FLORIDA JUDICIAL QUALIFICATIONS COMMISSIONS VACANCY

The Florida Bar Board of Governors is seeking applicants for the following vacancy to be filled during its December 11, 2026, meeting. Lawyer applicants must be members of The Florida Bar and in good standing.

Florida Judicial Qualifications Commission: One attorney to serve a six-year term commencing on January 1, 2027, and expiring December 31, 2032. The 15-member commission is authorized under Article V, Section 12, Florida Constitution, to investigate complaints against judges whose conduct demonstrates a present unfitness to hold office and recommends disciplinary action to the Supreme Court. No member of the commission, except a judge, shall be eligible for state judicial office while acting as a member of the commission and for a period of two years thereafter. No member of the commission shall hold office in a political party or participate in any campaign for judicial office or hold public office; provided that a judge may campaign for judicial office and hold that office.

Applications will be accepted until close of business on Monday, October 12, 2026.

Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the required application. The Board of Governors will review all applications and may request telephone or personal interviews.

Persons interested in applying for these vacancies may download the Application for Special Appointment or call Bar headquarters at (850) 561-3127, to obtain the application form. Completed applications must be received by the Executive Director, The Florida Bar, 651 East Jefferson Street, Tallahassee, Florida, 32399-2300 or submitted via e-mail.

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EDITORS: Please note The Florida Bar is not an association and "Association" is not part of our name. Proper reference is "The Florida Bar." Local bar organizations are properly termed "associations."

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