Unfortunately, the applicant list and interviews for the open magistrate position were kept secret... That said, the committee acted quickly and cut the list to 5. Now the judges get to pick the next magistrate. I've heard from multiple sources about 4 of the 5 candidates:
1. Jackie Arango (AUSA)
2. Rick Del Toro (AUSA)
3. Jonathan Goodman (Akerman Senterfitt)
4. Daryl Trawick (State Circuit Judge; U.S. Attorney finalist)
5. UPDATE -- well, we got this one wrong, so I am taking it down.... Sorry! I will post it back up when I have the right info! SECOND UPDATE -- Okay, now I got the right person: Alicia M. Otazo-Reyes (Legon Ponce & Fodiman)
If you know who the 5th person is, please email me. (UPDATE -- thanks to all my tipsters!)
So who do you all want for the job?
Four of the five are current or former federal prosecutors...
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Not a surprise. The message from the Court for many years has been if you do not have AUSA on your resume, do not apply.
ReplyDeleteTorres wasn't an AUSA
ReplyDeletePoint taken. Of the last 7 magistrates appointed, Torres is the non-AUSA.
ReplyDeleteHe is now
ReplyDeleteMeeester Markus! Tread lightly here. Keep your distance. This is my process and my decision. Act accordingly.
ReplyDeleteDaryl Trawick would be a great pick and I hope he gets the slot
ReplyDeleteHere's what they need to do: clone Judge O'Sullivan.
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