Joaquin Arambula (born May 17, 1977) is an American politician currently serving in the California State Assembly.

He is a Democrat representing the 31st Assembly District, which encompasses southern and western Fresno County, including the cities of Sanger, Reedley, Orange Cove, and the west side of Fresno.

Arambula was arrested on December 10, 2018, on suspicion of willful cruelty to a child, a misdemeanor under California domestic violence statutes.

[2][3] The assemblymember thanked the teachers at his daughter's school and police officers “for doing their job” in starting the investigation.

[4] During trial, photos were shown to jurors that showed a 1-inch bruise on the child's right temple.