California Supreme Court Appoints Member to Committee on Judicial Ethics Opinions

The California Supreme Court today appointed Judge Frederick S. Chung of the Santa Clara County Superior Court to serve as a member of the Committee on Judicial Ethics Opinions (CJEO). CJEO is an independent committee that helps inform the judiciary and the public on judicial ethics topics.

Judge Chung will serve the remainder of Judge Erica Yew's term, Feb. 1 through Dec. 31, 2026, due to her retirement after 24 years of service on the Santa Clara County Superior Court.

About the Committee on Judicial Ethics Opinions (CJEO)

The Committee on Judicial Ethics Opinions is a 12-member advisory committee that includes appellate justices, trial court judges and commissioners. The committee is appointed and authorized by the California Supreme Court, but its work is independent of the court, the Judicial Council, and all other entities. Its opinions are advisory and do not necessarily reflect the views of the California Supreme Court or any other entity.

The committee issues formal opinions, informal opinions, and oral advice on proper judicial conduct pursuant to the California Code of Judicial Ethics and other authorities.