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The Seventh Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission convened for the purpose of selecting and submitting a list of highly qualified lawyers for appointment to the Seventh Judicial Circuit Court. The Seventh Circuit includes Flagler, Putnam, St. Johns, and Volusia counties. This appointment shall fill a vacancy created by the resignation of Judge Matthew Foxman. Following deliberations...

As a result of the two County Court vacancies created by the enactment of HB 5401, Gov. Ron DeSantis has convened the Thirteenth Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission to select and submit the names of highly qualified candidates to fill the vacancies. The following individuals have applied for the vacancies: County Court Vacancy Applicants Adam L....

The Eleventh Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission has been asked to provide Gov. Ron DeSantis with nominees for a vacancy in the Miami-Dade County Court created by the resignation of Judge Jennifer Hochstadt Azar. The Commission requests that interested candidates submit an application for consideration. Applicants must meet the qualifications described in Article V, Section 8...

Notice is hereby given that the following individuals will be interviewed by the Sixth Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission for nomination to fill the Circuit Court vacancy created by the resignation and retirement of Judge James R. Stearns. Please arrive 15 minutes before the scheduled time of your interview. Location: St. Petersburg College, SS Building, Courtroom...

The Nineteenth Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission gives notice that it held its Annual Meeting on Feb. 25, 2025 at 5 p.m. via Zoom. The only business before the Commission was the election of the 2025-2026 Chair and Vice Chair. The results are as follows: Adam G. Schwartz was elected Chair and Michael Dadko was elected...

Gov. Ron DeSantis has requested the Ninth Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission provide him with names of highly qualified nominees for one (1) Orange County Court vacancy created by the resignation of the Honorable Evellen Jewett. The Commission requires interested candidates to submit a completed application for consideration to the Chair, Christian W. Waugh at [email protected]...

Gov. Ron DeSantis has convened the Thirteenth Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission to select and submit the names of highly qualified candidates to fill the two County Court vacancies created by the enactment of HB 5401. Judicial applications for these vacancies must be received before 5 p.m. on Mon., March 3, 2025. c/o Max Amster, Chair...

TALLAHASSEE – Gov. Ron DeSantis has asked the First District Judicial Nominating Commission to provide him with names of highly qualified nominees for one vacancy on the First District Court of Appeal created by the resignation of Judge Bradford Thomas. The Commission requests that interested candidates submit an application for consideration. Applicants must meet the...

The Nineteenth Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission gives notice of its annual meeting to be held Feb. 25, 2025 at 5 p.m. via Zoom. The Commission expects the only order of business to include the election of the incoming chair and vice chair. The public is invited to attend. Topic: 19th JNC Annual Meeting Time: Feb...

SAINT AUGUSTINE, Fla. – Gov. Ron DeSantis has requested that the Seventh Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission convene for the purpose of selecting and submitting a list of highly qualified lawyers for appointment to the Seventh Judicial Circuit Court. The Seventh Circuit includes Flagler, Putnam, St. Johns, and Volusia counties. This appointment will fill a vacancy created...