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Daniel Toru Nishigaya

Judge, Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara

Daniel Toru Nishigaya is a Judge of the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara, serving since 2009. Sources ↓

Tenure
Since 2009 · 16 yrs

Judicial service

YearCourtAppointed byVote
2009Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara

Education

Amherst Collegemagna cum laude, honors1992
Santa Clara Universitysumma cum laude1995

Questions & answers

How do judges of the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara reach the bench?
The court's current selection method is merit selection with retention.
Which court is Daniel Toru Nishigaya on?
Daniel Toru Nishigaya is a Judge of the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara.

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16 years on the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara. Data as of 2026-03-31. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).