From the press office of Governor Ron DeSantis:

Christopher Wigand, of Plantation, to serve as Judge on the Seventeenth Judicial Circuit Court

Wigand has owned and operated The Wigand Law Firm since 2012. Previously, he was a Partner at Williams Hilal Wigand Grande. He earned his bachelor’s degree from Auburn University and his juris doctor from Nova Southeastern University. Wigand fills the judicial vacancy created by the resignation of Judge Weekes.  

Michele Ricca, of Weston, to serve as Judge on the Broward County Court

Ricca has worked as a Partner at Boyd, Richards, Parker & Colonnelli, P.L. since 2010. Previously, she was a Partner at Cooney, Mattson, Lance, Blackburn, Richards & O’Connor, P.A. She earned her bachelor’s degree from St. Thomas University and her juris doctor from the University of Miami. Ricca fills the judicial vacancy created by the elevation of Judge Avalos.