David Ross
Superior Court Judge, Los Angeles County (Office No. 131)
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Overview
David Ross is a Los Angeles County Deputy Alternate Public Defender.1 He joined the office in 2000 after serving as a Riverside County Deputy Public Defender.2 His campaign says he has over 30 years of courtroom experience and has completed 113 jury trials.1 From 2003 to 2004, he was a Judge Pro Tem in Los Angeles County Superior Court, presiding over small claims and limited civil cases.1
Campaign money
- Reporting period
- July 1 to September 19, 2026
- Raised
- $7,365
- Cash on hand
- $36,184
| Source | Amount | Share of money raised |
|---|---|---|
| Small gifts (under $100) | $460 | 6% |
| Gifts from people ($100 or more) | $6,705 | 91% |
| PACs and other committees | $200 | 3% |
Source: California Secretary of State filings for David Ross for Judge 2026
Endorsements and bar evaluations
- Los Angeles County Bar Association: “Qualified”8
Sources
- davidrossforjudge2026.com, David Ross for Judge. Viewed Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
- About | David Ross for Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Seat 131, David Ross for Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Seat 131. Viewed Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
- David Ross for Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Seat 131 (Endorsements), David Ross for Judge 2026. Viewed Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
- Making His Case: David Ross Advances to November Runoff for Seat on the LA County Bench, CityWatch LA. Viewed Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
- The Knock LA Progressive Voter Guide for the November 2026 General Election, Knock LA. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.
- David Ross seeks LA Superior Court judge seat 131, Santa Monica Wave. Viewed Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
- November 2026 Candidate Endorsements, Santa Clarita Valley Democrats. Viewed Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
- General Election Judicial Candidate Ratings for L.A. County, November 3, 2026, Los Angeles County Bar Association. Viewed Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
- November 2026 LA Progressive Voter Guide, LA Forward Action Fund. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.