California makes history with first openly transgender judge appointed to bench

Written By The TransLatin@ Coalition

One of California’s eight newest judges is the first openly transgender person to be appointed to the bench in the Golden State, officials said.

Andi Mudryk, 58, will serve as a judge in Sacramento County Superior Court, filling the vacancy created by the retirement of Judge Benjamin Davidian, Gov. Gavin Newsom’s office said Friday in announcing a batch of judicial appointments and nominations.

“I’m grateful to Gov. Newsom for creating a vision of California for all.”

-Andi Mudryk

The TransLatin@ Coalition
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