TALLAHASSEE, FL - On January 8, 2025, Governor Ron DeSantis announces two judicial appointments: 

Rachael Loukonen, of Estero, to serve as Judge on the Twentieth Judicial Circuit Court
Loukonen has worked as a Shareholder at Cheffy Passidomo, P.A. since 2019. Previously, she was the Director at Dentons Cohen & Grigsby, P.C. She earned both her bachelor’s degree and juris doctor from the University of Florida. Loukonen fills the judicial vacancy created by the retirement of Judge Schreiber. 

Trent Reichling, of Fort Myers, to serve as Judge on the Twentieth Judicial Circuit Court 
Reichling has served as an Assistant United States Attorney for the United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Florida since 2018. Previously, he was an Assistant State Attorney for Miami-Dade County. He earned his bachelor’s degree from Florida State University and his juris doctor from Mercer University. Reichling fills the judicial vacancy created by the resignation of Judge Steinbeck.