California Court of Appeal / Joined 2003 / Active
Thomas DeSantos
Associate Justice, California Court of Appeal
Thomas DeSantos is an Associate Justice of the California Court of Appeal, serving since 2003. He previously served on the Superior Court of California, County of Kings. Sources ↓
- Born
- 1956 · age 70
- Tenure
- Since 2003 · 22 yrs
Judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | California Court of Appeal | – | – |
| 2003 | Superior Court of California, County of Kings | – | – |
| 2013 | California Court of Appeal | – | – |
| 2014 | California Court of Appeal | – | – |
| 2015 | California Court of Appeal | – | – |
| 2018 | California Court of Appeal | – | – |
Education
Questions & answers
- How do judges of the California Court of Appeal reach the bench?
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- Thomas DeSantos is an Associate Justice of the California Court of Appeal.
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22 years on the California Court of Appeal. Data as of 2026-03-31. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).