Latino Lawyers Association of Queens County names criminal defender attorney of the year

The Latino Lawyers Association of Queens County brought together judges, attorneys, and political leaders to celebrate its accomplishments, honor community leaders and swear in new leadership on Oct. 16 at Terrace on the Park. As part of the celebration, the legal group honored outgoing president Robert Miklos and presented awards to Ali Najmi, the chair of the Mayor’s Advisory Council of the Judiciary and Milton H. Florez, a Queens-based criminal defense attorney, U.S. Army Reserve officer, and former Bronx County assistant district attorney. During the event, New York State Chief Administrative Judge Joseph A. Zayas expressed deep personal connection and pride in the association. Zayas commended the award recipients and acknowledged outgoing President Robert Miklos for his dedication, leadership, expanded association outreach, and efforts to unify the community. “I love this association. It has always had a special place in my heart,” Zayas said. “In this association, we are not j