OCBA Releases Ratings of Candidates Running for Judicial Office in Orange County

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NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., May. 6, 2026 — As a public service to assist the voters in Orange County, the Orange County Bar Association (“OCBA”) conducts an independent review and evaluation of candidates running for the position of Orange County Superior Court Judge in California elections. This review is conducted by the OCBA’s Judiciary Committee, a group of over 30 attorneys who have been in practice at least 10 years. The Committee evaluates each candidate’s character, temperament, professional aptitude and experience based information provided both by the candidate and the legal community, without regard for political considerations.  The Committee assigns each candidate one of four potential ratings: “Exceptionally Well Qualified,” “Well Qualified,” “Qualified,” or “Not Qualified.”

The OCBA’s Judiciary Committee has completed its review of the candidates running for Superior Court Judge in the June 2, 2026 election. The opinions expressed below by the OCBA are provided as a public service only and are not meant to be considered an endorsement of, or support for, any candidate.

OCBA RATINGS OF JUDICIAL CANDIDATES

About the Orange County Bar Association
Established in 1901, the Orange County Bar Association, with over 7,500 members, is one of the largest voluntary bars in California. The mission of the Orange County Bar Association is to enhance the system of justice, to support the lawyers who serve it, and to assist the community served by it.

Media Contact:
Erick Palacios
(949) 440-6700, ext. 123
epalacios@ocbar.org

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