By: Alyssa Wilson Joseph Hatchett, who made history as the first Black justice on the Florida Supreme Court, died at the age of 88 on Friday.  He began his career in Daytona Beach after passing the Florida Bar. In state and federal courts, he practiced criminal, civil, administrative and civil rights law.  Here is the @FLBarNews coverage of the passing of former @flcourts Justice Joseph W. Hatchett, including an in-depth look at his life and career. Again, condolences to the Hatchett family. Florida certainly lost a #LegalLegend this week.https://t.co/CcrhL6qsSy — The Florida Bar (@TheFlaBar) May 1, 2021 In 1966, Hatchett […]

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