Serving the people of Orange County as an 18-year veteran of the Orange County District Attorney’s Office, Ann Cho has prosecuted serious and violent offenses including robbery, attempted murder, sexual assault, and complex fraud. She has established a distinguished career dedicated to upholding the ideals of fairness and integrity, while striving to promote public safety and a commitment to justice for all. Ann Cho will bring these same values to serving the people of Orange County in the position of Superior Court Judge.
Elect ANN CHO
Superior Court Judge
Knowledge. Experience. Commitment.
“I was raised and am now raising my family in Orange County and understand the importance of keeping our neighborhoods safe. I pledge to serve as a common-sense judge who will always follow the law, ensure it is applied fairly to all, and safeguard the right of all citizens to a judicial system that serves the People with integrity and respect.”
Ann Cho for Judge
Learn More About Ann Cho
Ann is a career trial attorney with experience in the courtroom and a deep understanding and respect for the rule of law and the fair administration of justice.
• Deputy District Attorney for 18-years within the Orange County District Attorney’s office
• Ann has completed over 70 jury trials and has prosecuted cases encompassing:
– Carjacking
– Robbery
– Attempted Murder
– Child Molestation
– Rape
– Child Pornography
– Domestic Violence
– Crimes against Peace Officers
– Extortion
– Tax and Insurance Fraud
– Embezzlement
• Ann has successfully prosecuted “life” cases for the most violent offenders resulting in sentences after conviction ranging from 50 to 400 years to life.
• Highlights of Ann’s service in the Orange County District Attorney’s office includes:
– 7 years as a Sexual Assault Trial Prosecutor
– 2 years as a Trial Attorney in the Special Prosecutions Unit (High-profile, media-sensitive caseload)
– Currently serving as a Prosecutor in the Major Fraud Unit (Complex fraud including tax fraud, insurance fraud, and embezzlement schemes with multi-million-dollar losses)
Ann volunteers and serves her community outside of the District Attorney’s Office.
• Board member of the Filipino American Lawyers of Orange County (FLOC)
• Advisor and mentor to high school, undergraduate, and law school students with the:
– Orange County Bar Association
– Orange County Korean American Bar Association
– Orange County Asian American Bar Association
– National Asian Pacific American Bar Association
– National Asian Pacific Islander Prosecutors Association
– California Legal Pathways Collaborative
Ann was raised in Orange County and graduated from Fountain Valley High School. After attending college and law school in Northern California, she returned to her home in Orange County to establish her career and raise her family in the community that she serves. Wife and mother of two young daughters, Ann is an avid runner and loves to be outdoors riding bikes or playing at the beach or a local playground with her family.
Ann’s history and strong work ethic provide the knowledge, experience and commitment necessary to make fair decisions with empathy, and common sense. As a judge, she will treat each case according to its merits and apply the law fairly and objectively without bias. She has worked closely with people involved in all aspects of the judicial system and will use that insight to treat each person who enters her courtroom with professionalism and respect.
Endorsements for Ann Cho for Judge
Hon. Claudia Alvarez
Hon. June An
Hon. Jason Baez
Hon. Michele Bell
Hon. Randall Bethune
Hon. Whitney Bokosky
Hon. Michael Cassidy
Hon. Bryan Clavecilla
Hon. Nick Dourbetas
Hon. Christopher Duff
Hon. Jay Gandhi (Ret.)
Hon. Mena Guirguis
Hon. Robert Goodkin
Hon. Kevin Haskins
Hon. Richard Lee
Hon. Andre Manssourian
Hon. Thomas McConville
Hon. Elia Naqvi
Hon. Deborah Servino
Hon. Scott Steiner
Hon. Fernando Valle
Hon. Larry Yellin
Hon. Richard Zimmer
Panteha Abdollahi, Esq.
Heather Brown, Esq.
Lisa Eyanson, Esq.
Michael Fell, Esq.
Michael Friedland, Esq.
Judy Johnson, Esq.
Donald Morrow, Esq.
Ashwin Ram, Esq.
Amanda Robinson, Esq.
Ed Welbourn, Esq.
Ann Cho for Judge Photo Gallery
National Judicial Academy
Addressing Colleagues at the National Judicial Academy
Volunteering at the Second Harvest Food Bank
Radio Interview
With retired Chief Justice of the California Supreme Court Tani Cantil-Sakauye
Get Involved with Electing Ann Cho for Judge
Join Ann Cho - Sign Up Now
I am so thankful to everyone supporting my campaign for Orange County Superior Court Judge!
I am truly grateful to all the people who have provided their assistance and guidance.
Please check back here frequently for updated events!
Ann Cho for Judge Events
Ann Cho for Judge
Campaign Kickoff Event
Thursday, July 31st, 2025, 5-7pm
Maggiano’s Little Italy Restaurant
3333 Bristol St., Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Open event with no RSVP required. Feel free to forward this invite to additional people to support Ann Cho for Judge!
