Brady has served as a General Magistrate for the Fourth Judicial Circuit since 2017. Instead, contact this office by phone or in writing. Maceluch is reappointed from a list of nominees recommended by the Florida Bar for a term ending July 1, 2026. Fernandez is reappointed for a term ending July 1, 2026. Previously, he served as an Associate and Partner at Kirkconnel, Lindsey, Snure, & Ponall, P.A. She received her bachelors degree from Florida State University and her law degree from Stetson University. William McCormick, of Fort Lauderdale, is a Managing Shareholder at The McCormick Law Firm, PLLC. 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. Julie Ball, of Lakeland, is a Partner at Hardin & Ball, P.A. What They Are Saying: Governor DeSantis Announces End of the High-Stakes FSA Testing to Become the First State in the Nation to Fully Transition to Progress Monitoring, Governor Ron DeSantis Highlights Statewide Monoclonal Antibody Treatment Success, Governor Ron DeSantis Announces 20 Judicial Appointments. Lauren Blocker has served as Corporate Counsel to Fidelity Information Services since 2018. On February 1, 2021, in News Releases, Recent Appointments, by Staff. She received her bachelors degree from Plymouth State University and her law degree from Rutgers School of Law. Gov. Under Florida law, e-mail addresses are public records. TALLAHASSEE, Fla. Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announces two judicial appointments: one to the First Judicial Circuit Court and one to the Lake County Court. SEOUL, South Korea Governor Ron DeSantis today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with South Korea-based LowCarbon Hydrogen Corporation to create a research hub for clean hydrogen technology in Florida. TALLAHASSEE, Fla. Today, in anticipation of Constitution Day 2021, Governor Ron DeSantis is excited to announce the appointments of 20 rule of law judges to the following five circuits and ten county courts: Fourth, Ninth, Eleventh, Fifteenth and Eighteenth Judicial Circuits, as well as Citrus, Hillsborough, Lee, Miami-Dade, Monroe, Orange, Palm Beach, Pasco, Polk, and St. Johns Counties. degree in 1985, both from the University of Florida. Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Legislative Action to Rebuke Disneys Last-Ditch Attempt to Defy the Legislature and the State of Florida, Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Award of More Than $13.6 Million for Innovative Technologies to Clean Up and Mitigate Harmful Algal Blooms, Governor Ron DeSantis Makes Four Judicial Appointments. He received his bachelors degree from the University of Florida and his law degree from the University of Miami. Brady fills the judicial vacancy created by the retirement of Judge Roberto Arias. Governor Ron DeSantis Makes One Judicial Appointment. 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. He received his bachelors degree from the University of Virginia and his law degree from Columbia University. Florida Surpasses 600 Bonuses Distributed to New Law Enforcement Recruits Through Bonus Program, Governor Ron DeSantis Makes Four Judicial Appointments. She previously served as a Senior Attorney for the Florida Department of Transportation and as an Assistant State Attorney for three years. Previously, he was an assistant state attorney in the Fourth Judicial Circuit. Tallahassee, Fla. - Today, Governor Ron DeSantis is excited to announce two new judicial appointments to the Ninth Judicial Circuit Court. David Jordan, of Mount Dora, is the Lake County Tax Collector. He received his bachelors degree from the University of Delaware and his law degree from Florida Coastal School of Law. Previously, she served as an Assistant State Attorney in the Seventh Judicial Circuit. Norm Fugate, of Williston, is the President of Norm D. Fugate, P.A. The company is collaborating with Space Florida to support . She received her bachelors degree from Mercy College and her law degree from Temple University. Brady has served as a general magistrate for the Fourth Judicial Circuit since 2017. Tompkins fills one of the new vacancies on the Hillsborough County Court created by the Florida Legislature. TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - Today, Governor Ron DeSantis appoints seven judges across the state, one to the First Judicial Circuit Court, one to the Thirteenth Judicial Circuit Court, one to the Fifteenth Judicial Circuit Court, one to the Seventeenth Judicial Circuit Court, one to the Broward County Court, and two to the Palm Beach County Court. Janesk fills the vacancy created by the resignation of Judge Patti Christensen. Sacks has served as a judge on the Duval County Court since his appointment by DeSantis in 2021. He received his bachelors degree from the United States Air Force Academy and his law degree from Florida State University. Ron DeSantis continues to leave his mark on Florida courts, with three new appointments announced Wednesday. Blocker