Oct. 5, 2026
Hoffstadt brings questioning style to role leading Division 5
Presiding Justice Brian M. Hoffstadt of the 2nd District Court of Appeal, Division 5, known for questioning lawyers early and often, asks voters to keep him on the bench.
Lawyers who argue before Justice Brian M. Hoffstadt learn to expect questions fast. During one oral argument in 2018, he let an average of 20 seconds pass before pressing attorneys on the record.
"Here's what concerns me about your argument," he told one. "Here's what I see as the pitfalls of your case. Tell me if I'm on the right track," he said to another.
Now presiding justice of the 2nd District Court of Appeal, Division 5, Hoffstadt is a...
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