David A. Hoffer

Best judge on the OC bench, by far. Smart as a whip! No wonder he just got reassigned to the Civil Complex Panel. Evenhanded. Allows parties to make their arguments and then makes well-reasoned decisions. (Some went against my client, but they were probably the right call.) And I found out in Chambers that he's a really pleasant man. As good as it gets.

Best judge on the OC bench, by far. Smart as a whip! No wonder he just got reassigned to the Civil Complex Panel. Evenhanded. Allows parties to make their arguments and then makes well-reasoned decisions. (Some went against my client, but they were probably the right call.) And I found out in Chambers that he's a really pleasant man. As good as it gets.

[Redacted by Ed.] He has twice continued a hearing on an Opposition when the underlying Motion was never served. This has been pointed out to him twice, but it appears that he wants the Opposition heard so that he can award sanctions to Defendant's counsel.

[Redacted by Ed.] He has twice continued a hearing on an Opposition when the underlying Motion was never served. This has been pointed out to him twice, but it appears that he wants the Opposition heard so that he can award sanctions to Defendant's counsel.

Judge Hoffer is extremely patient and treats those who appear in his courtroom with respect. He also allows the parties a lot of input as to how their cases are managed. Excellent judge.

Judge Hoffer is extremely patient and treats those who appear in his courtroom with respect. He also allows the parties a lot of input as to how their cases are managed. Excellent judge.

favors defendants regardless of case evidence

favors defendants regardless of case evidence

Judge Hoffer is thoughtful and always prepared. His rulings are fair and well-reasoned. He is more academic/intellectual than most judges in the superior court. I represented plaintiffs in a civil case and I disagree with the comments that he is biased in favor of the defense. He was extremely even-handed and my clients (plaintiffs) obtained a good result. I wish all the judges in the Orange County Superior Court were as good as Judge Hoffer.

Judge Hoffer is thoughtful and always prepared. His rulings are fair and well-reasoned. He is more academic/intellectual than most judges in the superior court. I represented plaintiffs in a civil case and I disagree with the comments that he is biased in favor of the defense. He was extremely even-handed and my clients (plaintiffs) obtained a good result. I wish all the judges in the Orange County Superior Court were as good as Judge Hoffer.