The Daily Business Review’s coverage of South Florida candidates in the August primary election features Q&As with candidates in judicial races across South Florida. This installment focuses on the race for Broward Circuit judge, Group 36.

Candidate Kristin Weisberg Padowitz participated in the Q&A. Her opponent—Shari Beth Africk-Olefson, lawyer, author, businesswoman and activist—did not respond to requests for answers. Here’s what trial lawyer Padowitz had to say about what qualifies her for the judgeship. Responses have been edited for style and content.