Florida Governor Announces Four New Judicial Appointments
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Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has announced four new judicial appointments, filling vacancies across Leon, Miami-Dade, and the Eleventh Judicial Circuits. The appointments, made effective promptly, include a judge for the Leon County Court and three judges for the Miami-Dade County Court. These appointments address vacancies created by both the elevation of a current judge and the enactment of Senate bill 2508.
New Appointments
Here’s a detailed look at each appointment:
Carlos Rey – Leon County Court Judge
Carlos Rey, of Tallahassee, will serve as Judge on the Leon County Court. He most recently served as the General Counsel for the Florida Senate since 2023, and as a Senior Attorney from 2020-2023.Prior to his work with the Senate, Rey was an assistant General Counsel for the Florida Department of State. He holds both a Bachelor of Arts degree and a Juris doctor (J.D.) from Florida State University. Rey’s appointment fills the vacancy created by the elevation of Judge Jones. https://www.flgov.com/2024/12/18/governor-desantis-announces-judicial-appointments/
Cristina Correa – Eleventh Judicial Circuit Court Judge
Cristina Correa, of Coral Gables, has been appointed as Judge on the Eleventh Judicial Circuit court. She previously served as a County court Judge for the Miami-Dade County court as 2020. Before becoming a judge, Correa was an Assistant State Attorney in the Eleventh Judicial Circuit. She earned her bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Florida and her Juris Doctor from Florida International University. Judge Correa fills a judicial vacancy created by the enactment of Senate Bill 2508. https://www.flgov.com/2024/12/18/governor-desantis-announces-judicial-appointments/
Jose Rohaidy – Miami-Dade County Court Judge
Jose Rohaidy, of Miami, will serve as Judge on the miami-Dade County Court. he has been an Assistant State Attorney for the Eleventh Judicial Circuit since 2019. Prior to that, he worked as an Associate at Zumpano Patricios, P.A. Rohaidy holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Florida and a Juris Doctor from St. Thomas University. His appointment addresses a judicial vacancy created by the enactment of Senate Bill 2508. https://www.flgov.com/2024/12/18/governor-desantis-announces-judicial-appointments/
Jennifer Levin – Miami-Dade County Court Judge
jennifer Levin, of Miami, has been appointed as Judge on the Miami-Dade county Court.She is currently a partner at Stone, Glass & Connolly, L.L.P, a position she has held since 2024. Previously, levin was an Associate at Martinez Morales Law. She earned her Bachelor of Arts degree from Florida State University and her Juris Doctor from Florida International University. Levin fills a judicial vacancy created by the enactment of Senate Bill 2508. https://www.flgov.com/2024/12/18/governor-desantis-announces-judicial-appointments/
Senate Bill 2508 and Judicial Vacancies
Senate Bill 2508, enacted earlier in 2024, created several judicial vacancies across Florida. The bill aimed to address caseload demands and ensure efficient operation of the state’s judicial system. The appointments of Correa, Rohaidy, and Levin directly address vacancies resulting from this legislation. https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bills/2024/2508
Key Takeaways
* Governor DeSantis appointed four new judges across three Florida judicial circuits.
* The appointments fill vacancies created by both legislative action (Senate Bill 2508) and the elevation of a current judge.
* The new judges bring diverse legal backgrounds, including experience as state attorneys, general counsel, and private practice attorneys.
* All appointees have strong ties to Florida