Justin Allen Clayton
Superior Court Judge, Los Angeles County (Office No. 65)
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Overview
Justin Allen Clayton is a Los Angeles County deputy public defender.1 Since 2023, he has served as deputy in charge of the Inglewood branch, training attorneys on misdemeanor and felony cases.1 He is president of the Los Angeles County Black Public Defenders Association.2 His website says he has completed dozens of trials, including three with life sentences.1 He has handled more than 1,000 adult cases and hundreds of juvenile matters.2
Campaign money
- Reporting period
- July 1 to September 19, 2026
- Raised
- $1,381
- Cash on hand
- $2,394
| Source | Amount |
|---|---|
| Small gifts (under $100) | $102 |
| Gifts from people ($100 or more) | $979 |
| PACs and other committees | $300 |
Source: California Secretary of State filings for Clayton for Judge 2026
Endorsements and bar evaluations
Sources
- L.A. County Superior Court judge elections voter guide - LA Times, Los Angeles Times. Viewed Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
- Eight candidates vie for four L.A. Superior Court seats - Our Weekly, Our Weekly. Viewed Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
- Endorsements — Clayton for Judge 2026 - LA County Superior Court Office 65, Clayton for Judge 2026. Viewed Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
- Endorsed Candidates, Los Angeles County Democratic Party. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.
- Endorsements, Culver City Democratic Club. Viewed Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
- Upcoming Elections & Endorsements, Torrance Democratic Club. Viewed Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
- General Election Judicial Candidate Ratings for L.A. County, November 3, 2026, Los Angeles County Bar Association. Viewed Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
- November 2026 LA Progressive Voter Guide, LA Forward Action Fund. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.