From Peru to Lee County: Judge Javier Pacheco shares his journey and impact

Judge Pacheco's path from Peru

Lee County Judge Javier Pacheco shared his journey from Peru to the county bench, describing it as a story of resilience, hard work, and giving back.

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  1. Lee County Judge Javier Pacheco shared his journey from Peru to the county bench, describing it as a story of resilience, hard work, and giving back.
  2. His family fled Peru after threats from the Shining Path and received political asylum in the United States, arriving when he was 9 years old and spoke no English.
  3. Pacheco now handles one of the busiest county civil dockets and helped launch a specialty court for eviction cases in July.
  4. He spoke during Hispanic Heritage Month about how speaking Spanish helps him ensure accuracy in his courtroom and said he hopes to inspire the next generation of judges.
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