Renatha Francis
Justice · Florida
Nonpartisan
Biography
Renatha Francis is a judge of the Florida Supreme Court. She assumed office on September 1, 2022. Her current term ends on January 7, 2031. Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) appointed Francis to the Florida Supreme Court on August 5, 2022, to fill the vacancy created by the retirement of C. Alan Lawson. She joined the court on September 1, 2022. DeSantis first appointed Francis to the supreme court on May 26, 2020. On September 11, 2020, the Florida Supreme Court unanimously ruled against Francis' appointment and ordered the governor to select a different nominee. State Rep. Geraldine Thompson (D-District 44) had filed a lawsuit challenging Francis' appointment in July 2020.
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- Education
- University of the West Indies; Florida Coastal School of Law
- Profession
- Attorney
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