Cannava Jr. Appointed to Miami-Dade County Court

Gov. Rick Scott today has appointed Donald DJ Cannava Jr. to the Miami-Dade County Court.

DJs broad range of experience has prepared him to handle the diverse matters that come before the county court every day, Scott stated in a release. His ability to assess situations fairly and in an efficient and straightforward manner will allow him to serve the Miami-Dade County Court well.

According to a release from the governors office:

Cannava, 51, has been the statewide deputy director of Childrens Legal Services within the Florida Department of Children and Families and the regional director for Floridas southern and southeast regions since 2008. Previously, he was a senior vice president with Passport Marine from 2006 to 2008, senior vice president and general counsel with Inktel Direct from 2001 to 2006, and an assistant state attorney with the Miami-Dade County state attorneys office from 1993 to 1996. He also was a junior agent with United Talent Agency from 1996 to 2000 and manager of business development for CBSSportsline.com from 2000 to 2001. Cannava received bachelors and law degrees from Boston College.

Cannava will fill the vacancy created by the appointment of Judge Rosa C. Figarola to the 11th Judicial Circuit Court.