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News about the legal profession in Florida.
SEVENTH CIRCUIT JNC GIVES NOTICE OF VOLUSIA COUNTY COURT VACANCY
August 28th, 2020
The Seventh Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission announces a vacancy resulting from the resignation of Dawn P. Fields, Volusia County Court judge, effective Dec. 31, 2020. Applicants must have been a member of The Florida Bar for the preceding five years, a registered voter and must be a resident of the territorial jurisdiction of the court…
11th CIRCUIT JNC ANNOUNCES INTERVIEW SCHEDULE
August 27th, 2020
The following individuals applied and will be interviewed by the Eleventh Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission to fill the vacancy resulting from the elevation of Circuit Court Judge Alexander Bokor to the Third District Court of Appeal. INTERVIEW DATE: Sept. 18, 2020 LOCATION: Virtual Interview via Zoom 8:15 am Executive Session 8:30 am Gilberto…
10th CIRCUIT JNC APPLICATIONS RECEIVED FOR CIRCUIT COURT JUDGE POSITION
August 25th, 2020
The following is a list of the applicants for the position of Circuit Court Judge to fill the vacancy created by the elevation of Judge John Stargel to the Second District Court of Appeal. Names of the applicants are listed in alphabetical order. 1. Gregory K. Atkinson General Magistrate Tenth Judicial Circuit Bartow, Florida https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81299149425…
20TH CIRCUIT JNC LISTING OF APPLICANTS FOR CIRCUIT COURT VACANCY
August 24th, 2020
The following individuals have applied with the 20th Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission for nomination to the Circuit Court. The vacancy results from the retirement of Circuit Judge George Richards. Kimberly Davis Bocelli Christopher H. Brown Karla Y. Campos-Andersen James Wesley Chandler Maria I. Dente John William Dommerich, Jr. Amy Wilson Ellis Guy Alan Flowers Hon….
6TH CIRCUIT JNC AMENDS NOTICE OF 6TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COURT VACANCY ONLY AS TO RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT
August 21st, 2020
The Sixth Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission announces a judicial vacancy in the Sixth Judicial Circuit Court due to the retirement of the Hon. Thomas H. Minkoff. The Sixth Circuit JNC seeks applications for nominations from all persons who meet eligibility requirements set forth in the Florida Constitution. This application process is being conducted concurrently with…
6TH CIRCUIT JUDICIAL NOMINATING COMMISSION ANNOUNCES JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COURT JUDGE VACANCY
August 20th, 2020
The Sixth Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission announces a judicial vacancy in the Sixth Judicial Circuit Court due to the retirement of the Honorable Thomas H. Minkoff. The Sixth Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission seeks applications for nominations from all persons who meet the eligibility requirements set forth in the Florida Constitution. This application process is being…
3RD CIRCUIT JUDICIAL NOMINATING COMMISSION APPLICATION DEADLINE EXTENDED
August 20th, 2020
The deadline to apply for the lawyer vacancy to serve on the 3rd Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission has been extended. The Florida Bar must nominate three lawyers to the governor for his appointment. The appointee will serve the remainder of a four-year term, commencing immediately upon appointment by the governor. Applicants must be members of…
NOMINATE A FLORIDA LAWYER FOR OUTSTANDING PRO BONO SERVICE NOW
August 18th, 2020
Nominations for the annual pro bono service awards, which honor lawyers, judges, law firms and associations that have contributed extraordinary pro bono service is open. The nomination deadline for all categories is Thursday, October 22, 2020, no later than 5:00 p.m. Pro bono publico means “for the public good,” and pro bono legal service is just…
20TH CIRCUIT JNC GIVES NOTICE OF CIRCUIT COURT VACANCY
August 13th, 2020
The Twentieth Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission announces a judicial vacancy in the Twentieth Judicial Circuit Court resulting from the retirement of Circuit Judge George Richards. The Commission requests that interested candidates apply for consideration. Applicants must have been a member of The Florida Bar for the preceding five years, a registered voter and must be…
1ST CIRCUIT JNC ANNOUNCES NOMINEES FOR ESCAMBIA COUNTY COURT VACANCY
August 12th, 2020
The First Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission conducted interviews on August 11, 2020, with 14 applicants to fill the vacancy on the Escambia County Court created by the elevation of Judge Jennifer J. Frydrychowicz to the Circuit Court. The Commission submitted the names of four nominees, listed in alphabetical order, to Gov. Ron DeSantis: Barry E….