Hon. Carol L. Henson

Carol Henson has served as a judge of the Superior Court of Orange County, California, since her appointment in May 2017. She earned a bachelor’s degree from California State University, Fullerton, and a J.D. from the University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law. Prior to her judicial service, Henson worked in the Orange County District Attorney’s Office from 1992 until 2017, holding various positions and serving as an assistant district attorney beginning in 2014. She was re-elected to the bench in 2024, securing her term through January 6, 2025.