administrative law
noun
: law dealing with the establishment, duties, and powers of and available remedies against authorized agencies in the executive branch of the government
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After retiring as an administrative law judge for the state, Blubaugh dedicated his time to helping Sacramento’s homeless community through Loaves and Fishes.
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David Caraccio
may 22, Sacbee.com, 22 May 2026
Two are administrative law judges who have run multiple times in recent years to be a Superior Court judge.
—The Editorial Board, Daily News, 19 May 2026
Adam Noakes, an administrative law judge with the Health and Human Services Agency under California’s Department of Social Services, is running to be a San Diego Superior Court judge.
—Teri Figueroa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 May 2026
The case will be heard by a state administrative law judge, who will provide a recommendation to Lara on a possible monetary penalty and whether to carry out the license suspension.
—Los Angeles Times, 4 May 2026
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David Caraccio
may 22, Sacbee.com, 22 May 2026
Two are administrative law judges who have run multiple times in recent years to be a Superior Court judge.
—The Editorial Board, Daily News, 19 May 2026
Adam Noakes, an administrative law judge with the Health and Human Services Agency under California’s Department of Social Services, is running to be a San Diego Superior Court judge.
—Teri Figueroa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 May 2026
The case will be heard by a state administrative law judge, who will provide a recommendation to Lara on a possible monetary penalty and whether to carry out the license suspension.
—Los Angeles Times, 4 May 2026
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“Administrative law.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/administrative%20law. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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