He fills the vacancy created by the retirement of Judge Frederick L. Link. Const, Art. Jason Armand, 45, of Orange County, has been appointed to serve as a Judge in the Riverside County Superior Court. Judge Kelety served as a Law Clerk for the Honorable Mary M. Schroeder at the U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit from 1985 to 1986. She was an Associate at Brobeck, Phleger and Harrison from 1992 to 1994. She fills the vacancy created by the retirement of Judge Armando G. Cuellar. Lawyer Representative to 9th Cir. She is a Democrat. Gavin Newsom's two recent picks for the California Supreme Court made history this week, winning a key confirmation and voter approval to become the high court's first openly lesbian . Hansen fills the vacancy created by the retirement of Judge Paul M. Marigonda. Leanne L. Le Mon,45,of Fresno, has been appointed to serve as a Judge in the Fresno County Superior Court. Judge Rodriguez was a Skadden Fellow at the Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund from 2003 to 2005. She was a Senior Associate at Schools Legal Service in 2016 and served as a Deputy PublicDefender at theKernCounty PublicDefenders Office from 2013 to 2016. The Commission consists of Chief Justice Tani Cantil-Sakauye, Attorney General Rob Bonta and Senior Presiding Justice J. Anthony Kline. GovernorNewsom Announces Appointments 2.28.23, Governor Newsom Marks End of Californias COVID-19 State of Emergency, Governor Newsom, Attorney General Bonta and CPPA File Letter Opposing Federal Privacy Preemption, GovernorNewsom Announces Appointments 2.24.23, 6 Ways California is Capturing & Storing Water from Storms. Eto was Of Counsel at Daza & Eto from 1991 to 1994 and an Attorney and Partner at Block & Eto from 1991 to 1992. Prior names used by Applicant (Include the dates each name was used. SACRAMENTO Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the appointment of his Judicial Appointments Secretary and Legal Affairs Secretary, and other members of his legal affairs team in the Governor's Office. The commission is comprised of three members: California Chief Justice ( Chief Justice Tani Cantil-Sakauye) California Attorney General ( Attorney General Rob Bonta) The most senior Presiding Justice of the Court of Appeal of the affected district (s). Onishi served as a Deputy Attorney General in the California Attorney Generals Office from 2012 to 2015 and as a Law Clerk for the Honorable Beverly Martin at the U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit from 2011 to 2012. He fills the vacancy created by the retirement of Judge Arthur A. Harrison. Governor Newsom Announces Judicial Appointments 2.17.23. The California State Commission on Judicial Appointments confirmed Martin Jenkins to the California Supreme Court on November 10, 2020. . He has served as a Judge Advocate General in the U.S Air Force Reserve since 2014. SACRAMENTO Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the appointment of Luis Cspedes as Judicial Appointments Secretary in the Office of the Governor. Williams is a Democrat. Kazadi is a Democrat. He was an Associate at Ivie, McNeill, Wyatt, Purcell & Diggs from 2003 to 2009. The Governor also announced his appointment of eight Superior Court Judges, which include one in Alameda County; one in Los Angeles County; two in Orange County; one in Riverside County; one in San Bernardino County; one in San Diego County; and one in San Joaquin County. Van Camp is a Democrat. He served as a Law Clerk for the Honorable Joseph T. Sneed at the U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit from 2002 to 2003. Applicants must also scan and email a photograph, written materials and an Authorization and Release form to the following email address: judappts@gov.ca.gov. Courtesy of Luis Cspedes. Sivilla-Jones is a Democrat. Five of those appointees won judicial elections in June and can assume office immediately instead of waiting until their terms begin in . He fills the vacancy created by the retirement of Judge Michele McCoy. Kevin E. Dunleavy, 58, of Millbrae, has been appointed to serve as a Judge in the San Mateo County Superior Court. Evans served as Special Assistant to the Attorney General at the California Department of Justice from 2017 to 2019 and was Senior Director for the Administration of Justice at the California State Bar from 2014 to 2017. Francisco Navarro, 44, of Riverside County, has been appointed to serve as a Judge in the Riverside County Superior Court. She was a Sole Practitioner from 2006 to 2008 and an Associate at Ivie McNeill & Wyatt from 2003 to 2006. She was an Associate at the Whatley Law Firm in 2004 