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1ST CIRCUIT JNC ANNOUNCES LIST OF CIRCUIT COURT JUDICIAL NOMINEES

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 30, 2025
CONTACT: Zack Smith, Chair; [email protected]
First Judicial Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission
TELEPHONE: 202-608-6049

Earlier today, the Judicial Nominating Commission for the First Judicial Circuit interviewed ten applicants to fill the vacancy on the Okaloosa County Court created by the elevation of Judge Jonathan Schlechter. 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:

Casey Etheridge

Sarah Oberliesen

John Reed

David Rehr

Jeffrey Sumey

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

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