Annika Ashton appointed as Broward County Attorney

Annika E. Ashton has been sworn in as the new Broward County Attorney, making history as the first Black woman and Jamaican American to hold the position. Ashton officially assumed the role on September 10, 2026, succeeding Andrew Meyers, who retired after eight years in the post.

Ashton, 42, was unanimously appointed by the Broward County Commission in April 2026. Having served as the Deputy Broward County Attorney since 2019, she has been with the county since 2014. In her new capacity, she will lead a legal department consisting of more than 50 attorneys and support staff.

A graduate of Princeton University and Columbia Law School, Ashton’s previous work for the county includes litigating federal cases, drafting ordinances, and contributing to the $1 billion expansion of the Broward County Convention Center. She was born in Spanish Town, Jamaica.