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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announces three judicial appointments
Randall Daugustinis, of St. Augustine, to serve as Judge on the Seventh Judicial Circuit Court
Daugustinis has served as an Assistant State Attorney for the Fourth Judicial Circuit since 2020. Previously, she served as an Assistant State Attorney in the Tenth Judicial Circuit. She earned her bachelor's degree from the University of Tampa and her juris doctor from Florida Coastal School of Law. Daugustinis fills the judicial vacancy created by the retirement of Judge Warren.
Benjamin Rich, of St. Augustine, to serve as Judge on the St. Johns County Court
Rich has served as an Assistant State Attorney for the Seventh Judicial Circuit since 2010. Previously, he worked as an Attorney for McCune Law P.A. He earned his bachelor’s degree from the University of Central Florida and his juris doctor from Florida Coastal School of Law. Rich fills the judicial vacancy created by the elevation of Judge Blocker.
Derek Lewis, of Key West, to serve as Judge on the Monroe County Court
Lewis has worked as the Managing Attorney for Derek A. Lewis P.A. since 2021. Previously, he served as an Assistant State Attorney in the Seventeenth Judicial Circuit. He earned his bachelor’s degree from the University of Central Florida and his juris doctor from Nova Southeastern University. Lewis fills the judicial vacancy created by the elevation of Judge Morgan.