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19TH CIRCUIT JNC ANNOUNCES CIRCUIT COURT JUDICIAL APPLICANTS

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 7, 2023
CONTACT: Elizabeth R. Hunter, Chair; [email protected]
Nineteenth Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission
TELEPHONE: 772-247-1144

The Judicial Nominating Commission for the Nineteenth Judicial Circuit interviewed six applicants to fill the vacancy due to the retirement of Circuit Judge Robert E. Belanger.

Following deliberations and thoughtful consideration of each applicant, the Commission nominates the following individuals (in alphabetical order and without any preference) to Gov. Ron DeSantis:

Jeffrey P. Battista

Brennan Keeler

Preethi Sekharan

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

Cc: Members of the Nineteenth Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission

Nita Denton, Vice Chair

Email: [email protected]

Michael Dadko

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Manuel Farach

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Nina Ferraro

Email: [email protected]

Bradley Rossway

Email: [email protected]

Adam G. Schwartz

Email: [email protected]

Robert Schwerer

Email: [email protected]

Jennifer Williamson

Email: [email protected]

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