Miami native Judge Angélica D. Zayas was appointed to the Circuit Court in 2011, and currently serves in the Juvenile Delinquency Division. Judge Zayas graduated with honors from the University of Miami School of Law. As an attorney, she represented the State of Florida in criminal and civil appellate matters. Judge Zayas has been recognized by the local Girl Scout and Boy Scout Councils and the Archdiocese of Miami for her commitment to South Florida’s youth. Judge Zayas, a dedicated mentor to her nephews and godchildren, spends her free time kayaking, hiking and camping with friends and family.