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David V. George
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David Vaughn George was a superior court judge in the First District in Sitka, Alaska. George was appointed on October 25, 2007 by Governor Sarah Palin (R). He was retained for a six-year term in 2010. He won another full term in the retention election on November 8, 2016.
Elections
2016
| Alaska Superior Court, 1st District, David V. George Retention Election, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Name | Yes votes | |
 David V. George | 72.71% | |
| Source: Alaska Department of Elections, "Unofficial election results," accessed November 9, 2016 | ||
2010
George was retained for another six years. He was recommended for retention by the Alaska Judicial Council. He is up for retention again in 2016.[1][2][3]
- Main article: Alaska judicial elections, 2010
- See also: Alaska Judges up for Retention Election in 2010
When he was being considered by the Judicial Council, David George chose to be interviewed privately.[4]
Education
George graduated from high school in Bellevue, Washington in 1967. He attended law school at University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law, from 1971 to 1974.[4]
Biographical History
Judge David V. George was born in Portland, Oregon. He has spent significant time attempting to bring golf to Juneau by helping with the development of a golf course.[4]
Professional History
Before becoming a judge, David George worked for and with a variety of employers and partners, as well as in his own private practice.
- From 1982-84, George was partner in a firm in Gwyne Oak, Maryland with David L. Allison.
- From 1979-81, he was employed by the partnership firm of Brad Brinkman and Tom Findley in Juneau, Alaska.
- From 1978-79, he was employed by the firm of Jim Peterson in Juneau, Alaska.
- From 1977-78, he was employed in Anchorage by the Commercial Fisheries Entry Commission as a special assistant to Commissioner Allan Adasiak. As an assistant, he monitored legislation in the Alaska House of Representatives, drafted proposed legislative bills and commission regulations, and occasionally served as a hearing officer.
- From 1976-77, he was employed by Julian C. Smith, Ltd. in Carson City, Nevada.
- From 1973-74, he was employed by the State of Alaska through McGeorge School of Law in Sacramento, California.[4]
Memberships
- The California Bar
- The Nevada Bar
- The Alaska Bar
- He has served as a public member of the Alaska Board of Marine Pilots and on the Alaska Veterinary Board.[4]
See also
External links
- Anchorage Daily News, "Killer of Hoonah police officers sentenced to life in prison," April 5, 2013 (dead link)
Footnotes
- ↑ Alaska Judicial Council, Press Release: "Judicial Council Recommends that Voters Retain 27 out of 28 Judges," July 5, 2010
- ↑ State of Alaska Division of Elections, November 2, 2010 General Election Candidate List
- ↑ GEMS election results: Alaska
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 Alaska Judicial Council Application for Judicial Appointment, David Vaughn George, June 13, 2007
Federal courts:
Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals • U.S. District Court: District of Alaska • U.S. Bankruptcy Court: District of Alaska
State courts:
Alaska Supreme Court • Alaska Court of Appeals • Alaska Superior Court • Alaska District Court
State resources:
Courts in Alaska • Alaska judicial elections • Judicial selection in Alaska
