# Event Details - **Event Name**: Reforming California’s Courts: Family, Probate, Juvenile & CPS Townhall - **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 01 May, 2026 at 05:00 pm – Fri, 01 May, 2026 at 08:00 pm (-07:00) - **Event Description**: Join us in person to chat about fixing CA’s family, probate, juvenile and CPS court systems!About this EventJoin us for an in-person Townhall at the Lake Forest Sun & Sail Club, bringing together California families, advocates, public officials, subject matter experts, and 2026 candidates—including Attorney General candidate Michael Gates—for a high-impact conversation on meaningful court reform.General Admission: $5 to help offset event and production costs.Food and Beverages: Light bites and refreshments will be provided. A full bar will be available (cash bar).Please consider selecting the “Event Admission by Donation” option when purchasing tickets!Your donation in any amount will be greatly appreciated to help cover our costs for this volunteer-coordinated event.This event will focus on immediate relief options, enforcement of existing laws, anticipated reforms under new leadership, ongoing and emerging investigations, and the urgent need for accountability and transparency across Orange County’s court systems, throughout the State of California, and where applicable, potential federal oversight and support.Special attention will be given to the protection of children, seniors, victims of domestic violence and child abuse, and families—highlighting critical issues emerging from Orange County courts and across California’s statewide systems.Featured Speakers & ParticipantsLewis Herms, 2026 Gubernatorial CandidateDaniel Mercuri, 2026 Gubernatorial CandidateElaine Culotti, 2026 Gubernatorial CandidateKimberly Davis, Candidate, Orange County Board of Supervisors (District 2)Lucy Vellema, Candidate, Orange County Board of Supervisors (District 5)Participating Organizations:National Safe Parents OrganizationCenter for Estate Administration Reform® (CEAR)The discussion will address critical issues within:Family CourtProbate CourtJuvenile CourtIncluding concerns related to:Judicial conduct and oversightAttorneys and minors’ counselGuardians ad litem (GALs), evaluators, and therapistsPerjury and evidentiary failuresDue process violations and unequal representationJudicial immunity and discretionCourtroom transparency (including audio/video access and remote proceedings)Access to jury trialsChild Protective Services (CPS)Credibility concernsRebuilding from ground upFunding incentives and systemic pressuresFailures in prevention and early interventionThe impact on families navigating the systemEvent ProgramPanel Discussion & Q&A: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PMMeet & Greet: 7:00 PM – 8:00 PMRegistration is required due to limited capacity. Be sure to submit your questions for panelists during registration—selected questions will be addressed during the live discussion.This event is sponsored by:Center for Estate Administration Reform®Mr. and Mrs. Cobianchihttps://www.cearjustice.orghttps://www.nationalsafeparents.orghttps://juliemandersonholburn.substack.com - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/lake-forest/reforming-california’s-courts-family-probate-juvenile-and-cps-townhall/100001987361633143 - **Event Categories**: Nonprofit, Business - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 5, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Lake Forest - **state**: CA - **country**: United States - **location**: Lake Forest Sun & Sail Club - **lat**: 33.642941 - **long**: -117.69921 - **full address**: Lake Forest Sun & Sail Club, 24752 Toledo Way, Lake Forest, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Reforming California’s Courts: Family, Probate, Juvenile & CPS Townhall - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/5b5576a178ab3b8b14af5e6c8823d0b50910bb3efbcd1c3ff0c3866c1d28e469-rimg-w1103-h777-dcffffff-gmir.jpg?v=1776397086 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Reforming California’s Courts: Family, Probate, Juvenile & CPS Townhall being held? - **A:** Reforming California’s Courts: Family, Probate, Juvenile & CPS Townhall takes place on Fri, 01 May, 2026 at 05:00 pm to Fri, 01 May, 2026 at 08:00 pm at Lake Forest Sun & Sail Club, 24752 Toledo Way, Lake Forest, United States. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for Reforming California’s Courts: Family, Probate, Juvenile & CPS Townhall? - **A:** Tickets for Reforming California’s Courts: Family, Probate, Juvenile & CPS Townhall are priced at USD 5 per person. 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