Alex Ferrer
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Alex Ferrer is an American judge who hosts the television series Judge Alex
.
. While working as a police officer, Ferrer sold diamonds on the side.
He left the Coral Gables police force at 24 to study law. He went on to earn his JD degree from the University of Miami
, where he became a published member of its Law Review. He currently serves as Judicial Director of the university's Alumni Association. Upon receiving his degree, Ferrer practiced law in Miami, focusing on civil litigation, including hundreds of suits involving medical malpractice, wrongful deaths, personal injuries and commercial business disputes.
He is a member of the Florida Bar and the District of Columbia Bar Association. He has been an adjunct professor at Florida International University
, and teaches media relations to other judges at The New Judges College and The College of Advanced Judicial Studies, as well as at various national conferences.
without a license, and therefore under California
law the contract was void and unenforceable. The question of whether a judge or an arbitrator should decide the "talent agent" question went all the way to the United States Supreme Court in the case Preston v. Ferrer
, in which the Court ruled against Ferrer in 2008.
area with his wife, Jane Ferrer, and two children. A licensed pilot, his other interests include music, sculpting, scuba diving, golf and running marathons.
. On July 6, 2007, Ferrer appeared on the Fox News Channel
's Red Eye w/ Greg Gutfeld
. He was a guest on Verdict with Dan Abrams
on July 15, 2008. On November 17, 2008, he appeared on Trivial Pursuit: America Plays
as the captain of America's team and then on November 21, 2008 as a contestant playing for a charity during a special "Judges Week" program. Ferrer also appeared on an episode of America's Most Wanted
. (episode date March 22, 2010) Judge Alex appeared on Orlando, Florida
's WOFL
-DT FOX 35 and the Fox News Channel
as a legal expert for their coverage of the Casey Anthony Murder Trial in the summer of 2011.
Judge Alex
Judge Alex is a United States syndicated courtroom television show that debuted September 12, 2005. The host/arbitrator is the Hon. Alex Ferrer, a former police officer, lawyer, and Florida judge. The show was produced in Houston at the television studios of Fox's KRIV , as was previously done with...
.
Childhood & early adulthood
Ferrer was born in Havana, Cuba but emigrated to the United States with his family when a year old. At age 15, Alex landed a part-time job as a gas-station attendant; by his senior year of high school, he had been promoted to night-manager. At age 19, Ferrer became one of the youngest police officers in the state of FloridaFlorida
Florida is a state in the southeastern United States, located on the nation's Atlantic and Gulf coasts. It is bordered to the west by the Gulf of Mexico, to the north by Alabama and Georgia and to the east by the Atlantic Ocean. With a population of 18,801,310 as measured by the 2010 census, it...
. While working as a police officer, Ferrer sold diamonds on the side.
He left the Coral Gables police force at 24 to study law. He went on to earn his JD degree from the University of Miami
University of Miami
The University of Miami is a private, non-sectarian university founded in 1925 with its main campus in Coral Gables, Florida, a medical campus in Miami city proper at Civic Center, and an oceanographic research facility on Virginia Key., the university currently enrolls 15,629 students in 12...
, where he became a published member of its Law Review. He currently serves as Judicial Director of the university's Alumni Association. Upon receiving his degree, Ferrer practiced law in Miami, focusing on civil litigation, including hundreds of suits involving medical malpractice, wrongful deaths, personal injuries and commercial business disputes.
Later adulthood
In 1995, he then became an Associate Administrative Judge in the Criminal Division of the Eleventh Judicial Circuit, which covers Miami-Dade County, where he spent ten years presiding over thousands of criminal cases. He also presided as an appellate judge over appeals from the Miami-Dade County Court, County Commission and numerous other governmental bodies. In 1999, he was elected to serve as District Representative to the Executive Committee of the Conference of Circuit Court Judges, a position he held until 2001.He is a member of the Florida Bar and the District of Columbia Bar Association. He has been an adjunct professor at Florida International University
Florida International University
Florida International University is an American public research university in metropolitan Miami, Florida, in the United States, with its main campus in University Park...
, and teaches media relations to other judges at The New Judges College and The College of Advanced Judicial Studies, as well as at various national conferences.