and served as a Deputy Public Defender at the San Francisco County Public Defenders Office from 2001 to 2003. The study comes about a year after a CDC study found natural immunity was superior to vaccination while Delta was the dominant strain. He fills the vacancy created by the retirement of Judge John H. Sugiyama. He served in several roles as a Member of the Santa Monica City Council from 1999 to 2012, including as Mayor and Mayor pro Tempore. Kang is a Democrat. He is a Democrat. She served as a Deputy Attorney General at the California Department of Justice, Office of theAttorney General from 2008 to 2014 and as a Deputy District Attorney at the FresnoCounty District Attorneys Office from 2003 to 2008. LisaM. Pacione, 41, of Lancaster, has been appointed to serve as a Judge in the Kern County Superior Court. Kang has served as a Deputy Public Defender at the Los Angeles County Public Defenders Office since 1999. Kazadi was a Mediator at Peace Talks Mediation Services from 2007 to 2013. Judge Rodriguez is a Democrat. Chun served as a U.S. Deputy Associate Attorney General at the U.S. Department of Justice from 2009 to 2013. Evans earned a Juris Doctor degree from the University of California, Davis School of Law. She fills the vacancy created by the retirement of Justice Nathan D. Mihara. Governor: Gavin Newsom . Mark E.Singerton, 46,of Yorba Linda, has been appointed to serve as a Judge in the Riverside County Superior Court. If you need to return to a previous page, do. He fills the vacancy created by the retirement of Judge Susan J. Matcham. He fills the vacancy created by the retirement of Judge Kirk H. Nakamura. She fills the vacancy created by the retirement of Judge Barbara R. Johnson. She earned aJuris Doctor degree from the Western State University, College ofLaw. Failure to follow all of the instructions will delay or foreclose consideration of your application. He was a Field Organizer and Campaign Fellow for the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee in 2010. Swysen has been Managing Partner at Sanger Swysen & Dunkle since 1997, where she has held several positions since 1992 including Associate and Law Clerk. After 30 years as a judge on state and federal courts, he's stepping into this new role, which will focus on vetting candidates for vacancies in the state's appellate and trial courts. Galloway served as a Deputy Public Defender at the Santa ClaraCounty Public Defenders Office from 2001 to 2005. He served as an Assistant Public Defender at the Sacramento County Public Defenders Office from 2006 to 2007 and wasanAttorney atTopel& Goodman LLP from 2005 to 2006. Governor Newsom Announces Judicial Appointments 11.7.22 - Sacramento, CA. We ask for your patience while we consider the unique skills, experiences, and qualifications of each applicant, and the needs of the court. This is a departure from previous governors, who . Chun served as Senior Trial Attorney and Trial Attorney at the U.S. Department of Justice Civil Rights Division from 1992 to 1996and asa Law Clerk for the Honorable Robert Boochever at the U.S. Court of Appeals, NinthCircuitfrom 1991 to 1992. He was an Associate at Nossaman LLP from 1994 to 1997 and at Fulbright & Jaworski from 1992 to 1994. Do not delete, change, or alter any questions that are a part of the application. She served as an Assistant U.S. Attorney at the U.S. Attorneys Office, Northern District of California from 2002 to 2013 and was an Associate at Cooley Godward Kronish LLP from 1997 to 2002. This content has been . He fills the vacancy created by the retirement of Judge John D. Conley. Gavin Newsom has a track record of historic gubernatorial appointments: the first Black secretary of state, the first Latino U.S. senator and the first attorney general of Filipino descent.Newsom has a chance to make history once again by filling the vacancy left by Justice Mariano-Florentino Cullar's departure from the California Supreme Court with a Latina, which would be a long . She fills the vacancy of a new position created on July 1, 2022. Knight is registered without party preference. Laura Garcia, 45, of Riverside County, has been appointed to serve as a Judge in the Riverside County Superior Court. Rodriguezhas served as a Deputy PublicDefender at the KernCounty PublicDefenders Office since 2016. She was Corporate Counsel and Corporate Secretary of the American Division at Anderson Clayton Queensland Cotton from 2001 . Meltzer has served as a Deputy Chief at the U.S. Attorneys Office for the Central District of California since 2018, where he has also served as an Assistant U.S. Attorney since 2004. This position requires the