Media Release
Stanislaus County Superior Court Announces Appointment of Clifford Tong as Superior Court Judge
Governor Gavin Newsom has appointed Clifford Tong to serve as a Judge in the Stanislaus County Superior Court. Tong, a resident of San Joaquin County, brings extensive experience and a strong commitment to justice to the bench.
Clifford Tong has served as Chief Deputy Alternate Defender at the Stanislaus County Alternate Defender’s Office since 2022. Prior to that, he was Chief Deputy Public Defender at the Stanislaus County Public Defender’s Office from 2021 to 2022, and served as a Deputy Public Defender from 2007 to 2021. He earned a Juris Doctor degree from the University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law.
Presiding Judge Sonny S. Sandhu commented on the appointment, stating, “Clifford Tong will be a fantastic addition to our bench. His years of service and dedication to the community make him exceptionally well qualified. We look forward to welcoming him and are confident he will serve the people of Stanislaus County with integrity and distinction.”
Expressing his gratitude, Clifford Tong said, “I am deeply honored by this appointment and grateful for the opportunity to continue serving the people of Stanislaus County. I look forward to working alongside my colleagues to uphold the principles of justice and fairness in our courts.”
Details regarding the swearing-in ceremony will be announced at a later date.
For further information regarding this release, please contact:
Hugh K. Swift
Court Executive Officer
Superior Court of Stanislaus County
hugh.swift@stanct.org
209-530-3111