Corey Lee

Nonpartisan · Incumbent

On the ballot · 2026

State judiciary — California

Key dates

Voters decide whether Corey Lee keeps the seat

Appointed: Gov. Gavin Newsom (Democratic), 2025
Before this court: Judge, San Bernardino County Superior Court · 2015–2025
Deputy Chief Assistant United States Attorney, U.S. Attorney’s Office · 2008–2015
Deputy District Attorney, San Bernardino County District Attorney’s Office · 2007–2008
Deputy District Attorney, Riverside County District Attorney’s Office · 2004–2007
Law Clerk, U.S. Department of Justice, Executive Office of Immigration Review · 2003–2004
Recent opinions: People v. Lua (opens in a new tab)
Jun 26, 2026 ·
Upheld reimposing an original upper term sentence at resentencing without a jury finding.
In re N.J. (Riverside County Department of Public Social Services v. A.J.) (opens in a new tab)
Jun 25, 2026 ·
Held a juvenile court that treated a man as a presumed father implicitly made that finding.
Sources: Governor Newsom announces judicial appointments 8.7.25 (opens in a new tab)
Corey G. Lee | Fourth Appellate District (opens in a new tab)