Newly appointed Judge Johnathan D. Lott was sworn in by Administrative Judge Martin S. Fein, just days before he assumes the bench on Jan. 1, 2025. Governor Ron DeSantis appointed Judge Lott to the Circuit Court vacancy on Nov. 25th, where he will preside in Family Court. Judge Lott is a 2014 graduate of the University of Chicago Law School and a member of the Florida Bar Young Lawyers section and a Fort Lauderdale resident. His wife Sara and two sons, Joel (left) and Peter (right), attended the swearing-in ceremony while his parents watched the proceedings via Zoom. Welcome aboard Judge Lott. The 17th Judicial Circuit is delighted to have you on our team.
