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Beth Bloom
2014 - Present
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Beth Bloom is a federal judge of the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida. On February 6, 2014, President Barack Obama nominated Bloom to fill a vacancy on the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida.[1] The United States Senate confirmed Bloom on June 24, 2014, on a vote of 95-0.[2]
Prior to joining the federal judiciary, Bloom was Eleventh Judicial Circuit Court, Civil Division, in Florida. She was appointed by Governor Charlie Crist in October of 2010. She was re-elected in 2012 and her term would have expired in January of 2019.[3][4][5]
Education
Bloom was born in Bronx, NY on June 24, 1962. She received her B.S. degree from the University of Florida in 1984 and her J.D. degree from the University of Miami School of Law, graduating cum laude in 1988.[6][7]
Professional career
- 2010-2014: Judge, Florida 11th Circuit Court
- 2013-2014: Civil division
- 2010-2013: Criminal division
- 1995-2010: Judge, Miami-Dade County Court, Florida
- 1992-1993: Traffic magistrate judge, Florida 11th Circuit Court
- 1987-1994: Attorney, Floyd Pearson Richman Greer Weil Brumbaugh & Russomanno, P.A.
- 1987: Law clerk, Colson Hicks & Eidson
- 1986-1987: Law clerk, William P. Cagney, III, P.A.[4][6][8]
Judicial career
Southern District of Florida
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| Nominee Information |
| Name: Beth Bloom |
| Court: Southern District of Florida |
| Progress |
| Confirmed 138 days after nomination. |
 Nominated: February 6, 2014
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| ABA Rating: Unanimously Qualified
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| Questionnaire: Questionnaire |
| Hearing: April 1, 2014
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| QFRs: QFRs (Hover over QFRs to read more) |
| Reported: May 8, 2014
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| Confirmed: June 24, 2014
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| Vote: 95-0
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On February 6, 2014, Beth Bloom was nominated by President Barack Obama to fill a vacancy on the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida.[1] The vacancy was created when Donald Graham when he took senior status on December 15, 2013. On her nomination and three others:
| “ | Throughout their careers, these distinguished men and women have demonstrated a steadfast commitment to public service. I am confident they will serve the American people with distinction from the District Court bench. | ” |
| —President Barack Obama, [1] | ||
Bloom was rated Unanimously Qualified by the American Bar Association.[10]
The Senate Judiciary Committee held a hearing for Bloom on April 1, 2014.[11] The committee reported Bloom to the full Senate on May 8, 2014 by a voice vote.[12] The United States Senate confirmed Bloom on June 24, 2014, on a vote of 95-0.[2]
Elections
2012
Bloom was unopposed and automatically re-elected following the primary election on August 14, 2012.[13]
- See also: Florida judicial elections, 2012
Awards and associations
Awards
- 2013: Rodef Shalom Pursuer of Peace Award, Jewish Legal Society
- 2011: Judicial Distinction Award, University of Miami School of Law
- 2010: Silverman Award, Eleventh Judicial Circuit Historical Society
- 2008: Our Kids Leadership Award, Our Kids of Miami-Dade and Monroe counties
- 2007: Champion for Children Award, Miami Bridge Youth and Family Services
- 2006: Community Service Award, Mellon Bank
- 2006: Child's Heart Award, Juvenile Judges of the Eleventh Judicial Circuit
- 2005: Congressional Recognition Award, United States Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman-Schultz
- 2005: Presidential Recognition Award, Dade County Bar Association
- 2004: Harvey Ford Leadership Award, Florida Conference of County Court Judges
- 2003: Trailblazer Award, Florida Conference of County Court Judges
- 2001: Special Recognition Award, Florida Conference of County Court Judges
- 2001: MADD Award of Distinction, Mothers Against Drunk Driving
- 2001: Special Projects Award, Florida Conference of County Court Judges
- 2001: Women of Power, Editorial Board of the Sunpost Newspaper
- 1998: Women Worth Knowing, Miami Beach Commission on the Status of Women
- January 24, 1997: Proclamation as "Honorable Beth Bloom Day," Miami-Dade County Board of County Commissioners
- 1997: Proclamation as Honorary Deputy Clerk, Miami Dade Clerk of Courts Harvey Ruvin
- 1996: Certificate of Commendation, Miami-Dade County Commission
- 1995: Citizen of the Year Award, Fraternal Order of Police, William Nichols Lodge
- 1994: FEMA Meritorious Service Award, Federal Emergency Management Agency
- 1994: Pro Bono Service Award, Dade County Bar Association's Put Something Back
- 1994: Honor Role Model Award, American Association of University Women
- 1993: Florida Bar President's Award of Merit, The Florida Bar