Preston v. Ferrer
In 2005, Ferrer was presented with a demand for arbitration by attorney Arnold Preston, who worked for Ferrer under a "personal management" contract. Preston claimed Ferrer owed him fees under the contract. Ferrer countered by claiming that Preston had acted as a talent agentTalent agent
A talent agent, or booking agent, is a person who finds jobs for actors, authors, film directors, musicians, models, producers, professional athletes, writers and other people in various entertainment businesses. Having an agent is not required, but does help the artist in getting jobs...
without a license, and therefore under California
California
California is a state located on the West Coast of the United States. It is by far the most populous U.S. state, and the third-largest by land area...
law the contract was void and unenforceable. The question of whether a judge or an arbitrator should decide the "talent agent" question went all the way to the United States Supreme Court in the case Preston v. Ferrer
Preston v. Ferrer
Preston v. Ferrer, 552 U.S. 346 , was a decision by the Supreme Court of the United States holding that the Federal Arbitration Act overrules state laws declaring that certain disputes must be resolved by a state administrative agency....
, in which the Court ruled against Ferrer in 2008.
Personal life
Judge Ferrer resides in the MiamiMiami, Florida
Miami is a city located on the Atlantic coast in southeastern Florida and the county seat of Miami-Dade County, the most populous county in Florida and the eighth-most populous county in the United States with a population of 2,500,625...
area with his wife, Jane Ferrer, and two children. A licensed pilot, his other interests include music, sculpting, scuba diving, golf and running marathons.
Television appearances
As well as hosting Judge Alex he appeared on the January 27, 2007 episode of 1 vs. 1001 vs. 100 (US game show)
1 vs. 100 is an American game show that was broadcast by NBC from 2006–08, and is revived on GSN with a new series which began in November 2010. As in other formats, a single player goes up against 100 other contestants . The 1 gains money for every Mob member eliminated, but loses all winnings...
. On July 6, 2007, Ferrer appeared on the Fox News Channel
Fox News Channel
Fox News Channel , often called Fox News, is a cable and satellite television news channel owned by the Fox Entertainment Group, a subsidiary of News Corporation...
's Red Eye w/ Greg Gutfeld
Red Eye w/ Greg Gutfeld
Red Eye w/Greg Gutfeld is a late-night/early-morning satirical talk show on the Fox News Channel, airing at 3:00 am ET Tuesday through Saturday. The show features panelists and guests discussing the latest news in politics, pop culture, entertainment, business, sports, and religion...
. He was a guest on Verdict with Dan Abrams
Verdict with Dan Abrams
Verdict with Dan Abrams was a newscast on MSNBC, hosted by former MSNBC general manager Dan Abrams. It aired Monday-Friday at 9 p.m. Eastern.-Timeline:...
on July 15, 2008. On November 17, 2008, he appeared on Trivial Pursuit: America Plays
Trivial Pursuit: America Plays
Trivial Pursuit: America Plays was a syndicated game show loosely based on the board game of the same name. It premiered on September 22, 2008 and aired first-run episodes through May 22, 2009 . The host was Christopher Knight Trivial Pursuit: America Plays was a syndicated game show loosely based...
as the captain of America's team and then on November 21, 2008 as a contestant playing for a charity during a special "Judges Week" program. Ferrer also appeared on an episode of America's Most Wanted
America's Most Wanted
America's Most Wanted is an American television program produced by 20th Television, and was the longest-running program of any kind in the history of the Fox Television Network until it was announced on May 16, 2011 that the series was canceled after twenty-three years, with the final episode...
. (episode date March 22, 2010) Judge Alex appeared on Orlando, Florida
Orlando, Florida
Orlando is a city in the central region of the U.S. state of Florida. It is the county seat of Orange County, and the center of the Greater Orlando metropolitan area. According to the 2010 US Census, the city had a population of 238,300, making Orlando the 79th largest city in the United States...
's WOFL
WOFL
WOFL, channel 35, is the Fox owned-and-operated television station serving the Orlando, Florida metropolitan area. It is licensed to Orlando, with studios located in Lake Mary. It broadcasts its digital signal on UHF channel 22. On cable, WOFL-TV is currently seen on channel 3 for subscribers of...
-DT FOX 35 and the Fox News Channel
Fox News Channel
Fox News Channel , often called Fox News, is a cable and satellite television news channel owned by the Fox Entertainment Group, a subsidiary of News Corporation...
as a legal expert for their coverage of the Casey Anthony Murder Trial in the summer of 2011.