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Arkansas committee will audit assignments of court cases to Benton County’s circuit judges

NWA Online 23 Feb 2026
BENTONVILLE -- A state auditing committee will gather information concerning case assignments for Benton County's circuit judges after concerns were raised over unauthorized transfers ... .
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Trump lawyer Justin Smith nominated for circuit judge seat

Columbia Missourian 20 Feb 2026
President Trump nominated his lawyer in the E. Jean Carroll case for the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals, marking the ninth Trump appointee in Missouri courts ... .
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Prosecutor of Adelson family among finalists for circuit judge

Tallahassee Democrat 20 Feb 2026
A prosecutor in the Dan Markel murder trials is a finalist for a circuit judge position in Florida's Big Bend.The Judicial Nominating Commission recommended six finalists to Gov ... Cooper as the newest circuit judge in the Big Bend.
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County and circuit judge openings in Polk County draw multiple applicants

The Ledger 18 Feb 2026
The applicants are County Judge Anne Trefz Gibson of the 10th Judicial Circuit; County Judge Kevin Kohl of the 10th Judicial Circuit; Caymen Alexis Calabro Hargaden, assistant state attorney for the ...
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Daviess circuit judge overturns lower court's rulings

Messenger-Inquirer 17 Feb 2026
A Daviess Circuit judge has ruled to block two rulings from a lower court judge in a case involving an alleged sexual assault involving a juvenile ... .
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Race for Pulaski County circuit judge position draws 3 hopefuls

NWA Online 16 Feb 2026
Three candidates are competing to replace retiring Pulaski County Circuit Judge Cathleen "Cathi" Compton in next month's nonpartisan judicial elections for the Sixth Judicial District, which includes Perry County and part of Pulaski County ... .
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Pulaski County circuit judge seeks third 6-year term, faces challenger from Roland

Arkansas Democrat-Gazette 16 Feb 2026
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Three attorneys vying to become circuit judge for Washington, Madison counties

NWA Online 15 Feb 2026
FAYETTEVILLE -- Three experienced attorneys are vying for the 4th Judicial District Circuit Court, Division 2 bench that will be vacated at the end of the year when Judge John Threet retires ... .
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Benton County circuit judge candidates talk fairness and importance of having a strong understanding of law

NWA Online 13 Feb 2026
BENTONVILLE -- Both candidates seeking to replace retiring Circuit Judge John Scott say a good judge must base their decisions on the law and remain impartial ... .
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Two experienced attorneys seek new circuit judge post in Benton County

NWA Online 13 Feb 2026
Two experienced attorneys are seeking to become the first to fill a new circuit judge's position in Benton County in the March 3 nonpartisan election for judicial candidates ... .
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Circuit Judge Ellen Masters will retire after 26 years on bench

News Chief 09 Feb 2026
Circuit Judge Ellen Masters, the longest-serving circuit judge in the 10th Judicial Circuit, is leaving the bench after 26 years ... Bush then appointed her to the Circuit Court in 2002, replacing Judge J.
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Knox, Laurel Circuit Judge Greg Lay files for Court of Appeals

The Sentinel Echo 06 Feb 2026
LONDONFollowing a vacancy on the Kentucky Court of Appeals, Chief Circuit Judge Greg Lay, who has served as Circuit Judge in Knox and Laurel counties (the 27th Judicial Circuit) for over two decades, is the first to file ... .
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Floyd appointed to succeed Nicholas as Cullman County Circuit Judge

Cullman Times 06 Feb 2026
Floyd has been appointed to succeed Nicholas as the 32nd Judicial Circuit Judge in Cullman County ... Kay Ivey appointed Judge Chad Floyd to succeed Judge Gregory Nicholas as the 32nd Judicial Circuit Judge in Cullman County on Thursday, Feb.
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Watch: Circuit Judge Michael Porter Investiture Ceremony

TCPalm 03 Feb 2026
An investiture ceremony is held for 19th Judicial Circuit Judge Michael Porter on Jan. 30, 2026. .
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Welcome to the bench, Circuit Judge Shanae Pickens

Ocala Star Banner 03 Feb 2026
Now she's becoming a circuit judge ... The first was retired Circuit Judge Sandra Champ, who was the first woman of any color on the bench as a circuit judge for the 5th Judicial Circuit ... Jeb Bush to be a circuit judge in 2000.
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