Gov. Rick Scott named Daliah Weiss, of Wellington, to the Palm Beach County Court.

“During Daliah’s 17 years as a prosecutor, she has gained extensive trial experience in some of the most difficult cases,” Scott stated in a release. “Daliah has also demonstrated leadership skills as the chief of multiple units, and I am confident she will be a great addition to the bench in Palm Beach County.”

Weiss, 41, has been an assistant state attorney with the state attorney’s office in Palm Beach since 1996.

Weiss will fill the vacancy created by the appointment of Judge Gregory Keyser to the 15th Judicial Circuit.