Elizabeth Scherer, a prominent figure in Florida’s legal community, has a personal life that has intrigued many. In 2002, she married Anthony Mercer. However, their union faced challenges when, in 2009, Mercer was arrested in Fort Lauderdale for possession of cocaine, marijuana, and prescription pills.
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Following his arrest, Scherer filed for divorce, ending their seven-year marriage.
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After her divorce from Mercer, Scherer continued to advance her legal career. She was appointed as a Circuit Court Judge in Florida’s Seventeenth Judicial Circuit in 2012. She gained national attention for presiding over the trial of Nikolas Cruz, the Parkland school shooter.
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In 2023, Scherer resigned from her judicial position and joined the law firm Conrad & Scherer as a partner. Her diverse legal experience continues to influence her contributions to the legal field
