The CAPAJA Judicial Applicant Mentoring Program was created to provide attorneys contemplating a career on the bench with guidance about how to reach that goal.  As a mentee, you can obtain valuable feedback and assistance from an experienced bench officer to help you hone the necessary skills for a successful judicial candidacy.  We invite you to submit an application to become a mentee. 

 

CAPAJA is committed to increasing the diversity of California’s bench officers.  We want to encourage attorneys who may never have considered applying to be a judicial officer and demystify the process for them.  We encourage attorneys of every background to submit an application to become a mentee.

 

To be eligible for the program, an attorney must:

 

• Be an active member of the California State Bar for the past five years

• Demonstrate a commitment to serving the community

• Have a genuine interest in applying for judicial office

 

Please submit your completed mentoring application and resume to Judge Charles Lee, Fresno Superior Court, at clee@FRESNO.COURTS.CA.GOV .  Feel free to contact Judge Ahnn with any questions you may have.