Orange County Superior Court
Career Highlights: Appointed Orange County Superior Court judge by Gov. Jerry Brown, Nov. 12, 2014; commissioner, Orange County Superior Court, 2005-14; sole practitioner, 1999-2005, 1991-94; associate, Law Office of Harold LaFlamme, Orange, 1990-2002; deputy public defender, Orange County, 1989-90
Law School: Western State University College of Law, 1988
Career Highlights: Appointed Orange County Superior Court judge by Gov. Jerry Brown, Nov. 12, 2014; commissioner, Orange County Superior Court, 2005-14; sole practitioner, 1999-2005, 1991-94; associate, Law Office of Harold LaFlamme, Orange, 1990-2002; deputy public defender, Orange County, 1989-90
Law School: Western State University College of Law, 1988
ORANGE - When Superior Court Judge Craig E. Arthur became presiding judge of juvenile justice and child welfare in Orange County in January 2022, he brought with him years of judicial experience and deep expertise in juvenile law. Throughout his tenure, his guiding philosophy has remained rooted in a simple yet powerful principle.
"We try to make sure every youth feels heard," he said.
Arthur said that young people accused of crimes often feel ignore... (continued)
