Judge Kelli Evans Confirmed to California Supreme Court

Judge Kelli Evans became the newest California Supreme Court associate justice after the Commission on Judicial Appointments voted Thursday to unanimously approve the elevation.

Evans, whose mix of public and private experience was touted when Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) named her, will take the bench in January. Evans currently serves in the Alameda County Superior Court.

Presiding Justice Manuel Ramirez said that based on Evans’ background and experience, he was confident she would bring her own sense of collegiality to the California Supreme Court for the benefit of everyone. “The court benefits. The administration of justice benefits, but I suppose ...