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# Thomas Nocella

Superior Court of California, County of Orange · Superior Court Judge

## Profile

- Court: Superior Court of California, County of Orange
- State: California
- Role: Superior Court Judge
- Service status: appointed_not_proven_serving
- Appointment: Appointed on September 18, 2026. [Superior Court of California, County of Orange](https://knowjudges.com/kyj/court/ca/superior-court-of-california-county-of-orange)

## Summary

Thomas Nocella — Superior Court of California, County of Orange

## Sources

- [Governor Newsom announces Judicial Appointments 9.18.2026](https://www.gov.ca.gov/2026/09/18/governor-newsom-announces-judicial-appointments-9-18-2026/)

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## Biography

### Professional career

- Superior Court Judge in Orange County, California, appointed on September 18, 2026, by Governor Gavin Newsom

### Education

### Additional information



### Recovered biography sources

- [caselaw.findlaw.com — biography evidence](https://caselaw.findlaw.com/court/pa-court-of-judicial-discipline/1641400.html) — collected 2026-10-11
- [phillyjudges.com — biography evidence](https://phillyjudges.com/candidates/thomas-nocella/) — collected 2026-10-11