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Governor makes three judicial appointments in December

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Florida courtsGov. Ron DeSantis announces three judicial appointments December 4.

Laura Moody of Rockledge to serve as judge on the 18th Judicial Circuit Court
Moody has served as the chief legal counsel for the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office since 2019. Previously, she served as an assistant state attorney for the 18th Circuit. She earned her bachelor’s degree from the University of Central Florida and her juris doctor from Florida A&M University. Moody fills the judicial vacancy created by the retirement of Judge Nancy Maloney.

Darrell Hill of Labelle to serve as judge on the 20th Judicial Circuit Court
Hill has served as a county court judge for Hendry County since 2018. Previously, he was the owner of Darrell R. Hill, P.A. He earned his bachelor’s degree from the University of Florida and his juris doctor from Cumberland School of Law. Hill fills the judicial vacancy created by the enactment of HB 5401.

Johnathan Lott of Ft. Lauderdale to serve as judge on the 17th Judicial Circuit Court
Lott has served as an assistant United States attorney for the Southern District of Florida since 2020. Previously, he was an associate at Boies Schiller Flexner. He earned his bachelor’s degree from the University of Florida and his juris doctor from the University of Chicago. Lott fills the judicial vacancy created by the retirement of Judge John Murphy III.

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