Judges appointed to the Third District Court of Appeal, 13th and
18th Circuit Courts and to the Lake and Polk County Courts
Governor Rick Scott today announced six appointments to a District Court of Appeal and multiple Circuit and County Courts.
Eric Hendon is appointed to the Third District Court of Appeal. Hendon, 62, of North Bay Village, is an 11th Circuit Court Judge. He received both his bachelor’s degree and law degree from the University of Florida. Hendon fills the vacancy created by the retirement of Judge Richard Suarez.
Bronwyn Miller is appointed to the Third District Court of Appeal. Miller, 46, of Coconut Grove, is an 11th Circuit Court Judge. She received her bachelor’s degree from Barnard College and her law degree from the University of Miami. Miller fills the vacancy created by the retirement of Judge Leslie Rothenberg.
Robert Segal is appointed to the 18th Circuit Court. Segal, 50, of Melbourne, is a General Magistrate for Brevard County. He received his bachelor’s degree from George Washington University and his law degree from Vermont Law School. Segal fills the vacancy created by the elevation of Judge John Harris.
Cary Rada is appointed to the Lake County Court. Rada, 50, of Eustis, is president of Cary Rada P.A. He received his bachelor’s degree from Florida Atlantic University and his law degree from Stetson University. Rada fills the vacancy created by the elevation of Judge James Baxley.
Lawrence “Larry” Lefler is appointed to the 13th Circuit Court. Lefler, 49, of Tampa, is a Hillsborough County Court Judge. He received his bachelor’s degree from Mercer University and his law degree from Texas Southern University. Lefler fills the vacancy created by the resignation of Judge Claudia Isom.
David E. Stamey Jr. is appointed to the Polk County Court. Stamey Jr., 48, of Winter Haven, is an Assistant State Attorney of the 10th Circuit State Attorney’s Office. He received his bachelor’s degree from the University of Florida and his law degree from Stetson University. Stamey Jr. fills the vacancy created by the resignation of Judge Robert Williams.
