Florida Governor Ron DeSantis Makes One Judicial Appointment

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced one judicial appointment Friday to the Third District Court of Appeal.

Kansas Gooden, of Pinecrest, to serve as Judge on the Third District Court of Appeal

Gooden is a Shareholder and the Appellate Practice Group Leader at Boyd & Jenerette, PA. She has worked at the firm since 2009.

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Gooden is board-certified in appellate practice and has handled over 400 civil appeals in her career.

She earned her bachelor’s degree from James Madison University and her juris doctorate from St. Thomas University. Gooden fills the judicial vacancy created by the passing of Judge Hendon.

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Florida Governor Ron DeSantis Makes One Judicial Appointment