Carole Bosch Appointed as Contra Costa Superior Court Judge

Governor Newsom selects experienced administrative law judge and civil trial lawyer for judicial role.

Mar. 29, 2026 at 4:23am

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The Contra Costa Superior Court has announced the appointment of Carole Bosch as the court's newest judge. Bosch, previously an administrative law judge and civil trial lawyer, was sworn in on March 20, 2026 and began presiding in Department 3 on March 23, 2026, filling a vacancy created by the retirement of Judge Patricia Scanlon.

Why it matters

Bosch's appointment brings an experienced legal professional to the Contra Costa Superior Court bench, with a background spanning administrative law, civil litigation, and teaching. Her selection reflects Governor Newsom's efforts to diversify the state's judiciary with qualified candidates.

The details

Since 2021, Bosch has served as an administrative law judge with the California Unemployment Insurance Appeals Board, an independent agency that resolves disputed unemployment, disability, and employment tax cases. Prior to that, she worked as a civil trial lawyer, including as a managing attorney at several prominent law firms, handling complex product liability and catastrophic injury cases. Bosch has also taught as an adjunct professor of legal writing and research at Golden Gate University.

  • Bosch was sworn in as a Contra Costa Superior Court judge on March 20, 2026.
  • Bosch began presiding in Department 3 on March 23, 2026.

The players

Carole Bosch

The newly appointed Contra Costa Superior Court judge, with a background in administrative law and civil litigation.

Governor Gavin Newsom

The Governor of California who appointed Bosch to the Contra Costa Superior Court bench.

Judge Patricia Scanlon

The retiring Contra Costa Superior Court judge whose vacancy Bosch is filling.

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What they’re saying

“We are pleased to welcome Judge Bosch to the Contra Costa Superior Court bench. Her extensive legal experience and commitment to public service will be a valuable asset to our community.”

— Contra Costa Superior Court

The takeaway

Bosch's appointment reflects the ongoing effort to diversify California's judiciary with qualified candidates who bring a range of legal expertise to the bench, including in specialized areas like administrative law and civil litigation.