all types of criminal litigation including presiding over lengthy calendars involving motions arraignments soundings reports bench and jury trials conducting a problem-solving court when appropriate
Code EnforcementQuality of Life Issues Prosecuting code violations before administrative bodies training code enforcement officers on proper enforcement and court decisions affecting code compliance Board counsel to Hearing Officer in Ticketing Appellate Board handling all code compliance-related issues issuing formal and informal opinions related to code compliance
Police Legal Issues Providing immediate legal advice to police officers concerning enforcement reporting to crime scenes to assess civil liability concerns responding to police shootings and police involved accidents to assess liability ramifications riding with officers during operations involving novel enforcement efforts training officers in a classroom and in the field on new laws and court decisions affecting law enforcement representing the City of Miami Police Department in all contempt proceedings and all challenges to police procedures
Public Records Law Assessing all requests for records within the Police Department drafting all requisite legal correspondence deshyfending challenges by the media researching case law training on proper procedures
Forfeiture Law All aspects of litigation involving forfeiture proceedings reviewing and analyzing files prior to filing and hearings interviewing witnesses writing pleadings motions and legal correspondence legal research training on changes in the law on proper confiscation procedures
Civil and Criminal Law All aspects of civil and criminal litigation in State and Federal Courts reviewing and analyzing files prior to trial interviewing witnesses writing pleadings appellate briefs motions and legal memoranda legal research conferring with supervising attorneys conducting criminal and civil trials
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Governmental Affairs Lobbying at the state and federal level for issues affecting criminal justice and quality of life concerns
EDUCATION College of Advanced Judicial Studies Ft Myers FL May 2010 College of Advanced Judicial Studies Ft Myers FL May 2007 College of Advanced Judicial Studies Ft Myers FL May 2006 College of Advanced Judicial Studies Ft Myers FL May 2005 College of Advanced Judicial Studies Orlando FL May 2004 National Judicial College Substance Abuse Reno NV 2004 College of Advanced Judicial Studies Orlando FL Sept 2003
Solving in the Courts Reno NV June 2003 National Judicial College Managing Cases Involving Persons
with Mental Disabilities Reno NV June 2003 College of Advanced Judicial Studies St Pete FL Sept 2002 College of Advanced Judicial Studies Palm Harbor FL Sept 2001
Juris Doctor Degree May 1987 University of Miami School of Law Coral Gables Florida Honors Deans List Standing Activities Moot Court Client Counseling Competition Member Hispanic Law Association Federal Criminal Procedures Seminar Bachelor of Arts Degree in Pre-LawFrench 1984 Barry University Miami Shores Florida Honors Graduated Cum Laude Whos Who in American Colleges and Universities Deans List French History and Catholic Womens Honor Societies Activities Studied in France (Summers1982-83) La Sorbonne De Paris and other universities
LICENSES Florida Bar Member Member Trial Bar United States District Court So District of Florida
EXPERIENCE HIGHLIGHTS
December 2012-Present Alvarez Carbonell Feltman Jimenez ampGomez PL Coral Gables Florida Senior Counsel
Jun 2004 - Nov 2012 State of Florida County Court Judge Civil Division Acting Circuit Court Judge Domestic Violence Division Hialeah Miami-Dade County Florida (Total Bench Trials 1000 approx) (Total Jury Trials 60 approx)
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Jan 2001 - Jun 2004
1999 - Nov 2000
1991 - 1999
1988 - 1991
1987 - 1988
1986 - 1987
1985 -1986
LANGUAGES
ASSOCIATIONS
State of Florida County Court Judge Criminal Division Miami-Dade County Florida (Total Bench Trials 450 approx) (Total Jury Trials 60 approx)
City of Miami Law Department Miami Florida Assistant City Attorney
City of Miami Law Qepartment Miami Florida Assistant City Attorney I Police Legal Advisor
Law Offices of Louis Vernell North Miami Beach Florida Associate
Morton R Goudiss Esq Miami Beach Florida Legal Assistant I Clerk (General Civil Practice)
State Attorneys Office Miami Florida Certified Legal Intern
Skip Taylor Esq (Criminal Defense) Miami Florida Legal Clerk
Fluent in English Spanish and French
Conference of County Judges Judicial Assistants Committee Chair Conference of County Judges Legislative Conference Civil Rules and Small Claims Rules Committees Florida Bar Associ~tion Cuban-American Bar Association Florida Association of Women Lawyers-Dade Chapter Conchita Espinosa Academy Founder and Chair Alumni Committee Florida Association of Police Attorneys International Association of Chiefs of Police Downtown Bay Forum
Miami-Dade League of Cities Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
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COMMUNITY SERVICE
April 2012
Nov 2011
Sept 2011
Oct 2011 May 2011
Apr 2011
April 2011
Feb 2011
Apr 2010
Feb 2010
Sept 2009
April 2009
Sept 2008
Community Outreach - KAPOW (Kids and the Power of Work) Students make one visit to the workplace to participate in hands-on activities KAPOW lays a foundation for young students introducing them to work related concepts and experiences that can be continually reinforced throughout the formative years Hialeah FL
Community Outreach Program - Conference on Domestic Violence Child Support and Laws of Protection with a panel discussion and question and answer session Hialeah FL
Miami-Dade North - Panelist US Constitution Day
Community Outreach Programs - Town Hall Meeting with a Landlord Tenant Domestic Violence and Small Claims Miami
Whispering Pines Elementary - Career Day
Community Outreach Program - Conference on How to avoid becoming a victim of Domestic Violence with a panel discussion and question and answer session Hialeah FL
Community Outreach - Boy Scouts of America meeting discussing the importance of hard work honesty integrity perseverance Hialeah F
Whispering Pines Elementary - Career Day
Barry University Department of Psychology - Black History Month Read-A-Thon Presentation for Barry University students faculty staff and middle and high school students
Miami-Dade North - Panelist US Constitution Day
Whispering Pines Elementary School - Career Day
Miami-Dade North - Panelist US Constitution Day
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May 2008
Apr 2008
Nov 2007
Oct 2007
Oct 2007
Oct 2007
Aug 2007shy
May 2007
Jan 2007
Jan 2006
Dec 2005
Nov 2005
May 2005
May 2004
May 2004
Apr 2004
Mar 2004
Palm Springs Elementary - Career Day Presentations to various classes re educational background required to become a lawyer and judge duties of a judge judicial assistant and bailiff
Pinecrest Elementary - PTA sponsored Career Day Presentations to various classes re educational background required for various trades which will make them successful students and adults
Legal Services of Greater Miami - Presentation Re Professionalism in Lawyering
Carrie Meek Entrepreneurial Center Miami-Dade College Presentation on Valuing Diversity
Allapattah Middle School- Red Ribbon Week Presentation on Negative Impact of Drugs on Ones Life amp Legal Issues from Drug AbusePossession
Miami Flowers Importers Credit Assn - Small Claims Presentation
Participant in the Judicial Internship Program with StThomas School of Law mentoring a third-year law student for one semester
Law Day - Organized and conducted Fourth Annual Law Day Celebration at the Hialeah Courthouse
FAWL Panelist discussion re judicial campaigns
Participant and a Coordinator of the Three Kings Parade
Citrus Health Network - Visited Alzheimers and mentallyshychallenged patients for Christmas holidays
Little Havana Activities amp Nutrition Centers - Visits of elderly throughout the County for Thanksgiving distributing turkeys and cookies
Law Day - Organized and conducted Second Annual Law Day Celebration at the Hialeah Courthouse
Law Day - Organized and conducted First Annual Law Day Celebration at the Hialeah Courthouse
Saints Peter amp Paul Catholic School - Career Day
Conchita Espinosa Academy - Mock Trial
Hammocks Middle School - Highlights of judicial Systemshy
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Feb 2004
Oct 2003
Oct 2003
Sept 2003
Feb 2003
Apr 2002
Apr 2001
Feb 1999shyDec 2000
Apr 1998
Mar 1997
Mar 1997
Jan 1997
Jan 1995shyDec 1995
Apr 1995
Apr 1995
Sept 1994shy
Aug 1995
AWARDS
emphasis on Jury trials and Jury Service
Conchita Espinosa Academy - Organized 8th Grade Field Trip to Richard Gerstein Justice Building for students to observe criminal court proceedings presided by Judge Pando
Santa Clara Elementary School - Reading with children (Kiwanis Club of Biscayne Bay)
Allapattah Middle School - 8th Grade Class Consequences of Getting into Trouble
