Clay County Bar Association

Clay County Bar Association The Clay County Bar Association was formally organized in 1973.

We continue to serve as an organization of legal professionals connecting for fellowship and raising the bar for legal services in Clay County, Florida.

04/08/2026

The Clay County Bar Association's 2026 Law Day celebration is quickly approaching. As we celebrate this year's theme, The Rule of Law and the American Dream, please join us on Thursday, April 23, 2026, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Thrasher-Horne Center in Orange Park. The doors will open at 11:00 a.m. and the program will begin promptly at 11:30 a.m.

We have a wonderful program planned and lunch will be provided. We are honored to announce that our keynote speaker will be The Honorable Marcia Morales Howard, Chief Judge of the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida.

Kindly RSVP by April 10, 2026 to secure your seat. If you are a member, this event is included in your membership. Guest tickets are $65.00 per person and can be purchased online.

Sponsorship of Law Day not only supports this important civic event, but also helps the Clay County Bar Association continue its community outreach, educational programs, and initiatives throughout the year. Sponsors receive valuable recognition among the legal and business communities while demonstrating a meaningful commitment to the rule of law and our local community. Table reservations will be confirmed on a first-come, first-served basis upon receipt of payment and in accordance with sponsorship level. Once a table is reserved, I will contact you directly to coordinate your requested table guests. The sponsorship deadline is April 3, 2026. Sponsorship payments can be made online through the following link: Law Day 2026 Sponsorships. We hope you will consider partnering with us to make this year’s Law Day celebration a success.

01/27/2026

Good afternoon everyone,

We wanted to share a quick update regarding the All Bar Event that is scheduled for this evening at the Duval County Courthouse. Due to unforeseen circumstances, the Clay County Bar Association will no longer be attending the All Bar Event. CCBA members are still welcome to attend, but please note that there may be an entry fee.

We appreciate your understanding and will share information about future opportunities to gather with our colleagues in the coming weeks. Thank you and we hope to see you soon at our upcoming Clay County Bar Association events.

Join us for the All Bar Celebrarion on January 27. This event is open to all.
01/16/2026

Join us for the All Bar Celebrarion on January 27. This event is open to all.

01/14/2026

⚠️ANNOUNCEMENT⚠️

Governor Ron DeSantis has appointed First District Court of Appeal Judge Adam Tanenbaum to the Florida Supreme Court to fill the vacancy created by the retirement of Justice Charles Canady. Justice Tanenbaum has served on the First DCA since November 2019. Read more about him in the Bar News.
https://www.floridabar.org/the-florida-bar-news/tanenbaum-joins-the-supreme-court/

Thank you to all the generous sponsors of the CCBA Judicial Reception and Christmas Party
12/04/2025

Thank you to all the generous sponsors of the CCBA Judicial Reception and Christmas Party

The 2025 Judicial Reception and Christmas Party was a great success! Thank you to all who attended and congratulations t...
12/04/2025

The 2025 Judicial Reception and Christmas Party was a great success! Thank you to all who attended and congratulations to all of our raffle winners! A very special thank you to all the sponsors: TC Federal Bank-Colony Bank, One Accord Mediation, Accident Mediators, Sammons Law P.A., Northwestern Mutual and Galnor Shumard, P.A.! See you all next year!

11/17/2025

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 17, 2025
CONTACT: Chanda L. Rogers, Chairman; [email protected]
Fourth Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission
TELEPHONE: 904-321-0202


4TH CIRCUIT JNC ANNOUNCES LIST OF NOMINEES FOR FOURTH CIRCUIT COURT JUDICIAL VACANCY

Earlier today, the Judicial Nominating Commission for the Fourth Judicial Circuit interviewed eight (8) applicants to fill the second of two vacancies on the Fourth Judicial Circuit Court Bench as a result of the enactment of SB 2508. Following deliberations and thoughtful consideration of each applicant, the Commission nominates the following individuals (in alphabetical order and without any preference) to Gov. Ron DeSantis:

Amber Donley
Marquita Greene
Jenny Higginbotham
Nicole Saunders

The Commission sincerely thanks the members of the bench, bar, and public who took time to provide feedback about the applicants. A certified list of nominees will be provided to the Governor at a later date, as FDLE background checks are still in progress.

11/11/2025

He has served as an assistant state attorney for the 4th Judicial Circuit since 2013.

