On April 3, 2025, the Judicial Nominating Commission for the First District Court of Appeal interviewed fourteen applicants to fill the vacancy on the First District Court of Appeal created by the resignation of Judge Bradford Thomas. Following deliberations and thoughtful consideration of each applicant, the Commission nominates the following individuals (in alphabetical order and without any preference) to Gov. Ron DeSantis:
Judge Brittany O. Finkbeiner
Judge Jennifer J. Frydrychowicz
Judge R. Todd Harris
Judge Joshua M. Hawkes
Judge Lance E. Neff
Raymond F. Treadwell
The Commission sincerely thanks the members of the bench, bar, and public who took time to provide feedback about the applicants.
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