Federal Judge Profile

Gonzalo Curiel

S.D. California • 9th Circuit

Appointed by Barack Obama, 2012

Ruling Tendencies

Corporate/Securities

Approved $25M Trump University settlement

Immigration

Balanced on border-related cases

Civil Rights

Measured approach; former AUSA on drug cartel cases

Background

Trump University case judge. Known for measured, careful rulings.

Last analyzed: May 2026 · 3 case-type tendencies profiled · Full analytics, predictions, and reversal rates available with subscription

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