Provide timely, thorough legal advice and representation to the Superintendent of Public Instruction, California Department of Education, and State Board of Education, in furtherance of their official duties and public policy goals.
Len Garfinkel, General Counsel
Bruce Yonehiro, Chief Counsel I
Paul Gant, Assistant Chief Counsel
Phone: 916-319-0860
Fax: 916-322-2549
The Legal Affairs Division is part of the Legal, Audits and Charters Branch.
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Last Reviewed: Monday, November 9, 2026
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