Scott Names Rodriguez to 9th Judicial Circuit

Submitted by Anonymous on January 28, 2012 - 11:56pm

Gov. Rick Scott has appointed Maitland resident Heather Pinder Rodriguez to the 9th Judicial Circuit Court.

Heathers commitment to the rule of law has been strengthened by the opportunities she has had to witness firsthand the atrocities possible without it, Scott stated in a release. Her dedication to her community and willingness to work hard will serve her well on the bench.

According to a release from the governor's office:

"Rodriguez, 38, has been senior counsel for Holland and Knights national construction industry practice group since 1998.

"In 2008, she received the Florida Bar Young Lawyers Section Pro Bono Award for her leadership and advocacy leading to the release of American citizen CucFoshee, who had been imprisoned for more than a year in her native country of Vietnam without charges, medical care and access to legal counsel.

"Prior to becoming an attorney, Rodriguez served in several staff positions with the Florida Legislature from 1994 to 1997, including session secretary for the Florida Senate Majority (Republican) Office, law clerk and session staff aide for the Florida Senate Judiciary Committee and director of the Florida Legislature Mobile Home Study Commission.

"Rodriguez received bachelors degrees in international affairs and Russian and a law degree from Florida State University.

"Rodriguez will fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Judge Stan Strickland."

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