DeSantis makes three judicial appointments
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced three new judicial appointments March 30 to the Fifth District Court of Appeal, the 19th Circuit Court, and the Orange County Court.
- Carrie Ann Wozniak of Winter Park to serve on the Fifth DCA. Wozniak has been a partner at Akerman since 2013. She previously served as a staff attorney at the Florida Supreme Court. She received her bachelor’s degree from the University of Michigan and her law degree from Stetson University College of Law. Wozniak fills the judicial vacancy created by the retirement of Judge Richard Orfinger.
- Rebecca White of Vero Beach to serve on the 19th Circuit court. White has served as an assistant state attorney in the 19th Circuit since 2007. She received her bachelor’s degree from the University of Florida and her law degree from Stetson University College of Law. White fills the judicial vacancy created by the retirement of Judge James McCann.
- Michael Deen of Winter Park to serve on the Orange County court. Deen has served as an assistant state attorney in the Ninth Circuit since 2012. He received his bachelor’s degree from Samford University and his law degree from Barry University School of Law. Deen fills the judicial vacancy created by the elevation of Judge Gisela Laurent.
