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California Governor Gavin Newsom has appointed Jaya Badiya, an Indian-origin woman, as a judge in the Sacramento County Superior Court.
Alongside Badiga, Governor Newsom appointed 17 other judges, including Raj Singh Badhesha, also of Indian descent.
Born in Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh, Judge Badiga completed her initial education in Hyderabad. She pursued higher education in the United States, earning a Juris Doctor degree from Santa Clara University School of Law and an MA in International Relations and International Communications from Boston University.
Badiga’s legal career began in 2009 after she passed the California State Bar examination. Over the past decade, she amassed experience in various legal capacities, including private practice and educational roles at institutions such as the National Institute of Trial Advocacy and the McGeorge School of Law.
Before her judicial appointment, Badiga held several roles within the California Department of Health Care Services, including Staff Counsel, Attorney Advisor, Managing Attorney, and Attorney. She also served as a Commissioner at the Sacramento County Superior Court.
Badiga’s journey into law reflects resilience and passion. Her accidental entry into the legal profession was inspired by her experiences working with women in distress, particularly while working with the charity organization ‘WEVE’ (Women Escaping a Violent Environment). Witnessing the legal challenges faced by women, both locally and from her native country, inspired her to pursue a legal education.
She excelled as a family law specialist in California. From practicing independently to working in government agencies, Jaya’s career trajectory demonstrates her unwavering dedication.
Badiga’s father, Ramakrishna, was an industrialist and a former Member of Parliament (MP), while her mother, Prema Latha, is a homemaker.
