GOVERNOR CRIST APPOINTS GLADYS PEREZ TO MIAMI-DADE COUNTY COURT

August 18, 2009

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MIAMI – Governor Charlie Crist today appointed Gladys Perez of Miami to the Miami-Dade County Court. Governor Crist also swore in Judge Perez today during a ceremony at the Lawson E. Thomas Courthouse Center in Miami.

“Gladys’ public service has given her an in-depth understanding of a broad variety of issues,” Governor Crist said. “I am confident she will serve the people of Miami-Dade County with fairness and impartiality.”

Perez, 38, is a sole practitioner in Miami. Previously, she served as assistant general counsel to both Governor Jeb Bush and Governor Crist from 2005 to 2008, assistant attorney general in the Fort Lauderdale office from 2003 to 2005, and senior staff attorney in the Fourth District Court of Appeal from 1998 to 2003. Perez was also a sole practitioner from 1997 to 1998. She earned her bachelor’s and law degrees from Nova Southeastern University.

“I am humbled by the confidence that Governor Crist has entrusted in me throughout the years,” said Judge Perez. “I am excited to serve the people of Miami-Dade County.”

Perez will fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Judge Ada B. Pozo.