Superior Court of California, County of Madera / Joined 1998 / Active

Thomas L. Bender

Presiding Judge, Superior Court of California, County of Madera

Thomas L. Bender is a Presiding Judge of the Superior Court of California, County of Madera, serving since 1998. Sources ↓

Tenure
Since 1998 · 28 yrs

Judicial service

YearCourtAppointed byVote
1998Superior Court of California, County of Madera

Questions & answers

How do judges of the Superior Court of California, County of Madera reach the bench?
The court's current selection method is merit selection with retention.
Which court is Thomas L. Bender on?
Thomas L. Bender is a Presiding Judge of the Superior Court of California, County of Madera.

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