Danny Chou

Danny Chou is a Lecturer in Law at Stanford Law School and currently serves as a Justice on the California Court of Appeal, First Appellate District, Division Five (appointed 2023). He previously served as a San Mateo County Superior Court Judge (2018–2023), handling civil, appellate, and criminal cases. His legal career includes roles as Chief of Appellate Litigation for the San Francisco City Attorney’s Office, Assistant County Counsel for Santa Clara County, and judicial clerkships at federal and state courts. Chou initiated the San Mateo Superior Court’s Community Outreach Committee to bridge judicial systems with local communities.

• Appointed by Governor Gavin Newsom (2023)
• Formerly supervised litigation teams in social justice, healthcare, and probate matters
• Worked with California Supreme Court Justice Janice R. Brown and Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals

His legal expertise spans appellate advocacy, complex litigation, and judicial administration. Chou’s professional contributions emphasize equitable access to justice and institutional transparency.