Governor Ron DeSantis Makes Judicial Appointments – April 17, 2023
Governor Ron DeSantis Makes Judicial Appointments
Today, April 17th, 2023, Governor Ron DeSantis announced judicial appointments to the Twentieth Judicial Circuit Court and the Putnam County Court.
Anne Marie Gennusa, of Palatka, to serve as Judge on the Putnam County Court
Gennusa has been the owner of Gennusa Law, P.A. since 1999. Previously, she served as an Assistant State Attorney in the Seventh Judicial Circuit. She received her bachelor’s degree from Mercy College and her law degree from Temple University. Gennusa fills the judicial vacancy created by the elevation of Judge Joseph Boatwright.
Erik Leontiev, of Cape Coral, to serve as Judge on the Twentieth Judicial Circuit Court
Leontiev has served as a Judge on the Lee County Court since his appointment by Governor DeSantis in 2021. Previously, he served as an Assistant State Attorney in the Twentieth Judicial Circuit. He received his bachelor’s degree from Florida International University and his law degree from the University of Miami. Leontiev fills the judicial vacancy created by the retirement of Judge Hugh Hayes.
Source: Governor’s Press Office