Guerra appointed Deputy General Counsel for Guardian ad Litem program
Alicia Guerra has been appointed as Deputy General Counsel by the Statewide Guardian ad Litem Program. She is now serving as Regional Attorney for the Program covering seven Florida court circuits, including Circuit 20.
Before becoming Regional Attorney, Ms. Guerra was the Supervising Attorney for the Guardian ad Litem Program’s 20th Circuit.
In addition to a law degree, she also holds an undergraduate and Master’s Degree in Social Work. Ms. Guerra has advocated for abused children through the Program since 2004.
John Sommer is now the Supervising Attorney for the Circuit 20 Guardian ad Litem Program, replacing Ms. Guerra.
Mr. Sommer, a Florida attorney, volunteered as a Pro Bono Attorney in the Guardian ad Litem Program prior to interviewing and being offered this position.
A Florida State University law graduate, he has expertise in Child Welfare Law, Master Trusts and Educational Law.
His wife, Jan, is a Guardian ad Litem volunteer child advocate within the Program.
The Guardian ad Litem Program supports volunteers who advocate for abused children in court, the child welfare system and the community.
Voices for Kids in a non-profit agency supporting the Guardian ad Litem Program in Lee, Collier, Charlotte, Hendry and Glades counties.
For more information, call 533-KIDS or visit: www.guardianadlitem.org.