12 apply to fill two 13th Circuit judicial vacancies
The 13th Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission received 12 applications to fill two circuit court vacancies created by the elevation of Judge Anne-Leigh Gaylord-Moe and the resignation of Judge Samantha Ward.
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The JNC encourages and seeks comments regarding the qualifications of these applicants from the public and from members of the bench and Bar. Comments may be addressed to Max Amster, chair, 13th Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission, and emailed to [email protected], or mailed to Max Amster, 1700 S. MacDill Ave, Suite 300, Tampa 33629. Comments must be received no later than 12 p.m. on May 9. 2025, to be considered by the commission.
Interviews will be conducted on May 22 at Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick, Bank of America Plaza, 101 E Kennedy Blvd S, in Tampa. A complete interview schedule will be released in advance of the interviews. A remote appearance option will also be made available for the public to attend the interviews.
All proceedings of the JNC are open to the public except for deliberations. Questions about the application or interview process should be directed to Chair Amste
The members of the 13th Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission are:
Maximillian Amster, chair: [email protected], 813-575-2266
Candace Rich, vice-chair (recused): [email protected], 813-274-6000
Andrew J. Mayts, Jr.: [email protected], 813-227-2248
Charles Reynolds: [email protected], 954-361-6984
Adam D. Griffin: [email protected], 813-857-0008
Jennie Granahan Tarr: [email protected]; 813-956-6760
Diego Pestana: [email protected], 352-346-1220
Samuel Salario: [email protected], 813-765-5113
Matthew Hall: [email protected], 813-559-5523
