The appointments fill two vacancies created by retired judges.
Gov. Ron DeSantis Two court appointments were made to the First Circuit Court and Marion County Court on Tuesday.
Appointed DeSantis Clifton Drake from Crestview to the First Circuit Court and Lori Cotton from Ocala to Marion County Court.
Drake has served as Assistant Prosecutor in the First Judiciary Circle since 2010, specializing as a criminal prosecutor for four years and as a criminal prosecutor for six years.
Drake holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Florida and a law degree from Georgetown University Law Center.
He fills the legal position created by the judge Ross Goodmanwho withdrew.
Cotton has served as an assistant in the Fifth Justice District since 2001, where she served as a training director for seven years.
She earned a bachelor’s degree from Ohio State University and a law degree from the University of Florida College of Law.
Cotton will fill the position created by Judge Sarah Ritterhoff Williamswho withdrew.
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