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FOURTH CIRCUIT JUDICIAL NOMINATING COMMISSION ANNOUNCES CERTIFIED LIST OF NOMINEES FOR DUVAL COUNTY COURT JUDICIAL VACANCY

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 18, 2023
CONTACT: Patrick W. Joyce, Chair; [email protected]
Fourth Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission
TELEPHONE: 904-357-3660

Earlier today, the Judicial Nominating Commission for the Fourth Judicial Circuit interviewed eleven applicants to fill the vacancy on the Duval County Court Bench created by elevation of Judge Jonathan Sacks to the Fourth Judicial Circuit Court Bench. 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 to replace Judge Sacks:

  1. Philip Bavington
  2. Joshua Beard
  3. Marquita Green
  4. Matthew Lufrano
  5. James Nealis
  6. David Wainer, III

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

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