Chief Justice Patricia Guerrero appointed three new voting members and six new advisory (non-voting) members to the Judicial Council. Four voting members were also reappointed.

Governor Gavin Newsom today announced his appointment of 15 Superior Court Judges, which include one in Orange County.

Nominations are being accepted for four seats for Directors At Large. All active attorney OCBA members are eligible to run for the Director At Large seats on the Board, regardless of the location of their principal office.

The following members have been appointed by OCBA President-Elect Christina Zabat-Fran, Lanvin Group, to serve on the 2023 Nominating Committee.

Governor Gavin Newsom today announced his nomination of three Court of Appeal Justices: Justice Brian Currey as Presiding Justice of the Second District Court of Appeal, Division Four; Judge Helen Zukin as an Associate Justice of the Second District Court of Appeal, Division Four; and Judge Martha Gooding as an Associate Justice of the Fourth District Court of Appeal, Division Three.

The Governor also announced his appointment of 27 Superior Court Judges, which include one in Orange County.

It's with great sadness that the OCBA announces the passing of Danni R. Murphy, 2001 President.

The new and amended local rules listed below will become effective June 1, 2023.

State Bar of California seeks comments regarding two approaches to Proposed Fee Increases.
Comment Deadline: Monday, May 15, 2023 at 11:59 p.m.

New local form titled Statement of Compliance QDRO/Other Retirement Plan – L0750.

The OCBA Charitable Fund is pleased to announce the results of its 39^th Annual Judge Kenneth Lae Charity Golf Scramble, which was held Thursday, April 20, 2023, at Pelican Hill Golf Club in Newport Coast.