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Senior District Judge
Appointed
1994
by
President Clinton
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California, 1972
U.S. District Court Eastern District of California, 1972
U.S. District Court Northern District of California, 1972
U.S. District Court Southern District of California, 1972
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University of San Diego School of Law, San Diego, California,
1971
J.D., Juris Doctor
Honors: Top Quarter of Class
Law Review:
Member of Merit, San Diego Law Review, 1970 - 1971San Diego State University, San Diego, California,
1967
M.S.W., Master of Social WorkSan Diego State University, San Diego, California,
1962
A.B., Bachelor of Arts
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To Plea or Not to Plea: The Question Posed by Federal Rule, San Diego Law Review, Vol. 7, NO. 1, p. 90, 1970
Book Review - Women's Liberation in China, Claudie Broyelle, California Western International Law Journal California Western School of Law, 1978
Chapter 17, Disqualification of Judges (Co-Author), California Criminal Procedure Handbook
601 - Status Offender: The Sin of Ommission, California Peace Officers Magazine, Vol. 5, No. 6, 1985
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| Faculty Member, Continuing Judicial Studies Program, California Judges Association Graduate School for Community Development
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| Varsity Wrestling Team, San Diego State UniversityFraternity Boxing Team, San Diego State UniversityOceotol Honorary Service Organization, San Diego State UniversityInter-Fraternity Council, San Diego State UniversitySocial Action Committee, San Diego State UniversityPresident, Black Students Council, San Diego State UniversityMinority Group Scholarship (Books and Tuition),
1968
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1970Law Review Scholarship, University of San Diego,
1970
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1971Grantt-Richardson Award, Outstanding Student of Juvenile Law University of San DiegoBook Award for Outstanding Achievement in Labor Law University of San Diego,
1971Who's Who in American Colleges and Universities University of San Diego,
1970
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1971Recipient, Regional Herber-Smith Fellowship,
1971
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1973Distinguished Alumni Award, School of Social Work San Diego State University,
1975Achievement Award, Association of Small Business,
1977Community Involvement Award, Association of Minority Officers,
1977Certificate of Appreciation, Mt. View Park Recreational Council,
1978Appreciation Award, San Diego State University Alumni Association,
1980Achievement Award, Kappa Psi Alumni Chapter,
1980Outstanding Municipal Court Judge of the Year San Diego Trial Lawyers Association,
1981Distinguished Alumni Award, University of San Diego Law School,
1981Outstanding Achievement Award, Action Enterprises Development,
1982Special Commendation, San Diego City Council,
1982Stepping Stone and Pathfinders United Public Service Award,
1984Distinguished Alumnus, College of Human Services San Diego State University,
1984Frederick Douglas Award, National Association of Negro Business & Professional Women's Club,
1984Distinguished Service Award for Legal Redress, NAACP,
1984Thurgood Marshall Award, Earl B. Gilliam Bar Association,
1984Appreciation Award, North County Foster Parents,
1986Appreciation Award, San Diego County Juvenile Justice Commission,
1986Appreciation Award, San Diego Community Child Abuse Coordinating Council,
1986Appreciation Award, Law and Social Work Conference,
1986Certificate of Appreciation, YMCA Board of Management,
1986Appreciation Award, California Continuing Education of the Bar,
1986Distinguished Service Award, Court of Appeal Fourth Appellate District, State of California,
1986Expression of Appreciation, San Diego County Bar Association Auxiliary,
1987Expression of Appreciation, San Diego County Medical Society Auxiliary,
1987Certificate of Appreciation, Triple Crown Coalition Community All Star Team,
1988Recipient of Recognition, Outstanding Service, Barrio Station 20th Anniversary Celebration,
1990Recipient, Certificate of Appreciation National Association of Social Workers, Inc.,
1990Athletes of Century Award, San Diego High SchoolAcademy Award, San Diego Academy of Psychologists,
1991Hall of Fame Award, San Diego Boys Club,
1991San Diego County Proclamation Commending Leadership as Chair San Diego County Commission on Children and Youth,
1992Appreciation Plaque, San Diego County Probation Department Service as Presiding Judge, Juvenile Court,
1992Certificate of Appreciation San Diego County Commission on Children and Youth,
1992Plaque of Appreciation for Contributions, National Association of Social Workers, March 11, 1993Plaque of Appreciation for Service, San Diego County Bar Foundation, April 5, 1993Judge of the Year, California Association of Black Lawyers, April 24, 1993Robert Alfonso King Award Plaque, Distinguished and Unselfish Service, San Diego Youth Involvement, Inc., May 1, 1993JCJC Five Year Pin, Juvenile Court Judges of America, May 5, 1993Certificate of Appreciation, Johnson Space Academy, May 14, 1993Distinguished Service Award, Juvenile Court Judges of California Executive Committee,
1992
