Hon. David Hoffer

David A. Hoffer is a seasoned jurist serving as a judge on the Superior Court of Orange County, California, since his appointment in 2003. He earned a bachelor’s degree from Stanford University and a J.D. from the University of California, Berkeley Boalt Hall School of Law. Prior to his judicial service, Hoffer held several federal and private sector legal positions, including Deputy Chief of the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Santa Ana, Assistant U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of California, and attorney roles at Stradling, Yocca, Carlson & Rauth and Irell & Manella. He has been re-elected unopposed in 2012, 2018, and 2024, and his current term expires in January 2025. With over two decades of judicial experience, Hoffer has contributed to the administration of justice in Orange County and the broader California legal community.