11/04/2025

4TH CIRCUIT JNC ANNOUNCES JUDICIAL VACANCY INTERVIEW SCHEDULE

As a result of the enactment of SB 2508, there is one (1) new judicial position that has been created in the Fourth Judicial Circuit Court. Gov. Ron DeSantis has asked the Fourth Judicial Circuit Nominating Commission to provide him with highly qualified nominees for that position.
The Commission received eight (8) applications and will interview the applicants on Fri., Nov. 14, 2025, in accordance with the following schedule:

Time Applicant Commissioner
9:30 a.m. Jordan Beard Lanny Russell
9:45 a.m. Amber Donley Courtney Grimm
10:00 a.m. Ernie Dukes Alan Mizrahi
10:15 a.m. Marquita Green Anthony Zebouni
10:30 a.m. Break/Deliberations
10:45 a.m. Geraldine Hartin Helen Roberson
11:00 a.m. Jenny Higginbotham Robert Harris
11:15 a.m. Katelyn Johnston Lanny Russell
11:30 a.m. Nicole Saunders Patrick Joyce
11:45 a.m. Lunch/Deliberations

Interviews will take place in the Chambers of The Honorable Lance Day, Chief Judge of the Fourth Judicial Circuit, located at the Duval County Courthouse, Room 7139, Duval County Courthouse, 501 W. Adams St., Jacksonville, Florida.

Members of the Bench, the Bar, and the public are encouraged to contact the Commissioners with relevant information about these applicants on or before Nov. 13, 2025.

All proceedings of this Judicial Nominating Commission are open to the public except for deliberations. Accordingly, applicants should not expect their application be kept confidential. If an applicant is nominated by this Commission, all materials attached to the original application along with any supplemental materials will be submitted to Gov. DeSantis’s Office.

10/23/2025

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 23, 2025
CONTACT: Chanda L. Rogers, Chairman; [email protected]
Fourth Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission
TELEPHONE: 904-321-0202

4TH CIRCUIT JNC ANNOUNCES CIRCUIT AND COUNTY JUDICIAL VACANCIES

As a result of the enactment of SB 2508, there are four (4) new judicial positions that have been created in the Fourth Judicial Circuit. Gov. Ron DeSantis has asked the Fourth Judicial Circuit Nominating Commission to provide him with highly qualified nominees for the two positions for which interviews have not been conducted: (1) A Fourth Judicial Circuit vacancy, and (2) a Nassau County Court vacancy.

Complete unredacted and redacted applications (see below for more information) for these vacancies must be received before 5 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 3, 2025, via e-mail to Chanda Rogers at: [email protected].

Applications may be downloaded from the Governor’s website.

Interviews for the Nassau County Court vacancy will be held on Thur., Nov. 13, 2025, at the Historic Courthouse located at 416 Centre Street, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034.

Interviews for the Fourth Judicial Circuit vacancy will be held on Fri., Nov. 14, 2025, at the Duval County Courthouse.

Neither incomplete applications nor applications submitted after the deadline will be considered. Further, all applicants must meet the qualifications for judges outlined in Article V, Section 8 of the Florida Constitution.

Personal information not subject to public disclosure should be redacted on a separate copy of the application as permitted by Section 119.071 of the Florida Statutes. Please also e-mail a digital photo with the applications. To assist the commission, all questions on the application must be fully and completely answered. Applications must include current contact information (especially direct phone numbers), including e-mail addresses for judges, co- counsel, opposing counsel, and references to facilitate the background investigation that will be conducted by the members of the Commission.

All proceedings of this Judicial Nominating Commission are open to the public except for deliberations. Accordingly, applicants should not expect their application to be kept confidential.

If an applicant is nominated, all materials attached to the original application will be submitted to the Executive Office of the Governor.

If there are any questions about the application process, please contact Chanda L. Rogers at the number above. Applicants shall not initiate contact with the Commissioners until the nominees are submitted to the Governor unless questions pertain to the application process only.

Congratulations to Hector Murcia Bustos, member of the Clay County Bar Association and Assistant State Attorney for the ...
10/22/2025

Congratulations to Hector Murcia Bustos, member of the Clay County Bar Association and Assistant State Attorney for the 4th Judicial Circuit, on his appointment by Governor DeSantis as a Clay County Court Judge! We look forward to your continued support, now as a member of our local judiciary.🎉

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