Hon. James Crandall

James Crandall is a judge serving on the Superior Court of Orange County, California. He was appointed by Governor Jerry Brown on November 21, 2012, succeeding James Patrick Marion, and has served in that capacity since. Prior to his judicial appointment, Crandall was a senior partner at the law firm Crandall, Wade & Lowe from 1976 to 2012. He earned a bachelor's degree from San Jose State University and a Juris Doctor from Loyola Law School in Los Angeles.

Education:
- San Jose State University (Bachelor's)
- Loyola Law School, Los Angeles (J.D.)

Experience:
- 2012–present: Judge, Superior Court of Orange County
- 1976–2012: Senior partner, Crandall, Wade & Lowe

Achievements:
- Appointed by Governor Jerry Brown to the Superior Court of Orange County
- Succeeded James Patrick Marion as judge