completion of a review by the State Bars Commission on Judicial Nominees Evaluation and confirmation by the Commission on Judicial Appointments. (CN) - In California, the world of judicial appointments can seem murky and secretive to the public. Healy is a Democrat. Vinluanearned a Juris Doctor degree from the Golden Gate University School of Law. Brian J. Buckelew, 48, of San Jose, has been appointed to serve as a Judge in the Santa Clara County Superior Court. Judge Julia Kelety, 62, of San Diego County, has been nominated to serve as an Associate Justice of the Fourth District Court of Appeal, Division One. Babineau was an Associate at Rothschild, Wishek & Sands from 2000 to 2002. Speakers: Luis Cespedes, Judicial Appointments Secretary Office of California Governor Gavin Newsom; Gonzalo C. Martinez, Deputy Judicial Appointments Secretary, Office of California Governor Gavin Newsom; Aminder Singh, Chair , Judicial Nominees Evaluation ("JNE") Commission; Hon. Williams earned a Juris Doctor degree from the New College of California School of Law. That . She earned a Juris Doctor degree from the University of California, Davis School of Law. Crandell is a Democrat. He served as Counsel at the California State University, Office of General Counsel from 2000 to 2004 and an Associate at Irell & Manella LLP from 1997 to 2000. If the answer is not applicable to you, enter N/A. SACRAMENTO - Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the following appointments: David Carlisle, 68, of Los Angeles, has been appointed to the Health Care Affordability Board. Reyna fills the vacancy created by the retirement of Judge Richard H. DuBois. ArunaP. Rodrigo, 40, of Riverside, has been appointed to serve as a Judge in the San Bernardino County Superior Court. He was an Associate atthe Law Offices of Vincent B. Garcia & Associates from 2008 to 2010. Eto was an Associate at Wilson, Kenna & Borys from 1986 to 1988 and a Reginald Heber Smith Fellow at the Legal Aid Foundation of Long Beach from 1984 to 1986. He was a Sole Practitioner from 1998 to 1999. She was Security Counsel at Apple Inc. from 2018 to 2019. Neal earned a Juris Doctor degree from the Pacific Coast University School of Law. The compensation for this position is $256,138. Gavin Newsom announced Thursday that he will appoint Luis Cspedes, a longtime Sacramento attorney who marched alongside Csar Chvez in the 1960s, as his judicial appointments secretary. She was a Partner and Associate at Coblentz, Patch, Duffy & Bass LLP from 1999 to 2009. Vinluan isa Democrat. She was a Sole Practitioner from 2014 to 2020. The link to the applications can be found below. VI, section 15 (2007). He is someone who has a deep sense of community and over his long legal career, has worked to improve the legal profession and the judiciary. She served as a Staff Attorney at the City and County of San Francisco Office of Citizen Complaints from 2002 to 2003 and was a Sole Practitioner from 2001 to 2003. She was a Partner at Piper Rudnick LLP from 2002 to 2004 and at Preston, Gates and Ellis LLP in 2002, where she was an Associate from 1998 to 2001. A former governor of a New Mexico pueblo appointed earlier this month to oversee the state's Indian Affairs Department, including its specialized task force addressing . He was a Lecturer of Law at the University of Southern California School of Law from 2019 to 2021. Armand fills the vacancy of a new position created on July 1, 2022. Judge Lie is registered without party preference. This position requires confirmation by the Commission on Judicial Appointments, which consists of Chief Justice Patricia Guerrero, Attorney General Rob Bonta and Senior Presiding Justice Manuel Ramirez. The compensation for each of these positions is $264,542. Newsom to the California Supreme Court earlier this month. Vinluanhas served as a Deputy Public Defender atBiggam, Christensen &Minsloffsince 2006. He will serve the Governor well., GovernorNewsom Announces Appointments 2.28.23, Governor Newsom Marks End of Californias COVID-19 State of Emergency, Governor Newsom, Attorney General Bonta and CPPA File Letter Opposing Federal Privacy Preemption, GovernorNewsom Announces Appointments 2.24.23, 6 Ways California is Capturing & Storing Water from Storms. The compensation for each of these positions is $231,174. He fills the vacancy created by the retirement of Justice Eugene M. Premo. She fills the vacancy created by the retirement of Judge Louie L. Vega. She has served as a Judge at the San Diego County Superior Court since 2003. Onishi has served as a Deputy Legal Affairs Secretary in the Office of the Governor since 2017. When in doubt about