July 8, 2025
GrayRobinson is proud to announce Attorney Eric Yesner was elected as vice-chair of the Seventeenth Judicial Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission (JNC) during the annual organizational meeting on Monday, July 7, 2025. The Seventeenth Judicial Circuit of Florida is the court for Broward County, headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. It is the second largest circuit court in the state with 90 judges. Of those, 32 are county court judges and 58 are circuit judges.
The Seventeenth Judicial Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission (JNC) plays a critical role in shaping the judiciary of Broward County and serves as a key component of Florida’s merit-based judicial selection system. Each JNC is composed of nine members—five appointed directly by the Governor and four selected from nominees provided by The Florida Bar. Charged with identifying and recommending candidates to fill judicial vacancies, the JNC helps ensure the circuit and county court is led by individuals of the highest qualifications, integrity, and commitment to justice.
Eric focuses his practice on appellate and litigation matters in both state and federal courts. He has experience working through civil appeals from filing the notice of appeal through to conclusion. Eric is a big-picture strategist with deep roots in Florida law and politics, finding success for both private clients and government entities. Eric was appointed to the Seventeenth Judicial Circuit JNC by Governor Ron DeSantis in 2024. He previously served on the Fourth District Court of Appeal JNC, where Governor DeSantis appointed Eric from 2020 to 2024.
Read – GrayRobinson Attorney Eric Yesner Elected Vice-Chair of Seventeenth Judicial Circuit JNC.
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