Previously, he served as a Senior Law Clerk on the Second District Court of Appeal for the State of Florida. Brewer fills the judicial vacancy created by the retirement of Judge Debra J. Riva. degree in Judicial Studies from Duke University in 2016. He previously served as an associate with McGuire Woods. Governor DeSantis also signed a proclamation to celebrate the 75 th anniversary of Israel's independence. Janesk has been a prosecutor in the Seventh Circuit State Attorneys Office since 2011. Previously, she served as a Judicial Law Clerk to U.S. Magistrate Judge Carol Mirando, U.S. Magistrate Judge Patricia D. Barksdale, and U.S. District Judge Marcia Morales Howard. Brewer has served as a Judge on the DeSoto County Court since her appointment by Governor Rick Scott in 2016. She received her bachelors degree from Rollins College and her law degree from Barry University. He received his bachelors degree from the University of Florida and his law degree from the University of Cincinnati. Under Florida law, e-mail addresses are public records. Fred Karlinsky, of Weston, is a Shareholder at Greenberg Traurig, LLP. London Kite to serve as Judge on the Fourth Judicial Circuit Court. She received her bachelors degree from Florida State University and her law degree from Stetson University. Previously, he served as an assistant state attorney in the 13th Circuit. He received his bachelors degree from Warner University. Erik Leontiev to serve as Judge on the Lee County Court. Moore is appointed from a list of nominees recommended by the Florida Bar for a term ending July 1, 2026. Previously, he served as an Assistant State Attorney for the Eighteenth Judicial Circuit from 1998 until 2000. Erik Leontiev has served as an Assistant State Attorney in the Twentieth Judicial Circuit since 2007. Casey Walker, of Vero Beach, is a Member at Murphy & Walker, P.L. Previously, he served as an Assistant State Attorney for the Fifth Judicial Circuit from 2015 until 2021. Kallaher fills the judicial vacancy created by the resignation of Judge Daniel F. Wilensky. James Kallaher, of Fleming Island, to serve as Judge on the Fourth Judicial Circuit Court. The company plans to develop a clean hydrogen facility in Polk County, Florida, and is set to break ground in June 2023. She received her bachelors degree from the University of Florida and her law degree from the University of Florida College of Law. Giardina fills one of the new vacancies created by the Florida Legislature. He received his bachelors degree from Saint Leo University and his law degree from Stetson University. Felix fills the judicial vacancy created by the elevation of Judge Dana Moss. Andrew Morgan, of St. Augustine, is an Equity Partner at Canan Law. Hall is reappointed from a list of nominees recommended by the Florida Bar for a term ending July 1, 2026. Susan Lopez, of Tampa, to serve as Judge on the Hillsborough County Court. Judge DePrimo fills the vacancy created by the resignation of Judge Tarlika Nunez-Navarro. Gonzalez fills the vacancy created by the resignation of Judge Miguel Mirabal. Fugate is reappointed from a list of nominees recommended by the Florida Bar for a term ending July 1, 2026. TALLAHASSEE, Fla. Today,Governor Ron DeSantis announces two judicial appointments, one to the Twelfth Judicial Circuit Court and one to the Lake County Court. Sacks fills the judicial vacancy created by the elevation of Judge Adrian Soud. McCormick is reappointed for a term ending July 1, 2026. He received his bachelors and law degrees from the University of Florida. Schultz-Kin fills the vacancy created by the retirement of Judge Joelle Ann Ober. Under Florida law, e-mail addresses are public records. Instead, contact this office by phone or in writing. He received his bachelors degree from the University of Massachusetts and his law degree from the University of Florida. Kirshy fills the judicial vacancy created by the resignation of Judge Scott Cupp. Previously, she served as an Attorney in the Office of Criminal Conflict and Civil Regional Counsel in the Fifth Judicial Circuit. To read a summary of the bill, click here. Smith fills one of the new vacancies created by the Florida Legislature. He received his bachelors degree from the University of Florida and his law degree from Liberty University. She received her bachelors degree from the University of Florida and her law degree from Stetson University. On December 18, 2020, in News Releases, Recent Appointments, by Staff. Dustin Anderson has served as an Assistant State Attorney for the Sixth Judicial Circuit since 2018. Patrick Neal, of Bradenton, is the Chairman of Neal Communities Executive Committee. She previously served as a Senior Attorney for the Florida Department of Transportation and as an Assistant State Attorney for three years. Michael Hooi has served as an Associate Attorney at Stichter, Riedel, Blain, & Postler, P.A. Matthew Smith, of Tampa, to serve as Judge on the Hillsborough County Court. She received her bachelors degree from Mercy College and her law degree from Temple University. Robert Bo Briggs, of Ocala, is a Partner at The Briggs Law Firm. LONDON, UK - Today, Governor Ron DeSantis met with Foreign Minister James Cleverly to discuss Florida's business relationship with the United Kingdom and mutual interests between the government of the United Kingdom and Florida. Pratt fills the judicial vacancy created by the retirement of Judge Kerry Evander. He received his bachelors degree from the University of Kentucky and his law degree from the University of Florida. [], TALLAHASSEE, Fla. Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Olivia Hoblit to the Florida Housing Finance Corporation. He received his bachelors degree from the University of Richmond and his law and masters degree from Florida State University. for four years. Florida Supreme Court Judicial Nominating Commission Fred Karlinsky, of Weston, is a Shareholder at Greenberg Traurig, LLP. He received his bachelors degree from the University of Florida and his law degree from the University of Cincinnati. Preddy fills the judicial vacancy created by the resignation of Judge Margaret Hudson. Previously, she served on the Eleventh Judicial Circuit Court from 2012 until 2018. Previously, he served as the Supervising Attorney for the Pasco County Offices of Criminal Conflict and Civil Regional Counsel from 2007 until 2018. Danielle Brewer, of Arcadia, to serve as Judge on the Twelfth Judicial Circuit Court. Joseph Tompkins to serve as Judge on the Hillsborough County Court. Michael Snure to serve as Judge on the Ninth Judicial Circuit Court. Jordan Pratt, of Jacksonville, to serve as Judge on the Fifth District Court of Appeal. If you do not want your e-mail address released in response to a public records request, do not send electronic mail to this entity. Previously, she was an Assistant State Attorney in the Fourth Judicial Circuit. Previously, she served as a Judge on the Palm Beach County Court, an associate attorney in private practice, and an Assistant State Attorney in the Nineteenth Judicial Circuit. Allen Register, of Chipley, is a former Fourteenth Judicial Circuit Court Judge. Karlinsky is reappointed for a term ending July 1, 2026. He received his bachelors degree from Morehouse College and his law degree from the University of Florida. Jeremy Bennett Bennett, of Panama City Beach, is the Vice President and a Commercial Lender at Centennial Bank. Tallahassee, Fla. Today, Governor Ron DeSantis is excited to announce six new judicial appointments highlighting a record-setting year of appointments to the bench. Judges for appellate courts in Florida are vetted by a nominating commission who gives recommendations to the Governor, who must then appoint one of them. He received his bachelors degree from Samford University and his law degree from Barry University. John Maceluch, Jr., of Panama City, is a Partner at Sunshine Legacy Law, PLLC. Alice Sum, of Pembroke Pines, is an Attorney at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Leslie Schultz-Kin has served as Chief Assistant Attorney General and Bureau Chief in the Tampa Civil Litigation Bureau of the Florida Office of the Attorney General since 2020. Jason Hilborn, of Fort Lauderdale, is an Associate at Boies Schiller Flexner, LLP. He received his bachelors degree, graduating as valedictorian, and law degree from the University of Florida. He received his bachelors degree from Concordia University Wisconsin and his law degree from Florida Coastal. Prior to law school, he was in the United States Navy. Under Florida law, e-mail addresses are public records. Gov. He received his bachelor's degree from the University of Miami and his law degree from Florida State University. On December 22, 2021, in News Releases, by Staff. He received his bachelors degree from the University of Michigan and his law degree from Florida Coastal. Norm Fugate, of Williston, is the President of Norm D. Fugate, P.A. Helm fills the new judicial vacancy on the Citrus County Court created by the Florida Legislature, Leslie Schultz-Kin to serve as Judge on the Hillsborough County Court. Rose Marie Karadsheh Preddy, of St. Johns, to serve as Judge on the Seventh Judicial Circuit Court. She received her bachelors degree from the University of Miami and her law degree from the University of Florida. Netcher fills one of the new judicial vacancies on the Ninth Judicial Circuit Court created by the Florida Legislature. Gov. Joseph Tompkins has served as an Assistant United States Attorney for the Middle District of Florida since 2018. Executive Office of Governor Ron DeSantis. 31,210,099 articles and books. Judicial and Judicial Nominating Commission Information Previously, he . She received her bachelors degree from Plymouth State University and her law degree from Rutgers School of Law. Governor Ron DeSantis Announces State Office Closures on Christmas Eve and New Years Eve, Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Michelle Williamson and Ashley Bell Barnett to the Southwest Florida Water Management District Governing Board, Governor Ron DeSantis Makes Six Judicial Appointments. Tallahassee, Fla. - Today, Governor Ron DeSantis is excited to announce six new judicial appointments highlighting a record-setting year of appointments to the bench. He received his bachelors and masters degrees from Ohio University, and his law degree from the University of Miami. Mutarelli is appointed from a list of nominees recommended by the Florida Bar for a term ending July 1, 2026. TALLAHASSEE, Fla. Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Charles "C.B." Upton and Tina Repp to the Florida Gaming Control Commission. Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Partnership Expansions with Innovative Dyer has been the owner of E. William Dyer Attorney at Law since 2010. David Jordan, of Mount Dora, is the Lake County Tax Collector. Sacks fills the judicial vacancy created by the elevation of Judge Adrian Soud. He received his bachelors degree from the University of Pennsylvania. Harper fills the vacancy created by the retirement of Judge Krista Marx. Governor Ron DeSantis Makes Two Judicial Appointments He received his bachelors degree from Florida International University and his law degree from the University of Miami. Sacks has served as a judge on the Duval County Court since his appointment by DeSantis in 2021. Previously, he served as an Assistant State Attorney in the Fifth Judicial Circuit from 2011 until 2015. JERUSALEM, Israel - Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced that innovative health care company Insightec will be expanding the Florida Brain State Program and providing access to a state-of-the-art brain technology already placed across Florida hospitals and universities for next generation cancer treatments in their breakthrough research trials. Richard Mutarelli, Jr., of Ocala, is a Partner at McGraw, Rauba & Mutarelli, P.A. Brandon Rafool has served as the Managing Partner of The Rafool Firm since 2002. Orshan fills the vacancy created by the resignation of Judge Rosa C. Figarola. Neal is reappointed for a term ending July 1, 2026. He received his bachelors degree from Lambuth College and his law degree from the University of Arkansas. Executive Office of Governor Ron DeSantis. TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - Today, Governor Ron DeSantis is excited to announce three judicial appointments: one to the Seventh Judicial Circuit Court, one to the Duval County Court, and one to the Palm Beach County Court. Preddy has been the owner of Preddy Law Firm, P.A., since 2000. Brady fills the judicial vacancy created by the retirement of Judge Roberto Arias. Tallahassee, Fla. - Today, Governor Ron DeSantis is excited to announce two new judicial appointments to the First Circuit Court and the Marion County Court. Kite fills the vacancy created by the resignation of Judge Karen Cole. Schwinghammer is appointed from a list of nominees recommended by the Florida Bar for a term ending July 1, 2026. Under Florida law, e-mail addresses are public records. Governor Ron DeSantis Makes Two Judicial Appointments She received her bachelors degree from the University of Florida and her law degree from Stetson University. Statutes & Constitution :View Statutes : Online Sunshine Gov. DeSantis makes 50 appointments to judicial - Florida Politics Judge Kuntz has served on Florida's Fourth District Court of Appeal since his appointment in 2016. Judge Vizcaino has served on the Miami-Dade County Court since her appointment in 2015. Rose Marie Karadsheh Preddy, of St. Johns, to serve as Judge on the Seventh Judicial Circuit Court Robert Schwerer, of Fort Pierce, is a Managing Shareholder at Hayskar Walker Schwerer Dundas & McCain, P.A. He is a board member of the Bay County Chamber of [], TALLAHASSEE, Fla. Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Jonathon Manalo to the State Retirement Commission. Previously, he served as an assistant state attorney in the 20th Judicial Circuit. Previously, she served as an Assistant City Attorney for the City of Miami from 2008 until 2015. Anne Marie Gennusa, of Palatka, to serve as Judge on the Putnam County Court. He received his bachelors degree from Vanderbilt University and his law degree from the University of Florida. Biden's fast start to judicial appointments during his first two years narrowed the gap, though. Judge Deen fills the vacancy created by the resignation of Judge Donald A. Myers, Jr. Natasha DePrimo, of Davie, to serve as Judge on the Seventeenth Judicial Circuit Court. Previously, he was an assistant state attorney in the Fourth Judicial Circuit. Previously, he served as a Law Clerk and Staff Attorney to Judge Charles R. Wilson from the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals. Governor Ron DeSantis Awards $4 Million for New I-75 Interchange in Ocala, Announces Third Buc-ees Location in Florida, Governor Ron DeSantis Awards More Than $22 Million to Eight Florida Communities Through the Broadband Opportunity Program, Governor Ron DeSantis Makes Four Judicial Appointments. He received his bachelors and law degrees from Georgetown University. TALLAHASSEE, Fla. Today, Governor Ron DeSantis is excited to announce two judicial appointments, one