Gov. Gavin Newsom (Democratic), 2025

• Judge, Los Angeles County Superior Court · 2013–2025
• Assistant Supervising Judge, Criminal Division, Los Angeles Superior Court · 2020–2022
• Assistant Supervising Judge, Criminal Division, Limited Jurisdiction Courts, Los Angeles Superior Court · 2018–2019
• Deputy Alternate Public Defender, Los Angeles County Alternate Public Defender’s Office · 2004–2013
• Deputy Public Defender, Los Angeles County Public Defender’s Office · 2000–2004
• Judicial Law Clerk, District of Columbia Superior Court · 1999–2000

• Trustees of the California State University v. Public Employment Relations Board (opens in a new tab)

  Jan 26, 2026 · Reversed in part

  Upheld that student vaccine rules were subject to bargaining but set aside the violation finding.

• People v. Taito (opens in a new tab)

  Oct 28, 2025 · Affirmed

  Upheld denial of resentencing because the jury's findings meet current law, making him ineligible.

• Governor Newsom announces judicial appointments 5.7.25 (opens in a new tab)
•  · Mark K. Hanasono | Second Appellate District | District Courts of Appeal (opens in a new tab)
•  · Certified List of Candidates, Nov. 3, 2026 General Election (California Secretary of State) (opens in a new tab)

Gov. Gavin Newsom (Democratic), 2025

• Judge, Los Angeles County Superior Court · 2013–2025
• Assistant Supervising Judge, Criminal Division, Los Angeles Superior Court · 2020–2022
• Assistant Supervising Judge, Criminal Division, Limited Jurisdiction Courts, Los Angeles Superior Court · 2018–2019
• Deputy Alternate Public Defender, Los Angeles County Alternate Public Defender’s Office · 2004–2013
• Deputy Public Defender, Los Angeles County Public Defender’s Office · 2000–2004
• Judicial Law Clerk, District of Columbia Superior Court · 1999–2000

• Trustees of the California State University v. Public Employment Relations Board (opens in a new tab)

  Jan 26, 2026 · Reversed in part

  Upheld that student vaccine rules were subject to bargaining but set aside the violation finding.

• People v. Taito (opens in a new tab)

  Oct 28, 2025 · Affirmed

  Upheld denial of resentencing because the jury's findings meet current law, making him ineligible.

• Governor Newsom announces judicial appointments 5.7.25 (opens in a new tab)
•  · Mark K. Hanasono | Second Appellate District | District Courts of Appeal (opens in a new tab)
•  · Certified List of Candidates, Nov. 3, 2026 General Election (California Secretary of State) (opens in a new tab)