Cuban Hebrew Congregation Miami Beach FL Seniors Day Discussing duties of a Criminal Court Judge shyQuestion and Answer Session
Member Speakers Bureau Eleventh Judicial Circuit
Winston Park Elementary Schoolmiddot Career Day
Hialeah Elementary School - Career Day
Miami-Dade County Teen Court Program Volunteer Judge
Boss-for-a-Day
Miami Commission On The Status of Women shyCounsel for Board Helping Women Help Themselves By Promoting Self-Improvement Equality and Family Values
Metro-Miami Action Plan Parliamentarian Advocating and Facilitating the Elimination of the Disparities that Exist Between the Black Community and The Dade County Community at Large
Southern Regional Youth Policy Center Studying and Assessing The Impact of National State and Local Policy Decisions on Hispanic Children and Adolescents
Rainbow - Addressing Equity Between Generations
Shenandoah Elementary School - Career Day
American Cancer Society - Jail amp Bail
Cuban-American National Planning Council
Inter-Ethnic Community Relations Task Force
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December 2012
December 2012
March 92009
May 04 2005
May 042005
Apr 102001 Feb 23 2001 Nov 30 2000 Nov 30 2000 Oct 18 2000
Oct 04 2000
COMMUNITY RECOGNITION
Sept 2009
Nov 2003
Recognition and Appreciation Award by the Cuban American Bar Association for just short of 12 years of Service as a County Court Judge Proclamation by Mayor Carlos Alvarez proclaiming December 72012 Judge Ana Maria Pando Day Award by the Federation of Cuban Students at the University of Miami for Dedication and Leadership to the Cuban Community Eleventh Judicial Circuit Certificate of Appreciation for participation and organization of First Annual Law Day celebration at Hialeah Courthouse Proclamation by Mayor Raul L Martinez for First Annual Law Day Celebration for organizing the event Coalition of Concerned Cuban-American Citizens City of Miami Outstanding Achievement Award City of Miami Certificate of Appreciation City of Miami Police Department Certificate of Appreciation Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity Certificate of Appreciation (Barry University Chapter) City of Miami Code Enforcement Board Certificate of Appreciation
Neighbors (Front Page article) Ask the Judges Featured among Miami-Dade Judges at a Community Connect Town Hall Meeting at Hialeah City Hall
Diario Las Americas - (Front Page article) Lideres en la Comunidad (Community Leaders) Featured as a Hispanic Leader with a novel approach to justice focusing on rehabilitation and treatment
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JUDGE ANA MARIA PANDO BRIEF BIOGRAPHY
JUDGE ANA MARIA PANDO served as a Miami-Dade County Judge where she presided since January 2001 Judge Pando handled County Criminal cases in the Hialeah Branch Courthouse processing in excess of 150 cases a day Previously in Hialeah Judge Pando presided over County Civil cases including small claims collection actions landlord-tenant cases and general civil litigation She has also acted as an Acting Circuit Court Judge over domestic violence matters from 2004 to the present Judge Pando was assigned to the Miami-Dade County Court Criminal Division from January 2001 to June of 2004 as her first assignment as County Court Judge She has tried approximately 120 jury trials 60 criminal 60 civil 1450 bench trials 450 criminal and 1000 civil trials She is currently employed as Senior Counsel in Alvarez Carbonell l Feltman Jimenez amp Gomezl PL specializing in all areas of civil and criminal litigation in the state and federal courtsl in municipal and local law and in governmental consulting and lobbying before municipal state and federal bodies
A native of Miami-Dade County Judge Pando graduated Cum Laude from Barry University and received her Juris Doctorate from The University of Miami School of Law
Judge Pando began her law career as a specially appointed Public Defender In 1991 she joined the Miami City Attorneys Office and was assigned to the Miami Police Department as Police Legal Advisor In 1999 Judge Pando became the Assistant City Attorney responsible for code enforcement matters prosecuting violators before the Code Enforcement Board
In additionl Judge Pando is active in the community participating in Town-Hall Meetings geared towards educating the Miami-Dade County community concerning the court system She consistently partiCipates at community outreach events such as Law Days
Constitution Day at Miami-Dade College Red Ribbon Weeki and career mentorship events at local schools and universities
Judge Pando is a member of the State of Floridas Conference of County Judges and the Cuban American Bar Association Judge Pando has also served as Board Counsel to the Miami Commission on the Status of Women was Board Member to the Metro-Miami Action Planl and is a founding member of the Miami-Dade County Teen Court
Judge Pando took pride in truly being a Peoples Judge in the Peoples Court
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EXPERIENCE
JUDGE ANA MARIA PANDO Alvarez Carbonell Feltman Gomez Jimenez amp Gomez PL
2100 Ponce De Leon Blvd Suite 800 Coral Gables Florida 33134
305-444-5885 (Ext248) apandoacglegalcom
Judicial County Court Civil Division handling all types of civil county court cases including small claims and landlord-tenant cases presiding as Acting Circuit Court Judge over domestic violence and custody matters Calendars include motions reports bench and jury trials and lengthy ex-parte matters
County Court Criminal Division handling all types of criminal litigation including presiding over lengthy calendars involving motions arraignments soundings reports bench and jury trials conducting a problem-solving court when appropriate
Code EnforcementQuality of Life Issues Prosecuting code violations before administrative bodies training code enforcement officers on proper enforcement and court decisions affecting code compliance Board counsel to Hearing Officer in Ticketing Appellate Board handling all code compliance-related issues issuing formal and informal opinions related to code compliance
Police Legal Issues Providing immediate legal advice to police officers concerning enforcement reporting to crime scenes to assess civil liability concerns responding to police shootings and police involved accidents to assess liability ramifications riding with officers during operations involving novel enforcement efforts training officers in a classroom and in the field on new laws and court decisions affecting law enforcement representing the City of Miami Police Department in all contempt proceedings and all challenges to police procedures
Public Records Law Assessing all requests for records within the Police Department drafting all requisite legal correspondence deshyfending challenges by the media researching case law training on proper procedures
Forfeiture Law All aspects of litigation involving forfeiture proceedings reviewing and analyzing files prior to filing and hearings interviewing witnesses writing pleadings motions and legal correspondence legal research training on changes in the law on proper confiscation procedures
Civil and Criminal Law All aspects of civil and criminal litigation in State and Federal Courts reviewing and analyzing files prior to trial interviewing witnesses writing pleadings appellate briefs motions and legal memoranda legal research conferring with supervising attorneys conducting criminal and civil trials
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Governmental Affairs Lobbying at the state and federal level for issues affecting criminal justice and quality of life concerns
EDUCATION College of Advanced Judicial Studies Ft Myers FL May 2010 College of Advanced Judicial Studies Ft Myers FL May 2007 College of Advanced Judicial Studies Ft Myers FL May 2006 College of Advanced Judicial Studies Ft Myers FL May 2005 College of Advanced Judicial Studies Orlando FL May 2004 National Judicial College Substance Abuse Reno NV 2004 College of Advanced Judicial Studies Orlando FL Sept 2003
Solving in the Courts Reno NV June 2003 National Judicial College Managing Cases Involving Persons
with Mental Disabilities Reno NV June 2003 College of Advanced Judicial Studies St Pete FL Sept 2002 College of Advanced Judicial Studies Palm Harbor FL Sept 2001
Juris Doctor Degree May 1987 University of Miami School of Law Coral Gables Florida Honors Deans List Standing Activities Moot Court Client Counseling Competition Member Hispanic Law Association Federal Criminal Procedures Seminar Bachelor of Arts Degree in Pre-LawFrench 1984 Barry University Miami Shores Florida Honors Graduated Cum Laude Whos Who in American Colleges and Universities Deans List French History and Catholic Womens Honor Societies Activities Studied in France (Summers1982-83) La Sorbonne De Paris and other universities
LICENSES Florida Bar Member Member Trial Bar United States District Court So District of Florida
EXPERIENCE HIGHLIGHTS
December 2012-Present Alvarez Carbonell Feltman Jimenez ampGomez PL Coral Gables Florida Senior Counsel
