George Zimmerman was officially charged Thursday with second degree murder.   Judge Mark Herr presided and confirmed that he found probable cause to move ahead with the case, based on the Affidavit of Probable Cause.  Subsequently he scheduled an arraignment hearing on May 29 before trial Judge:  Judge Jessica Recksiedler.

Well, we are going to be hip deep in this case for the forseeable future, so who is the Honorable Judge Jessica Recksiedler?
From an article in Florida Today when she was running for judicial office:

• Years in district: 38
• Education: Bachelor of science, accounting, Florida State University, 1994; juris doctorate, Stetson University College of Law, 1997
• Prior Political experience: None
• Other experience: Extensive civil and criminal jury trial experience and handled cases in courts all over the state. Board certified and recognized jury trial expert by the Florida Bar, which requires extensive qualifications. As part of the evaluation to become board certified, I was evaluated by the judges I had cases in front of and the attorneys I tried cases against on my ethics, professionalism, knowledge and skills. I prepare, write and grade the seven-hour board certification exam as part of Board Certification committee as appointed by the Florida Bar.
• Family: Husband, Jason; two children

As a candidate she gave this self-description:

JESSICA RECKSIEDLER: A circuit judge can hear civil and criminal cases. I have criminal and civil jury trial experience. I am the only candidate who is board certified. The Florida Bar recognizes me as a civil jury trial expert — with only 1 percent of Florida Bar members. I have handled all aspects of civil litigation, including: commercial, construction, insurance, personal injury, probate, guardianship and estate law.

I was appointed by the Florida Bar to the Board Certification Civil Trial Committee, requiring proficiency in the rules of ethics, evidence, and procedure, as well as litigation skills. I am the only candidate who has fully tried a civil jury trial. I am a former assistant state attorney and have handled criminal cases since over the years. I am a named partner in a law firm. I have handled cases in courts all over Florida.

As a mother of two, the safety of the community where I was born and raised is important to me. That is why I volunteer with the Florida Supreme Court Justice teaching program, teaching elementary students about the Constitution. I have the knowledge of law, the recognized skills that are required for the bench and the character to carry out the law. (article)

Anyone else think she bears a similarity to Sandra Bullock?