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NINETEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT JUDICIAL NOMINATING COMMISSION ANNOUNCES CERTIFIED LIST OF CIRCUIT COURT JUDICIAL NOMINEES

April 18th, 2024

The Judicial Nominating Commission for the Nineteenth Judicial Circuit interviewed seven applicants to fill the vacancy due to the resignation of Circuit Judge Brennan Keeler. 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: Jeffrey P. Battista Lillian B….

THIRD DISTRICT COURT OF APPEAL JUDICIAL NOMINATING COMMISSION TO CONDUCT INTERVIEWS FOR JUDICIAL VACANCY

April 18th, 2024

MIAMI –The Third District Court of Appeal Judicial Nominating Commission will conduct interviews for nominations to fill the vacancy in the Third District Court of Appeal created by the passing of Judge Eric Wm. Hendon from 9 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Friday, April 26, 2024, at the LS Law Firm, One Biscayne Tower, Suite…

FFLA Public Member Director applications now open

April 18th, 2024

FFLA, formerly known as  The Florida Bar Foundation, is seeking applicants for Public Member Directors for three-year terms starting on July 1, 2024. In accordance with its  Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation, there shall be no fewer than two (2) or more than four (4) public members, who shall not be lawyers, to be…

2ND CIRCUIT JNC ANNOUNCES NOMINEES FOR COUNTY COURT JUDICIAL VACANCY

April 15th, 2024

As a result of the resignation of Judge Kenneth Hosford, there is a vacancy on the Liberty County Court bench. Gov. Ron DeSantis has asked the Second Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission to provide him with highly qualified nominees for this vacancy by no later than Tuesday, April 16, 2024. After interviews and deliberations, the nominees…

11TH CIRCUIT JNC ANNOUNCES NOMINEES FOR COUNTY COURT JUDICIAL VACANCY AND INTERVIEW DATE

April 12th, 2024

INTERVIEW DATE:    April 12, 2024 LOCATION: Dimond Kaplan & Rothstein, P.A. 2665 South Bayshore Drive, Penthouse 2B Coconut Grove, Florida 33133 The Judicial Nominating Commission for the Eleventh Judicial Circuit has nominated the following individuals for appointment to fill the vacancy on the Miami-Dade County Court created by the elevation of Judge Carlos Gamez to…

7TH CIRCUIT JNC ANNOUNCES CERTIFIED LIST OF APPLICANTS FOR APPOINTMENT TO THE CIRCUIT COURT

April 11th, 2024

The Seventh Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission convened for the purpose of selecting and submitting a list of highly qualified lawyers for appointment to the Seventh Judicial Circuit Court. The Seventh Circuit includes Flagler, Putnam, St. Johns, and Volusia counties. This appointment shall fill a vacancy created by the resignation of Judge James R. Clayton. Following…

19TH CIRCUIT JNC ANNOUNCES JUDICIAL APPLICANTS AND INTERVIEW SCHEDULE

April 10th, 2024

There is a vacancy on the Nineteenth Circuit Court bench as the result of the resignation of Nineteenth Circuit Court Judge Brennan Keeler. The Nineteenth Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission gave notice of such vacancy and received seven (7) applications. The Commission hereby gives notice that it will interview the seven (7) applicants on Thursday, April…

3RD DCA JNC EXTENDS DEADLINE FOR JUDICIAL APPLICATIONS

April 10th, 2024

The Third District Court of Appeal Judicial Nominating Commission has been asked to provide Gov. Ron DeSantis with nominees for the vacancy in the Third District Court of Appeal created by the passing of Judge Eric Wm. Hendon. The JNC seeks and encourages a broad, diverse, and highly qualified pool of applicants. The Commission has…

TWENTIETH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT JNC ANNOUNCES COLLIER COUNTY COURT JUDICIAL VACANCY

April 5th, 2024

Gov. Ron DeSantis has announced one judicial vacancy on the Collier County Court bench due to the elevation of Judge Chris Brown to the circuit court bench. Accordingly, the Twentieth Judicial Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission is now accepting applications for this vacancy. Applicants must be able to fulfill the Constitutional qualifications before assuming the office…

WINNERS ANNOUNCED FOR 2023-2024 FLORIDA BAR HIGH SCHOOL APPELLATE BRIEF WRITING & MOOT COURT COMPETITION

April 5th, 2024

TALLAHASSEE – The final rounds of the 2023-2024 Florida Bar High School Appellate Brief Writing & Moot Court Competition were held in Tallahassee on April 2-3. The competition is conducted by The Florida Bar Law Related Education Committee and Appellate Practice Section. The two-part program offered a unique opportunity to learn about the appellate process and what…