Name: Debi Gheorge Alten

Date and place of birth: 11/19/1967, New York City, NY

Campaign website: deb4judge.com

List in reverse chronological order each college, university and law school and indicate, for each, years of attendance.
Yeshiva University, Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law 1993 – 1996
Florida Atlantic University 1991 – 1993
Florida State University 1984 – 1987

List in reverse chronological order your work history for the past 15 years.
Debi Gheorge Alten, P.A.
Of counsel Shir Law Group
Of counsel Berkowitz & Associates P.A.

As a lawyer, judge, or both, describe what types of cases you have typically handled?
Family cases, civil cases, bankruptcy cases, appeals, landlord/tenant, foreclosure defense, probate, federal civil cases. I was also a certified county and civil mediator.

If you are an attorney, how many cases have you tried in the past five years? Of those cases, how many were tried before juries to verdicts and how many were tried before a judge?
I cannot estimate how many cases I have tried over the past five years, but none have been by jury.

If you are a judge, how many jury trials have you presided over that resulted in verdicts and judgments?
N/A

Have you been a party to a lawsuit, including bankruptcy or foreclosure? If so, provide details, including case style, jurisdiction and details of disposition.
Broward
CACE 15-20110
Foreclosure
2015
Dismissed
Joined as spouse only
Broward
COCE 21-38231
Small Claims
2021
Settled

Broward
COCE 21-54078
Small claims
2021
Settled

Broward
CACE 21-16466
Foreclosure
2021
Dismissed
Joined as spouse only

Have you been charged or convicted of a felony or misdemeanor, including adjudications of guilt withheld? If so, provide charges, dates of conviction and terms of sentence.
No

If a judge: Have you ever been disciplined by the Florida Supreme Court or investigated by the Judicial Qualifications Commission. If an attorney: Have you ever been disciplined, even privately, as a result of a Florida Bar investigation? (If so, provide details.)
N/A

List three cases in which you were lead or co-counsel and why they are significant.
I am lead counsel in all my cases

If you have provided any significant pro bono legal services in the past 10 years, please provide details.
I have provided many pro bono and low bono hours to clients over the past ten years.

List current memberships in civic, fraternal, legal or social organizations.
Broward Bar, South Broward Bar, and I volunteer for SOS children’s village, among other things

If you are or were an officer or director or engaged in management of any business enterprise other than a law practice, list its name and business activity, your duties and whether you intend to resign upon your election.
None

Why are you running for this office?
I believe that public service is of the utmost importance and it is the time in my career to do so.

If you have sought appointment as a judge through a Judicial Nominating Commission, provide details, including year(s) and results.
N/A

Why should voters elect you instead of your opponent(s)?
I have the experience and knowledge to be the best judge to serve the citizens of Broward County.

What in your life experience best qualifies you to serve as a judge?
I have faced adversity in my life and have overcome it to be where I am. I have compassion for people because of my background and life experience.

What are three major challenges facing the justice system in Florida?
The three major challenges facing the justice system are access to the courts, the public’s impressions of the courts, and the large amount of cases filed.