Jun 2004 - Nov 2012 State of Florida County Court Judge Civil Division Acting Circuit Court Judge Domestic Violence Division Hialeah Miami-Dade County Florida (Total Bench Trials 1000 approx) (Total Jury Trials 60 approx)
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Jan 2001 - Jun 2004
1999 - Nov 2000
1991 - 1999
1988 - 1991
1987 - 1988
1986 - 1987
1985 -1986
LANGUAGES
ASSOCIATIONS
State of Florida County Court Judge Criminal Division Miami-Dade County Florida (Total Bench Trials 450 approx) (Total Jury Trials 60 approx)
City of Miami Law Department Miami Florida Assistant City Attorney
City of Miami Law Qepartment Miami Florida Assistant City Attorney I Police Legal Advisor
Law Offices of Louis Vernell North Miami Beach Florida Associate
Morton R Goudiss Esq Miami Beach Florida Legal Assistant I Clerk (General Civil Practice)
State Attorneys Office Miami Florida Certified Legal Intern
Skip Taylor Esq (Criminal Defense) Miami Florida Legal Clerk
Fluent in English Spanish and French
Conference of County Judges Judicial Assistants Committee Chair Conference of County Judges Legislative Conference Civil Rules and Small Claims Rules Committees Florida Bar Associ~tion Cuban-American Bar Association Florida Association of Women Lawyers-Dade Chapter Conchita Espinosa Academy Founder and Chair Alumni Committee Florida Association of Police Attorneys International Association of Chiefs of Police Downtown Bay Forum
Miami-Dade League of Cities Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
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COMMUNITY SERVICE
April 2012
Nov 2011
Sept 2011
Oct 2011 May 2011
Apr 2011
April 2011
Feb 2011
Apr 2010
Feb 2010
Sept 2009
April 2009
Sept 2008
Community Outreach - KAPOW (Kids and the Power of Work) Students make one visit to the workplace to participate in hands-on activities KAPOW lays a foundation for young students introducing them to work related concepts and experiences that can be continually reinforced throughout the formative years Hialeah FL
Community Outreach Program - Conference on Domestic Violence Child Support and Laws of Protection with a panel discussion and question and answer session Hialeah FL
Miami-Dade North - Panelist US Constitution Day
Community Outreach Programs - Town Hall Meeting with a Landlord Tenant Domestic Violence and Small Claims Miami
Whispering Pines Elementary - Career Day
Community Outreach Program - Conference on How to avoid becoming a victim of Domestic Violence with a panel discussion and question and answer session Hialeah FL
Community Outreach - Boy Scouts of America meeting discussing the importance of hard work honesty integrity perseverance Hialeah F
Whispering Pines Elementary - Career Day
Barry University Department of Psychology - Black History Month Read-A-Thon Presentation for Barry University students faculty staff and middle and high school students
Miami-Dade North - Panelist US Constitution Day
Whispering Pines Elementary School - Career Day
Miami-Dade North - Panelist US Constitution Day
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May 2008
Apr 2008
Nov 2007
Oct 2007
Oct 2007
Oct 2007
Aug 2007shy
May 2007
Jan 2007
Jan 2006
Dec 2005
Nov 2005
May 2005
May 2004
May 2004
Apr 2004
Mar 2004
Palm Springs Elementary - Career Day Presentations to various classes re educational background required to become a lawyer and judge duties of a judge judicial assistant and bailiff
Pinecrest Elementary - PTA sponsored Career Day Presentations to various classes re educational background required for various trades which will make them successful students and adults
Legal Services of Greater Miami - Presentation Re Professionalism in Lawyering
Carrie Meek Entrepreneurial Center Miami-Dade College Presentation on Valuing Diversity
Allapattah Middle School- Red Ribbon Week Presentation on Negative Impact of Drugs on Ones Life amp Legal Issues from Drug AbusePossession
Miami Flowers Importers Credit Assn - Small Claims Presentation
Participant in the Judicial Internship Program with StThomas School of Law mentoring a third-year law student for one semester
Law Day - Organized and conducted Fourth Annual Law Day Celebration at the Hialeah Courthouse
FAWL Panelist discussion re judicial campaigns
Participant and a Coordinator of the Three Kings Parade
Citrus Health Network - Visited Alzheimers and mentallyshychallenged patients for Christmas holidays
Little Havana Activities amp Nutrition Centers - Visits of elderly throughout the County for Thanksgiving distributing turkeys and cookies
Law Day - Organized and conducted Second Annual Law Day Celebration at the Hialeah Courthouse
Law Day - Organized and conducted First Annual Law Day Celebration at the Hialeah Courthouse
Saints Peter amp Paul Catholic School - Career Day
Conchita Espinosa Academy - Mock Trial
Hammocks Middle School - Highlights of judicial Systemshy
6
Feb 2004
Oct 2003
Oct 2003
Sept 2003
Feb 2003
Apr 2002
Apr 2001
Feb 1999shyDec 2000
Apr 1998
Mar 1997
Mar 1997
Jan 1997
Jan 1995shyDec 1995
Apr 1995
Apr 1995
Sept 1994shy
Aug 1995
AWARDS
emphasis on Jury trials and Jury Service
Conchita Espinosa Academy - Organized 8th Grade Field Trip to Richard Gerstein Justice Building for students to observe criminal court proceedings presided by Judge Pando
Santa Clara Elementary School - Reading with children (Kiwanis Club of Biscayne Bay)
Allapattah Middle School - 8th Grade Class Consequences of Getting into Trouble
Cuban Hebrew Congregation Miami Beach FL Seniors Day Discussing duties of a Criminal Court Judge shyQuestion and Answer Session
Member Speakers Bureau Eleventh Judicial Circuit
Winston Park Elementary Schoolmiddot Career Day
Hialeah Elementary School - Career Day
Miami-Dade County Teen Court Program Volunteer Judge
Boss-for-a-Day
Miami Commission On The Status of Women shyCounsel for Board Helping Women Help Themselves By Promoting Self-Improvement Equality and Family Values
Metro-Miami Action Plan Parliamentarian Advocating and Facilitating the Elimination of the Disparities that Exist Between the Black Community and The Dade County Community at Large
Southern Regional Youth Policy Center Studying and Assessing The Impact of National State and Local Policy Decisions on Hispanic Children and Adolescents
Rainbow - Addressing Equity Between Generations
Shenandoah Elementary School - Career Day
American Cancer Society - Jail amp Bail
Cuban-American National Planning Council
Inter-Ethnic Community Relations Task Force
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December 2012
December 2012
March 92009
May 04 2005
May 042005
Apr 102001 Feb 23 2001 Nov 30 2000 Nov 30 2000 Oct 18 2000
Oct 04 2000
COMMUNITY RECOGNITION
Sept 2009
Nov 2003
Recognition and Appreciation Award by the Cuban American Bar Association for just short of 12 years of Service as a County Court Judge Proclamation by Mayor Carlos Alvarez proclaiming December 72012 Judge Ana Maria Pando Day Award by the Federation of Cuban Students at the University of Miami for Dedication and Leadership to the Cuban Community Eleventh Judicial Circuit Certificate of Appreciation for participation and organization of First Annual Law Day celebration at Hialeah Courthouse Proclamation by Mayor Raul L Martinez for First Annual Law Day Celebration for organizing the event Coalition of Concerned Cuban-American Citizens City of Miami Outstanding Achievement Award City of Miami Certificate of Appreciation City of Miami Police Department Certificate of Appreciation Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity Certificate of Appreciation (Barry University Chapter) City of Miami Code Enforcement Board Certificate of Appreciation
Neighbors (Front Page article) Ask the Judges Featured among Miami-Dade Judges at a Community Connect Town Hall Meeting at Hialeah City Hall
Diario Las Americas - (Front Page article) Lideres en la Comunidad (Community Leaders) Featured as a Hispanic Leader with a novel approach to justice focusing on rehabilitation and treatment
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EXPERIENCE
JUDGE ANA MARIA PANDO Alvarez Carbonell Feltman Gomez Jimenez amp Gomez PL
2100 Ponce De Leon Blvd Suite 800 Coral Gables Florida 33134
305-444-5885 (Ext248) apandoacglegalcom
Judicial County Court Civil Division handling all types of civil county court cases including small claims and landlord-tenant cases presiding as Acting Circuit Court Judge over domestic violence and custody matters Calendars include motions reports bench and jury trials and lengthy ex-parte matters
County Court Criminal Division handling all types of criminal litigation including presiding over lengthy calendars involving motions arraignments soundings reports bench and jury trials conducting a problem-solving court when appropriate
Code EnforcementQuality of Life Issues Prosecuting code violations before administrative bodies training code enforcement officers on proper enforcement and court decisions affecting code compliance Board counsel to Hearing Officer in Ticketing Appellate Board handling all code compliance-related issues issuing formal and informal opinions related to code compliance