fills the new judicial vacancy on St. Johns County Court created by the Florida Legislature. He received his bachelors degree from Pennsylvania State University and his law degree from Florida Coastal. He received his bachelors degree from the University of Florida and his law degree from the University of Nebraska College of Law. He received his bachelors degree from the University of Central Florida and his law degree from Michigan State University. Ellspermann is appointed for a term ending July 1, 2024. Willingham is reappointed for a term ending July 1, 2024. James Giardina, of Tampa, to serve as Judge on the Hillsborough County Court. Richards is appointed from a list of nominees recommended by the Florida Bar for a term ending July 1, 2026. Felix fills the judicial vacancy created by the elevation of Judge Dana Moss. 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 . She received her bachelors degree from James Madison University and her law degree from St. Thomas University. She received her bachelors degree from Florida State University and her law degree from Stetson University. Previously, he served as a Judicial Law Clerk for U.S. District Court Judge David A. Faber from 2013 until 2014. Gov. The Governor was joined by Florida Secretary of State Cord Byrd and Florida Secretary of Commerce Laura DiBella. Robinson is reappointed from a list of nominees recommended by the Florida Bar for a term ending July 1, 2026. Lanny Russell, of Jacksonville, is a Shareholder at Smith Hulsey & Busey. April Bristow to serve as Judge on the Palm Beach County Court. Executive Office of Governor Ron DeSantis. Danielle Brewer, of Arcadia, to serve as Judge on the Twelfth Judicial Circuit Court. Jones fills the judicial vacancy created by the elevation of Judge Jason Nimeth. Healis has served as a Judge on the Hernando County Court since January 2017. Diego Pestana, of Tampa, is an Attorney at The Suarez Law Firm. Thomas Minkoff, of Pasco County, is a former Sixth Judicial Circuit Court Judge. Jeb Branham, of Jacksonville Beach, to serve as Judge on the Fourth Circuit Court. Instead, contact this office by phone or in writing. Ron DeSantis made 50 appointments to Judicial Nominating Commission (JNC) boards late Wednesday, including two to the Florida Supreme Court JNC. Gonzalez fills the vacancy created by the resignation of Judge Miguel Mirabal. Vizcaino fills the vacancy created by the resignation of Judge Martin Zilber. 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. He received his bachelors degree from the University of Massachusetts and his law degree from Suffolk University. She is also a Guardian ad Litem. Rafool fills the vacancy created by the elevation of Judge Lori Winstead. He received his bachelors degree from the University of Florida and his law degree from Stetson University. Rose Marie Karadsheh Preddy, of St. Johns, to serve as Judge on the Seventh Judicial Circuit Court. Governor Ron DeSantis Petitions Florida Supreme Court for Statewide Grand Jury on COVID-19 Vaccines and Announces Creation of the Public Health Integrity Committee First Lady Casey DeSantis Announces Over $60 Million in Donations for the Florida Disaster Fund. David Ellspermann, of Ocala, is the former Clerk of Court and Comptroller for Marion County. Instead, contact this office by phone or in writing. She received her bachelors degree from the University of Michigan and her law degree from Temple University. Dustin Anderson to serve as Judge on the Pasco County Court. He received his LL.M. Kilbane has served as a Judge on the Fifteenth Judicial Circuit Court since January 2021 after her appointment by Governor DeSantis in 2020. She received her bachelors degree from Rollins College and her law degree from Barry University. James Morgan has served as the Chief of Staff for Spottswood Hotels in Key West since 2020. Governor Ron DeSantis Receives Two Bills from the Florida Legislature, Governor Ron DeSantis Announces USDA Approves Disaster Declaration Request for Agricultural Producers Impacted by Freezing Temperatures, Governor Ron DeSantis Makes Two Judicial Appointments. Mutarelli is appointed from a list of nominees recommended by the Florida Bar for a term ending July 1, 2026. She is also the Co-Founder and President of the Trinity Love Hoblit Foundation which supports and funds neurological research, training, and treatment for [], Executive Office of Governor Ron DeSantis. William Shepherd, of Palm Beach Gardens, is a Partner at Holland & Knight, LLP. 