Award Recipients

In 2025, the Judicial Council of California named three recipients of its Distinguished Service Award, which recognizes people and organizations for their extraordinary leadership and contributions to the administration of justice in California.

In addition, two jurists were honored with the Aranda Access to Justice Award, which honors a judge demonstrating a long-term commitment to improving and promoting fairness and access to the courts, especially for low-and moderate-income Californians. The Aranda Award is cosponsored by the Judicial Council, California Judges Association, and California Lawyers Association, in association with the California Access to Justice Commission.

See news release to learn more about award recipients
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