Judge Lindsey, Zayas Appointed to 11th Circuit Court

Gov. Rick Scott appointed Judge Norma Lindsey and Angelica Zayas, both of Miami, to the 11th Judicial Circuit Court.

Judge Lindseys well-rounded background and proven experience as a county court judge demonstrate that her work ethic and judicial temperament qualify her for elevation to the circuit bench, Scott stated in a release. Her commitment to the South Florida community is unquestionable, and she has demonstrated a sense of fairness and commitment to judicial restraint that will benefit the 11th Judicial Circuit.

As for Zayas, Angelica has a proven record in difficult cases and has shown a strong commitment to her community, public service and the legal profession,

Scott stated. I am confident she will bring a principled and judicially sound approach to the cases that come before her.

According to a release from the governors office:

Lindsey, 46, has served on the Miami-Dade County Court since 2005. Previously, she was a sole practitioner and of counsel with Borgognoni, Gutierrez and Arza in 2005. She served as an associate general counsel for Boys and Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade from 2001 to 2005. During Lindseys 18-year legal career, she also practiced with Schoeppi and Burke PA from 1997 to 1999; Zemel and Kaufman PA from 1996 to 1997; Stuzin and Camner PA in 1995; and Hornsby, Sacher, Zelman and Stanton PAfrom 1993 to 1995. Lindsey served on the Judicial Nominating Commission for the 3rd District Court of Appeal from 2001 to 2005. She received a bachelors degree from Marshall University and a law degree from the University of Miami.

Zayas, 47, has served since 1996 as an assistant state attorney for the 11th Judicial Circuit, where she handled complex and sensitive cases at both the trial and appellate levels. From 1989 to 1996, she served as an assistant attorney general in the Miami office of the attorney generals office. Zayas received her bachelors and law degrees from the University of Miami.

Lindsey will fill the vacancy created by the appointment of Judge Ivan F. Fernandez to the 3rd District Court of Appeal, and Zayas will fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Judge Amy Steele Donner.