Florida Governor Ron DeSantis recently announced two judicial appointments to the Osceola County Court.
The two picks for judges come from Kissimmee and St. Cloud. Republican Governor DeSantis appointed:
Celia Dorn, of Kissimmee, to serve as Judge on the Osceola County Court
Dorn has worked as a Staff Attorney for Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough, LLP since 2021. Previously, she was an Assistant City Attorney for the City of Kissimmee. She earned her bachelor’s degree from Wake Forest University and her juris doctor from the University of Florida. Dorn fills the judicial vacancy created by the elevation of Judge Arendas.
Juna Pulayya, of St. Cloud, to serve as Judge on the Osceola County Court
Pulayya has served as a General Magistrate for the Ninth Judicial Circuit since 2022. Previously, he was an Attorney for JMP Law, P.A. He earned his bachelor’s degree from the University of Florida and his juris doctor from Florida A&M University. Pulayya fills the judicial vacancy created by the elevation of Judge Epperson.
