NewsNoticias Tampa Bay (Univision)August 26, 2026Hillsborough
Governor Newsom appoints Martin Gonzalez as Imperial County Superior Court Judge
Governor Gavin Newsom has appointed Martin Gonzalez to serve as a judge on the Imperial County Superior Court. Gonzalez fills the vacancy created by the promotion of Judge Eran Marie Bermudez to the California Court of Appeal.
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This appointment changes the composition of the local judiciary in Imperial County, as Gonzalez will now serve as a presiding judge after previously working as a and prosecutor in the region.
Key Facts
- Governor Gavin Newsom appointed Martin Gonzalez as a judge for the Imperial County Superior Court.
- Martin Gonzalez replaces Judge Eran Marie Bermudez, who was promoted to the California Court of Appeal.
- Gonzalez served as a judicial arbitrator in the Imperial County Superior Court starting in 2022.
- Gonzalez worked as a deputy district attorney in Imperial County from 2017 to 2022.
- Gonzalez practiced law in the private sector at Walker & Driskill from 2009 to 2017.
- Gonzalez holds a Juris Doctor degree from the University of San Francisco.
- Gonzalez is registered with no party preference.
- This appointment is part of a 12-judge appointment package across various California counties.
- Other counties receiving judicial appointments include Humboldt, Los Angeles, Monterey, Yolo, San Bernardino, San Diego, and San Joaquin.
Who's Mentioned
personEran Marie Bermudez“Former Imperial County judge promoted to the California Court of Appeal”organizationUniversity of San Francisco“Alma mater of Martin Gonzalez”organizationWalker & Driskill“Private law firm where Gonzalez worked from 2009 to 2017”personMartin Gonzalez“Newly appointed judge for the Imperial County Superior Court”organizationImperial County Superior Court“The court where the appointment was made”personGavin Newsom“Governor of California who announced the judicial appointments”