(Subscription required) The Judicial Council of California has announced the winners of its 2025 Distinguished Service and Aranda Access to Justice awards, recognizing judges and court executives whose innovation and leadership have advanced fairness and efficiency across the state's courts

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The Judicial Council of California today announced three recipients of its 2025 Distinguished Service Award, which recognizes people and organizations for their extraordinary leadership and contributions to the administration of justice in California. This year’s recipients are Presiding Justice Arthur Gilbert, Judge Jonathan Conklin, and Court Executive Officer Rebecca Fleming. This year’s Aranda Access to Justice Award will be awarded to Judge Bruce Chan and Judge Samantha Jessner.

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