whether to provide the information requested, err on the side of disclosure. Each application is given thorough and careful consideration. Bonilla has been a Sole Practitioner since 2013. Mittal served as a Law Clerk for the Honorable Amul R. Thapar at the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky from 2009 to 2010. He treats all with patience, respect and dignity. Riebli has served as an Assistant U.S. Attorney at the U.S. Attorneys Office, Eastern District of California since 2022. . E. Carlos Dominguez, 42, of Studio City, has been appointed to serve as a Judge in the Los Angeles County Superior Court. Again, thank you for your willingness to serve the people of California in the important role of a judicial officer. Maura Tracy Healey (born February 8, 1971) is an American lawyer and politician serving as the 73rd governor of Massachusetts since 2023. Hernandez-Stern has served as Counsel for the Committee on the Judiciary, Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security since 2019. Bonilla earned a Juris Doctor degree from the University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law. Justice Tucher fills the vacancy created by the retirement of Justice Peter J. Siggins. Please email the information in letter format (do not re-apply online or send an updated application) to judappts@gov.ca.gov. Wilkerson was an Associate at the Law Offices of Ponsor & Associates from 1999 to 2001. Catherine Swysen, 61, of Santa Barbara County, has been appointed to serve as a Judge in the San Luis Obispo County Superior Court. Justice Tucher served as a Law Clerk for the Honorable David H. Souter at the U.S. Supreme Court and for the Honorable William A. Norris at the U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit. California Gov. Justice Brown served as a Law Clerk for the Honorable M. Margaret McKeown at the U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit from 1998 to 1999 and was an Associate at Morrison and Foerster LLP from 1996 to 1997. For updated information about California Supreme Court nominations, go to courts.ca.gov. Jefferson served as a Volunteer Attorney at the Monterey County Public Defenders Office from 2010 to 2011. Newsom. Luis Cspedes input and counsel will be invaluable assets as Governor Newsom seeks out Californias finest to serve in our most consequential posts in government., Labor LeaderDolores Huerta:I met Luis in the 1970s and during my many visits to Sacramento since, I knew I could rely upon Luis help in my efforts to increase protections for farmworkers and their families, ensuring farmworkers right to vote for a union of their choice and in support of UFWs right to organize. He served as a Law Clerk for the Honorable Consuelo B. Marshall at the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California from 2005 to 2006. Published: Feb 17, 2023. Evans served as a Senior Trial Attorney in the Civil Rights Division of the U.S. Department of Justice from 1998 to 2001 and as an Assistant Public Defender at the Sacramento County Public Defenders Office in 1995. His many contributions to the legal, policy and political well-being of the community have been selfless and courageous. He fills the vacancy created by the retirement of Judge Irma J. Cspedes fills the position vacated by Justice Martin Jenkins, who was sworn in by Governor Newsom to the California Supreme Court earlier this month. Judge Rodriguez served as Supervising Staff Attorney for the Honorable Mariano-Florentino Cullar at the California Supreme Court from 2015 to 2018, where he served as Judicial Staff Attorney for the Honorable Carlos R. Moreno, Goodwin H. Liu and Carol A. Corrigan from 2006 to 2015. She fills the vacancy created by the retirement of Judge Joshua Weinstein. Welcome to the Northern Ireland Assembly web site, which was set up to inform interested viewers of the day-to-day business and historical background of devolved Government in Northern Ireland. I know he will serve the Governor and the State of California well in this role., President of the Asian/Pacific Bar Association of SacramentoPriscilla M. Parker:The Asian/Pacific Bar Association of Sacramento was founded in 1981, and is part of the Unity Bar Association of Sacramento, which was co-founded by Luis Cspedes in 1987. ): 3. She fills the vacancy created by the retirement of Judge George A. Miram. Judge Cody earned a Juris Doctor degree from Loyola Law School. Benjamin D. Galloway, 47,of Sacramento, has been appointed to serve as a Judge in the Sacramento County Superior Court. If you have already done so and are returning to complete your application, you can login using the