Hon. Jose R. Benavides

Jose R. Benavides has served as a judge on the Superior Court of Kern County, California, since 2010. He earned his bachelor's degree and J.D. from the University of California, Los Angeles in 1979 and 1982, respectively. Prior to his judicial appointment, Benavides practiced law as a sole practitioner in Kern County for 12 years and worked as an associate at Klein, Wegis et al., as well as in various law firms across Los Angeles, Pasadena, and Whittier. He was re-elected in 2024 and will serve until January 6, 2025.