Judge David C. Velasquez: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

Orange County Superior Court, Department retired

Appointed By: Gov. Courken George Deukmejian, Jr.

Biography

The Hon. David C. Velasquez (Ret.) served as a judge for the Orange County Superior Court in California. Velasquez was initially appointed to the South Orange County Municipal Court by former Governor George Deukmejian in 1988. Two years later, he was elevated to the Superior Court.


Over the course of his judicial career, Velasquez held assignments as Supervising Judge of the Complex Civil Panel (2005 to 2009). He also sat on the Juvenile Court (1993 to 1997), the Felony Panel/Drug Court (1998 to 1999), and the Appellate Department (1998 to 2000).


Velasquez earned a B.A. in political science from California State University, Los Angeles in 1973. He then completed a J.D. at Loyola Law School in 1978.


After graduating from law school, Velasquez began his legal career as a staff attorney for the Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles. He worked in that capacity until 1981, at which time he joined the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office as a Deputy District Attorney. Then, in 1986, he transferred to the Orange County District Attorney’s Office. He held this position until his appointment to the bench.


His memberships have included the Orange County Bar Association, the California Judges Association, and the Hispanic Bar Association. He also sat on the Board of Directors of the Association of Business Trial Lawyers (Orange County Chapter) as well as the Rules and Forms Committee, the Grand Jury Selection Committee, and the Employee Application Committee of the Orange County Superior Court.


He was named Jurist of the Year by the Orange County Chapter of the Hispanic Bar Association (2011) and Trial Judge of the Year by the Orange County Chapter of the American Board of Trial Advocates (2003).


When not presiding over legal matters, Velasquez enjoys studying World War II aircraft and model building, power walking, and hiking. His life goal is to visit every National Park in the United States.


Velasquez retired in 2011 and joined Judicate West as a private mediator and arbitrator.

Recent Cases by Hon. David C. Velasquez

On May 2, 2011 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Orange County. Judge David C. Velasquez presiding.

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May 02, 2011

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Orange County

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Orange County, CA

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Torts

Matter Type

Mass Torts

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May 04, 2023

On April 29, 2011 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Orange County. Judge David C. Velasquez presiding.

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Apr 29, 2011

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May 04, 2023

On March 2, 2011 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Orange County. Judge David C. Velasquez presiding.

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Mar 02, 2011

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Orange County, CA

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May 04, 2023

On February 3, 2011 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Orange County. Judge David C. Velasquez presiding.

Filed

Feb 03, 2011

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Orange County

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Orange County, CA

Practice Area

Labor and Employment

Matter Type

General Employment

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May 04, 2023

On January 24, 2011 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Orange County. Judge David C. Velasquez presiding.

Filed

Jan 24, 2011

Status

Consolidation

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Orange County

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Orange County, CA

Practice Area

Torts

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General Torts

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May 04, 2023

On October 6, 2010 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Orange County. Judge David C. Velasquez presiding.

Filed

Oct 06, 2010

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Orange County

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Orange County, CA

Practice Area

Labor and Employment

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General Employment

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May 04, 2023

On August 30, 2010 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Orange County. Judge David C. Velasquez presiding.

Filed

Aug 30, 2010

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Orange County

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Orange County, CA

Practice Area

Torts

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Mass Torts

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May 04, 2023

On July 23, 2010 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Orange County. Judge David C. Velasquez presiding.

Filed

Jul 23, 2010

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Orange County

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Orange County, CA

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Labor and Employment

Matter Type

General Employment

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May 04, 2023

On July 14, 2010 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Orange County. Judge David C. Velasquez presiding.

Filed

Jul 14, 2010

Status

Dismissal

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Orange County

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Orange County, CA

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Economic Torts

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May 04, 2023

On July 1, 2010 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Orange County. Judge David C. Velasquez presiding.

Filed

Jul 01, 2010

Status

Dismissal

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Orange County

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Orange County, CA

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

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May 04, 2023

On June 3, 2010 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Orange County. Judge David C. Velasquez presiding.

Filed

Jun 03, 2010

Status

Transfer

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Orange County

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Orange County, CA

Practice Area

Torts

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Construction

Case Last Refreshed

May 04, 2023

On May 24, 2010 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Orange County. Judge David C. Velasquez presiding.

Filed

May 24, 2010

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May 04, 2023

On March 15, 2010 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Orange County. Judge David C. Velasquez presiding.

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Mar 15, 2010

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Orange County, CA

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Torts

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Construction

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May 04, 2023

On February 23, 2010 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Orange County. Judge David C. Velasquez presiding.

Filed

Feb 23, 2010

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Orange County

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Orange County, CA

Practice Area

Property

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General Property

Case Last Refreshed

May 04, 2023

On February 19, 2010 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Orange County. Judge David C. Velasquez presiding.

Filed

Feb 19, 2010

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Orange County

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Orange County, CA

Practice Area

Torts

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Construction

Case Last Refreshed

May 04, 2023

On February 11, 2010 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Orange County. Judge David C. Velasquez presiding.

Filed

Feb 11, 2010

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May 04, 2023

On February 4, 2010 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Orange County. Judge David C. Velasquez presiding.

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Feb 04, 2010

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May 04, 2023

On January 28, 2010 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Orange County. Judge David C. Velasquez presiding.

Filed

Jan 28, 2010

Status

Dismissal

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Orange County, CA

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Property

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May 04, 2023

On January 22, 2010 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Orange County. Judge David C. Velasquez presiding.

Filed

Jan 22, 2010

Status

Dismissal

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Orange County

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Orange County, CA

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

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May 04, 2023

On January 8, 2010 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Orange County. Judge David C. Velasquez presiding.

Filed

Jan 08, 2010

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Orange County

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Orange County, CA

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Economic Torts

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May 04, 2023

On January 6, 2010 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Orange County. Judge David C. Velasquez presiding.

Filed

Jan 06, 2010

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Orange County

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Orange County, CA

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Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

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May 04, 2023

On January 5, 2010 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Orange County. Judge David C. Velasquez presiding.

Filed

Jan 05, 2010

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Orange County

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Orange County, CA

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Construction

Case Last Refreshed

May 04, 2023

On January 5, 2010 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Orange County. Judge David C. Velasquez presiding.

Filed

Jan 05, 2010

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May 04, 2023

On January 5, 2010 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Orange County. Judge David C. Velasquez presiding.

Filed

Jan 05, 2010

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Orange County

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Orange County, CA

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Property

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May 04, 2023

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