Police Legal Issues Providing immediate legal advice to police officers concerning enforcement reporting to crime scenes to assess civil liability concerns responding to police shootings and police involved accidents to assess liability ramifications riding with officers during operations involving novel enforcement efforts training officers in a classroom and in the field on new laws and court decisions affecting law enforcement representing the City of Miami Police Department in all contempt proceedings and all challenges to police procedures
Public Records Law Assessing all requests for records within the Police Department drafting all requisite legal correspondence deshyfending challenges by the media researching case law training on proper procedures
Forfeiture Law All aspects of litigation involving forfeiture proceedings reviewing and analyzing files prior to filing and hearings interviewing witnesses writing pleadings motions and legal correspondence legal research training on changes in the law on proper confiscation procedures
Civil and Criminal Law All aspects of civil and criminal litigation in State and Federal Courts reviewing and analyzing files prior to trial interviewing witnesses writing pleadings appellate briefs motions and legal memoranda legal research conferring with supervising attorneys conducting criminal and civil trials
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Governmental Affairs Lobbying at the state and federal level for issues affecting criminal justice and quality of life concerns
EDUCATION College of Advanced Judicial Studies Ft Myers FL May 2010 College of Advanced Judicial Studies Ft Myers FL May 2007 College of Advanced Judicial Studies Ft Myers FL May 2006 College of Advanced Judicial Studies Ft Myers FL May 2005 College of Advanced Judicial Studies Orlando FL May 2004 National Judicial College Substance Abuse Reno NV 2004 College of Advanced Judicial Studies Orlando FL Sept 2003
Solving in the Courts Reno NV June 2003 National Judicial College Managing Cases Involving Persons
with Mental Disabilities Reno NV June 2003 College of Advanced Judicial Studies St Pete FL Sept 2002 College of Advanced Judicial Studies Palm Harbor FL Sept 2001
Juris Doctor Degree May 1987 University of Miami School of Law Coral Gables Florida Honors Deans List Standing Activities Moot Court Client Counseling Competition Member Hispanic Law Association Federal Criminal Procedures Seminar Bachelor of Arts Degree in Pre-LawFrench 1984 Barry University Miami Shores Florida Honors Graduated Cum Laude Whos Who in American Colleges and Universities Deans List French History and Catholic Womens Honor Societies Activities Studied in France (Summers1982-83) La Sorbonne De Paris and other universities
LICENSES Florida Bar Member Member Trial Bar United States District Court So District of Florida
EXPERIENCE HIGHLIGHTS
December 2012-Present Alvarez Carbonell Feltman Jimenez ampGomez PL Coral Gables Florida Senior Counsel
Jun 2004 - Nov 2012 State of Florida County Court Judge Civil Division Acting Circuit Court Judge Domestic Violence Division Hialeah Miami-Dade County Florida (Total Bench Trials 1000 approx) (Total Jury Trials 60 approx)
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Jan 2001 - Jun 2004
1999 - Nov 2000
1991 - 1999
1988 - 1991
1987 - 1988
1986 - 1987
1985 -1986
LANGUAGES
ASSOCIATIONS
State of Florida County Court Judge Criminal Division Miami-Dade County Florida (Total Bench Trials 450 approx) (Total Jury Trials 60 approx)
City of Miami Law Department Miami Florida Assistant City Attorney
City of Miami Law Qepartment Miami Florida Assistant City Attorney I Police Legal Advisor
Law Offices of Louis Vernell North Miami Beach Florida Associate
Morton R Goudiss Esq Miami Beach Florida Legal Assistant I Clerk (General Civil Practice)
State Attorneys Office Miami Florida Certified Legal Intern
Skip Taylor Esq (Criminal Defense) Miami Florida Legal Clerk
Fluent in English Spanish and French
Conference of County Judges Judicial Assistants Committee Chair Conference of County Judges Legislative Conference Civil Rules and Small Claims Rules Committees Florida Bar Associ~tion Cuban-American Bar Association Florida Association of Women Lawyers-Dade Chapter Conchita Espinosa Academy Founder and Chair Alumni Committee Florida Association of Police Attorneys International Association of Chiefs of Police Downtown Bay Forum
Miami-Dade League of Cities Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
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COMMUNITY SERVICE
April 2012
Nov 2011
Sept 2011
Oct 2011 May 2011
Apr 2011
April 2011
Feb 2011
Apr 2010
Feb 2010
Sept 2009
April 2009
Sept 2008
Community Outreach - KAPOW (Kids and the Power of Work) Students make one visit to the workplace to participate in hands-on activities KAPOW lays a foundation for young students introducing them to work related concepts and experiences that can be continually reinforced throughout the formative years Hialeah FL
Community Outreach Program - Conference on Domestic Violence Child Support and Laws of Protection with a panel discussion and question and answer session Hialeah FL
Miami-Dade North - Panelist US Constitution Day
Community Outreach Programs - Town Hall Meeting with a Landlord Tenant Domestic Violence and Small Claims Miami
Whispering Pines Elementary - Career Day
Community Outreach Program - Conference on How to avoid becoming a victim of Domestic Violence with a panel discussion and question and answer session Hialeah FL
Community Outreach - Boy Scouts of America meeting discussing the importance of hard work honesty integrity perseverance Hialeah F
Whispering Pines Elementary - Career Day
Barry University Department of Psychology - Black History Month Read-A-Thon Presentation for Barry University students faculty staff and middle and high school students
Miami-Dade North - Panelist US Constitution Day
Whispering Pines Elementary School - Career Day
Miami-Dade North - Panelist US Constitution Day
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May 2008
Apr 2008
Nov 2007
Oct 2007
Oct 2007
Oct 2007
Aug 2007shy
May 2007
Jan 2007
Jan 2006
Dec 2005
Nov 2005
May 2005
May 2004
May 2004
Apr 2004
Mar 2004
Palm Springs Elementary - Career Day Presentations to various classes re educational background required to become a lawyer and judge duties of a judge judicial assistant and bailiff
Pinecrest Elementary - PTA sponsored Career Day Presentations to various classes re educational background required for various trades which will make them successful students and adults
Legal Services of Greater Miami - Presentation Re Professionalism in Lawyering
Carrie Meek Entrepreneurial Center Miami-Dade College Presentation on Valuing Diversity
Allapattah Middle School- Red Ribbon Week Presentation on Negative Impact of Drugs on Ones Life amp Legal Issues from Drug AbusePossession
Miami Flowers Importers Credit Assn - Small Claims Presentation
Participant in the Judicial Internship Program with StThomas School of Law mentoring a third-year law student for one semester
Law Day - Organized and conducted Fourth Annual Law Day Celebration at the Hialeah Courthouse
FAWL Panelist discussion re judicial campaigns
Participant and a Coordinator of the Three Kings Parade
Citrus Health Network - Visited Alzheimers and mentallyshychallenged patients for Christmas holidays
Little Havana Activities amp Nutrition Centers - Visits of elderly throughout the County for Thanksgiving distributing turkeys and cookies
Law Day - Organized and conducted Second Annual Law Day Celebration at the Hialeah Courthouse
Law Day - Organized and conducted First Annual Law Day Celebration at the Hialeah Courthouse
Saints Peter amp Paul Catholic School - Career Day
Conchita Espinosa Academy - Mock Trial
Hammocks Middle School - Highlights of judicial Systemshy
6
Feb 2004
Oct 2003
Oct 2003
Sept 2003
Feb 2003
Apr 2002
Apr 2001
Feb 1999shyDec 2000
Apr 1998
Mar 1997
Mar 1997
Jan 1997
Jan 1995shyDec 1995
Apr 1995
Apr 1995
Sept 1994shy
Aug 1995
AWARDS
emphasis on Jury trials and Jury Service
Conchita Espinosa Academy - Organized 8th Grade Field Trip to Richard Gerstein Justice Building for students to observe criminal court proceedings presided by Judge Pando
Santa Clara Elementary School - Reading with children (Kiwanis Club of Biscayne Bay)
Allapattah Middle School - 8th Grade Class Consequences of Getting into Trouble
Cuban Hebrew Congregation Miami Beach FL Seniors Day Discussing duties of a Criminal Court Judge shyQuestion and Answer Session
Member Speakers Bureau Eleventh Judicial Circuit
Winston Park Elementary Schoolmiddot Career Day
Hialeah Elementary School - Career Day
Miami-Dade County Teen Court Program Volunteer Judge
Boss-for-a-Day
Miami Commission On The Status of Women shyCounsel for Board Helping Women Help Themselves By Promoting Self-Improvement Equality and Family Values
