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Jul. 14, 2026

Commissioner Sharon Anderson brings decades of probate experience to protecting vulnerable adults

Orange County Superior Court Commissioner Sharon M. Anderson has spent more than three decades working almost exclusively in probate law. Now assigned to the court's Probate and Mental Health Division, she draws on that experience to handle conservatorships, guardianships and other protective proceedings, focusing on preserving as much personal autonomy as possible while safeguarding vulnerable individuals.

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Commissioner Sharon Anderson brings decades of probate experience to protecting vulnerable adults

Sharon M. Anderson

Orange County Superior Court

Career Highlights: Appointed commissioner, Orange County, March 2024; pro tem judge, senior research attorney, Orange County Superior Court, 2019-24; senior attorney, Holstrom Block & Parke APLC, 2006-19; associate, Sorrento Law Group, 2000-06; associate, Cooper & Wolowski, 1993-2000

Law School: Western State University College of Law,1995
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Superior Court Commissioner Sharon M. Anderson knows one of the hardest decisions in probate court is determining how much independence someone should lose.

An older adult may no longer be able to manage finances but still be fully capable of deciding where to live. Someone experiencing cognitive decline may need help making medical decisions while remaining able to handle many other aspects of daily life.

"The hardest part is where somebody is in the mid... (continued)

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