Appointed to the bench in 2004, Judge Silberman has since devoted his judicial career to the family law division. Throughout his tenure, he has earned multiple Judge of the Year accolades from various bar associations and the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, with his most recent recognition coming from the Inn of Court. His leadership is further evidenced by his involvement on the Los Angeles County Superior Court executive committee and his service on the boards of the California section of the Association of Family and Conciliation Courts and the San Fernando Valley Legal Foundation. Judge Silberman holds a Juris Doctorate and Master of Arts from the University of Southern California and a Bachelor of Arts from Wesleyan University. He has also served as a professor of family law at USC Law School and continues to mentor the next generation of legal professionals through a Student Extern Program.