20TH CIRCUIT JNC ANNOUNCES LIST OF CIRCUIT COURT JUDICIAL CANDIDATES
The following 22 candidates have applied for the Circuit Court vacancy created by the passage of HB 5401, creating a new judgeship (in alphabetical order):
Benjamin Abdulnour
Pamela Barger
Vera Bergermann
Cassius Borel
Harley Brook
Honorable Michael Brown
Karla Campos-Andersen
James Chandler
Michael Colombo
Joseph Davidow
Kimberly Erwin
Honorable Darrell Hill
Michael Hopkins
Bernard King
Ryan Kuhl
Amanda Levy-Reis
Amy Neaher
Antoinette Peck
Monica Schmucker
James Stewart
Dennis Wallace
Christopher Whitney
An interview date has been reserved for Friday, Sept. 20, 2024. The list of candidates who will be interviewed, the schedule of interviews, and the location, will be announced Friday, Sept. 13, 2024.
Members of the judiciary, bar, and the public are encouraged to contact members of the Commission concerning applicants for judicial positions.
Any person who wishes to submit a letter regarding any applicant must submit that letter in .pdf format by e-mail to the Chair at: [email protected]. The Chair will disseminate all letters to members of the Commission. All correspondence constitutes a public record pursuant to Chapter 119, Florida Statutes.
Members of the 20th Judicial Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission are:
Mark A. Boyle
Mike Carr
Katherine Cook
Paul A. Giordano
Steven Leskovich
Steven E. Martin (Vice-Chair)
Richard J. Montecalvo (Chair)
Michael D. Randolph
Andrea P. Smith
A complete listing for each member is available from Gov. Ron DeSantis’ website or from the Chair.
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