Orange County Justice Crisis: Six Family Court Judges Served With Recall Petitions
Six Orange County family and probate judges have been served recall petitions in an unprecedented, coordinated action. Families say the courts failed to protect children, punished whistleblowers, and rewarded insiders. The move targets a system long shielded by low-turnout elections and zero accountability. Parents allege retaliation for reporting abuse, suppression of evidence, and forced separation from protective caregivers. Judicial recalls are rare. Six at once is unheard of. For many families, this moment marks the first crack in a system they say operates without oversight. The fight now moves from courtrooms to the public square.
