The Office of the Governor of the State of Florida

05/23/2025 | Press release | Archived content

Governor Ron DeSantis Makes One Judicial Appointment

May
23
2025

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announces one judicial appointment to the First District Court of Appeal:

Ray Treadwell, of Tallahassee, to serve as Judge on the First District Court of Appeal

Treadwell has been a Shareholder at Lawson Huck Gonzalez PLLC since 2023. Previously, he served as Chief Deputy General Counsel to the Executive Office of the Governor. He was also the General Counsel of the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation. He earned his bachelor's degree from the University of Florida and his juris doctor from Yale Law School. Treadwell fills the judicial vacancy created by the resignation of Judge Thomas.

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