Updated July 1, 2020
*Governor’s Direct Appointment
+Nominee submitted by the Florida Bar
^JNC Chair Page 1 of 26
Supreme Court
Judicial Nominating Commission
Members County Expiration of Term, July 1
Jesse Panuccio* Palm Beach 2019
Heather Stearns* Leon 2020
Israel U. Reyes+ Miami-Dade 2020
Cynthia G. Angelos+ St. Lucie 2022
Fred Karlinsky* Broward 2022
Hala Sandridge+ Hillsborough 2022
Jeanne T. Tate+ Hillsborough 2023
Daniel E. Nordby* Leon 2023
Harout Samra* Miami-Dade 2024
Updated July 1, 2020
*Governor’s Direct Appointment
+Nominee submitted by the Florida Bar
^JNC Chair Page 2 of 26
First Appellate District
Judicial Nominating Commission
(1, 2, 3, 4, 8, and 14th Circuits)
Members County Expiration of Term, July 1
Richard Doran+ Leon 2022
Mohammad O. Jazil+ Leon 2022
Benjamin J. Gibson* Leon 2022
Christine Graves+ Leon 2023
Edward P. Fleming* Escambia 2023
Adam Brandon* Duval 2023
Christa E. Calamas* Leon 2024
Gary K. Hunter, Jr.+ Leon 2024
Peter Penrod* Leon 2024
Updated July 1, 2020
*Governor’s Direct Appointment
+Nominee submitted by the Florida Bar
^JNC Chair Page 3 of 26
Second Appellate District
Judicial Nominating Commission
(6, 10, 12, 13, and 20th Circuits)
Members County Expiration of Term, July 1
Paul Davis Cooper* Collier 2022
Alexander Caballero+ Hillsborough 2022
Russel T. Kirshy+ Charlotte 2022
Lara Tibbals+ Hillsborough 2023
Tyler Cathy* Hillsborough 2023
Eliot Peace* Hillsborough 2023
Charbel Barakat* Hillsborough 2024
Hunter H. Chamberlin* Hillsborough 2024
Traci Koster+ Hillsborough 2024
Updated July 1, 2020
*Governor’s Direct Appointment
+Nominee submitted by the Florida Bar
^JNC Chair Page 4 of 26
Third Appellate District
Judicial Nominating Commission
(11 and 16th Circuits)
Members County Expiration of Term, July 1
Lindsey Friedman+ Miami-Dade 2020
Michael Pineiro+ Miami-Dade 2022
Eric A. Hernandez+ Miami-Dade 2022
Barry Rothberg* Miami-Dade 2022
Lilly Ann Sanchez+ Miami-Dade 2023
Paul C. Huck, Jr* Miami-Dade 2023
Dan Schwartz* Miami-Dade 2023
Adam Foslid* Miami-Dade 2024
Lauren Morse* Miami-Dade 2024
Updated July 1, 2020
*Governor’s Direct Appointment
+Nominee submitted by the Florida Bar
^JNC Chair Page 5 of 26
Fourth Appellate District
Judicial Nominating Commission
(15, 17, and 19th Circuits)
Members County Expiration of Term, July 1
Rian Jensine Balfour* Broward 2022
David Keller+ Broward 2022
Mark Miller+ Martin 2022
Paul Lopez+ Palm Beach 2023
Susan H. Aprill* Palm Beach 2023
Robert Allen* Palm Beach 2023
Alexis Yarbrough* Broward 2024
Eric Yesner* Broward 2024
Debra A. Jenks+ Palm Beach 2024
Updated July 1, 2020
*Governor’s Direct Appointment
+Nominee submitted by the Florida Bar
^JNC Chair Page 6 of 26
Fifth Appellate District
Judicial Nominating Commission
(5, 7, 9, and 18th Circuits)
Members County Expiration of Term, July 1
R. David de Armas+ Orange 2022
Andy Bardos* Brevard 2022
Vincent A. Citro+ Orange 2022
Craig Dyer* Volusia 2023
Lauren Blocker* St. Johns 2023
Milo Scott Thomas+ St. Johns 2023
Amanda Carl* Volusia 2024
Carrie Eisnaugle* Seminole 2024
Michael C. Sasso+ Seminole 2024
Updated July 1, 2020
*Governor’s Direct Appointment
+Nominee submitted by the Florida Bar
^JNC Chair Page 7 of 26
First Judicial Circuit
Judicial Nominating Commission
(Escambia, Okaloosa, Santa Rosa, and Walton Counties)
Members County Expiration of Term, July 1
Maj.-Gen. Gary McCoy* Okaloosa 2019
Dana C. Matthews+ Walton 2022
Kristin D. Hual+ Escambia 2022
