Introduction
Judge Aguirre has served the legal community as an attorney and judge with passion, pride, and dignity for over 46 years. In 2017, after 15 years on the bench, he retired from the Orange County Superior Court where he presided over civil trials, law and motion, and settlements regarding government liability, business, personal injury, and medical malpractice cases. He also sat in the Family Law department for 4 years. Before he was a judge he founded a 92-unit assisted living retirement community and for 17 years managed the facility. In his 28 years of private practice, he dealt with personal injury, real estate, employment, construction, licensing, and insurance issues. This experience gives him an “in the trenches” view of what all parties go through in a dispute.
Fluent in both English in Spanish, he possesses strong communication skills and a comprehensive perspective to his role as a neutral, serving as a mediator and arbitrator in personal injury, real estate, medical malpractice, elder abuse, and business/contractual matters. One attorney who worked with him on a real property mediation said, “Judge Aguirre was perfect for this case. He cut through to the core issues and then managed difficult personalities exceedingly well. He is charming, humble, gracious, and smart..”
Practice Areas
Experience Summary
Below is a sampling of the various matters Hon. Frederick P. Aguirre, Ret. presided over on the bench, tried as an attorney, or handled as a neutral.
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Hobbies & Interests
In his spare time, Judge Aguirre enjoys spending time with his family, playing handball and piano, and is currently writing a book on WWII
Latino Veterans at Pearl Harbor, December 7, 1941.
Testimonials
"Worked hard to come to a conclusion."
- Attorney on a Personal Injury Assault & Battery Case
"Judge Aguirre was thoughtful, analytical, and very effective. In a contested damages case, he helped both sides appreciate their risk without alienating anyone. He pushed us to really answer the hard questions while not pushing us away. I'd definitely recommend him to my clients and colleagues for future mediations."
- Attorney on a Real Property Case
"He knows how to get cases resolved."
- Attorney on an Employment Sexual Harassment Case
"The Hon. Frederick P. Aguirre, Ret. was the perfect mediator for the particular case we presented to him. The case was a somewhat unique and complicated case involving a business dispute, including an extensive Cross-Complaint. He was well prepared, read the materials, and understood the factual and legal issues clearly. Judge Aguirre's approach was balanced and fair, but pointed, He was thorough in his analysis and he assisted the contentious parties in settling a very difficult case. I look forward to utilizing his services again."
- Attorney on a Business Contractual Case
"Judge Aguirre was very effective in settling a very difficult case. Judge was all out in making sure this matter was handled with care and with utmost professionalism. Judge Aguirre did his best to conclude this case. Thank you. "
- Attorney on an Employment Sexual Harassment Case
"Judge Aguirre was exceptional. Very, very sklled. I had not used him previously, but had heard great things about him from my colleagues. I would definitely use him again, and soon."
- Attorney on an Elder Abuse Case
"Judge Aguirre gave us his honest opinion regarding his valuation of the case which helped Plaintiff make her decision to settle the case."
- Attorney on an Elder Abuse/Medical Malpractice Case
"Judge Aguirre did a great job. He did not give up on the process and was creative in his ideas for a resolution."
- Partner at a Firm Based in Fresno
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