Gonzalo C. Martinez
Presiding Justice, Court of Appeal, Second District, Division Seven
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Overview
Gonzalo C. Martinez has served on the Second District Court of Appeal, Division Seven, since 2023 and became presiding justice in 2024.1 He was a deputy judicial appointments secretary in the governor's office, a Squire Patton Boggs partner, and a Harvard Law School graduate.1 In 2026, he ruled Los Angeles may bar evictions for tenants owing less than a month's rent.2 The California Supreme Court is reviewing the decision.2
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Sources
- Gonzalo C. Martinez | Second Appellate District, California Courts of Appeal. Viewed Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
- Martinez's eviction ruling reaches high court ahead of retention vote, Daily Journal. Viewed Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
- 2026 California Voter Guide / Guía de votantes de California, UNITE HERE Local 11. Viewed Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
- Nonpartisan Judicial Offices, Indivisible Ventura. Viewed Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
- November 2026 Candidate Endorsements, Santa Clarita Valley Democrats. Viewed Wednesday, October 14, 2026.