Daniel E. Harrell* Escambia 2022
Cecily Parker+ Escambia 2023
Robert Alexander Andrade* Santa Rosa 2023
Kerry Anne Schultz* Santa Rosa 2024
Robert L. Jones, III* Escambia 2024
Lisa Jo Spencer+ Okaloosa 2024
Updated July 1, 2020
*Governor’s Direct Appointment
+Nominee submitted by the Florida Bar
^JNC Chair Page 8 of 26
Second Judicial Circuit
Judicial Nominating Commission
(Franklin, Gadsden, Jefferson, Leon, Liberty, and Wakulla Counties)
Members County Expiration of Term, July 1
Rick Figlio+ Leon 2022
Hayden R. Dempsey+ Leon 2022
Darrick McGhee* Leon 2022
Brian Newman+ Leon 2023
Kristina R. Osterhaus* Leon 2023
Dan Russell* Leon 2023
Matt Carson* Leon 2024
Robert N. Clarke, Jr.* Leon 2024
William Spicola+ Leon 2024
Updated July 1, 2020
*Governor’s Direct Appointment
+Nominee submitted by the Florida Bar
^JNC Chair Page 9 of 26
Third Judicial Circuit
Judicial Nominating Commission
(Columbia, Dixie, Hamilton, Lafayette, Madison, Suwannee, and Taylor Counties)
Members County Expiration of Term, July 1
Michael S. Jackson* Lafayette 2015
Andrew J. Decker, IV* Suwannee 2016
Elizabeth A. Rosado+ Suwannee 2020
James E. Willingham, Jr.* Hamilton 2020
Cary D, Carmichael, Jr.* Columbia 2022
Adam J. Luther Morrison+ Suwannee 2022
Tisheena H. Rickerson+ Hamilton 2022
John Kendron+ Columbia 2023
Vacant* 2023
Updated July 1, 2020
*Governor’s Direct Appointment
+Nominee submitted by the Florida Bar
^JNC Chair Page 10 of 26
Fourth Judicial Circuit
Judicial Nominating Commission
(Duval, Clay, and Nassau Counties)
Members County Expiration of Term, July 1
Henry G. Bachara, Jr.+ Duval 2022
Karen Bowling* Duval 2022
Courtney K. Grim+ Clay 2022
Jacob Brown+ Duval 2023
Patrick Joyce* Duval 2023
Helen Peacock Roberson* Duval 2023
Robert M. Harris+ Duval 2024
Patrick J. Kilbane, Jr.* Duval 2024
Chanda Rogers* Nassau 2024
Updated July 1, 2020
*Governor’s Direct Appointment
+Nominee submitted by the Florida Bar
^JNC Chair Page 11 of 26
Fifth Judicial Circuit
Judicial Nominating Commission
(Citrus, Hernando, Lake, Marion, and Sumter Counties)
Members County Expiration of Term, July 1
Robert W. Batsel* Marion 2020
Vanessa Thomas* Marion 2020
Anita G. Carver* Lake 2022
Charles K. Ruse, Jr.+ Marion 2022
Jennifer C. Rey+ Hernando 2022
Zachary J. McCormick+ Lake 2023
Matthew Foreman* Hernando 2023
Janice “JJ” Dahl* Lake 2023
Shanta N. Matthews+ Marion 2024
Updated July 1, 2020
*Governor’s Direct Appointment
+Nominee submitted by the Florida Bar
^JNC Chair Page 12 of 26
Sixth Judicial Circuit
Judicial Nominating Commission
(Pasco and Pinellas Counties)
Members County Expiration of Term, July 1
Jamie R. Girgenti+ Pinellas 2022
Sonny Im+ Pinellas 2022
Ian R. Leavengood* Pinellas 2022
Kara E. Hardin+ Pasco 2023
Brian J. Aungst, Jr.* Pinellas 2023
Gordon G. Oldham, IV* Pinellas 2023
Lee L. Haas+ Pinellas 2024
Adam Ross* Pinellas 2024
Berny Jacques* Pinellas 2024
Updated July 1, 2020
*Governor’s Direct Appointment
+Nominee submitted by the Florida Bar
^JNC Chair Page 13 of 26
Seventh Judicial Circuit
Judicial Nominating Commission
(Flagler, Putnam, St. Johns, and Volusia Counties)
Members County Expiration of Term, July 1
L. Charlene Matthews+ Volusia 2022
Andrew T. Morgan* St. Johns 2022
Raven E. Sword+ Flagler 2022
Christopher J. Greene* St. Johns 2023
Mark P. Stanton* Putnam 2023
Kelly Parson Kwiatek+ Volusia 2023
Travis D. Mydock+ St. Johns 2024
John K. Reid* Volusia 2024
Terrence White* Volusia 2024
