Reforming California’s Courts: Family, Probate, Juvenile & CPS Townhall

Join us for an in-person Townhall at the Lake Forest Sun & Sail Club, bringing together California families, advocates, public officials, subject matter experts, and 2026 candidates—including Attorney General candidate Michael Gates—for a high-impact conversation on meaningful court reform.

General Admission: $5 to help offset event and production costs.

Food and Beverages: Light bites and refreshments will be provided. A full bar will be available (cash bar).

Please consider selecting the “Event Admission by Donation” option when purchasing tickets!Your donation in any amount will be greatly appreciated to help cover our costs for this volunteer-coordinated event.

This event will focus on immediate relief options, enforcement of existing laws, anticipated reforms under new leadership, ongoing and emerging investigations, and the urgent need for accountability and transparency across Orange County’s court systems, throughout the State of California, and where applicable, potential federal oversight and support.

Special attention will be given to the protection of children, seniors, victims of domestic violence and child abuse, and families—highlighting critical issues emerging from Orange County courts and across California’s statewide systems.

Featured Speakers & Participants

• Lewis Herms, 2026 Gubernatorial Candidate
• Daniel Mercuri, 2026 Gubernatorial Candidate
• Elaine Culotti, 2026 Gubernatorial Candidate
• Kimberly Davis, Candidate, Orange County Board of Supervisors (District 2)
• Lucy Vellema, Candidate, Orange County Board of Supervisors (District 5)

Participating Organizations:

• National Safe Parents Organization
• Center for Estate Administration Reform® (CEAR)

The discussion will address critical issues within:

• Family Court
• Probate Court
• Juvenile Court

Including concerns related to:

• Judicial conduct and oversight
• Attorneys and minors’ counsel
• Guardians ad litem (GALs), evaluators, and therapists
• Perjury and evidentiary failures
• Due process violations and unequal representation
• Judicial immunity and discretion
• Courtroom transparency (including audio/video access and remote proceedings)
• Access to jury trials
  

Child Protective Services (CPS)

• Credibility concerns
• Rebuilding from ground up
• Funding incentives and systemic pressures
• Failures in prevention and early intervention
• The impact on families navigating the system

Event Program

• Panel Discussion & Q&A: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
• Meet & Greet: 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Registration is required due to limited capacity. Be sure to submit your questions for panelists during registration—selected questions will be addressed during the live discussion.

This event is sponsored by:

Center for Estate Administration Reform®

Mr. and Mrs. Cobianchi

https://www.cearjustice.org

https://www.nationalsafeparents.org

https://juliemandersonholburn.substack.com

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