Governor appoints four new judges
Gov. Ron DeSantis appoints judges to the 15th and 17th circuits and the Palm Beach County bench.
Reid Scott II of Wellington to serve as judge on the 15th Judicial Circuit Court
Scott has served as an assistant state attorney for the 15th Judicial Circuit since 2006. Previously, he worked at Freenman, Goldis & Cash. He earned his bachelor’s degree from the University of Florida and his juris doctor from Stetson University. Scott fills the judicial vacancy created by the elevation of Judge Paige Kilbane.
Danielle Sherriff of Boynton Beach to serve as judge on the Palm Beach County Court
Sherriff has served as the senior litigation attorney for the Palm Beach County School District since 2022. Previously, she was an associate at Lesser, Lesser, Landy & Smith, and prior to that she served as an assistant state attorney for the 15th Judicial Circuit. She earned her bachelor’s degree from Florida International University and her juris doctor from Florida State University. Sherriff fills the judicial vacancy created by the elevation of Judge John Parnofiello.
Kristin Kanner of Hollywood to serve as judge on the 17th Judicial Circuit Court
Kanner has served as a director for the Department of Children and Families since 2013. Previously, she served as an assistant state attorney for the 17th Judicial Circuit. She earned her bachelor’s degree from Duke University and her juris doctor from the University of Florida. Kanner fills the judicial vacancy created by the retirement of Judge Charles Greene.
Elaine Carbuccia of Davie to serve as judge on the 17th Judicial Circuit Court
Carbuccia has served as a law clerk for Judge Raag Singhal of the United States District Court since 2020. Previously, she was as a judicial staff attorney for the 17th Circuit Court. She earned her bachelor’s degree from Nova Southeastern University and her juris doctor from St. Thomas University. Carbuccia fills the judicial vacancy created by the passing of Judge Linda Alley.
