This month marks the 5^th anniversary for Sacramento Superior Court’s Civil Self-Help Services program.

Civil Self-Help Services is one of only a few court-run programs in the state which assists people without lawyers to navigate the legal process related only to civil cases.

Use of the court’s Civil Self-Help Services has increased year over year. Since the program opened in 2019 it has logged more than 30,000 encounters with members of the public.

“With so much going on in the world, it’s easy to lose sight of successes, achievements, and milestones. I am very excited to recognize a milestone achievement at our court by celebrating the 5^th anniversary of Civil Self-Help Services and the incredible team who provide services daily at our Hall of Justice,” said Kelly Sullivan, Chief Deputy Executive Officer at the Sacramento Superior Court. “I couldn’t be prouder of the program’s achievements!” 

Six months into her Judicial Fellowship with the court, Trishia Sapigao reports she has learned a lot about court administration and administering justice to underrepresented groups.

"It has been an intellectually stimulating experience to apply academic seminar discussions on case-flow management and problem-solving justice to Sacramento Superior Court’s collaborative courts," she explained. "At the same time, analyzing court data and participating in the collaborative court space has expanded my definition of access to justice and further reaffirmed my goal to serve underrepresented groups."

Sapigao also hopes to delve into court administration’s part in broadening said access.

Gov. Gavin Newsom this appointed Renuka George, of Sacramento County, to the Sacramento Superior Court bench.

Since 2020, Ms. George has served as a Senior Assistant Attorney General in the Healthcare Rights and Access section at the California Department of Justice, Office of the Attorney General. She first joined the Attorney General’s Office in 2013 as a Deputy Attorney General in the Health, Education & Welfare section.

Ms. George fills the vacancy created by the retirement of Judge John P. Winn. Read More

Congratulations to Judge Michael G. Bowman on being selected by the Sacramento County Bar Association as "2024 Judge of the Year." Judge Bowman will be recognized for this achievement during the Bench Bar Reception set for April 25.

"The SCBA and greater Sacramento legal community are lucky to have Judge Michael G. Bowman on the bench," SCBA President Connor Olson said. "We are excited and honored for the chance to celebrate Judge Bowman’s achievements and impact on our profession. This year’s award is well deserved."

Tickets at sacbar.org/bbr.

Congratulations to Presiding Judge Bunmi O. Awoniyi on being honored as the “2024 Bernard S. Jefferson Judge of the Year” by the California Association of Black Lawyers.

Judge Awoniyi was appointed to the Sacramento Superior Court bench by Gov. Jerry Brown in 2012. She is the first African American Presiding Judge for the unified Superior Court of Sacramento County.

Save the date – Judge Awoniyi’s accomplishments will be celebrated at CABL’s 47th annual conference installation and awards gala set for April 6 at the Kimpton Sawyer in downtown Sacramento. Tickets at cablconference2024.org.

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