Deborah Servino

Nonpartisan · Incumbent

On the ballot · 2026

State judiciary — California

Key dates

Voters decide whether Deborah Servino keeps the seat

Appointed: Gov. Gavin Newsom (Democratic), 2026
Before this court: Judge, Orange County Superior Court · 2009–2026
Presiding Judge, Appellate Division, Orange County Superior Court · 2014–2015
Deputy Attorney General, California Attorney General’s Office · 1997–2009
Associate, Rutan & Tucker · 1996–1997
Law Clerk, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit · 1995–1996
Recent opinions: Sandford v. Sandford (opens in a new tab)
Sep 2, 2026 ·
Held a trust’s equalization provision permits reductions only for unpaid loans and gifts.
Sources: Governor Newsom announces updated judicial appointments (opens in a new tab)
Deborah C. Servino | Court of Appeal bio (opens in a new tab)

Nonpartisan · Incumbent

On the ballot · 2026

Key dates

Voters decide whether Deborah Servino keeps the seat

Appointed: Gov. Gavin Newsom (Democratic), 2026
Before this court: Judge, Orange County Superior Court · 2009–2026
Presiding Judge, Appellate Division, Orange County Superior Court · 2014–2015
Deputy Attorney General, California Attorney General’s Office · 1997–2009
Associate, Rutan & Tucker · 1996–1997
Law Clerk, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit · 1995–1996
Recent opinions: Sandford v. Sandford (opens in a new tab)
Sep 2, 2026 ·
Held a trust’s equalization provision permits reductions only for unpaid loans and gifts.
Sources: Governor Newsom announces updated judicial appointments (opens in a new tab)
Deborah C. Servino | Court of Appeal bio (opens in a new tab)