CJEO members are appointed by the Supreme Court pursuant to rule 9.80(c) of the California Rules of Court. In making CJEO appointments, the Supreme Court considers a wide range of judicial experience, including factors such as a strong background in judicial ethics, experience as a presiding judge, courtroom experience in a variety of settings, and service in courts of different sizes throughout the state. The committee is intended to reflect the diversity of challenges encountered by California judges, who function in varied environments.
The current CJEO members are:
| Hon. Ronald B. Robie, Chair Acting Administrative Presiding Justice of the Court of Appeal, Third Appellate District |
Hon. Douglas P. Miller, Vice-Chair Associate Justice of the Court of Appeal Fourth Appellate District, Division Two |
| Hon. Marla J. Miller Associate Justice of the Court of Appeal First Appellate District, Division Two |
Hon. Judith L. Haller Associate Justice of the Court of Appeal (Ret.) Fourth Appellate District, Division One |
| Hon. Robert J. Trentacosta Judge of the Superior Court of California, County of San Diego |
Hon. Kenneth K. So Judge of the Superior Court of California, County of San Diego |
| Hon. Samantha P. Jessner Presiding Judge of the Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles |
Hon. Michael T. Garcia Judge of the Superior Court of California (Ret.), County of Sacramento |
| Hon. George J. Abdallah, Jr. Judge of the Superior Court of California, County of San Joaquin |
Hon. Erica R. Yew Judge of the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara |
| Hon. Belinda A. Handy Commissioner of the Superior Court of California, County of Riverside |
Hon. Shama Hakim Mesiwala Associate Justice of the Court of Appeal, Third Appellate District |