David M. Rubin

Appeared on the November 2026 ballot for retention in Division One of the Fourth District Court of Appeal.

September 13, 2026

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Continued serving as an associate justice in Division One of the Fourth District Court of Appeal.

September 13, 2026

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Joined Mata v. Digital Recognition Network, requiring actual harm for standing under California's automated-license-plate-recognition law.

July 20, 2026

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Joined J.S. v. D.A., reversing a restraining order entered without addressing an indigent inmate's request for meaningful court access.

February 25, 2026

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Joined McDoniel v. Kavry Management, recognizing wrongful-discharge liability for firing an employee based on a compelled polygraph.

September 30, 2025

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Authored Palm Springs Promenade v. Department of Industrial Relations, applying prevailing-wage law to a privately controlled redevelopment project using public funds.

June 13, 2025

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Joined McIntosh v. Superior Court, requiring an independent inquiry into appointed counsel for an indigent Racial Justice Act habeas petitioner.

March 28, 2025

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Began serving as an associate justice in Division One of the Fourth District Court of Appeal.

June 26, 2023

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Filled the appellate vacancy created by Justice Cynthia G. Aaron's retirement.

June 23, 2023

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Was unanimously confirmed by the Commission on Judicial Appointments for the Court of Appeal.

June 23, 2023

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Was appointed by Governor Gavin Newsom to Division One of the Fourth District Court of Appeal.

March 30, 2023

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Completed a 20-year career as a San Diego County deputy district attorney.

January 1, 2007

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Served in the San Diego County Superior Court's criminal division.

January 1, 2007

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Joined the San Diego County Superior Court bench.

January 1, 2007

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Received the San Diego County District Attorney's Prosecutor of the Year Award.

January 1, 2006

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Began serving as a deputy district attorney in San Diego County.

January 1, 1987

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Served the final three years of his trial-court tenure in the San Diego County Superior Court's Appellate Division.

January 1, 2020Favorable on Legal Competence

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Chaired the Judicial Council's Litigation Management Committee.

January 1, 2013Favorable on Legal Competence

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Joined the Judicial Council of California as a voting member.

January 1, 2013Favorable on Legal Competence

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Chaired the Judicial Council executive committee's Real Estate Policy Subcommittee.

January 1, 2013Favorable on Legal Competence

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Chaired the Judicial Branch Budget Committee.

January 1, 2013Favorable on Legal Competence

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Served as president of the California Judges Association.

January 1, 2011Favorable on Legal Competence

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Served on the California Judges Association board of directors.

January 1, 2009Favorable on Legal Competence

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Presided over civil matters on the San Diego County Superior Court.

January 1, 2007Favorable on Legal Competence

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Handled assignments in the San Diego County Superior Court's family division.

January 1, 2007Favorable on Legal Competence

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Authored Higginson v. Kia Motors America, ordering a new consumer-warranty trial and sanctions for discovery misconduct.

January 9, 2026

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