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.

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0:00 Intro
1:26 Destiny's Background and Decision to Run for Circuit Judge
5:48 How Hard is Law School
6:46 Bar Exam
8:29 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 To
15:59 Day in the Life of a Judge
19:03 AI in the Law System
20:27 What is Misunderstood About Judges
22:32 Case that Shaped Her
24:59 Do Fewer People Want to Become Lawyers?
28:45 Jury Selection Process
30:40 Why Learning More About Judges is Important
31:24 Why Vote for Destiny Alvarez for Circuit Judge
33:36 Top 3 Restaurants
38:26 Municipalities in Miami-Dade County
39:28 Where to Learn More About Destiny?
39:50 The Story Behind Her First Name
40:41 Vote for Destiny on August 18th
41:18 Community Concerns for Judges
41:58 Outro