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Derek Woodhouse

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Derek Woodhouse

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Prior offices
Superior Court of Santa Clara County

Education

Bachelor's

San José State University

Law

Santa Clara University


Derek Woodhouse was a judge for the Superior Court of Santa Clara County in California. He was appointed by Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger (R) in April 2005 to fill the vacancy created by the retirement of Judge James H. Chang.[1] Woodhouse passed away on July 19, 2017.[2]

Biography

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Woodhouse earned a B.S. from San Jose State University and a J.D. from Santa Clara University.[1]

His experience included service in the U.S. Army and work as a deputy district attorney for the Santa Clara County District Attorney's Office and as an attorney in private practice.[1][2]

Elections

2012

See also: California judicial elections, 2012

Woodhouse ran for re-election to the superior court in 2012. As an unopposed incumbent, his name did not appear on the ballot. After the primary election, Woodhouse was automatically re-elected.[3]

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