Updated July 1, 2020
*Governor’s Direct Appointment
+Nominee submitted by the Florida Bar
^JNC Chair Page 14 of 26
Eighth Judicial Circuit
Judicial Nominating Commission
(Alachua, Baker, Bradford, Gilchrist, Levy, and Union Counties)
Members County Expiration of Term, July 1
Candice Brower+ Alachua 2022
Norm D. Fugate+ Levy 2022
Brian Kramer+ Alachua 2023
Ronald Bendekovic* Alachua 2023
Robert Woody* Alachua 2023
Rebecca Shinholser* Alachua 2023
Lindsey Turner* Alachua 2023
Christopher Elsey* Alachua 2024
Brent G. Siegel+ Alachua 2024
Updated July 1, 2020
*Governor’s Direct Appointment
+Nominee submitted by the Florida Bar
^JNC Chair Page 15 of 26
Ninth Judicial Circuit
Judicial Nominating Commission
(Orange and Osceola Counties)
Members County Expiration of Term, July 1
Vacant+ Orange 2022
J. Timothy Shulte+ Orange 2022
Jeff Aaron* Orange 2022
Michael A. Sasso* Orange 2023
Chris Posteraro* Orange 2023
Robert Holborn+ Osceola 2023
Joshua D. Grosshans+ Orange 2024
Matthew A. Klein* Orange 2024
Tara Tedrow* Orange 2024
Updated July 1, 2020
*Governor’s Direct Appointment
+Nominee submitted by the Florida Bar
^JNC Chair Page 16 of 26
Tenth Judicial Circuit
Judicial Nominating Commission
(Hardee, Highlands, and Polk Counties)
Members County Expiration of Term, July 1
Patrice F. Behnstedt+ Polk 2022
Edward Blake Paul* Polk 2022
Nicholas Zbreznikj+ Polk 2022
Frederick Murphy+ Polk 2023
Krista Mahalak* Polk 2023
Robert S. Swaine* Highlands 2023
Richard E. Straughn+ Polk 2024
Benjamin W. Hardin, Jr.* Polk 2020
Lydia Zbreznikj* Polk 2020
Updated July 1, 2020
*Governor’s Direct Appointment
+Nominee submitted by the Florida Bar
^JNC Chair Page 17 of 26
Eleventh Judicial Circuit
Judicial Nominating Commission
(Miami-Dade County)
Members County Expiration of Term, July 1
Scott Dimond+ Miami-Dade 2022
Robert H. Fernandez* Miami-Dade 2022
Jorge A. Mestre+ Miami-Dade 2022
Roberto Pardo+ Miami-Dade 2023
Daniel S. Fridman* Miami-Dade 2023
Miranda Soto* Miami-Dade 2023
Walter J. Harvey+ Miami-Dade 2024
David Axelman* Miami-Dade 2024
Hayden O’Byrne* Miami-Dade 2024
Updated July 1, 2020
*Governor’s Direct Appointment
+Nominee submitted by the Florida Bar
^JNC Chair Page 18 of 26
Twelfth Judicial Circuit
Judicial Nominating Commission
(DeSoto, Manatee, and Sarasota Counties)
Members County Expiration of Term, July 1
Patrick K. Neal* Manatee 2022
Hunter G. Norton+ Sarasota 2022
Varinia M. Van Ness+ Sarasota 2022
Anthony J. Rolfes+ Sarasota 2023
Ronald J. Filipkowski* Sarasota 2023
Nancy E. Cason* Sarasota 2023
Alvin Brown* Manatee 2024
Bonnie Lee Polk+ Sarasota 2024
William C. Robinson, Jr.* Manatee 2024
Updated July 1, 2020
*Governor’s Direct Appointment
+Nominee submitted by the Florida Bar
^JNC Chair Page 19 of 26
Thirteenth Judicial Circuit
Judicial Nominating Commission
(Hillsborough County)
Members County Expiration of Term, July 1
Vacant+ Hillsborough 2020
J. Carter Andersen+ Hillsborough 2022
Christine L. Derr+ Hillsborough 2022
Thomas Newcomb Hyde* Hillsborough 2022
Andrew J. Mayts, Jr.+ Hillsborough 2023
Teresa M. Gaffney* Hillsborough 2023
Ryan Sainz* Hillsborough 2023
Michael Beltran* Hillsborough 2024
Maxmillian Amster* Hillsborough 2024
Updated July 1, 2020
*Governor’s Direct Appointment
+Nominee submitted by the Florida Bar
^JNC Chair Page 20 of 26
Fourteenth Judicial Circuit
Judicial Nominating Commission
(Bay, Calhoun, Gulf, Holmes, Jackson, and Washington Counties)
