Lia Savonea

Lia Savonea
36th President of the High Court of Cassation and Justice
In office
23 Jun 2025 – Incumbent
Appointed byNicusor Dan
Preceded byCorina Corbu
Member of Superior Council of the Magistracy
In office
2017–2023
President of Superior Council of the Magistracy
In office
2019–2019
President of Bucharest Court of Appeals
In office
2013–2023
Personal details
BornLia Fier Știop
(1969-07-26)July 26, 1969
SpouseMihai Savonea
Alma materUniversity of Bucharest
OccupationJudge, Magistrate

Lia Savonea (née Fier Știop) is a Romanian judge and jurist who serves as president of the High Court of Cassation and Justice, as well as a member of the Superior Council of Magistracy (Consiliul Superior al Magistraturii, CSM). Savonea is a prominent figure in Romania's judicial system and has been the subject of significant public debate and controversy regarding judicial independence and governance.