What It Really Takes to Become a Judge in Miami | Destiny Alvarez

Destiny Alvarez is running for Circuit Judge in Miami-Dade — and in this episode she makes the case for why she's the right person for the bench. She shares her background, what led her to law, the case that changed how she sees justice, and what qualities she believes matter most when someone is sitting in judgment of others.She also pulls back the curtain on the court system itself — what circuit courts handle, how judges spend their days, how AI is starting to impact legal decisions, and what most people get wrong about judges. Plus the jury selection process, the declining interest in law school, and why this August 18th election is one Miami residents shouldn't sleep on.Know your judges. Know your courts. Vote informed.Learn More About Destiny Alvarez:https://destinyalvarezforjudge.com/Manny Alfonso:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mannyalfonso8/Kiko Suarez:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/querikoconkiko/Eduardo Moya:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mr_moya/Follow Us! - A Day in Miami:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adayinmiami/Listen on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/20WEys6jxiliBCLoo9iSID________________________Produced by: Ben SchwedeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/benthecreatorrr/0:00 Intro1:26 Destiny's Background and Decision to Run for Circuit Judge 5:48 How Hard is Law School6:46 Bar Exam8:29 What is a Circuit Court?9:33 What Type of Cases Does Circuit Court Handle 11:07 Terms for Circuit Judges 12:58 What Matters Most for Being a Judge 14:42 Do You Need Law School to Become a Judge?15:17 What Judges She Looks Up To15:59 Day in the Life of a Judge19:03 AI in the Law System20:27 What is Misunderstood About Judges22:32 Case that Shaped Her 24:59 Do Fewer People Want to Become Lawyers?28:45 Jury Selection Process30:40 Why Learning More About Judges is Important31:24 Why Vote for Destiny Alvarez for Circuit Judge 33:36 Top 3 Restaurants 38:26 Municipalities in Miami-Dade County39:28 Where to Learn More About Destiny?39:50 The Story Behind Her First Name40:41 Vote for Destiny on August 18th41:18 Community Concerns for Judges41:58 Outro