- 1992: ABA Presidential Recognition Award, American Bar Association
- 1992: Certificate of Merit/Recognition for Service to the Bar, Bench and the Public, as Hurricane Andrew Coordinator - Disaster Volunteer Lawyers, Dade County Bar Association
- 1992: Thomas Davison, III Service Award, University of Miami Law Alumni Association
- 1992: Dade County Trial Lawyers President's Award, Dade County Trial Lawyers Association
- 1990: Who's Who in American Law
- 1987: Outstanding Young Women of America
- 1988: Roger Sorino Award, as the Outstanding Law School Graduate, University of Miami School of Law
- 1988: Moot Court Board Hall of Fame, University of Miami School of Law
- 1988: Who's Who in American Law Schools
- 1987: Iron Arrow, University of Miami's Leadership Honorary
- 1987: Society of Bar & Gavel, University of Miami's Leadership Honorary
- 1987: Omicron Delta Kappa, National Leadership Honorary
- 1987: American Jurisprudence Award for Appellate Practice & Procedure, University of Miami School of Law
- 1984: Outstanding Female Leader of Graduating Class, University of Florida
- 1984: Florida Blue Key, University of Florida's Leadership Honorary
- 1984: Caucus of Women Leaders, University of Florida
- 1984: Savan U.F. University of Florida's Leadership Honorary
- 1984: Who's Who in American Colleges & University
Associations
- 2011-2013: Executive board member and Third District Representative, Florida Conference of Circuit Court Judges
- 2007-2014: Executive committee member, Eleventh Judicial Circuit Historical Society
- 2002-2014: Secretary, Children's Craniofacial Association, Miami Children's Hospital Foundation
- 1998-1999: Board member, South Florida Inner City Games
- 1998: Board of directors, Miami Beach Bar Association
- 1997-2010: Board of directors, Florida Conference of County Court Judges
- 2003-2004: Past president
- 2002-2003: President
- 2000-2002: President-elect
- 1998-2000: Third District vice president
- 1995-1998: Board of directors, Sisterhood, Temple of Emanu-el
- 1993-1995: Board of directors, Dade County Citizens Safety Council
- 1993-1994: Board of directors, American Jewish Committee
- 1992-1995: Board of directors, Young Leadership Council, Greater Miami Jewish Federation
- 1991-1994: Board of directors, Young Lawyers Section, Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers
- 1990-1994: Board of directors, Young Lawyers Section, Dade County Bar Association
- 1989-1994: Board of directors, Dade County Trial Lawyers Association
- 1989-1993: Board of directors, Amaretto Homeowners Association
- 1991-1993: President
- 1988-Present: Board of directors, University of Miami Law Alumni Association
- 1995-Present: Judicial director
- 1993-1994: Vice-president, Class Agents
- 1992-1993: Treasurer
See also
- United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida
- United States Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit
- Miami-Dade County, Florida
- Florida Circuit Court
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 White House, "President Obama Announces Intent to Nominate Four to Serve on the United States District Courts," February 5, 2014
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 United States Senate, "On the Nomination (Confirmation Beth Bloom, of Florida, to be U.S. District Judge)," accessed June 24, 2014
- ↑ 11th Judicial Circuit of Florida, "Judge Beth Bloom"
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Capitalsoup.com, "Governor Crist Appoints Judge Beth Bloom to the Eleventh Judicial Circuit Court," October 28, 2010
- ↑ Miami-Dade County, "Judicial Directory," accessed June 3, 2014
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 Lawdiary.com, "Biographies of State and County Court Judges in Florida," accessed May 7, 2014. Scroll to p.32
- ↑ Senate Judiciary Committee, "Questionnaire for Judicial Nominees," accessed May 8, 2014
- ↑ Green Family Foundation, "Power Women Issue: Judge Beth Bloom," February 24, 2009
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ American Bar Association, "Ratings of Article III Judicial Nominees: 113th Congress," accessed February 13, 2014
- ↑ Senate Judiciary Committee, "Judicial Nominations: April 1, 2014," accessed April 4, 2014
- ↑ Senate Judiciary Committee, "Results of Executive Business Meeting - May 8, 2014," May 8, 2014
- ↑ Florida Division of Elections, "2012 Candidate Listing"
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United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida 2014-Present |
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Federal courts:
Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals • U.S. District Court: Middle District of Florida, Northern District of Florida, Southern District of Florida • U.S. Bankruptcy Court: Middle District of Florida, Northern District of Florida, Southern District of Florida
State courts:
Florida Supreme Court • Florida District Courts of Appeal • Florida Circuit Court • Florida County Court
State resources:
Courts in Florida • Florida judicial elections • Judicial selection in Florida
