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Aug. 23, 2023

Judge William Zidbeck tries to give 2nd chances in a busy court

Orange County judge retired as a DA and began a new career.

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Judge William Zidbeck tries to give 2nd chances in a busy court

William S. Zidbeck

Orange County Superior Court

Career Highlights: Appointed an Orange County Superior Court judge by Gov. Gavin Newsom, August 2022; commissioner, Orange County Superior Court, 2022; pro tem judge, Orange County Superior Court, 2021-22; deputy district attorney, Orange County, 1990-2020

Law School: California Western School of Law
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SANTA ANA - Superior Court Judge William S. Zidbeck never envisioned being a judge.

"Why do I want to be a referee when I can be a player?" he laughed as he recalled his thought process early in life.

He wanted to be a professional tennis player but his father, a captain in the Navy, gave him the choice: Join the military or go to law school. "Well, I get pretty seasick, so...," he... (continued)

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