Gov. Ron DeSantis announces five judicial appointments December 2, one to the Ninth Circuit, one to the 17th Circuit, and three to the Hillsborough County court.

 Michael Deen of Winter Park to serve as judge on the Ninth Circuit court

Judge Deen has served on the Orange County bench since his appointment in March 2021. He previously served as an assistant state attorney in the Ninth Circuit for nine years. He received his bachelor’s degree from Samford University and his law degree from Barry University. Judge Deen fills the vacancy created by the resignation of Judge Donald A. Myers, Jr.