Gov. Ron DeSantis made three judicial appointments July 12 to the First Circuit, 18th Circuit and Lee County courts.

David Oberliesen of Niceville has been appointed a judge on the First Circuit Court. Oberliesen has been the owner of Oberliesen Law Firm since 2015 and has served as a criminal defense attorney for the past 16 years. Previously, he served as an assistant state attorney for the Eighth and 12th circuits. He received his bachelor’s degree from Central Michigan University and law degree from the University of Florida Levin College of Law. Oberliesen fills the judicial vacancy created by the resignation of Judge Jeff Burns.

Christopher Sprysenski of Sanford has been appointed a judge on the 18th Circuit Court. Sprysenski has served as private counsel for hundreds of family law, business litigation, and foreclosure cases. He has also served as Seminole County Bar Association president, Seminole County Bar Association Legal Aid Society President, and Seminole Inns of Court President. He received his bachelor’s degree from the University of Florida and his law degree from Barry University School of Law. Sprysenski fills the judicial vacancy created by the retirement of Judge Debra Nelson.