# Inside California's Judicial Appointments Process with Secretary Céspedes

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Published: 2026-06-04T17:13:25+00:00
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## Resource

For attorneys considering a seat on the bench, understanding what the Governor's office actually looks for in a candidate can be the difference between a strong application and a missed opportunity. Luis Céspedes, Judicial Appointments Secretary to Governor Newsom, and Adam Hofmann, Deputy Judicial Appointments Secretary, join Hon. Helen Zukin of the Court of Appeal, Second District, Division Four, for a candid conversation on how judicial appointments are made in California. Secretary Céspedes and Deputy Secretary Hofmann will cover the qualities and qualifications that matter most to the Governor, walk through the application form, and explain the steps a candidate moves through after applying. Justice Zukin, who was the architect of the Statewide Judicial Mentor Program and has chaired numerous vetting committees, brings her expertise from both sides of the application process to the discussion. No CLE credit will be provided for this program.

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