Hon. John Gastelum

John C. Gastelum has served as a judge on the Superior Court of Orange County, California, since 2003. He earned his Juris Doctor from the University of California, Los Angeles, and prior to his judicial appointment worked as a lead research attorney for Justice Richard M. Aronson on the Fourth District Court of Appeal. Gastelum has been re-elected to the bench in 2012 and 2018, both times unopposed, and his current term runs through January 6, 2025. His judicial responsibilities encompass a broad range of civil and criminal matters within Orange County, reflecting his extensive legal experience and commitment to the California judiciary.