On Monday, April 14, 2025, the Gainesville Sun reported that Chief Judge Mark W. Moseley of the Eighth Judicial Circuit of Florida has announced his retirement. Following his departure, the Eighth Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission has opened the application process to fill the now-vacant position.
Judge Moseley, who has served as chief judge since 2021, presided over cases in several counties, including Alachua, Baker, Bradford, Gilchrist, Levy, and Union. His judicial experience includes handling mortgage foreclosure, civil, probate, and guardianship cases in Alachua County. Prior to his appointment as chief judge, Moseley had been involved in the judiciary since 2014, overseeing criminal cases across the circuit as well as civil cases in Alachua, Bradford, and Baker Counties.
The Judicial Nominating Commission has set a deadline for applications, which will be accepted until noon on April 29, 2025. Any applications submitted after this deadline will not be considered. Interested candidates can access the application online and are instructed to send completed forms via email to [email protected].
The process for selecting a successor to Judge Moseley is now underway, as the commission seeks to fill this important judicial role within the Eighth Circuit. The retirement of Chief Judge Moseley marks a significant change in the leadership of the circuit’s judiciary, and the commission aims to ensure a smooth transition for the incoming judge.
Source: Gainesville Sun
