Judge Thomas S. McConville: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

Orange County Superior Court, Department C28

CA Bar #: 155905 (December 1991)

Appointed By: Gov. Edmund G. Brown, Jr.

Biography

The Hon. Thomas S. McConville is a judge on the Orange County Superior Court in California. He was appointed to the bench by Governor Jerry Brown on February 27, 2018, filling a vacancy created by the retirement of the Hon. Thomas J. Borris.

Prior to his appointment, McConville spent nearly a decade with Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe, holding positions as counsel (2007 to 2009) and partner (2009 to 2018). During his tenure there, he represented clients as a member of the firm’s White Collar and Litigation Division, receiving national attention for his trial work on behalf of MGA in its dispute with Mattel over the Bratz line of dolls.

McConville earned a B.A. in public policy from Stanford University in 1987. He then completed a J.D. at Georgetown University Law Center in 1991. He was licensed to practice in California (1991) and the District of Columbia (1993).

After graduating from law school, McConville began his legal career as an associate at McKenna & Cuneo in Washington, D.C. He worked in that capacity until 1996, at which time he became an assistant United States attorney for the Northern District of Ohio. Then, in 2000, he transferred to California, handling fraud and public corruption cases as an assistant United States attorney (2000 to 2004) and a deputy chief assistant United States attorney (2004 to 2006) for the Santa Ana Branch of the Central District of California.

McConville was a resident of Irvine, California, at the time of his appointment to the bench.

He is registered as a Democrat.

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ANDY VALDEZ VS. RESTORATION MANAGEMENT COMPANY

On January 16, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Orange County. Judge Thomas S. McConville presiding.

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Jan 18, 2026

VIVIAN TAFOYA VS. CR&R INCORPORATED

On January 6, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Orange County. Judge Thomas S. McConville presiding.

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JESUS MANUEL VELASQUEZ VS. AVOCADO MATTRESS, LLC

On December 29, 2025 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Orange County. Judge Thomas S. McConville presiding.

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Dec 31, 2025

ROCIO A. VASQUEZ PACHECO VS. GUARDIAN STORAGE CENTERS, LLC

On December 23, 2025 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Orange County. Judge Thomas S. McConville presiding.

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Dec 25, 2025

KHALIL BEY VS. COUNTY OF ORANGE

On December 16, 2025 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Orange County. Judge Thomas S. McConville presiding.

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Dec 18, 2025

ANNIE LEE VS. KEN PARK

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Dec 04, 2025

BRIESHA HALL VS. ZION SEAVON HENDRIX

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Torts

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Dec 02, 2025

JAMES GIAM DINH VS. CITY OF STANTON

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Nov 21, 2025

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Administrative

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Writs

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Nov 22, 2025

JORGE LUIS VICENTE VS. THE LAW OFFICES OF BRIAN S. MANDEL, INC.

On November 13, 2025 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Orange County. Judge Thomas S. McConville presiding.

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Nov 13, 2025

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Nov 15, 2025

VICTORIA LIRA VS. TAYLOR FOBES

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Torts

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Automobile

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Nov 06, 2025

TARRIN RIDDICK VS. ELIANA TINAJERO

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Oct 17, 2025

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Commercial

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Contractual Fraud

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Oct 18, 2025

RACHEL PARKER-STEPHEN VS. WILLIAM JOSEPH OBRIEN

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Oct 14, 2025

CAROLINE KOO VS. LINDA LEE

On September 16, 2025 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Orange County. Judge Thomas S. McConville presiding.

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Sep 16, 2025

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Sep 18, 2025

CAROLINA NOYOLA MARIN VS. GENERAL MOTORS LLC

On August 21, 2025 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Orange County. Judge Thomas S. McConville presiding.

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Aug 21, 2025

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Dec 11, 2025

National Funding, Inc. VS Best Gate Shop, LLC and Charles Deaton

On August 13, 2025 a commercial - breach of settlement agreement case was filed in the jurisdiction of Orange County. Judge Thomas S. McConville presiding.

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Aug 13, 2025

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Commercial

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Aug 16, 2025

National Funding, Inc. VS Best Gate Shop, LLC, Charles Deaton

On August 13, 2025 a commercial - breach of settlement agreement case was filed in the jurisdiction of Orange County. Judge Thomas S. McConville presiding.

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Commercial

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Aug 16, 2025

JOELLE AGUILAR VS. COOPER LOGISTICS LLC

On August 7, 2025 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Orange County. Judge Thomas S. McConville presiding.

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Aug 09, 2025

National Funding, Inc. VS Mountain Landworks LLC dba Silverton Landworks, Jason Schell

On July 28, 2025 a commercial - breach of settlement agreement case was filed in the jurisdiction of Orange County. Judge Thomas S. McConville presiding.

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Jul 28, 2025

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Commercial

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Jul 31, 2025

JACKY LEE VS. YALING ZHOU, TRUSTEE OF THE YALING FAMILY TRUST DATED JUNE 15, 2023

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Torts

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Jul 29, 2025

JOSE DAVID MUNGUIA-HERNANDEZ VS. 2014 MI SOOK CHAI IRREVOCABLE TRUST

On July 15, 2025 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Orange County. Judge Thomas S. McConville presiding.

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Jul 17, 2025

ALISA HUMPHREY VS. NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.

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Jul 16, 2025

FERNANDO GALINDO-ARELLANO VS. ALICIA CONDE

On July 14, 2025 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Orange County. Judge Thomas S. McConville presiding.

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Jul 14, 2025

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Automobile

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Jul 16, 2025

CHRISTOPHER GONZALEZ VS. HOPE 27 EXPRESS, LLC

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Jul 14, 2025

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Jul 16, 2025

SCOTT HADA VS. STEPHANIE YEN HADA

On July 14, 2025 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Orange County. Judge Thomas S. McConville presiding.

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Jul 14, 2025

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Property

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General Property

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About

Thomas S. McConville
Party Affiliation Democrat	Democrat
Current Appointment Orange County Superior Court, Department C28	Orange County Superior Court, Department C28
Education J.D., Georgetown University Law Center - 1991 B.A., Stanford University - 1987	J.D., Georgetown University Law Center - 1991 B.A., Stanford University - 1987
Official Website www.occourts.org	www.occourts.org

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Court Info

Court Info
Current Court:	CA - Orange County Superior Court
Clerk phone:	+1 (657) 622–5228

Career History

Career History
Role	Employer	Where
Associate	McKenna & Cuneo	Washington, D.C.
Assistant United States Attorney	Office of the United States Attorney for the Northern District of Ohio	Cuyahoga County, Ohio
Assistant United States Attorney	Office of the United States Attorney for the Central District of California	Orange County, California
Deputy Chief Assistant United States Attorney	Office of the United States Attorney for the Central District of California	Orange County, California
Counsel	Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe	Orange County, California
Partner	Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe	Orange County, California
Judge	Orange County Superior Court	Orange County, California