4th District Court of Appeal (Santa Ana)
Career Highlights: Retired June 29, 2021; Appointed 4th District Court of Appeal justice by Gov. Gray Davis, Nov. 23, 2001; judge, Orange County Superior Court, 1996-2001; commissioner, Orange County Superior Court 1989-96; senior staff attorney, 4th District Court of Appeal, 1988-89; Orange County public defender's office, 1980-88; private practice, Santa Ana, 1979-80; deputy district attorney, San Bernardino County, 1976-79
Law School: University of San Diego School of Law
JAMS
Career Highlights: Retired June 29, 2021; Appointed 4th District Court of Appeal justice by Gov. Gray Davis, Nov. 23, 2001; judge, Orange County Superior Court, 1996-2001; commissioner, Orange County Superior Court 1989-96; senior staff attorney, 4th District Court of Appeal, 1988-89; Orange County public defender's office, 1980-88; private practice, Santa Ana, 1979-80; deputy district attorney, San Bernardino County, 1976-79
Law School: University of San Diego School of Law
JAMS
By Don J. DeBenedictis
Daily Journal Staff Writer
SANTA ANA - One thing that irritates 4th District Court of Appeal Justice Richard M. Aronson during oral argument is when attorneys won't answer a question from the bench.
"That happens with some regularity," Aronson said. "When the lawyer continues to try to avoid answering the question, that can be frustrating for the justices."
It also bothers him when attorneys try to d... (continued)
