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ADVISORY: REPORTERS’ WORKSHOP HIGH PROFILE CASE STUDY: MARSY’S LAW WEBINAR ON FEB. 25

February 11th, 2025

Join us for an online Reporters’ Workshop webinar High-Profile Case Study: Marsy’s Law to be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, February 25. This webinar is presented by The Florida Bar’s Media & Communications Law Committee is free and open to all members of the media.  Zoom registration is required. Do so at this link:…

6TH CIRCUIT JNC ANNOUNCES CIRCUIT COURT JUDICIAL VACANCY

February 7th, 2025

The Sixth Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission announces a judicial vacancy in the Circuit Court due to the resignation and retirement to Circuit Court Judge James R. Stearns. The Sixth Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission seeks applications for nominations from all persons who meet the eligibility requirements set forth in the Florida Constitution. Applicants must be able…

20TH CIRCUIT JNC COUNTY COURT JUDICIAL VACANCY INTERVIEW SCHEDULE

February 7th, 2025

The Twentieth Judicial Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission has determined the following interview schedule for the listed applicants who will be considered for nomination to Gov. Ron DeSantis to fill the current Hendry County Court vacancy in the Twentieth Judicial Circuit. The Commission will conduct interviews on Friday, Feb. 21, 2025 beginning at 2 p.m. at…

9TH CIRCUIT JNC ANNOUNCES COUNTY COURT JUDICIAL APPLICANTS AND INTERVIEW SCHEDULE

February 4th, 2025

The Ninth Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission has determined the following interview schedule for the listed applicants who will be considered for nomination to Gov. Ron DeSantis to serve as an Orange County Court judge pursuant to the enactment of HB 5401. Name                            Interview Time Chloe Zubkin                                    8:00 Morgan Weinberger                           8:15 Brian Toti    …

FIFTEENTH CIRCUIT JUDICIAL NOMINATING COMMISSION ANNOUNCES CHAIR AND VICE-CHAIR FOR 2025

January 31st, 2025

The Fifteenth Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission held a Zoom meeting on Thursday, January 30, 2025 to nominate a Chair and Vice-Chair for 2025.  Gordon Dieterle was named Chair and Eric Levine was named Vice-Chair for 2025. Members of the Fifteenth Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission are: Sarah Cohen Steve DeLorenz Gordon Dieterle Kelly Hagar Robert Harvey…

SUPREME COURT DISCIPLINES 17 ATTORNEYS

January 31st, 2025

Summaries of orders issued from November 27, 2024, to January 29, 2025 The Florida Bar, the state’s guardian for the integrity of the legal profession, announces that the Florida Supreme Court in recent court orders disciplined 17 attorneys, disbarring one, revoking the license of four, suspending nine, and reprimanding three. The Florida Supreme Court, The…

7TH CIRCUIT JNC ANNOUNCES COUNTY COURT JUDICIAL VACANCY AND REQUEST FOR APPLICATIONS

January 27th, 2025

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 Volusia County Court. This appointment shall fill a vacancy created by the elevation of Judge A. Christian Miller. The Seventh Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission shall…

9TH CIRCUIT JNC ANNOUNCES COUNTY COURT JUDICIAL VACANCY

January 27th, 2025

This notice amends and supersedes the prior notice dated December 28, 2024. 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. The Commission requires interested candidates to submit a completed application for consideration to the Chair, Christian W….

20TH CIRCUIT JNC ANNOUNCES CIRCUIT COURT JUDICIAL VACANCY

January 27th, 2025

Gov. Ron DeSantis has announced a County Court vacancy in Hendry County resulting from the elevation of Judge Hill to the Circuit Court. Accordingly, the Twentieth Judicial Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission is now accepting applications for this vacancy. Applicants must be able to fulfill the Constitutional qualifications before assuming the office of Hendry County Court…

7TH CIRCUIT JNC ANNOUNCES CIRCUIT JUDICIAL VACANCY AND REQUEST FOR APPLICATIONS

January 21st, 2025

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 shall fill a vacancy created by the resignation…