Boatwright has served as a Judge on the Putnam County Court since January 2013. Previously, he served as the Managing Assistant State Attorney in the Seventh Judicial Circuit and an associate attorney in private practice. He received his bachelor’s degree from the University of Florida, his master’s degree from Covington Theological Seminary, his law degree […]
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Governor Ron DeSantis appoints Christopher Green to Miami-Dade County Court
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – December 13, 2022, Governor Ron DeSantis announced one judicial appointment to the Miami-Dade County Court. Christopher Green, of Miami, to serve as Judge on the Miami-Dade County Court Green has served as Assistant State Attorney at the City of Miami Office of the State Attorney since 2000. Previously, he served as an […]
Governor appoints Parnofiello and Tew to circuit and county courts
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Friday, December 2nd, Governor Ron DeSantis announced two judicial appointments: one to the Fifteenth Judicial Circuit Court and one to the Palm Beach County Court. John Parnofiello, of Jupiter, to serve as Judge on the Fifteenth Judicial Circuit Court Parnofiello has served as a Judge on the Palm Beach County Court since […]
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 […]
HURRICANE IAN Updates & Court Closures
Find out what courts in Florida are closed on the Florida Supreme Court website at: https://www.floridasupremecourt.org/Weather-Related-Emergency-Orders
Miami-Dade County Court Judge Gordon Murray talks mentoring and professionalism
Miami-Dade County Court Judge Gordon Murray was a guest on The Florida Bar’s podcast “The Your Honor Series” that features some of the most respected and celebrated judges in the state candidly talking about professionalism and how to address unprofessional and uncivil behavior. Read the Bar’s article on the Florida Bar News page at this […]
Governor Ron DeSantis Makes Three Judicial Appointments – August 5, 2022
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announces three judicial appointments: one to the Thirteenth Judicial Circuit Court, one to the Hillsborough County Court, and one to the Hernando County Court. Cynthia Oster, of Tampa, to serve as Judge on the Thirteenth Judicial Circuit Court Oster has served as a Judge on the Hillsborough County […]
Kristina “Tina” Lightel – Governor Ron DeSantis Makes Appointment
On July 22, 2022, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment Kristina “Tina” Lightel, of Pensacola, to serve as Judge on the Escambia County Court. Lightel is an Assistant Regional Counsel in the Office of Criminal Conflict and Civil Regional Counsel. Previously, she worked as an Attorney for the Department of Children and Families and as […]
Governor Ron DeSantis appoints County Court Judge Melanie Surber to Fifteenth Circuit Court
On July 8, 2022, Governor Ron DeSantis appointed County Court Judge Melanie Surber to the Fifteenth Judicial Circuit Court. Melanie Surber, of Delray Beach, has served as a Judge on the Palm Beach County Court since her appointment by Governor DeSantis in 2019. Previously, she served as a Senior Assistant Attorney General for 19 years […]