Candidate for
Superior Court Judge; County of Orange; Office 12

Biographical Statement of Judicial Candidate Mike Flory

Mike Flory is a career criminal prosecutor, as well as a dedicated husband and father. Mike grew up in Fullerton with his mother, father and twin brother. Mike's mother, Jan Flory, was the mayor of Fullerton and served on the City Council for several years. Jan is also a well respected family law attorney. Mike's father, Bill Flory, is in the real estate industry and has been the president of the local Building Industry Association. Mike's twin brother, Rob, is currently an Orange County Public Defender. Mikes wife Mindy, also used to work for the County of Orange. They now have a three year old son, Dustin. Mike attended Fullerton High School, Fullerton College and Graduated from California State University Fullerton. After college Mike attended law school at Western State University, Fullerton, where he graduated Cum Laude. Mike put himself through college and law school by working as a bus boy, waiter, bartender and real estate sales agent. However, Mike's dedication and strong work ethic should come as no surprise, at eight years old he delivered papers for the Fullerton News Tribune. After law school, Mike began a private law practice, until he was hired by the Ventura County District Attorney's office. During this time, Mike had over thirty jury trials. Additionally, Mike taught at the Ventura County Sheriff's department teaching new deputies how to testify in court and how to prepare police reports. In 1997, Mike was hired by the Orange County District Attorney's office. To date, Mike has tried seventy-four jury trials and numerous court trials, with an impressive 90% conviction rate. During Mike's tenure with the office, he has had various assignments ranging from felony filing to major narcotics prosecutions. While in the major narcotics unit, Mike received the prestigious Orange County Narcotics Officers' Association Prosecutor of the Year. More importantly, Mike is always available to any member of law enforcement, whether it is city, county, state or federal. Mike will bring years of experience, knowledge and insight to the bench, which will make him a tough but fair judge who will follow the law.