
Career Highlights: Retired October 2021; Elected to the Orange County Superior Court, 2008; deputy district attorney, Orange County, 2005-08; deputy public defender, Orange County, 1988-94, 1997-02; associate, Adams, Duque & Hazletine, San Diego, 1987-88; associate, Higgs, Fletcher & Mack LLP, San Diego, 1986-87
Law School: University of San Diego Law School
WESTMINSTER — As a child, Orange County Superior Court Judge Debra Carrillo’s mother was killed by a drunk driver. Now, she faces DUI offenders every day.
These individuals have often failed to attend the assigned total of court-ordered Alcoholics Anonymous classes or satisfy their mandated community service days.
Profoundly impacted by the loss of her mother, Carrillo said much of her... (continued)