Judge June Jee An

Judge June Jee An serves on the Orange County Superior Court, Central Justice Center, following her appointment by Governor Gavin Newsom on December 7, 2023. She was among 18 superior court judges appointed simultaneously in a single round of appointments, which also included 2 Court of Appeal nominations. Her appointment was covered by both the California State Portal and the Daily Journal, confirming the appointment's public record. Because Judge An was appointed in late 2023, she is a relatively new member of the Orange County Superior Court bench. No ruling analyses, attorney observations, or ingested content are currently available to characterize her judicial philosophy, ruling tendencies, or courtroom management style. Any assessment of her decision-making patterns must await the accumulation of a substantive case record. Attorneys appearing before Judge An should approach her courtroom with the understanding that she is an appointee of Governor Newsom, and that her judicial record is still developing. The absence of documented rulings or peer observations means that standard professional preparation — thorough briefing, procedural compliance, and respectful courtroom conduct — carries heightened importance in the absence of judge-specific intelligence.

With no ruling analyses or attorney observations on record, attorneys cannot tailor their approach based on documented behavioral patterns. The most reliable strategy is to adhere strictly to Orange County Superior Court local rules and Central Justice Center-specific standing orders, as a newly appointed judge is likely to rely heavily on established procedural frameworks during the early period of her tenure. Given that Judge An's appointment was part of a large cohort of Newsom appointments announced simultaneously, attorneys should monitor the Daily Journal and Orange County Bar Association publications for any emerging coverage of her courtroom practices. Until a substantive record develops, attorneys should treat every appearance as an opportunity to establish a professional baseline, presenting arguments that are well-organized, concise, and grounded in clear legal authority. Because no data exists on her preferred argument styles or motion practice tendencies, attorneys should default to comprehensive written submissions that do not rely on oral argument to fill gaps. Thorough briefing ensures the record is complete regardless of how much time the court allocates to oral presentations.

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  Review Orange County Superior Court Local Rules

  With no judge-specific data available, strict compliance with Orange County Superior Court local rules and Central Justice Center standing orders is the most reliable preparation strategy. Obtain and review the most current versions before any appearance.

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  Monitor Emerging Coverage of Judge An

  Track the Daily Journal, Orange County Bar Association publications, and Trellis for any newly published rulings or attorney commentary as her record develops. This intelligence gap will close over time.

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  Prepare Comprehensive Written Submissions

  In the absence of data on her oral argument preferences, ensure all briefs and motions are self-contained and fully supported by cited authority. Do not rely on oral argument to supplement incomplete written filings.

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  Confirm Courtroom-Specific Procedures Directly

  Contact the clerk's office at the Central Justice Center to confirm any courtroom-specific procedures, tentative ruling practices, or scheduling requirements that Judge An has implemented since her appointment.

• ›Adhere strictly to all Orange County Superior Court local rules and any posted Central Justice Center courtroom-specific orders, as procedural compliance is the baseline expectation for any judicial department.
• ›Arrive prepared with complete, organized written materials, as no data exists to indicate how much latitude this judge extends to attorneys who rely on oral presentations to supplement incomplete filings.
• ›Treat every appearance as a first impression, given the judge's limited tenure and the absence of an established courtroom reputation in the documented record.