Members County Expiration of Term, July 1
J. Adam Albritton* Bay 2022
John J. Maceluch, Jr.+ Bay 2022
Robert D. Sale+ Bay 2022
Todd C. Brister+ Bay 2023
Jeffrey Carter* Bay 2023
A. Waylon Graham* Bay 2023
Brandon R. Burg* Bay 2024
William A. Lewis+ Bay 2024
Mark Graham* Bay 2024
Updated July 1, 2020
*Governor’s Direct Appointment
+Nominee submitted by the Florida Bar
^JNC Chair Page 21 of 26
Fifteenth Judicial Circuit
Judicial Nominating Commission
(Palm Beach County)
Members County Expiration of Term, July 1
Adam Weisholtz* Palm Beach 2022
William N. Shepherd+ Palm Beach 2022
Jared S. Gillman+ Palm Beach 2022
Sarah A. Cohen+ Palm Beach 2023
Robert Harvey* Palm Beach 2023
Kelly V. Hagar* Palm Beach 2023
Gordon Dieterle* Palm Beach 2024
Phillip Fender* Palm Beach 2024
Vacant+ Palm Beach 2024
Updated July 1, 2020
*Governor’s Direct Appointment
+Nominee submitted by the Florida Bar
^JNC Chair Page 22 of 26
Sixteenth Judicial Circuit
Judicial Nominating Commission
(Monroe County)
Members County Expiration of Term, July 1
Roget V. Bryan+ Monroe 2022
Timothy N. Thomes+ Monroe 2022
George Wallace* Monroe 2022
Anthony J. Barrows* Monroe 2023
Michael Puto* Monroe 2023
Ashley Sybesma+ Monroe 2023
Nicholas Mulick* Monroe 2024
Richard McChesney* Monroe 2024
Robert B. Shillinger+ Monroe 2024
Updated July 1, 2020
*Governor’s Direct Appointment
+Nominee submitted by the Florida Bar
^JNC Chair Page 23 of 26
Seventeenth Judicial Circuit
Judicial Nominating Commission
(Broward County)
Members County Expiration of Term, July 1
Vivian H. Fazio+ Broward 2022
William G. McCormick* Broward 2022
Alice K. Sum+ Broward 2022
Valerie Barnhardt+ Broward 2023
Levi Williams* Broward 2023
Joseph Van De Bogart* Broward 2023
Kenneth J. Joyce* Broward 2024
Christina Sanabria* Broward 2024
Thomas Oates+ Broward 2024
Updated July 1, 2020
*Governor’s Direct Appointment
+Nominee submitted by the Florida Bar
^JNC Chair Page 24 of 26
Eighteenth Judicial Circuit
Judicial Nominating Commission
(Brevard and Seminole Counties)
Members County Expiration of Term, July 1
Andrew B. Pickett+ Brevard 2020
Donna C. Valin* Brevard 2022
R. Scott Robinson+ Brevard 2022
Rachel W. Delgado+ Brevard 2022
James Dowdy+ Seminole 2023
Andrew Ballentine* Seminole 2023
Daniel J. Gerber* Seminole 2023
Shannon P. Snedaker* Seminole 2024
David Bear* Seminole 2024
Updated July 1, 2020
*Governor’s Direct Appointment
+Nominee submitted by the Florida Bar
^JNC Chair Page 25 of 26
Nineteenth Judicial Circuit
Judicial Nominating Commission
(Indian River, Martin, Okeechobee, and St. Lucie Counties)
Members County Expiration of Term, July 1
Benjamin L. Bedard* Martin 2020
Barbara A. Cook+ Martin 2022
Robert V. Schwerer+ St. Lucie 2022
Nita G. Denton* Martin 2022
Manual Farach+ Martin 2023
Jennifer L. Williamson* Martin 2023
Vacant* 2023
Bradley W. Rossway+ Indian River 2024
Adam Schwartz* Martin 2024
Updated July 1, 2020
*Governor’s Direct Appointment
+Nominee submitted by the Florida Bar
^JNC Chair Page 26 of 26
Twentieth Judicial Circuit
Judicial Nominating Commission
(Charlotte, Collier, Glades, Hendry, and Lee Counties)
Members County Expiration of Term, July 1
Aaron A. Haak+ Lee 2022
Andrea P. Smith+ Lee 2022
Bernard Long, Jr.* Lee 2022
Sanjay Kurian+ Lee 2023
Aaron J. O’Brien* Collier 2023
Vacant* 2023
Sharon Hanlon+ Collier 2024
Richard Montecalvo* Collier 2024
Mike Carr* Collier 2024
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