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Sixth Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission Recommendations for Circuit Court Judicial Vacancy

March 14th, 2025

The Sixth Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission has sent the following six names to the Governor for his consideration in filling the Circuit Court vacancy created by the retirement of the Hon. James Stearns. Judge Della Cope Cornelius Demps Olivier Lindemann Judge Patrick Moore Mark Robens Natalie Scruggs A list of the Sixth Circuit Judicial Nominating…

17TH CIRCUIT JNC ANNOUNCES CIRCUIT COURT JUDICIAL VACANCY

March 14th, 2025

The Judicial Nominating Commission for the Seventeenth Judicial Circuit has nominated the following individuals for appointment to the Broward Circuit Court for the vacancy resulting from the retirement of Chief Circuit Court Judge Jack Tuter. Pascale Achille Janice Haywood Yves Pierre Laventure Stephanie Matalon Lucy Ramos Miller Marlon Weiss The Commission thanks the members of…

9TH CIRCUIT JNC ANNOUNCES COUNTY COURT JUDICIAL APPLICANTS AND INTERVIEW SCHEDULE

March 11th, 2025

The Ninth Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission has received fifteen (15) applicants to fill the upcoming vacancy as Orange County Court judge created by the resignation of the Honorable Evellen Jewett: Ayana Barrow Mike Brown Daniel Cull James D’Cruz Temika Hampton Christopher Mack Sonia McDowell Michael Mendoza Steven Miller Ralph Seegobin Marcus Steverson Jayce Thompson Brian…

17TH CIRCUIT JNC ANNOUNCES CIRCUIT COURT JUDICIAL VACANCY INTERVIEW SCHEDULE

March 10th, 2025

On behalf of the Seventeenth Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission, please be advised that the Commission will interview the following applicants for the vacancy created as a result of the retirement of Chief Circuit Court Judge Jack Tuter. Applicant Name                  Time Pascale Achille                    9:00 a.m. Marlon Weiss                       9:12 a.m. Lisa Glick                            9:24…

7TH CIRCUIT JNC CERTIFIED LIST FOR COUNTY COURT JUDICIAL APPOINTMENT

March 5th, 2025

The Seventh Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission convened for the purpose of selecting and submitting a list of highly qualified lawyers for appointment to the Volusia County Court. This appointment shall fill a vacancy created by the elevation of Judge A. Christian Miller. Following deliberations and thoughtful consideration of each applicant, the Commission certifies to Gov….

7TH CIRCUIT JNC CERTIFIED LIST FOR CIRCUIT COURT JUDICIAL APPOINTMENT

March 5th, 2025

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 Matthew Foxman. Following deliberations…

13TH CIRCUIT JNC ANNOUNCES APPLICANTS FOR COUNTY COURT JUDICIAL VACANCIES

March 5th, 2025

As a result of the two County Court vacancies created by the enactment of HB 5401, Gov. Ron DeSantis has convened the Thirteenth Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission to select and submit the names of highly qualified candidates to fill the vacancies. The following individuals have applied for the vacancies: County Court Vacancy Applicants Adam L….

11TH CIRCUIT JNC ANNOUNCES COUNTY COURT JUDICIAL VACANCY

March 5th, 2025

The Eleventh Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission has been asked to provide Gov. Ron DeSantis with nominees for a vacancy in the Miami-Dade County Court created by the resignation of Judge Jennifer Hochstadt Azar. The Commission requests that interested candidates submit an application for consideration. Applicants must meet the qualifications described in Article V, Section 8…

THE FLORIDA BAR BOARD OF GOVERNORS SEEKS APPLICANTS FOR MAY APPOINTMENT

March 3rd, 2025

The Florida Bar Board of Governors is seeking applicants for the following vacancy to be filled during its May 16, 2025, meeting.  Lawyer applicants must be members of The Florida Bar and in good standing. Florida Legal Services Inc., Board of Directors:  One attorney to serve a three-year term commencing July 1, 2025.  Florida Legal…

6TH CIRCUIT JNC ANNOUNCES CIRCUIT COURT JUDICIAL VACANCY INTERVIEWS

February 28th, 2025

Notice is hereby given that the following individuals will be interviewed by the Sixth Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission for nomination to fill the Circuit Court vacancy created by the resignation and retirement of Judge James R. Stearns. Please arrive 15 minutes before the scheduled time of your interview. Location: St. Petersburg College, SS Building, Courtroom…