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. He received his bachelors degree from the University of Toronto and his law degree from Barry University. She received her bachelors and masters degrees from the University of Florida and her law degree from Florida State University. Charles Helm to serve as Judge on the Citrus County Court, Charles Helm has served as an Assistant United States Attorney in Ocala since March 2021. James Giardina has served as the Owner and Lead Attorney at The Consumer Rights Law Group, PLLC since 2008. Fred Karlinsky, of Weston, is a Shareholder at Greenberg Traurig, LLP. 2023 The Florida Bar. Instead, contact this office by phone or in writing. She received her bachelors degree from the University of Florida and her law degree from Nova Southeastern University. Pratt clerked for Judge Jennifer Elrod at the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit and Judge Harvey Schlesinger at the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida. He received his bachelors degree from the University of Georgia and his masters degree from Rollins College. He received his bachelors degree from Florida State University and his law degree from Stetson University. Kenneth Janesk, II, of St. Augustine, to serve as Judge on the Seventh Circuit Court. Bristow fills the vacancy created by the retirement of Judge Sandra Bosso-Pardo. Janesk has been a prosecutor in the Seventh Circuit State Attorneys Office since 2011. He received his bachelors degree from the University of Florida and his law degree from Stetson University. Felix has served as an Assistant State Attorney for the Twelfth Judicial Circuit since 2012. 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. Previously, he served as an Assistant Public Defender in the Twelfth Judicial Circuit. 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. He received his bachelors and masters degrees from Ohio University, and his law degree from the University of Miami. He received his bachelors degree from Rutgers University and his law degree from St. Marys University. On January 7, 2022, in News Releases, Recent Appointments, by Staff. Schultz-Kin fills the vacancy created by the retirement of Judge Joelle Ann Ober. Governor DeSantis also signed a proclamation to celebrate the 75 th anniversary of Israel's independence. 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. Gennusa fills the judicial vacancy created by the elevation of Judge Joseph Boatwright. Jontz is appointed from a list of nominees recommended by the Florida Bar for a term ending July 1, 2026. He received his bachelors and masters degrees from Cornell University, and his law degree from Harvard University. John Meagher, of Coral Gables, is a Managing Partner at Shutts & Bowen, LLP. TALLAHASSEE, Fla. Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Charles "C.B." Upton and Tina Repp to the Florida Gaming Control Commission. degree in Judicial Studies from Duke University in 2016. Brady fills the judicial vacancy created by the retirement of Judge Roberto Arias. Executive Office of Governor Ron DeSantis. since 2020. Dyer fills the vacancy created by the resignation of Judge Thomas Welch. TALLAHASSEE, Fla. Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced $1.5 million in grant awards through the Florida Disaster Fund to support the efforts of non-profit and faith-based organizations engaged in flood recovery efforts in Southeast Florida. The Ninth Circuit Court encompasses Orange and Osceola Counties. She received her bachelors degree from the University of South Florida and her law degree from the University of Florida. Gregor Schwinghammer, Jr., of West Palm Beach, is a Shareholder at Gunster Yoakley & Stewart, P.A. Kevin Kohl, of Lake Wales, to serve as Judge on the Polk County Court. Courtney Grimm, of Green Cove Springs, is the County Attorney serving the Clay County Board of County Commissioners. Olivia Hoblit Hoblit is a Regional Manager for Innisfree Hotels in Amelia Island. Previously, he served as a Managing Partner at Kallaher, DeLuca & Naughton. 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. Previously, he served as the Managing Assistant State Attorney in the Seventh Judicial Circuit and an associate attorney in private practice. Morgan is reappointed for a term ending July 1, 2026. Jason Hilborn, of Fort Lauderdale, is an Associate at Boies Schiller Flexner, LLP. Briggs is appointed for a term ending July 1, 2023. He received his bachelors degree from the University of Florida and his law degree from Stetson University. since 2009. He received his bachelors and law degrees from the University of Florida. Billy Washington, of Pinetta, is the Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller for Madison County. Judge Michael Deen has served on the Orange County bench since his appointment in March 2021. He received his bachelors degree from the University of Richmond and his law and masters degree from Florida State University. Preddy has been the owner of Preddy Law Firm, P.A., since 2000. Under Florida law, e-mail addresses are public records. Governor Ron DeSantis Awards $4 Million for New I-75 Interchange in Ocala, Announces Third Buc-ee's Location in Florida Governor Ron DeSantis Makes Four Judicial Appointments On April 10, 2023, in News Releases, by Staff TALLAHASSEE, Fla. She received her bachelors and law degrees from the University of Florida. Brandon