Gov. Ron DeSantis announced four judicial appointments in June.

Chris Bufano of Bristol to serve as judge on the Liberty County Court

Bufano has served as a deputy general counsel for the Florida Department of Law Enforcement since 2022. Previously, he served as an assistant state attorney in the 18th Judicial Circuit. He earned his bachelor’s degree from Wilmington University and his juris doctorate from Widener University Delaware Law School. Bufano fills the judicial vacancy created by the retirement of Judge Hosford.