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County Court Judge Christine Bandin appointed by Governor to 11th Circuit Bench

On Tuesday, May 30, 2023, Governor Ron DeSantis appointed County Court Judge Christine Bandín, of Miami, to serve as Circuit Judge on the Eleventh Judicial Circuit Court. Bandín has served as a Judge on the Miami-Dade County Court since her appointment in 2019. Previously, she was a partner at Shutts & Bowen, LLP. She earned her […]

Governor appoints Cory Chandler to Hillsborough County Court

On May 22, 2023, Governor DeSantis appointed Cory Chandler, of Tampa, to serve as County Court Judge on the Hillsborough County Court. Chandler has worked as an attorney at Spector Gadon Rosen Vinci LLP since 2008. Previously, he was the owner of The Chandler Law Firm, P.A., and prior to that an Assistant State Attorney […]

Governor Appoints Jorge Perez Santiago to Miami-Dade County Court

On May 15, 2023, Governor DeSantis appointed Jorge A. Perez Santiago, of Pinecrest, to serve as County Court Judge on the Miami-Dade County Court. Santiago has served as a junior partner at Stumphauzer Kolaya Nadler & Sloman, PLLC since 2022. Previously, he was an associate at Carlton Fields, P.A. He earned his bachelor’s degree from […]

Governor appoints Yara L. Klukas to Miami-Dade County Court

On May 15, 2023, Governor DeSantis appointed Yara Lorenzo Klukas, of Coral Gables, to serve as County Court Judge on the Miami-Dade County Court. Klukas has served as an Assistant United States Attorney for the United States Department of Justice since 2019. Previously, she was a law clerk for the Honorable James King with the […]

Governor Appoints Danielle Sherriff to Palm Beach County Court

On May 17, 2023, Governor Ron DeSantis appointed Danielle Sherriff of Boynton Beach to serve as county court judge on the Palm Beach County Court. Sherriff has served as the senior litigation attorney for the Palm Beach County School District since 2022. Previously, she was an associate at Lesser, Lesser, Landy & Smith, and prior […]

Governor Appoints County Court Judge Elizabeth Gibson to Circuit Bench

On May 3, 2023, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Elizabeth Gibson, Orange County Court judges to serve on the Ninth Judicial Circuit Court. Gibson has served as a Judge on the Orange County Court since her appointment by Governor DeSantis in 2020. Previously, she served as the General Counsel for Christian Care Ministry. […]

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 […]

Governor Ron DeSantis Makes Four Judicial Appointments – April 10, 2023

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, April 10, 2023, Governor Ron DeSantis announces four judicial appointments: one to the Fifth District Court of Appeal, one to the Fourth Judicial Circuit Court, one to the Duval County Court, and one to the Sarasota County Court. Jordan Pratt, of Jacksonville, to serve as Judge on the Fifth District Court […]

County Court Judge Gordon Murray Award Recipient

County Court Judge Gordon Murray Named 2023 William M. Hoeveler Judicial Professionalism Award Recipient Congratulations to Judge Gordon Murray, Miami-Dade County Court Judge, named the 2023 William M. Hoeveler Judicial Professionalism Award recipient by The Florida Bar. The award recognizes a judge who best exemplifies strength of character, competence, commitment, and civility as a jurist, […]