
Career Highlights: Appointed Santa Clara County Superior Court judge by Gov. Gavin Newsom, 2020; commissioner, Santa Clara County Superior Court, 2018-20; partner, Blecher & Hubbell, San Jose, 2008-18; attorney, Madden & Redding, San Jose, 2004-08; attorney, Olimpia, Whelan, Lively & Ryan, San Jose, 2000-04
Law School: University of Arizona, James E. Rogers College of Law
SAN JOSE — While some family law attorneys turn to the practice because of their experiences as a child, Judge Brooke A. Blecher was inspired by how her parents handled their divorce.
She now brings that experience, both as a child and an experienced family law specialist, to her job as a Santa Clara County Superior Court judge.
“My normal is abnormal,” Blecher said. “Both my dads walked... (continued)