James Ardaiz
James A. Ardaiz was a judge on the Fifth District of the California Courts of Appeal. He was appointed by Governor Deukmejian and, after his confirmation, took the oath of office on January 1, 1988. He became the Presiding Justice in 1994. Ardaiz retired from the court at the expiration of his term on January 3, 2011.[1][2]
Education
James Ardaiz was born on December 25, 1947 in Fort Wayne, Indiana. He graduated from California State University at Fresno in 1970. He went on to receive his law degree (J.D.) from the University of California, Hastings College of Law in 1974.[3][4]
Career
James Ardaiz began his legal career in 1974 as a Deputy District Attorney in Fresno County. He was elected to the Fresno County Municipal Court in 1980. Three years later, he was appointed to the Fresno County Superior Court, where he served until his appointment to the Court of Appeals in 1988. He was nominated to the position of Presiding Justice in 1994.[3][4]
External links
- Profile from Appellate Law.net
- Profile from "Behind the Bench" on Law.com
- The Business Journal "Judge Ardaiz joining Baker Manock & Jensen," October 3, 2011
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