Image of a judge holding a gavel with text that reads: Notice of judicial vacancy - the Ninth Circuit judicial nominating commission is seeking nominees for one circuit court vacancy.

The Judicial Nominating Commission (JNC) for the Ninth Circuit seeks highly qualified nominees to fill one Circuit Court vacancy created by the retirement of Judge Patricia Strowbridge. 

The Commission requires candidates submit their application for consideration to the Chair, Michael Adam Sasso at masasso@sasso-law.com

by noon on August 12, 2026. Applicants must be registered to vote in Florida, a member of the Florida Bar for the last five years and reside in Orange County at the time of appointment. 

Interested candidates can find the application on the Governor's website.