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13TH CIRCUIT JNC ANNOUNCES CIRCUIT COURT JUDICIAL NOMINATIONS

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 23, 2025
CONTACT: Maximillian Amster, Chair, [email protected]
Thirteenth Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission
TELEPHONE: 813-575-2266

The following nominations have been forwarded to Gov. Ron DeSantis to fill the two positions of Circuit Court Judge created by the elevation of Judge Anne-Leigh Gaylord-Moe and the resignation of Judge Samantha Ward:

Judge Lisa Allen

Judge Michael Baggé-Hernández

Michelle A. Doherty

Judge Richard Martin

Judge Jeffrey M. Rich

Judge Leslie Schultz-Kin

These nominations are the result of the Commission’s deliberations on May 22, 2025, following interviews with 12 applicants. The Commission thanks all of those who participated in the nomination process. Input from the community by way of reference, recommendations, or general information about the Applicants is vital to the process and is appreciated by the Commission.

For further information, please contact Max Amster, Chair, at 813-575-2266 or [email protected].

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