F R O M T H E T H I R T E E N T H J U D I C I A L C I R C U I T C H I E F
Ronald Ficarrotta - Chief Judge, Thirteenth Judicial Circuit
J U D G E
remembering tracy sheehan
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she was known as a tireless advocate for children and families
over the course of her lifetime.
he year 2019 ended
and general civil. She retired in
on a sad note for
2017, having honorably served the
court for 10 years. She was known
the Thirteenth Judicial
Circuit. The Honor -
as a tireless advocate for children
and families over the course of her
able Tracy Sheehan
passed away at her vacation home
lifetime. She also had much love and
compassion for animals, and left
in Georgia. We consider ourselves a
court family, and losing Tracy was
behind her beloved dog Gunnar.
like losing a loved one.
Many have asked what became of
Judge Sheehan joined the bench
Gunnar. I am happy to say that he
in 2007 following a successful
is being cared for by a couple who
election, in which she was
were friends of Tracy.
unopposed. The lack of opposition
I fondly remember Tracy’s
was a testament to the high esteem
laughter and boundless energy. If
Judge Tracy Sheehan
that the legal community had for
there is a heaven, she is there with
her. She served in numerous family
the family, friends, and pets lost too
law divisions over her tenure on the bench, including
soon. That is the image which brings me comfort during
juvenile dependency and delinquency, domestic relations,
this difficult time. n
Right: Judge Sheehan on her
Harley Davidson motorcycle.
Far Right:
Judge Sheehan poses with
Judge Ficarrotta at her
investiture in 2007.
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