Employment

Judge of the Tulare County Superior Court 1988-1999

· Recognized as a creative Judge with features on 60 minutes, Time Magazine,

People Magazine, Wall Street Journal, Parade Magazine, and other media

Judge of the Visalia Municipal Court 1986-1988

· Responsible for computerization of courts and won a contested election with

76%of the vote

Attorney in solo private practice 1984-1986

Visalia, CA

· Maintained a successful law practice with two full-time paralegals and three

other staff

Attorney in private practice with Hurlbutt, Clevenger, Long & Vortmann 1977-1984

Visalia, CA

· Was made a partner in only three years

Staff Accountant with Ernst & Ernst, C.P.A.s 1976-1977

San Francisco, CA

Education

Significant Continuing Education Courses Various

· I have a belief that continuing education is necessary and important. I have

taken a large number of courses, including courses in mediation from Pepperdine Law School and San Joaquin School of Law. I substantially exceed the minimum MCLE requirements each year.

· My services as the Chairperson of the California Judges Annual Institute on

Family Law and as a member of the Judicial Council Advisory Committee on

Family Law are significant.

J.D. with Honors, University of Wisconsin December 1975

· Completed the normal three years of law education in two and one-half years

with honors

B.S. with Honors, Michigan State University December 1971

· Completed the normal four-year program in three and one-quarter year with

honors and was elected to the National Honor Society of Pi Gamma Mu

Significant Awards, memberships, or non-press related accomplishments

· Distinguished service award by Tulare County Sheriff, Cal-ID Board for support

of innovation in law enforcement

· Member Judicial Council Advisory Committee of Family Law

· Tulare-Kings County Legal Services Association member and Chairperson

· Attendee at the Clinton White House Briefing on Crime

· Member of the American Bar Association

· Member of the California Bar Association

· Graduate of numerous courses at the National Judicial College

· Graduate of various institutes and courses at the California Center for Judicial

Education and Research

· Distinguished Service Award by the Chief Probation Officers of California

· Certificate of Appreciation for outstanding and exemplary service in support of

law enforcement by the Visalia Police Department

· Former Certified Family Law Specialist

· Former Adjunct Professor College of Sequoias

· Former Member of Board of Directors YMCA

· Former Member of Board of Directors Kaweah Delta Hospital Foundation

Personal

· Born in 1950. My wife Pamela and I have two adult children. She is a teacher at Hurley

Elementary School.

· Hobbies include traveling, reading, ornithology, and biking

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