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Governor Ron DeSantis Makes Two Judicial Appointments

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced two judicial appointments:

Chris Bufano, of Bristol, to serve as Judge on the Liberty County Court
Bufano has served as a Deputy General Counsel for the Florida Department of Law Enforcement since 2022. Previously, he served as an Assistant State Attorney in the Eighteenth Judicial Circuit. He earned his bachelor’s degree from Wilmington University and his juris doctorate from Widener University Delaware Law School. Bufano fills the judicial vacancy created by the retirement of Judge Hosford.

Lillian Ewen, of Fort Pierce, to serve as Judge on the Nineteenth Circuit Court
Ewen has served as a General Magistrate in the Nineteenth Judicial Circuit Court since 2021. Previously, she served as a Senior Staff Attorney in the Nineteenth Judicial Circuit Court. She earned her bachelor’s degree from Wake Forest University and her juris doctorate from the University of Florida. Ewen fills the judicial vacancy created by the resignation of Judge Keeler.

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