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1ST DCA JNC ANNOUNCES JUDICIAL NOMINEES

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 4, 2025
CONTACT: Nathan A. Adams, IV, Chair; [email protected]
First District Court of Appeal Judicial Nominating Commission
TELEPHONE: 850-224-7000

On April 3, 2025, the Judicial Nominating Commission for the First District Court of Appeal interviewed fourteen applicants to fill the vacancy on the First District Court of Appeal created by the resignation of Judge Bradford Thomas. 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:

Judge Brittany O. Finkbeiner

Judge Jennifer J. Frydrychowicz

Judge R. Todd Harris

Judge Joshua M. Hawkes

Judge Lance E. Neff

Raymond F. Treadwell

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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