Roberta Walton Johnson takes oath as Orange County Clerk of Courts

Roberta Walton Johnson took the oath of office Tuesday, Nov. 10, becoming Orange County Clerk of Courts after more than a decade working in the office.Walton Johnson most recently served as the office’s general counsel. She joined the Clerk’s Office in 2015 as the inaugural manager of the Lydia Gardner Self Help Center, helping residents navigate the court system and access resources.She later oversaw operations for the Family Services, Domestic Violence, Child Support, and Self-Help Division.“I am deeply honored and excited to serve the people of Orange County in this role,” Walton Johnson said in a news release. “Having worked alongside the dedicated professionals of this office for more than a decade, I recognize the important responsibility we share in supporting the administration of justice.”Walton Johnson plans to expand court access, improve customer service, boost efficiency through technology, and protect public records and court data, according to the release. A Court Litera