Rick Scott Names Christi Underwood to 9th Circuit Court

Gov. Rick Scott named attorney Christi L. Underwood to the 9th Judicial Circuit Court on Tuesday. Formerly with Foley & Lardner, Underwood has been a sole practitioner for more than a decade. She takes the post which had been held by Judge Frederic Rand Wallis who resigned.

Through her decades of practicing law, Christie has exhibited the qualities that make for a fair and capable judge, Scott said. I am certain she will continue to demonstrate knowledge of the law and judicial restraint while serving the citizens of Florida on the 9th Judicial Circuit bench.