The Fifteenth Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission (“JNC”) announces that the following persons have applied for the two (2) Circuit Court Judge vacancies created by the elevation of Judge Caroline Shepherd to the Fourth District Court of Appeal and the resignation of Judge James Martz:
- Karen Black
- Jonathan Bridges
- Lauren Clifton
- Gabriel Ermine
- Autumn Gurrola
- Lawonda Warren Hightower
- Lauren Johnson
- Ilana Marcus
- Jeffrey Martz
- Jean Marie Middleton
- Annelies Mouring
- Angela Prudenti
- Christopher Sajdera
- Sarah Sherman
- Storm Tropea
- Danielle Wagner
- James Williams
Interviews will be conducted in person on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, commencing at 9:00 A.M. at the Library Conference Room, Judge Daniel T.K. Hurley Courthouse, 205 North Dixie Highway, West Palm Beach, Florida 33401.
The interview schedule will be announced by separate release. All JNC proceedings are open to the public, except for deliberations.
If you have any questions, please contact Gordon Dieterle at (561) 734-5552, or by email at [email protected]

