The Fifteenth Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission (“JNC”) announces that the following persons will be interviewed on Monday, August 9, 2021, to fill the vacancies for a Circuit Court Judge position created by the retirement of Judge Krista Marx, and a vacancy for a County Court Judge position created by the resignation of Judge Sandra Bosso-Pardo:    

9:00 a.m.               JNC Executive Session

9:10 a.m.               JNC Annual Meeting

9:30 a.m.               Judge Melanie Surber

9:40 a.m.               C. Annelies Mouring

9:50 a.m.               Jonathan Galler

10:00 a.m.             Ori Silver

10:10 a.m.             Marsha Bunn

10:20 a.m.             Alex Braunstein

10:30 a.m.             Joseph Maryuma

10:40 a.m.             Judge Bradley Harper

10:50 a.m.             Break

11:00 a.m.             Schnelle Tonge

11:10 a.m.             Allison Oasis Kahn

11:20 a.m.             Magistrate Peter Bassaline

11:30 a.m.             Joseph “J.D” Small

11:40 a.m.             Stephanie Tew

11:50 a.m.             James Sherman

12:00 p.m.             Jonathan Giddens

12:10 p.m.             Break

1:10 p.m.               Lauren Godden Burke

1:20 p.m.               April Bristow

1:30 p.m.               Melanie Casper

1:40 p.m.               Jean Marie Middleton

1:50 p.m.               Karen Velez

2:00 p.m.               Judge Thomas Hedler

2:10 p.m.               Kevin Walsh

2:20 p.m.               Mag. Maxine A.M. Williams

2:30 p.m.               JNC Deliberations

The above interviews will be conducted in person at the Library Conference Room, Judge Daniel T.K. Hurley Courthouse, 205 North Dixie Highway, West Palm Beach, Florida, 33401.

Each applicant will be allowed a two-minute opening statement. The interviews will be transcribed by Phipps Reporting pro bono.

JNC proceedings are open to the public, except for deliberations. A list of members of the Fifteenth Circuit JNC is available at https://www.flgov.com/judicial-and-judicial-nominating-commission-information.

If you have any questions, please contact Robert Harvey at (561) 303-2918, or by email at [email protected].

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The attachment contained within the link below outlines Frequently Asked Questions with regard to the changes to Rule of General Practice and Judicial Administration 2.420 effective July 1, 2021.  These changes apply to CA, CC, and SC cases.

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The Fifteenth Circuit needs volunteer Guardian Advocates for Baker Act cases. If you are interested in volunteering as a Guardian Advocate you will need to complete a volunteer application, 4-hour free training, and a criminal background check.

Pro bono credit hours for lawyers with the Florida Bar and Legal Aid. You can access the training on the Florida Certification Board website at: https://fcbonline.remotelearner.net/

For more information or any questions about the process please contact Mary Quinlan at [email protected] or 561-355-1925.

The Fifteenth Judicial Circuit has two Family Magistrate vacancies.  In addition to a great benefits package, i.e., paid vacation and sick leave, medical benefits (HMO/PPO) at a cost of $50.00 single coverage; $180.00 for family coverage, and excellent working conditions, the starting salary is $88,111.

Interested persons will find more information on the positions using the link below. The two positions are open until filled. Candidates are currently being interviewed.  

For more information on this opening, please visit: https://www.15thcircuit.com/jobs/magistrate-22010633

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In Memoriam – Cari Podesta (1959 – 2021)  

Cari was dedicated to the legal profession and spent the entirety of her 35-year career practicing community association and real estate law in Palm Beach County.  She was a well-respected attorney and pragmatic problem solver.  She had a brilliant legal mind and practiced law with incredible knowledge and compassion.  Cari advocated for her clients with the utmost dedication and professionalism.  Her enthusiastic spirit was contagious and she operated with incredible kindness in all aspects of her life.  Cari will be very missed. The services will be held on Tuesday, June 22, 2021.  The visitation is at 1:00 pm, with the memorial service at 2:00 pm at Quattlebaum Funeral Home, 5411 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach, FL.