David H. Yamasaki

Court Executive Officer, Superior Court of Orange County

Current Term: September 15, 2022–September 14, 2025
Membership: Advisory member reappointed by Chief Justice Tani Cantil-Sakauye
Internal Committees: Judicial Branch Budget Committee, Vice-Chair; Executive and Planning Committee, Litigation Management Committee

Mr. David H. Yamasaki serves as the court executive officer of the Superior Court of Orange County since 2016. Prior to his current role, he served as the court executive officer for the Superior Court of Santa Clara County from 2008 to 2016.

Mr. Yamasaki also served for 10 years as the assistant court executive officer of the Superior Court of San Diego County where he worked for over 21 years. Mr. Yamasaki served a prior term on the Judicial Council from 2011 to 2014 and served as chair of the Court Executives Advisory Committee from 2013 to 2014 and 2023 to 2024. He is currently a member of the Court Executives Advisory Committee, the Data Analytics Advisory Committee, the Trial Court Budget Advisory Committee, and the Trial Court Modification Advisory Committee.