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Melencio Red Recana

Presiding Judge, Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles

Melencio Red Recana is a Presiding Judge of the Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles, serving since 2000. He previously served on the Municipal Court of California, County of Los Angeles. Sources ↓

Tenure
Since 2000 · 26 yrs

Judicial service

Education

Harvard UniversityPublic Administration
University of the East (Manila, Philippines)
Aquinas University (Legaspi City, Philippines)Pre-Law Studies

Questions & answers

How do judges of the Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles reach the bench?
The court's current selection method is merit selection with retention.
Which court is Melencio Red Recana on?
Melencio Red Recana is a Presiding Judge of the Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles.

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26 years on the Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles. Data as of 2026-03-31. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).