James Blancarte

James Blancarte is a candidate for Judge of the Superior Court, Office No. 117 Primary Election in 2026 in Los Angeles County, California. Running as Nonpartisan.

Incumbent Judge of the Superior Court of Los Angeles County in Burbank, California

James E. Blancarte is an incumbent judge for the Los Angeles County Superior Court. He was appointed by Governor Jerry Brown in December 2018. Prior to his appointment, he served as a court commissioner for the court starting in 2016. His legal career before joining the bench included extensive private practice, specializing in entertainment, media, broadcasting, and international law. He was a partner at several law firms, including Mitchell, Silberberg & Knupp; Jeffer, Mangels, Butler & Marmaro; Carlsmith Ball; and Alvarado Smith. He earned his J.D. from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) School of Law in 1978 and his bachelor's degree from Pomona College.