Orange County (Orange)
Career Highlights: Appointed Orange County Superior Court judge by Gov. Jerry Brown, Nov. 2, 2017; Of counsel, Troutman Sanders LLP, 2016-17; senior associate, Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP, 2013-16; Western Digital Corp., director, intellectual property rights management, 2013; managing associate, Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP, 2008-13; associate, McDermott Will & Emery LLP, 2006-08
Law School: Loyola Law School, 2006
Career Highlights: Appointed Orange County Superior Court judge by Gov. Jerry Brown, Nov. 2, 2017; Of counsel, Troutman Sanders LLP, 2016-17; senior associate, Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP, 2013-16; Western Digital Corp., director, intellectual property rights management, 2013; managing associate, Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP, 2008-13; associate, McDermott Will & Emery LLP, 2006-08
Law School: Loyola Law School, 2006
ORANGE — As a family law judge deciding child custody disputes, Andre De La Cruz considers himself to be “kid-friendly.” He has Legos in his courtroom, and his chambers include toys to help put children at ease during sensitive discussions. He said he’s particularly concerned with making sure they know the case that’s before him isn’t their fault.
“Generally, absent special circumstances, I am a fervent supporter of havi... (continued)
