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Mar. 28, 2018

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Orange County Judge Michael Cassidy, a former police officer, stays calm during testy situations.

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Michael J. Cassidy

Orange Couny (Santa Ana)

Career Highlights: Appointed to the Orange County Superior Court by Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger, 2009; commissioner, Orange County Superior Court, 2000-09; referee, Orange County Juvenile Court, 1997-2000; sole practitioner, Newport Beach, 1993-97; associate, Stewart & Barnett, Santa Ana, 1991-93; sole practitioner, Huntington Beach and Santa Ana, 1987-91

Law School: Western State University College of Law
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SANTA ANA — When Judge Michael Cassidy denied a motion from a petitioner seeking to have a conviction expunged, the convict frantically took the podium to make his case for himself.

“Your Honor, you have the power,” the petitioner said. “I believe in you.”

After a few minutes of impassioned pleas, which largely related to issues outside Cassidy’s control, there was a sense of unease in ... (continued)

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