Metro-Miami Action Plan Parliamentarian Advocating and Facilitating the Elimination of the Disparities that Exist Between the Black Community and The Dade County Community at Large
Southern Regional Youth Policy Center Studying and Assessing The Impact of National State and Local Policy Decisions on Hispanic Children and Adolescents
Rainbow - Addressing Equity Between Generations
Shenandoah Elementary School - Career Day
American Cancer Society - Jail amp Bail
Cuban-American National Planning Council
Inter-Ethnic Community Relations Task Force
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December 2012
December 2012
March 92009
May 04 2005
May 042005
Apr 102001 Feb 23 2001 Nov 30 2000 Nov 30 2000 Oct 18 2000
Oct 04 2000
COMMUNITY RECOGNITION
Sept 2009
Nov 2003
Recognition and Appreciation Award by the Cuban American Bar Association for just short of 12 years of Service as a County Court Judge Proclamation by Mayor Carlos Alvarez proclaiming December 72012 Judge Ana Maria Pando Day Award by the Federation of Cuban Students at the University of Miami for Dedication and Leadership to the Cuban Community Eleventh Judicial Circuit Certificate of Appreciation for participation and organization of First Annual Law Day celebration at Hialeah Courthouse Proclamation by Mayor Raul L Martinez for First Annual Law Day Celebration for organizing the event Coalition of Concerned Cuban-American Citizens City of Miami Outstanding Achievement Award City of Miami Certificate of Appreciation City of Miami Police Department Certificate of Appreciation Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity Certificate of Appreciation (Barry University Chapter) City of Miami Code Enforcement Board Certificate of Appreciation
Neighbors (Front Page article) Ask the Judges Featured among Miami-Dade Judges at a Community Connect Town Hall Meeting at Hialeah City Hall
Diario Las Americas - (Front Page article) Lideres en la Comunidad (Community Leaders) Featured as a Hispanic Leader with a novel approach to justice focusing on rehabilitation and treatment
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Governmental Affairs Lobbying at the state and federal level for issues affecting criminal justice and quality of life concerns
EDUCATION College of Advanced Judicial Studies Ft Myers FL May 2010 College of Advanced Judicial Studies Ft Myers FL May 2007 College of Advanced Judicial Studies Ft Myers FL May 2006 College of Advanced Judicial Studies Ft Myers FL May 2005 College of Advanced Judicial Studies Orlando FL May 2004 National Judicial College Substance Abuse Reno NV 2004 College of Advanced Judicial Studies Orlando FL Sept 2003
Solving in the Courts Reno NV June 2003 National Judicial College Managing Cases Involving Persons
with Mental Disabilities Reno NV June 2003 College of Advanced Judicial Studies St Pete FL Sept 2002 College of Advanced Judicial Studies Palm Harbor FL Sept 2001
Juris Doctor Degree May 1987 University of Miami School of Law Coral Gables Florida Honors Deans List Standing Activities Moot Court Client Counseling Competition Member Hispanic Law Association Federal Criminal Procedures Seminar Bachelor of Arts Degree in Pre-LawFrench 1984 Barry University Miami Shores Florida Honors Graduated Cum Laude Whos Who in American Colleges and Universities Deans List French History and Catholic Womens Honor Societies Activities Studied in France (Summers1982-83) La Sorbonne De Paris and other universities
LICENSES Florida Bar Member Member Trial Bar United States District Court So District of Florida
EXPERIENCE HIGHLIGHTS
December 2012-Present Alvarez Carbonell Feltman Jimenez ampGomez PL Coral Gables Florida Senior Counsel
Jun 2004 - Nov 2012 State of Florida County Court Judge Civil Division Acting Circuit Court Judge Domestic Violence Division Hialeah Miami-Dade County Florida (Total Bench Trials 1000 approx) (Total Jury Trials 60 approx)
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City Clerk
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Jan 2001 - Jun 2004
1999 - Nov 2000
1991 - 1999
1988 - 1991
1987 - 1988
1986 - 1987
1985 -1986
LANGUAGES
ASSOCIATIONS
State of Florida County Court Judge Criminal Division Miami-Dade County Florida (Total Bench Trials 450 approx) (Total Jury Trials 60 approx)
City of Miami Law Department Miami Florida Assistant City Attorney
City of Miami Law Qepartment Miami Florida Assistant City Attorney I Police Legal Advisor
Law Offices of Louis Vernell North Miami Beach Florida Associate
Morton R Goudiss Esq Miami Beach Florida Legal Assistant I Clerk (General Civil Practice)
State Attorneys Office Miami Florida Certified Legal Intern
Skip Taylor Esq (Criminal Defense) Miami Florida Legal Clerk
Fluent in English Spanish and French
Conference of County Judges Judicial Assistants Committee Chair Conference of County Judges Legislative Conference Civil Rules and Small Claims Rules Committees Florida Bar Associ~tion Cuban-American Bar Association Florida Association of Women Lawyers-Dade Chapter Conchita Espinosa Academy Founder and Chair Alumni Committee Florida Association of Police Attorneys International Association of Chiefs of Police Downtown Bay Forum
Miami-Dade League of Cities Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
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COMMUNITY SERVICE
April 2012
Nov 2011
Sept 2011
Oct 2011 May 2011
Apr 2011
April 2011
Feb 2011
Apr 2010
Feb 2010
Sept 2009
April 2009
Sept 2008
Community Outreach - KAPOW (Kids and the Power of Work) Students make one visit to the workplace to participate in hands-on activities KAPOW lays a foundation for young students introducing them to work related concepts and experiences that can be continually reinforced throughout the formative years Hialeah FL
Community Outreach Program - Conference on Domestic Violence Child Support and Laws of Protection with a panel discussion and question and answer session Hialeah FL
Miami-Dade North - Panelist US Constitution Day
Community Outreach Programs - Town Hall Meeting with a Landlord Tenant Domestic Violence and Small Claims Miami
Whispering Pines Elementary - Career Day
Community Outreach Program - Conference on How to avoid becoming a victim of Domestic Violence with a panel discussion and question and answer session Hialeah FL
Community Outreach - Boy Scouts of America meeting discussing the importance of hard work honesty integrity perseverance Hialeah F
Whispering Pines Elementary - Career Day
Barry University Department of Psychology - Black History Month Read-A-Thon Presentation for Barry University students faculty staff and middle and high school students
Miami-Dade North - Panelist US Constitution Day
Whispering Pines Elementary School - Career Day
Miami-Dade North - Panelist US Constitution Day
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May 2008
Apr 2008
Nov 2007
Oct 2007
Oct 2007
Oct 2007
Aug 2007shy
May 2007
Jan 2007
Jan 2006
Dec 2005
Nov 2005
May 2005
May 2004
May 2004
Apr 2004
Mar 2004
Palm Springs Elementary - Career Day Presentations to various classes re educational background required to become a lawyer and judge duties of a judge judicial assistant and bailiff
Pinecrest Elementary - PTA sponsored Career Day Presentations to various classes re educational background required for various trades which will make them successful students and adults
Legal Services of Greater Miami - Presentation Re Professionalism in Lawyering
Carrie Meek Entrepreneurial Center Miami-Dade College Presentation on Valuing Diversity
Allapattah Middle School- Red Ribbon Week Presentation on Negative Impact of Drugs on Ones Life amp Legal Issues from Drug AbusePossession
Miami Flowers Importers Credit Assn - Small Claims Presentation
Participant in the Judicial Internship Program with StThomas School of Law mentoring a third-year law student for one semester
Law Day - Organized and conducted Fourth Annual Law Day Celebration at the Hialeah Courthouse
FAWL Panelist discussion re judicial campaigns
Participant and a Coordinator of the Three Kings Parade
Citrus Health Network - Visited Alzheimers and mentallyshychallenged patients for Christmas holidays
Little Havana Activities amp Nutrition Centers - Visits of elderly throughout the County for Thanksgiving distributing turkeys and cookies
Law Day - Organized and conducted Second Annual Law Day Celebration at the Hialeah Courthouse
Law Day - Organized and conducted First Annual Law Day Celebration at the Hialeah Courthouse
Saints Peter amp Paul Catholic School - Career Day
Conchita Espinosa Academy - Mock Trial
Hammocks Middle School - Highlights of judicial Systemshy
6
Feb 2004
Oct 2003
Oct 2003
Sept 2003
Feb 2003
Apr 2002
Apr 2001
Feb 1999shyDec 2000
Apr 1998
Mar 1997
Mar 1997
Jan 1997
Jan 1995shyDec 1995
Apr 1995
Apr 1995
Sept 1994shy
Aug 1995
AWARDS
emphasis on Jury trials and Jury Service
Conchita Espinosa Academy - Organized 8th Grade Field Trip to Richard Gerstein Justice Building for students to observe criminal court proceedings presided by Judge Pando
Santa Clara Elementary School - Reading with children (Kiwanis Club of Biscayne Bay)
