From the press office of Governor Ron DeSantis:

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announces two judicial appointments to the Seventeenth Judicial Circuit Court.

Catalina Avalos, of Pembroke Pines, to serve as Judge on the Seventeenth Judicial Circuit Court

Avalos has served as a County Court Judge for Broward County since 2022. Previously, she was a Director at Tripp Scott P.A. She earned her bachelor’s degree from Florida International University and her juris doctor from Nova Southeastern University. Avalos fills the judicial vacancy created by the resignation of Judge Cohen.

Kevin Tynan, of Pembroke Pines, to serve as Judge on the Seventeenth Judicial Circuit Court

Tynan has been a Partner of Richardson & Tynan PLC since 2001. Previously, he was an Associate for Entin, Margules & Della Fera P.A. He earned his bachelor’s degree from Barry University and his juris doctor from Nova Southeastern University. Tynan fills the judicial vacancy created by the resignation of Judge Scherer.