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1ST CIRCUIT JUDICIAL NOMINATING COMMISSION ANNOUNCES CERTIFIED LIST OF NOMINEES FOR FIRST CIRCUIT COUNTY AND CIRCUIT JUDICIAL VACANCIES

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 6, 2024
CONTACT: Robert L. Jones, III, Chair; [email protected]
First Judicial Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission
TELEPHONE: 850-432-2451

Earlier today, the Judicial Nominating Commission for the First Judicial Circuit interviewed twenty-two (22) applicants to fill the two vacancies on the First Judicial Circuit Court (two vacancies) and the vacancy on the Santa Rosa County Court (one vacancy). 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:

First Judicial Circuit Court (2 vacancies):

  1. Brooke Davis
  2. Casey Etheridge
  3. Matthew Gordon
  4. Patrick King
  5. Codey Leigh
  6. Ryan Love
  7. John Madden
  8. Anne “Amy” McBride
  9. Joshua Mitchell
  10. Wesley Nicholls
  11. Sarah Oberliesen
  12. David Stevens

Santa Rosa County Court (1 vacancy):

  1. Matthew Gordon
  2. Patrick King
  3. Codey Leigh
  4. Ryan Love
  5. Wesley Nicholls
  6. 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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