Why This Judge Candidate Believes Compassion Belongs in the Courtroom | Yenly Dominguez

Yenly Dominguez is running for Circuit Court Judge — and her story starts with her family arriving in Miami during the Mariel boatlift. In this episode she shares that journey, what led her to law, and one of the most moving moments of her career: saving a 93-year-old woman's home from foreclosure for free. She believes compassion has a place in the courtroom, and she makes the case for why that matters more than people think.

We also get into how judicial elections work countywide, judicial term limits, AI in the legal field, her experience in the 11th Circuit Court, and why estate planning isn't just for the wealthy — including how having a will doesn't always avoid probate. Plus everything you need to know about voting on August 18th and her top 3 Miami restaurants.

Before you fill out your ballot for judge — hear her story.

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0:00 Intro
0:33 People Criticising Guests on ADIM
1:39 Introducing the Guest
2:24 Ballots are Out and How to Check Registration
3:13 Voting for Judges County-wide
4:24 Yenly’s Background
12:16 Public Speaking Skills
13:52 AI in Legal Field
14:41 Cases in the 11th Circuit Court
17:11 Judicial College
18:29 Most Satisfying Part of Being a Lawyer
20:37 What She Brings to the Table
22:24 6-Year Terms for Judges
23:59 Thoughts on Term Limits
25:01 Estate Planning is Not Only for the Rich
27:49 Probate After Passing
30:50 Having a Will Doesn’t Avoid Probate
34:00 Details of the Elections on August 18
34:59 Top 3 Restaurants
39:12 Outro