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Jun. 9, 2025

The journey of Orange County court Commissioner Cynthia Nichols

Commissioner Cynthia A. Nichols thought she was unsuited to be a jurist. But then she realized she already had the skills required for the job.

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The journey of Orange County court Commissioner Cynthia Nichols

Cynthia A. Nichols

Orange County Superior Court Commissioner

Career Highlights: Appointed commissioner, Orange County Superior Court, May 20, 2022; assistant head of court, senior deputy district attorney, Orange County, 1999-2022

Law School: Pepperdine Caruso School of Law, 1998
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FULLERTON -- The first time Cynthia A. Nichols and Scott M. Van Camp faced off in a courtroom, she was a deputy district attorney, he was a public defender, and the case was a heated domestic violence trial.

During closing arguments, Van Camp made a comparison that landed wrong. "The victim," he said, "was no bigger than Ms. Nichols."

Nichols bristled. "She was 5'8", 200 pounds. I'm 5'4" on a great day. I though... (continued)

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