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Judge, 90, 'Still Good For 10 More Years'

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The Tampa Tribune

Published: June 15, 2008

MIAMI - One of Miami's longest-serving federal judges was honored at the downtown courthouse for his upcoming 90th birthday.

A reception Friday for Magistrate Judge Peter Palermo drew lawyers, judges and staff to the new Ferguson U.S. courthouse.

Palermo has served as a magistrate judge since 1971 and turns 90 today.

Palermo was one of the first magistrate judges appointed in the country to help ease the caseload on district judges. Magistrates generally hear pretrial matters such as arraignments and often preside over civil cases.

Palermo said he was "very honored" for the reception, and that he's "still good for 10 more years."

Palermo has lived in Miami-Dade County since 1947. He was a state prosecutor and a lawyer in private practice before joining the federal bench.

The Associated Press

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