Lawyers, judges and other court workers looking for a little added rest and relaxation this summer just got a four-day weekend, thanks to Chief Judge Cecilia M. Altonaga of the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida  and Chief  Judge Erik P. Kimball of the U.S. Bankruptcy Court.

Chief U.S. District Judge for the Southern District of Florida Cecilia M. Altonaga, left, and Chief United States Bankruptcy Judge Erik P. Kimball, right. Courtesy photos

By special administrative order, Friday, July 5, 2024, is now designated a holiday, and the courts will be closed.