How do judges of the Florida District Courts of Appeal reach the bench?

The court's current selection method is merit selection with retention.

Florida District Courts of Appeal / Joined 1989 / Active

Chris Altenbeend

Judge, Florida District Courts of Appeal

Chris Altenbeend is a Judge of the Florida District Courts of Appeal, serving since 1989. Sources ↓

Tenure: Since 1989 · 37 yrs

Judicial service

Year	Court	Appointed by	Vote
1989	Florida District Courts of Appeal	–	–

Education

Harvard University

Questions & answers

How do judges of the Florida District Courts of Appeal reach the bench?: The court's current selection method is merit selection with retention.
Which court is Chris Altenbeend on?: Chris Altenbeend is a Judge of the Florida District Courts of Appeal.

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37 years on the Florida District Courts of Appeal. Data as of 2026-03-31. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).