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On November 10, 2021, Governor Gavin Newsom nominated Maurice Sanchez to serve as an Associate Justice of the Fourth District Court of Appeal, Division Three. Justice Sanchez was rated “exceptionally well qualified” for the position by the Commission of the California State Bar on Judicial Nominees Evaluation.
Nov 8, 2022 · Maurice Sanchez is a judge for Division 3 of the California 4th District Court of Appeal. He assumed office on January 6, 2022. His current term ends on January 6, 2031. Sanchez ran for re-election for the Division 3 judge of the California 4th District Court of Appeal.
- Who Is Your Role Model?
- Why Did You Pursue A Career in Law?
- What Is Your Philosophy?
- Do You Have Any UCI Memories That Made An Impact on Your Career Or Life?
- What Are Your Hobbies?
- What Is Your Favorite Book and Why?
- Any Additional Thoughts For Readers?
I have had many role models, but if I had to choose one, it would be Justice Cruz Reynoso, who was the first Hispanic person to sit on the California Supreme Court. A man of great intellect and great humility, Justice Reynoso was born in Orange County [Brea] and was a true champion of those less fortunate.
I decided to pursue a career in law after taking some law classes at UCI: constitutional law, criminal law and procedure, and one or two others. I also took a paralegal class at a community college, just to get a feel for what law would be like as a career. I didn’t know any lawyers at the time. The instructor, a practicing attorney, encouraged me ...
My philosophy is to live the best life you can, by your own definition. Don’t worry about what others say you should do with your life – only you can determine that.
There was an adjunct professor, Dian Ogilvie, who taught criminal law and procedure. I never practiced criminal law, but she made it sound so interesting that it really made me want to go to law school.
I enjoy watching sports, both live and on TV, especially the Lakers. I’ve been a fan since the early ’60s. I enjoy history and reading about historical figures, especially the [nation’s] founders. I very much enjoyed the musical “Hamilton” and the book it was based upon, by Ron Chernow. One of the more interesting parts of the book was the role of ...
I revere Abraham Lincoln. A country lawyer, he rose to the presidency and saved the nation from coming apart in the Civil War. My favorite book on him is Team of Rivals, by Doris Kearns Goodwin. It describes how Lincoln built his Cabinet to contain all those people who disagreed with him and how he loved to hear differing viewpoints in coming to hi...
Fortune favors the bold. Don’t stop yourself. If there is something you want to do, go for it, or at least find out how you can eventually get there. Take that first step. You never know where it can lead you – maybe to something you didn’t know existed but that you really love doing. If you can’t get paid for it at first, volunteer. Eventually, if...
Nov 10, 2021 · Judge Maurice Sanchez, 65, of Coto de Caza, has been nominated to serve as an Associate Justice of the Fourth District Court of Appeal, Division Three. He has served as a Judge of the Orange County Superior Court since 2018.
Judge Maurice Sanchez, 65, of Coto de Caza, has been nominated to serve as an Associate Justice of the Fourth District Court of Appeal, Division Three. He has served as a Judge of the Orange County Superior Court since 2018.
Judge Maurice Sanchez, 65, of Coto de Caza, has been nominated to serve as an Associate Justice of the Fourth District Court of Appeal, Division Three. He has served as a Judge of the Orange County Superior Court since 2018.
Maurice Sanchez made history last month when he was confirmed as associate justice on the Fourth District Court of Appeal, Division 3. He is the first Latino and first person of color to serve on the bench.
