Which Judges Should You Vote For? By Geniusofdespair

I actually have to say I do not know. I usually follow the Miami Herald's recommendations as they do interview them, and a panel of Editorial Board members makes the decision. Here are their picks, 3 I have an opinion on:

County
Group 1: Patricia Marino-Pedraza - The Herald says "she went through the rigorous Judicial Nominating Commission process 3 times."
Group 10: Diana Gonzalez - They say she is the better choice. I agree the Pando woman has some real ethical issues.
Group 20: Judge Fleur Lobree - They say based on her "Stellar legal mind".
Group 24: Judge Andrea Wolfson - They say "This incumbent has earned a full term and deserves to keep her seat."
Group 27: Ivonne Cuesta
Group 28: Tanya Brinkley
Group 33: Teretha Lundy Thomas
Group 40" Judge Don Cohn - Him I know, I like him. The Herald says "Seasoned Jurist."

Circuit Group 8: Going with David C. Miller - Have followed his career. The Herald also endorses him.
Circuit Group 15: Robert Coppel - The Herald says he has amassed extensive trial experience in his 23 years as an assistant public defender.
Circuit Group 47: Maria de Jesus Santovenia - The Herald says she worked in Dexter Lehtinen's office and took the Florida DEP and other agencies to Federal Court.
Circuit Group 49: Teresa Mary Pooler

Here are some Dade County Bar Review Ratings of judges (lawyers rating them):
Go to 'Judicial Results' once on the page
15: Robert Coppel - 34.69% Exceptionally Qualified, 56.64% Qualified
31: David Miller - 40.44% Exceptionally Qualified, 46.48% Qualified
35: Teresa Mary Pooler - 22.99% Exceptionally Qualified, 58.39% Qualified
36: Maria de Jesus Santovenia 17.65% Exceptionally Qualified, 52.55% Qualified
44: Don Cohn 35.32% Exceptionally Qualified, 55.74% Qualified
45: Ivonne Cuesta 32.39%Exceptionally Qualified, 50.39% Qualified
61: Fleur Jeannine Lobree 37.35% Exceptionally Qualified, 51.84% Qualified
64: Ana Maria Pando (this is a bad one) 11.85% Exceptionally Qualified, 27.85% Qualified
76: Andrea Wolfson 51.9% Exceptionally Qualified, 40.11% Qualified

If you have the time you can go to the Florida Bar and read about Judges in their own words, here is an example of what Don Cohn wrote:

In 100 words or less, without discussing any particular issue which may come before you if you become a judge, explain why you believe you would be a good judge:

I have been and will continue to be a good judge for three reasons. First prior to being elected in 2006 I was a trial attorney for 31 years during which I tried over 60 jury trials. Second as a county court judge I have been assigned to the civil, domestic violence/civil back up, and domestic violence divisions as well as been on an appellate panel for administrative order appeals. Finally while on the bench I have shown I am respectful of the litigants, have patience, give litigants their day in court, and explain my rulings. - Don Cohn