Governor appoints Anderson, Moss and Flowers to circuit and county courts
On November 14, 2022, Governor Ron DeSantis made three judicial appointments; County Court Judge Dustin Anderson to the Sixth Circuit, County Court Judge Dana Moss to the 12th Circuit, and Guy Flowers to the 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.
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.
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.
Source: The Florida Bar