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Jun. 30, 2026

Judge Benjamin A. Azar said he felt a calling to service in the law and bench

Orange County Superior Court Judge Benjamin A. Azar abandoned dreams of a career in sports journalism after the sudden death of his best friend inspired him to pursue law, public service and, ultimately, a judgeship focused on helping families in crisis.

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Judge Benjamin A. Azar said he felt a calling to service in the law and bench

Benjamin A. Azar

Orange County Superior Court

Career Highlights: Appointed Orange County Superior Court judge by Gov. Gavin Newsom, July 17, 2024; deputy public defender; Orange County, 2013-24; contract attorney, Reich Radcliff & Kuttler LLP, 2013

Law School: UC Davis School of Law, 2012
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ORANGE - Superior Court Judge Benjamin A. Azar thought he was going to spend his life covering sports.

After graduating from UCLA in 2007, he landed an entry-level position in ESPN's statistics and information department in Bristol, Connecticut, hoping it would lead to a reporting job.

During his second week there, everything changed.

After finishing a shift around 2 a.m., Azar checked his phone and found a series of urgent messages from his mothe... (continued)

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