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19th Circuit JNC sets interview schedule to fill a circuit judgeship

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19th Circuit logoThe 19th Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission will conduct in-person interviews on May 23 to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Judge Janet Croom.

Interviews will begin at 9:15 a.m. at the Indian River County Courthouse, Courtroom 8, Second Floor, 2000 16th Ave., Vero Beach.

Interview Schedule:

  • Robert Stone, Jr. – 9:15 a.m.

  • MaryEllen Gieseler – 9:30 a.m.

  • Jeffrey P. Battista – 9:45 a.m.

  • Jonathan W. Libby – 10:00 a.m.

  • Break – 10:15–10:30 a.m.

  • Kate Bradford – 10:30 a.m.

  • Margaret McCain – 10:45 a.m.

  • Jessica T. Sebag – 11:00 a.m.

  • Steven R. Wilson – 11:15 a.m.

  • Michael Porter – 11:30 a.m.

  • Katherine Mish – 11:45 a.m.

  • Closed Door Deliberations – 12:00 p.m.

For questions about the application process, contact JNC Chair Adam G. Schwartz at [email protected] or 772-247-0157.

Other member is the JNC include:

Nita Denton – [email protected]

Bradley Rossway – [email protected]

Michael Dadko – [email protected]

Elizabeth Hunter – [email protected]

Robert Schwerer – [email protected]

Katie Jay – [email protected]

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