Gov. Ron DeSantis made two judicial appointments March 21, one to the Fourth Judicial Circuit court and another to the Fifth Circuit court.

 James Kallaher of Fleming Island to serve as judge on the Fourth Judicial Circuit Court

Kallaher has served as a partner and shareholder at Marshall, Dennehey, Warner, Coleman & Goggin since 2021. Previously, he served as a managing partner at Kallaher, DeLuca & Naughton. He received his bachelor’s degree from the University of Missouri and his law degree from Florida Coastal School of Law. Prior to law school, he was in the United States Navy. Kallaher fills the judicial vacancy created by the resignation of Judge Daniel F. Wilensky.