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1ST CIRCUIT JNC ANNOUNCES CIRCUIT COURT JUDICIAL NOMINEES
December 10th, 2024
On December 9, 2024, the Judicial Nominating Commission for the First Judicial Circuit interviewed eight applicants to fill the vacancy on the First Judicial Circuit created by the retirement of Judge Gary Bergosh. Following deliberations and thoughtful consideration of each applicant, the Commission nominates the following individuals (in alphabetical order and without any preference) to…
APPLICANTS SOUGHT FOR STATEWIDE JUDICIAL NOMINATION COMMISSION FOR JUDGES OF COMPENSATION CLAIMS, ATTORNEY VACANCIES (SECOND AND FOURTH DCA)
December 3rd, 2024
The Florida Bar Board of Governors is seeking applicants for the following vacancies on the Statewide Judicial Nominating Commission for Judges of Compensation Claims, the vacancies will be filled during the Board’s March 28, 2025, meeting. Lawyer applicants must be members of The Florida Bar and in good standing. Statewide Judicial Nomination Commission for Judges…
SUPREME COURT DISCIPLINES 6 ATTORNEYS
November 27th, 2024
Summaries of orders issued from October 2, 2024, to November 20, 2024 The Florida Bar, the state’s guardian for the integrity of the legal profession, announces that the Florida Supreme Court in recent court orders disciplined six attorneys, revoking the license of two, suspending three and reprimanding one. The Florida Supreme Court, The Florida Bar…
10TH CIRCUIT JNC ANNOUNCES CIRCUIT COURT JUDICIAL APPLICANTS
November 25th, 2024
The following is a list of the applicants for the position of Polk County, Circuit Court Judge for the Tenth Judicial Circuit to fill the vacancy created by the retirement of Judge Wayne M. Durden. Names of the applicants are listed in alphabetical order: Graylin Cory Chastang Attorney Bartow, Florida Adam Patton Florida Department of…
FLORIDA REALTOR-ATTORNEY JOINT COMMITTEE, FIFTH DCA – EXTENDED DEADLINE
November 25th, 2024
The Florida Bar Board of Governors is seeking applicants for the following vacancy to be filled during its March 28, 2025, meeting. Lawyer applicants must be members of The Florida Bar and in good standing. Florida Realtor-Attorney Joint Committee: One attorney, from the fifth state appellate district, to serve a two-year term commencing immediately. The…
7TH CIRCUIT JNC ANNOUNCES CERTIFIED LIST OF APPLICANTS FOR CIRCUIT COURT JUDICIAL VACANCY
November 22nd, 2024
Gov. Ron DeSantis has requested that the Seventh Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission convene 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 will fill a vacancy created by the resignation…
1ST CIRCUIT JNC ANNOUNCES CIRCUIT COURT JUDICIAL APPLICANTS AND INTERVIEW SCHEDULE
November 20th, 2024
The First Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission received applications from the individuals listed below to fill the vacancy on the First Judicial Circuit, Circuit Court created by the resignation of Judge Gary Bergosh. The JNC will convene at 12 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 9, 2024, at the M.C. Blanchard Judicial Building, 190 W. Government Street, 1st…
20TH CIRCUIT JNC ANNOUNCES CIRCUIT COURT JUDICIAL VACANCIES
November 15th, 2024
Gov. Ron DeSantis has announced two new judicial vacancies in the Twentieth Judicial Circuit resulting from the resignations of Judge Sloan and Judge Fuller. Accordingly, the Twentieth Judicial Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission is now accepting applications for these vacancies. Applicants must be able to fulfill the Constitutional qualifications before assuming the office of Circuit Court…