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Beth Labson Freeman
2014 - Present
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Beth Labson Freeman is a federal judge for the United States District Court for the Northern District of California. Prior to joining the court Freeman was a judge for the Superior Court of San Mateo County in California.[1] In June of 2013, President Obama nominated Freeman for a seat on the United States District Court for the Northern District of California.[2] Freeman was confirmed by the U.S. Senate on February 25, 2014 on a vote of 91-7.[3]
Early life and education
Freeman earned her B.A. from University of California at Berkeley in 1976 and went on to earn her J.D. three years later at Harvard Law School.[2]
Professional career
- 2001-2014: Judge, Superior Court of San Mateo County, California
- 2011-2012: Presiding Judge
- 2009-2010: Assistant Presiding Judge
- 1983-2001: Deputy County Counsel, San Mateo County Counsel’s Office
- 1981-1983: Associate Attorney, Lasky, Haas, Cohler and Munter
- 1979-1981: Associate Attorney, Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver, and Jacobson[2]
Judicial career
Northern District of California
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| Nominee Information |
| Name: Beth Labson Freeman |
| Court: Northern District of California |
| Progress |
| Confirmed 250 days after nomination. |
 Nominated: June 20, 2013
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| ABA Rating: Unanimously Qualified
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| Questionnaire: (dead link) Questionnaire |
| Hearing: September 11, 2013
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| QFRs: QFRs (Hover over QFRs to read more) |
| Reported: January 16, 2014, (October 31, 2013)
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| Confirmed: February 25, 2014
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| Vote: 91-7
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On June 20, 2013, President Obama nominated Beth Labson Freeman to the United States District Court for the Northern District of California to a temporary post created by 28 U.S.C. 133(b)(1).[4] Obama commented on the nomination, stating:
| “ | I am pleased to nominate these distinguished individuals to serve on the United States District Court bench. I am confident they will serve the American people with integrity and a steadfast commitment to justice.[2][5] | ” |
Freeman was rated Unanimously Qualified by the American Bar Association. You can find her Committee Questionnaire available here (dead link).[6]
Freeman's nomination was returned by the Senate on January 3, 2014 and she was renominated on January 6th by President Obama.[7]
Freeman's nomination was reported to the full Senate on January 16, 204 after a voice vote by the Senate Judiciary Committee.[8] Freeman was confirmed by the Senate on a February 25, 2014 on a vote of 91-7.[3]
Awards and associations
Awards
- 2013: County of San Mateo 30-Year Public Employee Service Award
- 2007: San Mateo County Trial Lawyers Association, Judge of the Year
- 2007: Peninsula Temple Beth El, Congregant of the Year
- 1994: Junior Statesmen Foundation, Distinguished Leadership Awards
- 1993: County of San Mateo 10-Year Public Service Award
- 1976: University of California, Phi Beta Kappa
Associations
- 2011-2012: Executive Committee, Community Corrections partnership
- 2011-2012: County of San Mateo Criminal Justice Workgroup
- 2008: Volunteer Judge, Stanford University Law School Mock Trial
- 2001-Present: Volunteer Judge, San Mateo County Mock Trial
- 2000-2001: University of Callifornia, Berkeley Alumni 25th Reunion Committee
- 1998-Present: Peninsula Golf and Country Club
- 1992-1998: Pacific Athletic Club
- 1992-1996: Director and Schools Committee, Harvard Club of San Francisco
- 1989-Present: Sinai Memorial Chapel
- 1988-Present: Peninsula Temple Beth El
- 2011-2012: Strategic Planning Committee
- 2001-2011: Co-Chair Budget Committee
- 1998-2000: President of Congregation
- 1997-2001: Trustee
- 1997-1998: President of Religious School Board
- 1987-1992: Peninsula Jewish Community Center
- 1983-Present: League of Women Voters
- 1982-Present: Director, Junior Statesmen Foundation
- 2010-2012: Chair of Board Development Committee
- 1987-1991: President
- 1985-1987, 2013-Present: Secretary
- 1980: My Place Battered Women's Shelter[9]
See also
External links
- Website of the Superior Court of San Mateo County
- California Courts, Trial Court Roster
- "President Obama Announces Intent to Nominate Three to Serve on the United States District Court" 6/20/2013
Footnotes
- ↑ California Courts, "Trial Courts Roster," accessed November 11, 2016
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 "President Obama Announces Intent to Nominate Three to Serve on the United States District Court" 6/20/2013
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Senate.gov, "U.S. Senate Roll Call Votes 113th Congress - 2nd Session," accessed February 25, 2014
- ↑ "Presidential Nominations Sent to the Senate" 6/20/2013
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ 113th Congress Nomination Materials
- ↑ White House, "Presidential Nominations Sent to the Senate," January 7, 2014
- ↑ Senate Judiciary Committee, "Judicial Nomination Materials: 113th Congress," accessed January 17, 2014
- ↑ Senate Judiciary Committee, "Questions for Judicial Nominees," accessed November 21, 2013 (dead link)
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United States District Court for the Northern District of California 2014-Present |
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Federal courts:
Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals • U.S. District Court: Central District of California, Eastern District of California, Northern District of California, Southern District of California • U.S. Bankruptcy Court: Central District of California, Eastern District of California, Northern District of California, Southern District of California
State courts:
California Supreme Court • California Courts of Appeal • California Superior Courts
State resources:
Courts in California • California judicial elections • Judicial selection in California
