Uploaded September 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 hours ago

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The Commission on Judicial Appointments on August 19, 2026, confirmed the appointment of Judge Denise Hippach, as associate justice of the Second Appellate District, Division Six (Ventura).

Assistant Presiding Judge Von Deroian (2:43) | Superior Court of Santa Barbara County
Associate Justice Hernaldo Baltodano (6:37) | Second Appellate District, Division Six
Judge Kristy Imel (17:12) | Superior Court of Santa Barbara County

Judicial Nominees Evaluation Report (21:57)
Appointee Statement and Q&A (27:28)
Confirmation and Swearing-In (33:26)

Read more: newsroom.courts.ca.gov/news/commission-confirms-four-appointments-courts-appeal-1