Gov. Ron DeSantis recently made two judicial appointments, one to the Fourth Judicial Circuit court and one to the Fifth Circuit bench.

 L.E. Hutton of Neptune Beach to serve as a judge on the Fourth Judicial Circuit Court

Hutton has served as chief assistant state attorney for the Fourth Judicial Circuit since 2017. Previously, he was a partner at Willis, Ferebee, & Hutton. He earned both his bachelor’s degree and juris doctor from the University of Florida. Hutton fills the judicial vacancy created by the resignation of Judge Lester.