credentials you provided. Savage. She earned a Juris Doctor degree from theUniversity of San Diego School of Law. She fills the vacancy created by the retirement of Judge Joseph A. Soldani. He stepped down in 2019 after he was appointed judicial appointments secretary by Gov. She earned a Juris Doctor degree from the Thomas Jefferson School of Law. Please provide your complete educational history starting with the . If you meet the legal qualifications to serve as a judge and are interested in an appointment to a judicial office, please follow the link below to obtain a judicial appointment questionnaire. Dunleavy has served as Chief Assistant District Attorney at the Alameda County District Attorneys Office since 2009, where he has served in several positions since 1988, including Senior Deputy District Attorney. She is a Democrat. Pacione has served as a Commissioner at the Kern County Superior Court since March 2021. Neal has served as a Deputy District Attorney at the Los Angeles County District Attorneys Office since 2008. At the time, Mr. Cspedes was the president of the former La Raza Lawyers Association. Judge Chou earned a Juris Doctor degree from Harvard Law School. "We look forward to working with Governor Newsom's Judicial Appointments Secretary Luis Cespedes in his efforts to encourage and support qualified applicants seeking judicial . Rodrigo earned a Juris Doctor degree from the University of La Verne College of Law and a Master of Public Administration degree from the University of La Verne. She was a Staff Attorneyat Legal Services NorthernCaliforniain 2005. Healy has been a Partner of Ropers Majeski Kohn & Bentley since 2013. Hernandez-Stern also served as a Special Assistant U.S. Attorney at the U.S. Attorneys Office for the District of Columbia from 2013 to 2014 and was Acting Associate Deputy Director for Enforcement and Special Assistant to the Deputy Director for Enforcement and Regional Operations in the Enforcement Division at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office for Civil Rights, from 2012 to 2013. The Governor also announced his appointment of 10 Superior Court Judges, which include one in Contra Costa County; one in Los Angeles County; one in Nevada County; two in Riverside County; one in Sacramento County; two in San Bernardino County; one in San Luis Obispo County; and one in Santa Cruz County. She has served as a Judge at the Ventura County Superior Court since 2000. He fills the vacancy created by the retirement of Judge Ray A. Santana. In his role as Judicial Appointments Secretary, Justice Jenkins has guided the Newsom Administration's efforts to build a judiciary that reflects the people they serve. Nicole S. Healy, 58, of Menlo Park, has been appointed to serve as a Judge in the San Mateo County Superior Court. Gov. Nominees to the supreme court and courts of appeal must be confirmed by the California Commission on Judicial Appointments. The governor of New York is the head of government of the U.S. state of New York.The governor is the head of the executive branch of New York's state government and the commander-in-chief of the state's military forces. He was an Associate at Payne & Fears LLP from 2004 to 2005 and served as a Law Clerk for the Honorable Melvin T. Brunetti at the U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit from 2003 to 2004. ChinhayiC. Cadet, 49, ofRedwood City, has been appointed to serve as a Judge in the San Mateo County Superior Court. She has served as an Associate Justice of the First District Court of Appeal, Division Three since 2019. She earned a Juris Doctor degree from the University of California, Berkeley School of Law. NOTE: Please review and comply with the instructions provided at the end of the Questionnaire in order to be considered for appointment by Governor Newsom. Michelle L. Kazadi, 50, of Los Angeles, has been appointed to serve as a Judge in the Los Angeles County Superior Court. He is a Democrat. Sato has served as an Administrative Law Judge for the California Unemployment Insurance Appeals Board since 2021. Cadet was anAssociate atSwerdlow, Florence, Sanchez & Rathbun from 1999 to 2001 and atHillsinger& Costanzofrom 1998 to 1999. Rafael A. Sivilla-Jones, 54, of Santa Clara, has been appointed to serve as a Judge in the Santa Clara County Superior Court. Stephanie K. Sato, 45, of Alameda, has been appointed to serve as a Judge in the Alameda County Superior Court. Evans is a Democrat. Evans has served as Chief Deputy Legal Affairs Secretary in the Office of Governor Gavin Newsom since 2020, where she served as Deputy Legal Affairs Secretary for Criminal Justice from 2019 to 2020.