The Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara has announced the appointment of Thomas Sprankling to serve as a Judge of the Santa Clara County Superior Court.
Governor Gavin Newsom announced Mr. Sprankling’s appointment on November 4, 2026. He fills the vacancy created by the retirement of the Honorable Thomas E. Kuhnle.
Sprankling has been a Partner at Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr since 2022. He previously served as Counsel from 2019 to 2021, Senior Associate from 2016 to 2018, and Associate from 2013 to 2015…