On July 24, 2025, U.S. Magistrate Judge Jonathan Goodman was appointed Chief Magistrate Judge for the Southern District of Florida, as announced by the United States District Court. This followed the expiration of Magistrate Judge Edwin G. Torres’ term as chief. Goodman, based in Miami, has served as a magistrate judge since 2009 and was selected by a majority vote of the district’s 18 Article III judges. His term as Chief Magistrate Judge began on July 24, 2025, for a two-year period, with responsibilities including overseeing administrative duties and coordinating with the Chief District Judge, currently Cecilia M. Altonaga. The announcement has been noted on platforms like X, with posts from @lawdotcom and @dbreview highlighting Goodman’s rise to the role.