Apr. 1, 2025
Judge Stephen Lau brings global perspective, philosophical rigor to Sacramento bench
Born in Hong Kong and raised in San Francisco, Judge Stephen Lau brings a quiet empathy and deep intellectual curiosity to Sacramento County Superior Court. A former partner, pension system general counsel, and student of political philosophy, Lau now draws on all those influences as he works to ensure every voice is heard in his courtroom.
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Sacramento County Superior Court
SACRAMENTO -- Growing up in San Francisco after fleeing Hong Kong with his family, Judge Stephen Lau knew early on what it meant to live in the shadow of authoritarianism -- and how precious freedom could be.
That experience, shaped by his grandfather's recurring fears of political persecution and a boyhood spent adjusting to a new country, now informs the quiet empathy and moral clarity he brings to the Sacramento County Superior Court.
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