Rafool to serve as Judge on the Polk County Court. Under Florida law, e-mail addresses are public records. Felix fills the judicial vacancy created by the elevation of Judge Dana Moss. James Sallah, of Boca Raton, is a Partner at Sallah Astarita & Cox, LLC. Washington is appointed for a term ending July 1, 2026. Judge Healis is elevated to fill the judicial vacancy created by the retirement of Judge William H. Bud Hallman, III. since 2015. Jonathon Manalo Manalo, of Tallahassee, is the Assistant Deputy Commissioner for the Florida Department of Education. She previously served as an Associate with Rumberger, Kirk and Caldwell P.A. He received his bachelors and law degrees from Georgetown University. by "Florida Bar News"; Law Judicial selection. Under Florida law, e-mail addresses are public records. She received her bachelors degree from Iowa State University and her law degree from Drake University. On March 20, 2023, in News Releases, by Staff. Previously, he served as an Assistant State Attorney for the Fifth Judicial Circuit from 2015 until 2021. Sum is reappointed from a list of nominees recommended by the Florida Bar for a term ending July 1, 2026. Previously, he served as the Supervising Attorney for the Pasco County Offices of Criminal Conflict and Civil Regional Counsel from 2007 until 2018. He received his bachelors degree from the University of Cincinnati and his law degree from Case Western Reserve. Jones has served as a General Magistrate in Lake County since December of 2019. Robert Rosenberg, of Highland Beach, is a former Seventeenth Judicial Circuit Court Judge. Jeremy Bennett Bennett, of Panama City Beach, is the Vice President and a Commercial Lender at Centennial Bank. Kirshy has been the owner of Russell T. Kirshy, Esquire, P.A. Knutton is appointed from a list of nominees recommended by the Florida Bar for a term ending July 1, 2026. Judge DePrimo fills the vacancy created by the resignation of Judge Tarlika Nunez-Navarro. Previously, he served as an assistant state attorney in the 20th Judicial Circuit. He received his bachelors degree from Florida International University and his law degree from the University of Miami. 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. Ron DeSantis made four judicial appointments April 17 one to the Seventh Judicial Circuit, two to the 20th Circuit, and one to the Putnam County court. Edward Dyer, of Panama City, to serve as Judge on the Bay County Court. Previously, he served as an Assistant State Attorney for the Eighteenth Judicial Circuit from 1998 until 2000. Erik Leontiev, of Cape Coral, to serve as Judge on the Twentieth Judicial Circuit Court. He received his bachelors degree from the University of Virginia and his law degree from the University of Miami. since 2014. Judge Kuntz has served on Florida's Fourth District Court of Appeal since his appointment in 2016. She received her bachelors degree from the University of Michigan and her law degree from Temple University. He received his bachelors degree from the University of Kentucky and his law degree from the University of Florida. Instead, contact this office by phone or in writing. Orth fills the vacancy created by the retirement of Judge Marlene Alva. In 2020, Governor DeSantis appointed 61 judges bringing his total number of judicial appointments to 117. She received her bachelors degree from the University of Florida and her law degree from Stetson University. Governor makes two judicial appointments - The Florida Bar The Florida Bar Rules, Ethics & Professionalism About The Bar About The Bar Home Frequently Asked Questions President's Welcome The Florida Bar Board of Governors Committees Sections / Divisions Board Certification Florida Voluntary Bars Florida Registered Paralegals Diversity / Inclusion Orshan fills the vacancy created by the resignation of Judge Rosa C. Figarola. Robert Bo Briggs, of Ocala, is a Partner at The Briggs Law Firm. He received his bachelors degree from the University of Florida and his law degree from Liberty University. He received his bachelors degree from Florida State University and his law degree from Loyola University. She received her bachelors degree from the University of Florida and her law degree from Mercer University. Smith fills one of the new vacancies created by the Florida Legislature. Printer Friendly. Judge Natasha DePrimo has served on the Broward County bench since her appointment in 2018. Shulte is reappointed from a list of nominees recommended by the Florida Bar for a term ending July 1, 2026. Knute Nathe, of Dade City, to serve as Judge on the Pasco County Court Nathe has been an associate at McClain Alfonso, P.A. Pratt clerked for Judge Jennifer Elrod at the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit and Judge Harvey Schlesinger at the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida. Jordan Pratt, of Jacksonville, to serve as Judge on the Fifth District Court of Appeal [] 