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Newsom appoints Juan Higuera Santa Barbara County Superior Court judge

June 28, 2026

Juan Higuera

By KAREN VELIE

Governor Gavin Newsom announced Friday the appointment of Juan Higuera to a judgeship in the Santa Barbara County Superior Court.

Higuera has served as a deputy public defender at the Santa Barbara County Public Defender’s Office since 2018. He worked as an associate at multiple firms including at Hathaway Firm from 2016 to 2018 and at Hager & Dowling from 2015 to 2016.

From 2013 to 2015, he served as a deputy district attorney at the Ventura County District Attorney’s Office.

Higuera earned a Juris Doctor degree from Loyola Law School. He fills the vacancy created by the retirement of Judge John McGregor.

Higuera is a Democrat.

 


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9 Comments

Why not just name a street after him and leave the legal stuff to the qualified?


7

Automatic “sus” for any Newsom appointment.


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IMO… No where near enough experience to be a superior court judge so my guess is he will just be another rubber stamp…..


30

You tolerate it at the federal level. Why would you care about the state level?


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“Higuera is a Democrat.” is this line really needed. Not a snowballs chance in he!! that Newsom would appoint anyone with a real R next to their name.


35

Judges are supposed to be non partisan. But living in the current environment of the supreme court I appreciate your concern.


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You are correct. The three SCOTUS Judges that decide national court cases from their feelings, rather then the Constitution, need to go.


31

Assuming one of the three is Thomas? I can only surmise the other two are just as corrupt. https://gijn.org/stories/propublica-exposed-ethics-scandals-us- supreme-court/


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https://www.politico.com/news/magazine/2024/05/30/alito-scotus-flag-00160450.

Here is your other judge. Seems legit


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