Benjamin Aranda Award

2011 Benjamin Aranda III Award recipient:

Hon. Maria Rivera

Justice Rivera received the 2011 Aranda Award in recognition of her unwavering support of legal services and her long time commitment to improving access to the courts. Read more...

About the Aranda Access to Justice Award

Presented for the first time in 1999, the Aranda Award honors a judge who has demonstrated a long-term commitment to improving access to our courts, and who has significantly improved access for low- and moderate-income Californians. The Judicial Council, the State Bar, and the California Judges Association, in association with the California Commission on Access to Justice, co-sponsor the award. The Aranda Award is named in honor of the late Judge Benjamin Aranda III, who was known for his tireless efforts to promote fairness and access in the courts.

Nominations

Nominations for the Aranda Award (see 2012 nomination form) are accepted in the Spring and the recipient is announced prior to the presentation of the award at the California Judicial Administration Conference.

Contact Frank Monti for more information.

Past Aranda Access to Justice Award Recipients