California Court of Appeal / Joined 2018 / Active
Thomas Michael Goethals
Associate Justice, California Court of Appeal
Thomas Michael Goethals is an Associate Justice of the California Court of Appeal, serving since 2018. He previously served on the Superior Court of California, County of Orange. Sources ↓
- Tenure
- Since 2018 · 8 yrs
Judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Superior Court of California, County of Orange | – | – |
| 2018 | California Court of Appeal | – | – |
Education
| Santa Clara University | History, cum laude | 1974 |
| Loyola Marymount University | Dean's List | 1977 |
Sources
Each fact on this page traces to a primary public record.
How we source & reconcile data → Data & Sources
8 years on the California Court of Appeal. Data last verified 2026-06-30. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).