The 17th Judicial Circuit is pleased to welcome Assistant U.S. Attorney Johnathan D. Lott as its newest judge. Judge Lott will fill the vacancy left by Circuit Judge John Murphy III, who resigned on August 1st after 20 years on the bench. Gov. Ron DeSantis appointed Lott to the vacancy on Nov. 25th. Judge Lott will take over Judge Francis Viamontes’ division in family court and Judge Viamontes will move to a felony criminal division. Judge Lott will begin his service on Jan. 1, 2025. Read our press release HERE.
