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19TH CIRCUIT JNC ANNOUNCES CERTIFIED LIST OF CIRCUIT COURT JUDICIAL NOMINEES

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 27, 2025
CONTACT: Adam G. Schwartz, Chair; [email protected]
Nineteenth Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission
TELEPHONE: 772-247-0157

The Judicial Nominating Commission for the Nineteenth Judicial Circuit interviewed eleven applicants to fill the vacancy due to the retirement of Circuit Judge Janet Croom. Following deliberations and thoughtful consideration of each applicant, the Commission nominates the following individuals (without any preference) to Gov. Ron DeSantis to replace Circuit Judge Janet Croom:

Robert Stone, Jr.

Jeffrey P. Battista

Kate Bradford

Steven R. Wilson

Michael Porter

Katherine Mish

The Commission sincerely thanks the members, the bench, bar, and public who took time to provide feedback about the applicants.

cc: Members of the Nineteenth Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission

Nita Denton – Email: [email protected]

Bradley Rossway – Email: [email protected]

Michael Dadko – Email: [email protected]

Elizabeth Hunter – Email: [email protected]

Robert Schwerer – Email: [email protected]

Katie Jay – Email: [email protected]

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