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19TH CIRCUIT JNC ANNOUNCES COURT JUDICIAL NOMINEES

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 4, 2024
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 ten (10) applicants to fill the vacancy due to the resignation of St. Lucie County Judge Kathryn Nelson. 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:

MaryEllen M. Farrell

Jonathon W. Libby

Katherine Donaldson Mish

Robert Eugene Stone Jr.

Lauren K. Sweet

Carlos L. Wells

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

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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