He received his bachelors degree from the University of Virginia and his law degree from Columbia University. She received her bachelors degree from the University of Florida and her law degree from the University of Florida College of Law. He received his bachelors degree from Concordia University Wisconsin and his law degree from Florida Coastal. Previously, he served as an Assistant Public Defender in the Twelfth Judicial Circuit. Branham fills the vacancy created by the resignation of Judge David Gooding. He received his bachelors degree from the University of South Florida and his law degree from Georgetown University. 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. since 2001. Knutton is appointed from a list of nominees recommended by the Florida Bar for a term ending July 1, 2026. Brian Sandor has served as a Trial Attorney for The Morgan Firm, P.A. He received his bachelors degree from Florida Gulf Coast University and his law degree from Liberty University. Instead, contact this office by phone or in writing. He received his bachelor's degree from the University of Miami and his law degree from Florida State University. 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. Nicole Blumenauer, of Minneola, is the Managing Partner at Blumenauer & Blumenauer, P.A. TALLAHASSEE, Fla. Today,Governor Ron DeSantis announces two judicial appointments, one to the Twelfth Judicial Circuit Court and one to the Lake County Court. Robert Schwerer, of Fort Pierce, is a Managing Shareholder at Hayskar Walker Schwerer Dundas & McCain, P.A. He received his bachelors degree from Eckerd College, his masters degree from Winthrop University, and his law degree from Florida Coastal. Lauren Blocker has served as Corporate Counsel to Fidelity Information Services since 2018. Governor Ron DeSantis Makes Five Judicial Appointments Rose Marie Karadsheh Preddy, of St. Johns, to serve as Judge on the Seventh Judicial Circuit Court. 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. Adam Hood, of Lynn Haven, is the President of Adam L. Hood, P.A. Lanny Russell, of Jacksonville, is a Shareholder at Smith Hulsey & Busey. He received his bachelors degree from the University of Richmond and his law and masters degree from Florida State University. Instead, contact this office by phone or in writing. Governor makes two judicial appointments - The Florida Bar Governor makes nine judicial appoints in April - The Florida Bar John Knutton, of Longwood, is the General Counsel to the Seminole County Clerk of Court and Comptroller. Mizelle is reappointed for a term ending July 1, 2026. Brady fills the judicial vacancy created by the retirement of Judge Roberto Arias. Felix fills the judicial vacancy created by the elevation of Judge Dana Moss. Matthew Smith has served as an Assistant Statewide Prosecutor in the Attorney Generals Office of Statewide Prosecution since January 2021. He received his bachelors degree, graduating as valedictorian, and law degree from the University of Florida. Previously, she was an Assistant State Attorney in the Fourth Judicial Circuit. In 2020, Governor DeSantis appointed 61 judges bringing his total number of judicial appointments to 117. Instead, contact this office by phone or in writing. Schwinghammer is appointed 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. He received his bachelors degree from the University of South Florida and his law degree from the University of Florida. He received his bachelors degree from the University of Central Florida and his law degree from Northwestern University. Judge Kite has served on the Duval County Court since her appointment in 2020. Andrew Morgan, of St. Augustine, is an Equity Partner at Canan Law. He previously served as Chief Assistant State Attorney in the Thirteenth Judicial Circuit, where he served for 15 years. Periodicals Literature. Leontiev fills the new vacancy on the Lee County Court created by the Florida Legislature. Robert Bo Briggs, of Ocala, is a Partner at The Briggs Law Firm. Mary Alice Molly Nardella, of Winter Garden, to serve as Judge on the Fifth District Court of Appeal. The Ninth Circuit Court encompasses Orange and Osceola Counties. The Governor was joined by Florida Secretary of State Cord Byrd and Florida Secretary of Commerce Laura DiBella. Sacks fills the judicial vacancy created by the elevation of Judge Adrian Soud. 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. Ellspermann is appointed for a term ending July 1, 2024. Judge Klingensmith received his B.A. 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. Previously, he served as a Judicial Law Clerk for U.S. District Court Judge David A. Faber from 2013 until 2014. since 2020. Matthew Smith, of Tampa, to serve as Judge on the Hillsborough County Court. Instead, contact this office by phone or in writing. Crist makes long delayed appointment - Ballotpedia 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. With these appointments, Governor DeSantis has made 150 total judicial appointments. Moore 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 is excited to announce two judicial appointments, one to the Fourth Judicial Circuit Court and one to the Fifth Judicial Circuit Court. Hooi fills one of the new vacancies on the Hillsborough County Court created by the Florida Legislature. Jontz is appointed from a list of nominees recommended by the Florida Bar for a term ending July 1, 2026. Richard Mutarelli, Jr., of Ocala, is a Partner at McGraw, Rauba & Mutarelli, P.A. He received his bachelors degree from the University of Florida and his law degree from Mercer University. Rose Marie Karadsheh Preddy, of St. Johns, to serve as Judge on the Seventh Judicial Circuit Court On May 18, 2021, in News Releases, Recent Appointments, by Staff. 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. 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 Florida and his law degree from Stetson University. He previously served as an Assistant State Attorney in the Ninth Judicial Circuit for nine years. Instead, contact this office by phone or in writing. Patrick Neal, of Bradenton, is the Chairman of Neal Communities Executive Committee. Kite fills the vacancy created by the resignation of Judge Karen Cole. Gov. Michael Deen, of Winter Park, to serve as Judge on the Ninth Judicial Circuit Court Russell Kirshy, of Punta Gorda, to serve as Judge on the Twentieth Judicial Circuit Court. Lindsay Moore, of Trinity, is a Bureau Chief and General Counsel at the Pasco Sheriffs Office. She received her bachelors degree from the University of Michigan and her law degree from Temple University. 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. He received his bachelors degree from the University of Florida and his law degree from the University of Nebraska College of Law. London Kite to serve as Judge on the Fourth Judicial Circuit Court. Norm Fugate, of Williston, is the President of Norm D. Fugate, P.A. Sarah Jones, of Mount Dora, to serve as Judge on the Lake County Court. Today, 51 percent of appeals courts judges were appointed by Republicans, 43 percent by. She previously served as a Senior Attorney for the Florida Department of Transportation and as an Assistant State Attorney for three years. Governor Ron DeSantis Makes Two Judicial Appointments Joseph Tompkins has served as an Assistant United States Attorney for the Middle District of Florida since 2018. Instead, contact this office by phone or in writing. Brian Gnage, of Pinellas Park, to serve as Judge on the Pinellas County Court. Nardella fills the vacancy created by the elevation of Justice Jamie Grosshans to the Supreme Court. Gennusa has been the owner of Gennusa Law since 1999. 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. Askew created Florida's judicial nominating commissions to be independent, but since 2001, the law has allowed the governors to appoint all nine members of each. These appointments are to fill the four vacancies, created by the enactment of HB 7027, that take effect on January 1, 2023.