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. He received his bachelors and law degrees from the University of Florida. Engle is appointed for a term ending July 1, 2026. Leontiev fills the new vacancy on the Lee County Court created by the Florida Legislature. He received his bachelor's degree from the University of Miami and his law degree from Florida State University. for four years. Dustin Anderson has served as an Assistant State Attorney for the Sixth Judicial Circuit since 2018. for 30 years. Zbrzeznj is reappointed from a list of nominees recommended by the Florida Bar for a term ending July 1, 2026. He received his bachelors degree from Florida International University and his law degree from the University of Miami. He received his bachelors and law degrees from the University of Florida. Hood is appointed for a term ending July 1, 2026. Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announces the following appointments and reappointments to Floridas Judicial Nominating Commissions. John Maceluch, Jr., of Panama City, is a Partner at Sunshine Legacy Law, PLLC. She received her bachelors degree from the University of Miami and her law degree from the University of Florida. He received his bachelors degree from Concordia University Wisconsin and his law degree from Florida Coastal. John Parnofiello, of Jupiter, to serve as Judge on the Fifteenth Judicial Circuit Court Parnofiello has served as a Judge on the Palm Beach County Court since his appointment by Governor DeSantis in 2021. Felix has served as an assistant state attorney for the 12th Judicial Circuit since 2012. William Orth to serve as Judge on the Eighteenth Judicial Circuit Court. He received his bachelors degree from Florida State University and his law degree from Stetson College of Law. Ariana Fajardo-Orshan most recently served as the United States Attorney for the Southern District of Florida from 2018 until 2021. Gov. She received her bachelors degree from Florida International University and her law degree from Nova Southeastern University. Heather Stearns, of Tallahassee, is the President of Liberty Dental Plan of Florida, Inc. She received her bachelors degree from the University of Miami and her law degree from Florida State University. He received his bachelors degree from the University of Missouri and his law degree from Florida Coastal School of Law. She received her bachelors degree from Sweet Briar College and her law degree from the University of Florida. Previously, he served as deputy general counsel for the U.S. Small Business Administration, senior counsel for the U.S. Department of Justice, and deputy solicitor general for the Florida Office of the Solicitor General. Levine is appointed for a term ending July 1, 2026. Candice Brower, of Newberry, is the Criminal Conflict and Civil Regional Counsel for the First District Court of Appeal. He received his bachelors and law degrees from the University of Florida. Kirshy fills the judicial vacancy created by the resignation of Judge Scott Cupp. John Richards, of Fort Lauderdale, is a Partner at Boyd Richards Parker and Colonnelli. Pratt has served as Senior Counsel for First Liberty Institute since 2021. Dimond is reappointed from a list of nominees recommended by the Florida Bar for a term ending July 1, 2026. The Florida Gaming Control Commission is a five-member regulatory board that is responsible for exercising all regulatory and executive powers of the state with respect to gambling, including pari-mutual wagering, cardrooms, slot [], MEMORANDUM TO: Tom Berger, Director of Real Estate Management and Development Ron Cutsinger, Chair, Sarasota County Commissioners Kyle Battie, Mayor, City of Sarasota FROM: Governor Ron DeSantis DATE: Friday, April 28, 2023 RE: Flags at Half-Staff in Honor of County Commissioner Nancy Detert On Wednesday, April 5, 2023, County Commissioner Nancy Detert passed away [], TALLAHASSEE, Fla. Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced four judicial appointments: one to the Seventh Judicial Circuit Court, two to the Twentieth Judicial Circuit Court, and one to the Putnam County Court. She received her bachelors degree from the University of Florida and her law degree from Stetson University. Joseph Tompkins to serve as Judge on the Hillsborough County Court. Preddy fills the judicial vacancy created by the resignation of Judge Margaret Hudson. He received his bachelors degree from Harvard University and his law degree from the University of Florida. She received her bachelors degree from Mercy College and her law degree from Temple University. Governor Ron DeSantis and First Lady Casey DeSantis Award $1.5 Million to Accelerate Flood Recovery Efforts in Southeast Florida Governor Ron DeSantis Signs Third Consecutive Anti-Crime, Pro-Public Safety Legislative Package On May 1, 2023, in News Releases, by Staff TITUSVILLE, Fla. Brewer has served as a Judge on the DeSoto County Court since her appointment by Governor Rick Scott in 2016.