David Ross

David Ross is a candidate for Judge of the Superior Court Office No. 181 Primary Election in 2026 in Los Angeles County, California. Running as Nonpartisan.

Deputy Alternate Public Defender, Los Angeles County in Los Angeles, California

Also running: Ryan Dibble, Thanayi Lindsey.

David Ross has served as a Deputy Public Defender in Los Angeles and Riverside Counties for 30 years. He is currently a Grade IV Deputy Alternate Public Defender in Los Angeles County. Throughout his career, he has represented over 10,000 defendants and completed 113 jury trials. Before his legal career, Ross worked for 10 years as a television news reporter and documentary producer, and also served as a legislative aide in the U.S. House of Representatives. He earned his Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communications from UC Davis and his Juris Doctor from the University of West Los Angeles School of Law. He has also been an Adjunct Professor of Law at Western State University College of Law and served as a Judge Pro Tem in Los Angeles County.

Website: https://www.davidrossforjudge.com/