NewsYourobserverMay 19, 2026Manatee
Lakewood Ranch Attorney Hillary Ellis Appointed to Manatee County Court
Governor Ron DeSantis has appointed Lakewood Ranch attorney Hillary Ellis to the Manatee County Court, one of 12 new judicial appointments announced on April 24. This appointment is part of a broader expansion of the Florida judiciary, adding 39 new judges across the state to address population growth and rising case volumes.
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The appointment of a new judge to the Manatee County Court increases the local judicial capacity to handle traffic violations and cases, directly impacting the speed and volume of local court proceedings.
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