Judge Howard M.Zeidwig Dies

BY BUDDY NEVINS

Long-time Circuit Judge Howard M. Zeidwig has died after a lengthy illness. 

Zeidwig has been struggling with cancer for around a year and has largely been absent from the Broward Courthouse.

A juvenile judge, Zeidwig was one of the most well-liked courthouse figures.

Before being named to the bench by Gov. Lawton Chiles in the 1990s, Zeidwig was a criminal defense attorney. Among the well-known lawyers that he partnered with were David Bogenschutz and Eddie Kay, one time Broward Democratic Party leader.

“After 30 years of practice in Broward County, there wasn’t a person I know who had a bad thing to say about Howard Zeidwig.  That’s a lot to say in the courthouse,” said Sam Fields, a criminal defense attorney and sometime guest columnist for Browardbeat.com.

Fields said Zeidwig often entertained other lawyers with jokes in Yiddish.

Services are expected to be on Tuesday and the location will be announced.

 

 

 



7 Responses to “Judge Howard M.Zeidwig Dies”

  1. mister courthouse says:

    R.I.P.
    A great judge and a great man.

  2. Glenn Roderman, attorney/friend says:

    Judge Zeidwig was one of a kind….He was a true friend of mine who I have known for 40 years…..He was loved by everyone who knew him and respected as a lawyer, jurist and person…..He was the real deal and will never be replaced…My heart goes out to Carol and the family from me and my family…Glenn Roderman

  3. Rick Meyerson says:

    I have personally known Howard Zeidwig for 21 years. He is the finest human being I have ever known.

  4. Vicki Delbrouck says:

    Ditto!! Howard Zeidwig was a gift in my life. His sense of humor and wit were unrivaled. Thinking of him brings a smile to my face. He cared about other people and will be sorely missed by all who knew him.

  5. SGT. STEVEN GAFFNEY, EMERITUS says:

    I HAVE PROFESSIONALLY AND PERSONALLY KNOWN HOWARD FOR 30 YEARS. HIS PERSONA CAN NOT BE WRITTEN IN A SHORT STATEMENT, HE WAS A TRUE GENTLEMEN.

  6. Douglas Glaid says:

    I was sorry to hear about Howard’s passing. I had the pleasure of working for him as a law clerk years ago. He was a fine man with a warm heart who loved his family. My thoughts and prayers are with his family.

  7. Ana Gray says:

    Judge zeidwig has been my judge since I was about 11 years old. Im currently 19 years old.He was a great man, and gave me a million chances to change my life around after several juvinile programs.I am dearly sorry for judge zeidwigs death, and wish he was here so I could thank him for everything he’s done for me.