Uploaded December 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 hour ago

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The Commission on Judicial Appointments on November 17, 2025 confirmed the appointment of Judge Arlan L. Harrell as associate justice of the Fifth Appellate District (Fresno).

Judge Jon B. Conklin (02:32) | Superior Court of California, County of Fresno

Judge Kimberly Gaab (07:29) | Superior Court of California, County of Fresno

Judge Alan M. Simpson (ret.) (13:08) | Superior Court of California, County of Fresno

Judicial Nominees Evaluation Report (19:25)
Appointee Statement and Q&A (22:53)
Confirmation and Swearing-In (30:34)

Read more: newsroom.courts.ca.gov/news/commission-confirms-three-appointments-courts-appeal