Miami History
This building is often referred to as Miami's "Ellis Island" because Cuban immigrants passed through here in the 1960s.
What is Freedom Tower?
This Justice was one of nine women in her class when entering Harvard Law School.
Who is Ruth Bader Ginsburg?
This case, emanating out of a Florida court, first established an indigent defendant's right to be represented by counsel.
What is Gideon v. Wainwright?
In this movie, counsel is held in contempt of court while engaging his witness in a hostile line of questioning, which leads to the uttering of these famous words: "You can't handle the truth!"
What is A Few Good Men?
This chief judge of the 3rd District Court of Appeal arranged for their courthouse to be built in West Dade.
Who is Thomas Barkdull?
This Miami Beach hotel served as the backdrop for the famous poker scene in James Bond: Goldfinger
What is the Fontainebleau?
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This Justice was nicknamed "Shorty," when clerking for Justice Thurgood Marshall.
Who is Elena Kagan?
This Supreme Court decision is known as one of the most important decisions in United States history because it established the system of checks and balances and the power of the Supreme Court within the federal government.
What is Marbury v. Madison?
This attorney is appointed to represent the Best Interests of the Child in cases where children are abused or neglected, and in contested custody cases.
What is a Guardian ad Litem?
This lawyer, who now works at the Iran-United States Claims Tribunal at the Hague, was the first female justice on the Florida Supreme Court.
Who is Rosemary Barkett?
This woman, known as the "Mother of Miami," was the only woman to found a major U.S. city.
Who is Julia Tuttle?
This Justice has a "Yale Sucks" bumper sticker displayed in his office.
Who is Clarence Thomas?
These individuals are the only two presidents to have signed the U.S. Constitution?
Who are George Washington and James Madison?
If you are the victim of domestic violence, you may file for one of these on the Mezzanine floor of the Family Law Courthouse or at one of the numerous branch courthouses in Miami-Dade County.
What is a restraining order?
This individual who just retired from the third district court of appeal, won the Florida Supreme Court’s two most prestigious pro bono awards: the Tobias Simon Award as an attorney and the Chief Justice’s Distinguished Judicial Service Award as a judge.
Who is Vance Salter?
"The River of Grass" is a non-fiction book written by this author in 1947, which details the rich history of South Florida and the quality of life in the Everglades.
Who is Marjory Stoneman Douglas?
This Justice played a vital role in the expansion of Free Speech under the First Amendment, as evidenced by his Court opinion in New York Times, Co. v. Sullivan.
Who is Justice William Brennan Jr.?
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This U.S. president took on the pro bono defense of the British soldiers in 1770, for what later became known as the Boston Massacre.
Who is John Adams?
This procedural defense, which is called non bis in idem in Latin, is also the name for a popular segment on america's favorite quiz show.
What is Double Jeopardy?
This judge served as an Eleventh Judicial Circuit county and circuit court judge, and as the Court‘s Liaison for Put Something Back before becoming a United States District Court Judge in 2019.
Who is Rodolfo Rudy Ruiz?
The mouth of the Miami river includes a circle believed to have been built by this group of people who occupied the river banks more than 2000 years ago.
Who are the Tequestas?
This Justice was the longest serving Chief Justice in Supreme Court history.
Who is John Marshall?
This Latin phrase means for the public good.
What is pro bono publico?
Nearly 2,400 years ago, this man aptly described the essential qualities of a good judge: “Four things belong to a judge: To hear courteously; to answer wisely; to consider soberly; and to decide impartially.”
Who is Socrates?
This United States District Court judge is a major Notre Dame football fan and best friends with Rudy Ruettiger, who's epic story will forever be known as one of the greatest moments in sports history.
Who is Federico Moreno?