From the Governor’s Office: Kristina Mobley, of Green Cove Springs, to serve as Judge on the Fourth Judicial Circuit Court Judge Mobley has served as a County Court Judge for Clay County in the Fourth Judicial Circuit since 2015. Previously she served as a Judicial Staff Attorney for the Fourth Judicial Circuit. She earned her […]
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Palm Beach County Judge Danielle Sherriff appointed to the Circuit Bench for the 15th Circuit
From the Palm Beach County announcement page: Judge Sherriff was first appointed as a County Court Judge in 2023 by Governor DeSantis. Prior to her appointment as judge, Judge Sherriff served as the Senior Litigation Attorney for the Palm Beach County School District; as an Associate at Lesser, Lesser, Landy & Smith PLLC; and as […]
Michael Barnett appointed to Palm Beach County bench
From the Palm Beach County announcement page: Michael Barnett has worked as a personal injury lawyer with the Shiner Law Group since 2017. Actively engaged in the community, Barnett has served as a member of the Palm Beach State College District Board of Trustees since February 2025 and has previously served as a Palm Beach […]
Governor DeSantis appoints several judges to County Court benches
In the last month, Governor DeSantis has made several appointments to the County Court benches all over Florida. We welcome the following colleagues to our fold: Shalla Jefcoat, Bay County Adam Bantner, Hillsborough County Carlos Rey, Leon County Christopher Saba, Hillsborough County Megan Leaf, Sarasota County Jennifer Levin, Miami-Dade County Jose Rohaidy, Miami-Dade County
Governor DeSantis appoints Hector Bustos to Clay County Bench
From the Governor’s Press Release: Hector Bustos, of Fleming Island, to serve as Judge on the Clay County Court Bustos has served as an Assistant State Attorney for the Fourth Judicial Circuit since 2013. He served as a Division Chief of County and Juvenile Court and as Lead Attorney for traffic homicides in Clay County. […]
Governor DeSantis appoints Derek Lewis to the Monroe County Bench
From the Governor’s Office: Derek Lewis, of Key West, to serve as Judge on the Monroe County Court Lewis has worked as the Managing Attorney for Derek A. Lewis P.A. since 2021. Previously, he served as an Assistant State Attorney in the Seventeenth Judicial Circuit. He earned his bachelor’s degree from the University of Central […]
Governor DeSantis appoints Benjamin Rich to the St. Johns County Court
From the Governor’s Office: Benjamin Rich, of St. Augustine, to serve as Judge on the St. Johns County Court Rich has served as an Assistant State Attorney for the Seventh Judicial Circuit since 2010. Previously, he worked as an Attorney for McCune Law P.A. He earned his bachelor’s degree from the University of Central Florida […]
Governor DeSantis appoints Allison Fox as Polk County Court Judge
From the Governor’s Office: Allison Fox, of Winter Haven, to serve as Judge on the Polk County Court Fox has served as an Assistant State Attorney for the Tenth Judicial Circuit since 2013. Previously, she served as a Program Attorney in the Fourth Judicial Circuit Guardian Ad Litem Program. She earned her bachelor’s degree from […]
Governor DeSantis appoints Judge Kristine Van Vorst to the 8th Judicial Circuit Bench
From the Governor’s Office: Kristine Van Vorst, of Gainesville, to serve as Judge on the Eighth Judicial Circuit Court Van Vorst has served as a county court judge for Alachua County since 2017. Previously, she served as a General Magistrate in the Eighth Judicial Circuit. She earned both her bachelor’s degree and juris doctor from […]
Governor DeSantis appoints two Hillsborough County judges to the Circuit Court bench
From the Governor’s Press Release: Richard Martin, of Tampa, to serve as Judge on the Thirteenth Judicial Circuit Court Martin has served as a County Court Judge for Hillsborough County since 2023. Previously, he served as the Chief of Staff at the Florida Office of the Attorney General. He earned his bachelor’s degree from the […]