The Superior Court of California, County of Orange, will be closed on Friday, Sept. 23, 2022, in celebration of Native American Day holiday.

Hon. Maria D. Hernandez was elected Presiding Judge, and Hon. Cheri T. Pham Assistant Presiding Judge in an uncontested election for the two top posts of the Superior Court of California, County of Orange.

Orange County Hispanic Bar Association's 2023 Bar Stipend will grant a maximum of one – two (1-2) stipend awards and a maximum of $1,500.00 will be distributed among the scholarship winners.

Orange County Hispanic Bar Association's Wally Davis Scholarship Fund will award a maximum of one – four (1-4) scholarships and up to $20,000.00 will be distributed among the scholarship winners.

In light of the State of Emergency declared in the State of California, the Chief Justice's Advisory on COVID-19 and Court Operations, and pursuant to Penal Code section 1270, the Presiding Judge of the Superior Court of California, County of Orange is hereby issuing an amended administrative order.

The Orange County Bar Association announced Richard J. McNeil, Partner at Crowell & Moring LLP, as this year’s Harmon G. Scoville Award recipient.

The OCBA leadership election is now open for online voting.

The OCBA mourns the passing of James W. Obrien.

The dog days of summer refer to the hot days between July 3 and August 11. The “dog” references Sirius, the Dog Star. During this period, the sun and Sirius— the Dog Star—rise and set together.

Governor Gavin Newsom today announced his nomination of Supreme Court Associate Justice Patricia Guerrero to serve as California’s next Chief Justice after Chief Justice Tani Cantil-Sakauye concludes her current term of office on January 2, 2023.