to the Fourth Judicial Circuit Court and one to the Fifth Judicial Circuit Court. David Axelman, of Tallahassee, isGeneralCounsel of the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation. The company is collaborating with Space Florida to support . Ariana Fajardo-Orshan most recently served as the United States Attorney for the Southern District of Florida from 2018 until 2021. Adrian Soud, of Jacksonville, to serve as Judge on the Fifth District Court of Appeal Governor Ron DeSantis Makes Six Judicial Appointments William Shepherd, of Palm Beach Gardens, is a Partner at Holland & Knight, LLP. Eric Netcher has served as a Shareholder at Walker, Revels, Greninger, & Netcher, PLLC since 2020. Gov. Sandor fills the new vacancy on the Orange County Court created by the Florida Legislature. DeSantis filled the vacancy created by the passing of Judge Steven C.. She received her bachelors degree from the University of Florida and her law degree from Columbia University. Florida: Governor Charlie Crist has appointed Bruce Jacobus to the 5th District Court of Appeals after much delay. since 1999. Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Robert Flippo to the Florida Atlantic University Board of Trustees, Application Portal Open for Director of the New Florida State Guard, Governor Ron DeSantis Makes Two Judicial Appointments. Dustin Anderson to serve as Judge on the Pasco County Court. He received his bachelors degree from the University of Florida, his masters degree from Covington Theological Seminary, his law degree from The Catholic University of America, his master of laws in taxation from the University of Florida, and his master of laws in judicial studies from Duke University. Governor Ron DeSantis Makes Two Judicial Appointments Jeffrey Rich has served as a Sole Practitioner since 2008. Previously, he served on active duty as a prosecutor in the United States Marine Corps from 2010 until 2018 and is presently in the United States Marine Corps Reserve. Knute Nathe, of Dade City, to serve as Judge on the Pasco County Court Nathe has been an associate at McClain Alfonso, P.A. Previously, he served as an Assistant Public Defender in the Twelfth Judicial Circuit. Governor Ron DeSantis Makes Seven Judicial Appointments Nathe has been an associate at McClain Alfonso since 2014. TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announces five judicial appointments, one to the Ninth Judicial Circuit Court, one to the Seventeenth Judicial Circuit Court, and three to the Hillsborough County Court. Soud has served as a Judge on the Fourth Judicial Circuit Court since January 2009. James Travis Leonard Leonard is the Vice President and Partner of A&G Concrete Pools, Inc. Minkoff is appointed for a term ending July 1, 2026. She is also a Guardian ad Litem. She received her bachelors degree from the University of Florida and her law degree from Mercer University. Maceluch is reappointed from a list of nominees recommended by the Florida Bar for a term ending July 1, 2026. Governor Ron DeSantis Awards Over $4.2 Million to Lee County Port Authority through the Florida Job Growth Grant Fund, Governor Ron DeSantis Awards $430,000 to Manatee Technical College through the Florida Job Growth Grant Fund for Workforce Development, Governor Ron DeSantis Makes 50 Judicial Nominating Commission Appointments. She received her bachelors and law degrees from the University of Florida. London Kite to serve as Judge on the Fourth Judicial Circuit Court Judge Kite has served on the Duval County Court since her appointment in 2020. She received her bachelors degree from the University of Florida and her law degree from Florida Coastal. He received his bachelors degree from the University of Central Florida and his law degree from Michigan State University. Michael Deen, of Winter Park, to serve as Judge on the Ninth Judicial Circuit Court Pestana is appointed for a term ending July 1, 2023. Keyword Title Author Topic. Blocker fills the new judicial vacancy on St. Johns County Court created by the Florida Legislature. Susan Lopez has served as an Assistant State Attorney in the Thirteenth Judicial Circuit since 2005. Kristie Healis, of Brooksville, to serve as Judge on the Fifth Judicial Circuit Court. Lanny Russell, of Jacksonville, is a Shareholder at Smith Hulsey & Busey. Executive Office of Governor Ron DeSantis. Executive Office of Governor Ron DeSantis. If you do not want your e-mail address released in response to a public records request, do not send electronic mail to this entity. Previously, he served as the Managing Assistant State Attorney in the Seventh Judicial Circuit and an associate attorney in private practice. Brooke Brady, of Jacksonville, to serve as Judge on the Duval County Court. Gennusa has been the owner of Gennusa Law since 1999. Jeffrey Rich to serve as Judge on the Hillsborough County Court. He received his bachelors and law degrees from the University of Florida. (1) Each judicial nominating commission shall be composed of the following members: (a) Four members of The Florida Bar, appointed by the Governor, who