Staff Reports
Gov. Ron DeSantis named Monica Gordo and Fleur Lobree to the 3rd District Court of Appeal.
The Governor’s Office said Thursday’s appointments “mark the first time four women are seated” on the court, based in Miami. Gordo and Lobree join Judges Norma Lindsey and Bronwyn Miller.
In a statement, the Governor said “these two brilliant legal professionals understand the proper role of the courts and have demonstrated a firm commitment to our Constitution.”
DeSantis made the announcement in the Alan R. Schwartz Atrium of the newly-renovated courthouse.
Gordo, 43, was elected a circuit judge of the 11th Circuit in 2010.
She received her bachelor’s degree from University of Miami and her law degree from the University of Miami School of Law.
Prior to joining the bench, Gordo served as an Assistant State Attorney for the Miami State Attorney’s Office. She fills the vacancy created by the elevation of Barbara Lagoa to the state Supreme Court.
Lobree, 50, is Legal Advisor and Assistant State Attorney for the 11th Circuit State Attorney’s Office.
She received her bachelor’s degree from Florida State University and her law degree from University of Miami School of Law.
Lobree also has previously served as a circuit judge on the 11th Circuit, appointed by then-Gov. Rick Scott. She fills the vacancy caused by the elevation of Robert Luck to the state Supreme Court.