Allapattah Middle School - 8th Grade Class Consequences of Getting into Trouble
Cuban Hebrew Congregation Miami Beach FL Seniors Day Discussing duties of a Criminal Court Judge shyQuestion and Answer Session
Member Speakers Bureau Eleventh Judicial Circuit
Winston Park Elementary Schoolmiddot Career Day
Hialeah Elementary School - Career Day
Miami-Dade County Teen Court Program Volunteer Judge
Boss-for-a-Day
Miami Commission On The Status of Women shyCounsel for Board Helping Women Help Themselves By Promoting Self-Improvement Equality and Family Values
Metro-Miami Action Plan Parliamentarian Advocating and Facilitating the Elimination of the Disparities that Exist Between the Black Community and The Dade County Community at Large
Southern Regional Youth Policy Center Studying and Assessing The Impact of National State and Local Policy Decisions on Hispanic Children and Adolescents
Rainbow - Addressing Equity Between Generations
Shenandoah Elementary School - Career Day
American Cancer Society - Jail amp Bail
Cuban-American National Planning Council
Inter-Ethnic Community Relations Task Force
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December 2012
December 2012
March 92009
May 04 2005
May 042005
Apr 102001 Feb 23 2001 Nov 30 2000 Nov 30 2000 Oct 18 2000
Oct 04 2000
COMMUNITY RECOGNITION
Sept 2009
Nov 2003
Recognition and Appreciation Award by the Cuban American Bar Association for just short of 12 years of Service as a County Court Judge Proclamation by Mayor Carlos Alvarez proclaiming December 72012 Judge Ana Maria Pando Day Award by the Federation of Cuban Students at the University of Miami for Dedication and Leadership to the Cuban Community Eleventh Judicial Circuit Certificate of Appreciation for participation and organization of First Annual Law Day celebration at Hialeah Courthouse Proclamation by Mayor Raul L Martinez for First Annual Law Day Celebration for organizing the event Coalition of Concerned Cuban-American Citizens City of Miami Outstanding Achievement Award City of Miami Certificate of Appreciation City of Miami Police Department Certificate of Appreciation Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity Certificate of Appreciation (Barry University Chapter) City of Miami Code Enforcement Board Certificate of Appreciation
Neighbors (Front Page article) Ask the Judges Featured among Miami-Dade Judges at a Community Connect Town Hall Meeting at Hialeah City Hall
Diario Las Americas - (Front Page article) Lideres en la Comunidad (Community Leaders) Featured as a Hispanic Leader with a novel approach to justice focusing on rehabilitation and treatment
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Jan 2001 - Jun 2004
1999 - Nov 2000
1991 - 1999
1988 - 1991
1987 - 1988
1986 - 1987
1985 -1986
LANGUAGES
ASSOCIATIONS
State of Florida County Court Judge Criminal Division Miami-Dade County Florida (Total Bench Trials 450 approx) (Total Jury Trials 60 approx)
City of Miami Law Department Miami Florida Assistant City Attorney
City of Miami Law Qepartment Miami Florida Assistant City Attorney I Police Legal Advisor
Law Offices of Louis Vernell North Miami Beach Florida Associate
Morton R Goudiss Esq Miami Beach Florida Legal Assistant I Clerk (General Civil Practice)
State Attorneys Office Miami Florida Certified Legal Intern
Skip Taylor Esq (Criminal Defense) Miami Florida Legal Clerk
Fluent in English Spanish and French
Conference of County Judges Judicial Assistants Committee Chair Conference of County Judges Legislative Conference Civil Rules and Small Claims Rules Committees Florida Bar Associ~tion Cuban-American Bar Association Florida Association of Women Lawyers-Dade Chapter Conchita Espinosa Academy Founder and Chair Alumni Committee Florida Association of Police Attorneys International Association of Chiefs of Police Downtown Bay Forum
Miami-Dade League of Cities Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
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COMMUNITY SERVICE
April 2012
Nov 2011
Sept 2011
Oct 2011 May 2011
Apr 2011
April 2011
Feb 2011
Apr 2010
Feb 2010
Sept 2009
April 2009
Sept 2008
Community Outreach - KAPOW (Kids and the Power of Work) Students make one visit to the workplace to participate in hands-on activities KAPOW lays a foundation for young students introducing them to work related concepts and experiences that can be continually reinforced throughout the formative years Hialeah FL
Community Outreach Program - Conference on Domestic Violence Child Support and Laws of Protection with a panel discussion and question and answer session Hialeah FL
Miami-Dade North - Panelist US Constitution Day
Community Outreach Programs - Town Hall Meeting with a Landlord Tenant Domestic Violence and Small Claims Miami
Whispering Pines Elementary - Career Day
Community Outreach Program - Conference on How to avoid becoming a victim of Domestic Violence with a panel discussion and question and answer session Hialeah FL
Community Outreach - Boy Scouts of America meeting discussing the importance of hard work honesty integrity perseverance Hialeah F
Whispering Pines Elementary - Career Day
Barry University Department of Psychology - Black History Month Read-A-Thon Presentation for Barry University students faculty staff and middle and high school students
Miami-Dade North - Panelist US Constitution Day
Whispering Pines Elementary School - Career Day
Miami-Dade North - Panelist US Constitution Day
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May 2008
Apr 2008
Nov 2007
Oct 2007
Oct 2007
Oct 2007
Aug 2007shy
May 2007
Jan 2007
Jan 2006
Dec 2005
Nov 2005
May 2005
May 2004
May 2004
Apr 2004
Mar 2004
Palm Springs Elementary - Career Day Presentations to various classes re educational background required to become a lawyer and judge duties of a judge judicial assistant and bailiff
Pinecrest Elementary - PTA sponsored Career Day Presentations to various classes re educational background required for various trades which will make them successful students and adults
Legal Services of Greater Miami - Presentation Re Professionalism in Lawyering
Carrie Meek Entrepreneurial Center Miami-Dade College Presentation on Valuing Diversity
Allapattah Middle School- Red Ribbon Week Presentation on Negative Impact of Drugs on Ones Life amp Legal Issues from Drug AbusePossession
Miami Flowers Importers Credit Assn - Small Claims Presentation
Participant in the Judicial Internship Program with StThomas School of Law mentoring a third-year law student for one semester
Law Day - Organized and conducted Fourth Annual Law Day Celebration at the Hialeah Courthouse
FAWL Panelist discussion re judicial campaigns
Participant and a Coordinator of the Three Kings Parade
Citrus Health Network - Visited Alzheimers and mentallyshychallenged patients for Christmas holidays
Little Havana Activities amp Nutrition Centers - Visits of elderly throughout the County for Thanksgiving distributing turkeys and cookies
Law Day - Organized and conducted Second Annual Law Day Celebration at the Hialeah Courthouse
Law Day - Organized and conducted First Annual Law Day Celebration at the Hialeah Courthouse
Saints Peter amp Paul Catholic School - Career Day
Conchita Espinosa Academy - Mock Trial
Hammocks Middle School - Highlights of judicial Systemshy
6
Feb 2004
Oct 2003
Oct 2003
Sept 2003
Feb 2003
Apr 2002
Apr 2001
Feb 1999shyDec 2000
Apr 1998
Mar 1997
Mar 1997
Jan 1997
Jan 1995shyDec 1995
Apr 1995
Apr 1995
Sept 1994shy
Aug 1995
AWARDS
emphasis on Jury trials and Jury Service
Conchita Espinosa Academy - Organized 8th Grade Field Trip to Richard Gerstein Justice Building for students to observe criminal court proceedings presided by Judge Pando
Santa Clara Elementary School - Reading with children (Kiwanis Club of Biscayne Bay)
Allapattah Middle School - 8th Grade Class Consequences of Getting into Trouble
Cuban Hebrew Congregation Miami Beach FL Seniors Day Discussing duties of a Criminal Court Judge shyQuestion and Answer Session
Member Speakers Bureau Eleventh Judicial Circuit
Winston Park Elementary Schoolmiddot Career Day
Hialeah Elementary School - Career Day
Miami-Dade County Teen Court Program Volunteer Judge
Boss-for-a-Day
Miami Commission On The Status of Women shyCounsel for Board Helping Women Help Themselves By Promoting Self-Improvement Equality and Family Values
Metro-Miami Action Plan Parliamentarian Advocating and Facilitating the Elimination of the Disparities that Exist Between the Black Community and The Dade County Community at Large
Southern Regional Youth Policy Center Studying and Assessing The Impact of National State and Local Policy Decisions on Hispanic Children and Adolescents
Rainbow - Addressing Equity Between Generations
Shenandoah Elementary School - Career Day
American Cancer Society - Jail amp Bail
Cuban-American National Planning Council
Inter-Ethnic Community Relations Task Force
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Todd B Hannon City Clerk
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December 2012
December 2012
