Governor appoints three to the bench
Gov. Ron DeSantis made three judicial appointments November 14; one each to the Sixth Circuit, 12th Circuit, and DeSoto County courts.
Dustin Anderson of New Port Richey to serve as a judge on the Sixth Judicial Circuit Court
Anderson has served as a judge on the Pasco County court since his appointment by Gov. DeSantis in 2021. Previously, he served as an assistant state attorney in the Sixth Judicial Circuit. He received his bachelor’s degree from the University of Kentucky and his law degree from the University of Florida. Anderson fills the judicial vacancy created by the retirement of Judge Nancy Ley.
Guy Flowers of Arcadia to serve as a judge on the DeSoto County Court
Flowers has been the president of Flowers Law Firm since 2012. Previously, he served as an associate at Keller Law Office and as felony division chief at the 12th Judicial Circuit State Attorney’s Office. He received his bachelor’s degree from Barry University and his law degree from Stetson University. Flowers fills the judicial vacancy created by the elevation of Judge Danielle Brewer.
Dana Moss of Sarasota to serve as a judge on the Twelfth Judicial Circuit Court
Moss has served as a judge on the Sarasota County Court since January 2019. Previously, she served as felony division chief at the 12th Circuit Public Defender’s Office. She received her bachelor’s degree from Penn State University and her law degree from Florida Coastal School of Law. Moss fills the judicial vacancy created by the resignation of Judge Kimberly Bonner.