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1993Inducted into the San Diego High School Wall of Honor October 16, 1993Selected a Member of 100 Black Role Models of San Diego County - 'SONG OF MY PEOPLE', February 26, 1994African-American Community Commitment Award, Project Health Baby and Project H.O.P.E., March 31, 1994Honorary Doctor of Laws, California Western School of Law, April 29, 1994Appreciation plaque for service as Chairman, Board of Trustees, Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church, November 6, 1994Earl B. Gilliam Bar Association, Thurgood Marshal Award, October 29, 1994City Council of San Diego Special Commendation, November 30, 1994San Diego Black Chamber of Commerce 20th Century Excellence Award- Excellence in Law, March 4, 1995Judge of the Year Award, by the LOUISIANA ASSOCIATION, March 25, 1995Recognition Plaque, Coming Together Foundation, March 25, 1995National Pan, Hellenie Council, Inc., African-American Service Citation for Outstanding Service, October 1995San Diego County Bar Association, Expression of Appreciation, December 19951995 Judicial excellence Award, Deputy District Attorney's Association April 27, 1996Certificate of Appreciation, the State Bar of California and the University of California, June 1996Dept of Justice, FBI Appreciation Award for Contribution as Master of Ceremony, FBI/DEA African American History Celebration, Feb. 21,1997
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San Diego County Bar Association
MemberSan Diego County Bar Association,
1975
Chairman, Jail SubcommitteeCriminal Defense Lawyers Club, San Diego,
1975
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1977
MemberAssociation of Black Attorneys,
1976
ChairpersonSan Diego Integration Task Force,
1980
MemberTradition ONE Alcohol Treatment Program
Board MemberUniversity of San Diego Law School Alumni Association
Board Member4th Councilmatic District
Past Chairperson, Citizens advisory CommitteeBlack Communication Center
Board of DirectorsIndigent Defense Policy Board
MemberCriminal Justice Committee
MemberCalifornia Judges Association
Board MemberLegislative Proposals on Trial Court Unification
Member, Judicial Council Advisory CommitteeCalifornia Judges Association
Member, Criminal Law and Procedures CommitteeCalifornia Judges Association
Chair, Juvenile Law CommitteeSan Diego State University School of Social Work
Member, Board of VisitorsSan Diego State Alumni Association
Board MemberSan Diego Urban League
Board MemberSoutheast Criminal Justice Coalition
Board MemberSan Diego Leukemia Society
Board MemberUniversity of San Diego
Member, Board of VisitorsSan Diego Imperial Girl Scout Council
Board of DirectorsConservation Corps
MemberCalifornia Consortium of Child Abuse Council
Board MemberCalifornia Professional Society on the Abuse of Children
Board MemberSan Diego County Superior Court
Member, Executive CommitteeJune Burnett Institute
Board MemberCalifornia Black Attorneys Association
MemberNational Association of Women Judges
MemberSan Diego County Bar Foundation
Board MemberNational Bar Association
MemberEarl B. Gilliam Bar Association
Board MemberEarl B. Gilliam Bar Association
Past PresidentCenter of Civic Education - Law in a Free Society
Board MemberJuvenile and Family Court Committee on Alcohol and Substance Abuse
MemberMetropolitan Court Judges
Member, Juvenile Court CommitteeJuvenile Court Judges
Member, Executive CommitteeCalifornia Judges Association,
1986
Chairman, Juvenile Law CommitteeAmerican Bar Association's 'Children at Risk' Task Force,
1994
ChairmanFamily Literacy Foundation
Board Member, AdvisorySan Diego City College Foundation
Member, Board of DirectorsPROJECT HOPE
Board MemberJuvenile Justice Commission
Ex-Officio MemberSan Diego County Commission on Children and Youth
ChairpersonState of California, Department of Social Services
Member, Child Welfare Strategic Planning CommissionSan Diego County, Office of Education,
1997
- Present
Member, Business Advisory BoardCalifornia State - Federal Judicial Council,
1997
- Present
Council Member
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| California Superior Court, San Diego County, Judge,
1982
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1994Juvenile Court Division of the Superior Court San Diego Judicial District, Presiding Judge,
1989Municipal Court, San Diego Judicial District, Judge, Appointed by Governor Edmund G. Brown, Jr.,
1977
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1982Jones, Cazares, Adler & Lopez,
1975
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1977Defenders, Inc. - San Diego, California, Staff Attorney,
1973
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1975California Rural Legal Assistance - Modesto, California, Staff Attorney,
1972
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1973California Rural Legal Assistance - Modesto, California, Legal Intern,
1971
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1972Community Crisis Center - San Diego, California, Legal Services Coordinator,
1970Juvenile Court Defenders, Inc. - San Diego, California, Student Assistant,
1969
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1970Pacific Telephone Company - San Diego, California, Management Trainee,
1969San Diego Welfare Department Child Protective and Placement Services,
1967
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1968Santa Clara County Welfare Department Foster Home Placement,
1966
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1967San Diego Department of Public Welfare, Initial Services Worker,
1966Department of Adult Parole and Community Services, Student Professional Assistant,
1965
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1966
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Kappa Alpha Psi
Sigma Pi Phi
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1940, Hodge, Louisiana, United States of America
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