March 92009
May 04 2005
May 042005
Apr 102001 Feb 23 2001 Nov 30 2000 Nov 30 2000 Oct 18 2000
Oct 04 2000
COMMUNITY RECOGNITION
Sept 2009
Nov 2003
Recognition and Appreciation Award by the Cuban American Bar Association for just short of 12 years of Service as a County Court Judge Proclamation by Mayor Carlos Alvarez proclaiming December 72012 Judge Ana Maria Pando Day Award by the Federation of Cuban Students at the University of Miami for Dedication and Leadership to the Cuban Community Eleventh Judicial Circuit Certificate of Appreciation for participation and organization of First Annual Law Day celebration at Hialeah Courthouse Proclamation by Mayor Raul L Martinez for First Annual Law Day Celebration for organizing the event Coalition of Concerned Cuban-American Citizens City of Miami Outstanding Achievement Award City of Miami Certificate of Appreciation City of Miami Police Department Certificate of Appreciation Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity Certificate of Appreciation (Barry University Chapter) City of Miami Code Enforcement Board Certificate of Appreciation
Neighbors (Front Page article) Ask the Judges Featured among Miami-Dade Judges at a Community Connect Town Hall Meeting at Hialeah City Hall
Diario Las Americas - (Front Page article) Lideres en la Comunidad (Community Leaders) Featured as a Hispanic Leader with a novel approach to justice focusing on rehabilitation and treatment
Submitted into the public record in connection with items 014 on 01-24-13
Todd 8 Hannon City Clerk
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COMMUNITY SERVICE
April 2012
Nov 2011
Sept 2011
Oct 2011 May 2011
Apr 2011
April 2011
Feb 2011
Apr 2010
Feb 2010
Sept 2009
April 2009
Sept 2008
Community Outreach - KAPOW (Kids and the Power of Work) Students make one visit to the workplace to participate in hands-on activities KAPOW lays a foundation for young students introducing them to work related concepts and experiences that can be continually reinforced throughout the formative years Hialeah FL
Community Outreach Program - Conference on Domestic Violence Child Support and Laws of Protection with a panel discussion and question and answer session Hialeah FL
Miami-Dade North - Panelist US Constitution Day
Community Outreach Programs - Town Hall Meeting with a Landlord Tenant Domestic Violence and Small Claims Miami
Whispering Pines Elementary - Career Day
Community Outreach Program - Conference on How to avoid becoming a victim of Domestic Violence with a panel discussion and question and answer session Hialeah FL
Community Outreach - Boy Scouts of America meeting discussing the importance of hard work honesty integrity perseverance Hialeah F
Whispering Pines Elementary - Career Day
Barry University Department of Psychology - Black History Month Read-A-Thon Presentation for Barry University students faculty staff and middle and high school students
Miami-Dade North - Panelist US Constitution Day
Whispering Pines Elementary School - Career Day
Miami-Dade North - Panelist US Constitution Day
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May 2008
Apr 2008
Nov 2007
Oct 2007
Oct 2007
Oct 2007
Aug 2007shy
May 2007
Jan 2007
Jan 2006
Dec 2005
Nov 2005
May 2005
May 2004
May 2004
Apr 2004
Mar 2004
Palm Springs Elementary - Career Day Presentations to various classes re educational background required to become a lawyer and judge duties of a judge judicial assistant and bailiff
Pinecrest Elementary - PTA sponsored Career Day Presentations to various classes re educational background required for various trades which will make them successful students and adults
Legal Services of Greater Miami - Presentation Re Professionalism in Lawyering
Carrie Meek Entrepreneurial Center Miami-Dade College Presentation on Valuing Diversity
Allapattah Middle School- Red Ribbon Week Presentation on Negative Impact of Drugs on Ones Life amp Legal Issues from Drug AbusePossession
Miami Flowers Importers Credit Assn - Small Claims Presentation
Participant in the Judicial Internship Program with StThomas School of Law mentoring a third-year law student for one semester
Law Day - Organized and conducted Fourth Annual Law Day Celebration at the Hialeah Courthouse
FAWL Panelist discussion re judicial campaigns
Participant and a Coordinator of the Three Kings Parade
Citrus Health Network - Visited Alzheimers and mentallyshychallenged patients for Christmas holidays
Little Havana Activities amp Nutrition Centers - Visits of elderly throughout the County for Thanksgiving distributing turkeys and cookies
Law Day - Organized and conducted Second Annual Law Day Celebration at the Hialeah Courthouse
Law Day - Organized and conducted First Annual Law Day Celebration at the Hialeah Courthouse
Saints Peter amp Paul Catholic School - Career Day
Conchita Espinosa Academy - Mock Trial
Hammocks Middle School - Highlights of judicial Systemshy
6
Feb 2004
Oct 2003
Oct 2003
Sept 2003
Feb 2003
Apr 2002
Apr 2001
Feb 1999shyDec 2000
Apr 1998
Mar 1997
Mar 1997
Jan 1997
Jan 1995shyDec 1995
Apr 1995
Apr 1995
Sept 1994shy
Aug 1995
AWARDS
emphasis on Jury trials and Jury Service
Conchita Espinosa Academy - Organized 8th Grade Field Trip to Richard Gerstein Justice Building for students to observe criminal court proceedings presided by Judge Pando
Santa Clara Elementary School - Reading with children (Kiwanis Club of Biscayne Bay)
Allapattah Middle School - 8th Grade Class Consequences of Getting into Trouble
Cuban Hebrew Congregation Miami Beach FL Seniors Day Discussing duties of a Criminal Court Judge shyQuestion and Answer Session
Member Speakers Bureau Eleventh Judicial Circuit
Winston Park Elementary Schoolmiddot Career Day
Hialeah Elementary School - Career Day
Miami-Dade County Teen Court Program Volunteer Judge
Boss-for-a-Day
Miami Commission On The Status of Women shyCounsel for Board Helping Women Help Themselves By Promoting Self-Improvement Equality and Family Values
Metro-Miami Action Plan Parliamentarian Advocating and Facilitating the Elimination of the Disparities that Exist Between the Black Community and The Dade County Community at Large
Southern Regional Youth Policy Center Studying and Assessing The Impact of National State and Local Policy Decisions on Hispanic Children and Adolescents
Rainbow - Addressing Equity Between Generations
Shenandoah Elementary School - Career Day
American Cancer Society - Jail amp Bail
Cuban-American National Planning Council
Inter-Ethnic Community Relations Task Force
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Todd B Hannon City Clerk
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December 2012
December 2012
March 92009
May 04 2005
May 042005
Apr 102001 Feb 23 2001 Nov 30 2000 Nov 30 2000 Oct 18 2000
Oct 04 2000
COMMUNITY RECOGNITION
Sept 2009
Nov 2003
Recognition and Appreciation Award by the Cuban American Bar Association for just short of 12 years of Service as a County Court Judge Proclamation by Mayor Carlos Alvarez proclaiming December 72012 Judge Ana Maria Pando Day Award by the Federation of Cuban Students at the University of Miami for Dedication and Leadership to the Cuban Community Eleventh Judicial Circuit Certificate of Appreciation for participation and organization of First Annual Law Day celebration at Hialeah Courthouse Proclamation by Mayor Raul L Martinez for First Annual Law Day Celebration for organizing the event Coalition of Concerned Cuban-American Citizens City of Miami Outstanding Achievement Award City of Miami Certificate of Appreciation City of Miami Police Department Certificate of Appreciation Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity Certificate of Appreciation (Barry University Chapter) City of Miami Code Enforcement Board Certificate of Appreciation
Neighbors (Front Page article) Ask the Judges Featured among Miami-Dade Judges at a Community Connect Town Hall Meeting at Hialeah City Hall
Diario Las Americas - (Front Page article) Lideres en la Comunidad (Community Leaders) Featured as a Hispanic Leader with a novel approach to justice focusing on rehabilitation and treatment
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May 2008
Apr 2008
Nov 2007
Oct 2007
Oct 2007
Oct 2007
Aug 2007shy
May 2007
Jan 2007
Jan 2006
Dec 2005
Nov 2005
May 2005
May 2004
May 2004
Apr 2004
Mar 2004
Palm Springs Elementary - Career Day Presentations to various classes re educational background required to become a lawyer and judge duties of a judge judicial assistant and bailiff
Pinecrest Elementary - PTA sponsored Career Day Presentations to various classes re educational background required for various trades which will make them successful students and adults
Legal Services of Greater Miami - Presentation Re Professionalism in Lawyering
Carrie Meek Entrepreneurial Center Miami-Dade College Presentation on Valuing Diversity
Allapattah Middle School- Red Ribbon Week Presentation on Negative Impact of Drugs on Ones Life amp Legal Issues from Drug AbusePossession
Miami Flowers Importers Credit Assn - Small Claims Presentation