are engaged in the practice of law, each of whom is a resident of the territorial jurisdiction served by the commission to which the member is appointed. Pratt fills the judicial vacancy created by the retirement of Judge Kerry Evander. He received his bachelors and law degrees from the University of Florida. Governor Ron DeSantis Makes 50 Judicial Nominating Commission Appointments Governor Ron DeSantis Makes Two Judicial Appointments Diana Vizcaino to serve as Judge on the Eleventh Judicial Circuit Court. He received his bachelors degree from Eckerd College, his masters degree from Winthrop University, and his law degree from Florida Coastal. Zbrzeznj is reappointed from a list of nominees recommended by the Florida Bar for a term ending July 1, 2026. Previously, she was an assistant state attorney in the Fourth Judicial Circuit. TALLAHASSEE, Fla. Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announces four judicial appointments: one to the Fifth District Court of Appeal, one to the Fourth Judicial Circuit Court, one to the Duval County Court, and one to the Sarasota County Court. Previously, she served as an Associate at Kobre & Kim, LLP from 2016 until 2020 and an Associate at Holland & Knight, LLP from 2011 until 2016. Gov. Under Florida law, e-mail addresses are public records. Rich fills one of the new vacancies on the Hillsborough County Court created by the Florida Legislature. Under Florida law, e-mail addresses are public records. Register is appointed from a list of nominees recommended by the Florida Bar for a term ending July 1, 2026. Brady has served as a general magistrate for the Fourth Judicial Circuit since 2017. Governor Ron DeSantis Makes Two Judicial Appointments On March 21, 2022, in News Releases, Recent Appointments, by Staff TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - Today, Governor Ron DeSantis is excited to announce two judicial appointments, one to the Fourth Judicial Circuit Court and one to the Fifth Judicial Circuit Court. Instead, contact this office by phone or in writing. since 2001. Nardella fills the vacancy created by the elevation of Justice Jamie Grosshans to the Supreme Court. He received his bachelors degree from the University of Georgia and his masters degree from Rollins College. On February 7, 2023, in News Releases, by Staff. Petra Justice, of Land O Lakes, is a Partner at Banker Lopez Gassler, P.A. Fernandez is reappointed for a term ending July 1, 2026. Instead, contact this office by phone or in writing. Gov. He previously served as a partner with Kevin Kohl, P.A. Executive Office of Governor Ron DeSantis. Sum is reappointed from a list of nominees recommended by the Florida Bar for a term ending July 1, 2026. She received her bachelors degree from the University of Central Florida and her law degree from Barry University. Hooi fills one of the new vacancies on the Hillsborough County Court created by the Florida Legislature. Instead, contact this office by phone or in writing. If you do not want your e-mail address released in response to a public records request, do not send electronic mail to this entity. These appointments are to fill the four vacancies, created by the enactment of HB 7027, that take effect on January 1, 2023. Schwerer is reappointed from a list of nominees recommended by the Florida Bar for a term ending July 1, 2026. To inculcate in its members the principles of duty and service to the public, to improve the administration of justice, and to advance the science of jurisprudence. If you do not want your e-mail address released in response to a public records request, do not send electronic mail to this entity. Governor Ron DeSantis Makes Two Judicial Appointments He received his bachelors degree from the University of Missouri and his law degree from Florida Coastal School of Law. In 2020, Governor DeSantis appointed 61 judges bringing his total number of judicial appointments to 117. He previously served as Chief Assistant State Attorney in the Thirteenth Judicial Circuit, where he served for 15 years. Stearns is reappointed for a term ending July 1, 2024. Morgan fills the vacancy created by the retirement of Judge Ruth Becker. Kallaher has served as a Partner and Shareholder at Marshall, Dennehey, Warner, Coleman & Goggin since 2021. He received his bachelors degree from the University of Cincinnati and his law degree from Case Western Reserve. By signing HB 269, Governor DeSantis has once again made Florida a leader on protecting religious liberty and the State of Israel both in the United States and around the world. She received her bachelors degree from Ohio University, her masters degree from the University of South Florida, and her law degree from Stetson University. Scott Dimond, of Miami, is a Shareholder at Dimond Kaplan & Rothstein, P.A. MacIver is currently the Chair of the Florida Gaming Control Commission. John Meagher, of Coral Gables, is a Managing Partner at Shutts & Bowen, LLP. Ron DeSantis made 50 appointments to Judicial Nominating Commission (JNC) boards late Wednesday, including two to the Florida Supreme Court JNC.