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20TH CIRCUIT JNC ANNOUNCES LIST OF CIRCUIT COURT JUDICIAL CANDIDATES

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 3, 2024
CONTACT: Richard J. Montecalvo, Chair; [email protected]
Twentieth Judicial Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission
TELEPHONE: 239-533-1102

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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