Participant in the Judicial Internship Program with StThomas School of Law mentoring a third-year law student for one semester
Law Day - Organized and conducted Fourth Annual Law Day Celebration at the Hialeah Courthouse
FAWL Panelist discussion re judicial campaigns
Participant and a Coordinator of the Three Kings Parade
Citrus Health Network - Visited Alzheimers and mentallyshychallenged patients for Christmas holidays
Little Havana Activities amp Nutrition Centers - Visits of elderly throughout the County for Thanksgiving distributing turkeys and cookies
Law Day - Organized and conducted Second Annual Law Day Celebration at the Hialeah Courthouse
Law Day - Organized and conducted First Annual Law Day Celebration at the Hialeah Courthouse
Saints Peter amp Paul Catholic School - Career Day
Conchita Espinosa Academy - Mock Trial
Hammocks Middle School - Highlights of judicial Systemshy
6
Feb 2004
Oct 2003
Oct 2003
Sept 2003
Feb 2003
Apr 2002
Apr 2001
Feb 1999shyDec 2000
Apr 1998
Mar 1997
Mar 1997
Jan 1997
Jan 1995shyDec 1995
Apr 1995
Apr 1995
Sept 1994shy
Aug 1995
AWARDS
emphasis on Jury trials and Jury Service
Conchita Espinosa Academy - Organized 8th Grade Field Trip to Richard Gerstein Justice Building for students to observe criminal court proceedings presided by Judge Pando
Santa Clara Elementary School - Reading with children (Kiwanis Club of Biscayne Bay)
Allapattah Middle School - 8th Grade Class Consequences of Getting into Trouble
Cuban Hebrew Congregation Miami Beach FL Seniors Day Discussing duties of a Criminal Court Judge shyQuestion and Answer Session
Member Speakers Bureau Eleventh Judicial Circuit
Winston Park Elementary Schoolmiddot Career Day
Hialeah Elementary School - Career Day
Miami-Dade County Teen Court Program Volunteer Judge
Boss-for-a-Day
Miami Commission On The Status of Women shyCounsel for Board Helping Women Help Themselves By Promoting Self-Improvement Equality and Family Values
Metro-Miami Action Plan Parliamentarian Advocating and Facilitating the Elimination of the Disparities that Exist Between the Black Community and The Dade County Community at Large
Southern Regional Youth Policy Center Studying and Assessing The Impact of National State and Local Policy Decisions on Hispanic Children and Adolescents
Rainbow - Addressing Equity Between Generations
Shenandoah Elementary School - Career Day
American Cancer Society - Jail amp Bail
Cuban-American National Planning Council
Inter-Ethnic Community Relations Task Force
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December 2012
December 2012
March 92009
May 04 2005
May 042005
Apr 102001 Feb 23 2001 Nov 30 2000 Nov 30 2000 Oct 18 2000
Oct 04 2000
COMMUNITY RECOGNITION
Sept 2009
Nov 2003
Recognition and Appreciation Award by the Cuban American Bar Association for just short of 12 years of Service as a County Court Judge Proclamation by Mayor Carlos Alvarez proclaiming December 72012 Judge Ana Maria Pando Day Award by the Federation of Cuban Students at the University of Miami for Dedication and Leadership to the Cuban Community Eleventh Judicial Circuit Certificate of Appreciation for participation and organization of First Annual Law Day celebration at Hialeah Courthouse Proclamation by Mayor Raul L Martinez for First Annual Law Day Celebration for organizing the event Coalition of Concerned Cuban-American Citizens City of Miami Outstanding Achievement Award City of Miami Certificate of Appreciation City of Miami Police Department Certificate of Appreciation Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity Certificate of Appreciation (Barry University Chapter) City of Miami Code Enforcement Board Certificate of Appreciation
Neighbors (Front Page article) Ask the Judges Featured among Miami-Dade Judges at a Community Connect Town Hall Meeting at Hialeah City Hall
Diario Las Americas - (Front Page article) Lideres en la Comunidad (Community Leaders) Featured as a Hispanic Leader with a novel approach to justice focusing on rehabilitation and treatment
Submitted into the public record in connection with items 014 on 01-24-13
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Feb 2004
Oct 2003
Oct 2003
Sept 2003
Feb 2003
Apr 2002
Apr 2001
Feb 1999shyDec 2000
Apr 1998
Mar 1997
Mar 1997
Jan 1997
Jan 1995shyDec 1995
Apr 1995
Apr 1995
Sept 1994shy
Aug 1995
AWARDS
emphasis on Jury trials and Jury Service
Conchita Espinosa Academy - Organized 8th Grade Field Trip to Richard Gerstein Justice Building for students to observe criminal court proceedings presided by Judge Pando
Santa Clara Elementary School - Reading with children (Kiwanis Club of Biscayne Bay)
Allapattah Middle School - 8th Grade Class Consequences of Getting into Trouble
Cuban Hebrew Congregation Miami Beach FL Seniors Day Discussing duties of a Criminal Court Judge shyQuestion and Answer Session
Member Speakers Bureau Eleventh Judicial Circuit
Winston Park Elementary Schoolmiddot Career Day
Hialeah Elementary School - Career Day
Miami-Dade County Teen Court Program Volunteer Judge
Boss-for-a-Day
Miami Commission On The Status of Women shyCounsel for Board Helping Women Help Themselves By Promoting Self-Improvement Equality and Family Values
Metro-Miami Action Plan Parliamentarian Advocating and Facilitating the Elimination of the Disparities that Exist Between the Black Community and The Dade County Community at Large
Southern Regional Youth Policy Center Studying and Assessing The Impact of National State and Local Policy Decisions on Hispanic Children and Adolescents
Rainbow - Addressing Equity Between Generations
Shenandoah Elementary School - Career Day
American Cancer Society - Jail amp Bail
Cuban-American National Planning Council
Inter-Ethnic Community Relations Task Force
Submitted into the public record in connection with items 014 on 01-24-13
Todd B Hannon City Clerk
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December 2012
December 2012
March 92009
May 04 2005
May 042005
Apr 102001 Feb 23 2001 Nov 30 2000 Nov 30 2000 Oct 18 2000
Oct 04 2000
COMMUNITY RECOGNITION
Sept 2009
Nov 2003
Recognition and Appreciation Award by the Cuban American Bar Association for just short of 12 years of Service as a County Court Judge Proclamation by Mayor Carlos Alvarez proclaiming December 72012 Judge Ana Maria Pando Day Award by the Federation of Cuban Students at the University of Miami for Dedication and Leadership to the Cuban Community Eleventh Judicial Circuit Certificate of Appreciation for participation and organization of First Annual Law Day celebration at Hialeah Courthouse Proclamation by Mayor Raul L Martinez for First Annual Law Day Celebration for organizing the event Coalition of Concerned Cuban-American Citizens City of Miami Outstanding Achievement Award City of Miami Certificate of Appreciation City of Miami Police Department Certificate of Appreciation Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity Certificate of Appreciation (Barry University Chapter) City of Miami Code Enforcement Board Certificate of Appreciation
Neighbors (Front Page article) Ask the Judges Featured among Miami-Dade Judges at a Community Connect Town Hall Meeting at Hialeah City Hall
Diario Las Americas - (Front Page article) Lideres en la Comunidad (Community Leaders) Featured as a Hispanic Leader with a novel approach to justice focusing on rehabilitation and treatment
Submitted into the public record in connection with items 014 on 01-24-13
Todd 8 Hannon City Clerk
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December 2012
December 2012
March 92009
May 04 2005
May 042005
Apr 102001 Feb 23 2001 Nov 30 2000 Nov 30 2000 Oct 18 2000
Oct 04 2000
COMMUNITY RECOGNITION
Sept 2009
Nov 2003
Recognition and Appreciation Award by the Cuban American Bar Association for just short of 12 years of Service as a County Court Judge Proclamation by Mayor Carlos Alvarez proclaiming December 72012 Judge Ana Maria Pando Day Award by the Federation of Cuban Students at the University of Miami for Dedication and Leadership to the Cuban Community Eleventh Judicial Circuit Certificate of Appreciation for participation and organization of First Annual Law Day celebration at Hialeah Courthouse Proclamation by Mayor Raul L Martinez for First Annual Law Day Celebration for organizing the event Coalition of Concerned Cuban-American Citizens City of Miami Outstanding Achievement Award City of Miami Certificate of Appreciation City of Miami Police Department Certificate of Appreciation Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity Certificate of Appreciation (Barry University Chapter) City of Miami Code Enforcement Board Certificate of Appreciation
Neighbors (Front Page article) Ask the Judges Featured among Miami-Dade Judges at a Community Connect Town Hall Meeting at Hialeah City Hall
Diario Las Americas - (Front Page article) Lideres en la Comunidad (Community Leaders) Featured as a Hispanic Leader with a novel approach to justice focusing on rehabilitation and treatment
Submitted into the public record in connection with items 014 on 01-24-13
Todd 8 Hannon City Clerk