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Newsom Names 17 Judges, Including Two Appeals Nominees

8/12/2026

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Governor Gavin Newsom announced on Aug. 7, 2026 eight appellate and nine superior court appointments.
He nominated Lauri Damrell and David Sapp to the Third District Court of Appeal, with Damrell’s term beginning Jan. 4, 2027 and voter approval required Nov. 3, 2026.
He appointed Los Angeles judges Justin Ford, Erin Murphy, Wilson Park and Maricela Segura—each a prosecutor or federal public defender—who must be confirmed by the Commission on Judicial Appointments, with appellate salaries $280,052 and superior court salaries $244,727.

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Governor Gavin Newsom announced on Aug. 7, 2026 eight appellate and nine superior court appointments.
He nominated Lauri Damrell and David Sapp to the Third District Court of Appeal, with Damrell’s term beginning Jan. 4, 2027 and voter approval required Nov. 3, 2026.
He appointed Los Angeles judges Justin Ford, Erin Murphy, Wilson Park and Maricela Segura—each a prosecutor or federal public defender—who must be confirmed by the Commission on Judicial Appointments, with appellate salaries $280,052 and superior court salaries $244,727.