Scott Names Herndon to the 5th Judicial Circuit Court

Gov. Rick Scott has appointed Lisa D. Herndon of Ocala to the 5th Judicial Circuit Court.

According to a release from the governor's office:

Herndon, 46, has been an assistant state attorney with the state attorneys office for the 5th Judicial Circuit since 1997 and with the 10th Judicial Circuit from 1990 to 1997. In addition, she briefly practiced with Daniel Hightower PA in 2003 and with Teresa Nightingale PA in 1996. Herndon received a bachelors degree from the University of South Florida and a law degree from the Mercer University Walter F. George School of Law.

Throughout Lisas career, she has dealt with a wide variety of legal issues and made difficult decisions based on the rule of law, Scott said. With a focus on common sense and hard work, she has demonstrated the demeanor and fairness appropriate for the bench.

Herndon will fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Judge T. Michael Johnson.