Jeff Ferguson (California)
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2015 - Present
2027
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Jeff Ferguson is a judge of the Superior Court of Orange County in California. He assumed office in 2015. His current term ends on January 4, 2027.
Ferguson won re-election for judge of the Superior Court of Orange County in California outright in the primary on March 3, 2020, after the primary and general election were canceled.
On August 11, 2023, Ferguson was charged with the murder of his wife, Sheryl. Learn more here.
Biography
Education
Ferguson received his undergraduate degree from the University of California at Irvine in 1973. In 1982, he earned his J.D. from Western State University College of Law.[1]
Career
Ferguson has worked for the Orange County District Attorney's office since he began his law career in 1983. His most recent position was as senior deputy district attorney.[1]
Awards
- Prosecutor of the Year (four times), Orange County Narcotic Officers Association
- Outstanding Contribution to Narcotics Law Enforcement , California Department of Justice Bureau of Narcotic Enforcement
- Outstanding Contribution to Narcotics Law Enforcement, U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration – Los Angeles Field Division
- Outstanding Contribution to Narcotics Law Enforcement, U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration – Orange County
- Excellence in Narcotics Law Enforcement , California Department of Justice – Violence Suppression Unit
- Excellence in Service to Law Enforcement , California Department of Justice
- Service to Narcotics Enforcement , International Narcotics Enforcement Officers Association
- Recognition for Contribution to Narcotics Law Enforcement and Teaching, California Narcotics Officers Association[1]
Elections
2020
See also: Municipal elections in Orange County, California (2020)
Nonpartisan primary election
The primary election was canceled. Jeff Ferguson (Nonpartisan) won the election without appearing on the ballot.
2014
See also: California judicial elections, 2014
Ferguson ran for election to the Superior Court of Orange County.
Primary: He was elected in the primary on June 3, 2014, receiving 62.8 percent of the vote. He competed against Carmen Luege.[2][3]
Campaign themes
2020
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Jeff Ferguson did not complete Ballotpedia's 2020 Candidate Connection survey.
Noteworthy events
Arrest and charges in wife's murder
On August 3, 2023, Ferguson was arrested on suspicion that he murdered his wife, Sheryl. On Aug. 4, he was released after posting a $1 million bond. He appeared in court on Aug. 7.[4]
On August, 11, Ferguson was charged with murder.[5] The charges included weapons-related enhancements, according to CBS News, with prosecutors requesting Ferguson surrender his passport, wear and ankle monitor, and possess no alcohol or firearms.[5] He was arraigned on September 1.
See also
2020 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Jeff Ferguson for OC Judge, "Biography," accessed September 12, 2014
- ↑ Orange County Registrar of Voters, "Candidate Filing Log, 2014 Primary," accessed March 25, 2014
- ↑ Orange County Registrar of Voters, "Statewide Direct Primary Election, Unofficial Election Night Results," June 3, 2014
- ↑ AP, "A Southern California judge has been arrested on suspicion of killing his wife in the couple’s home," Aug. 4, 2023
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 CBS News," California judge who's charged with murder allegedly texted court staff: "I just shot my wife, I won't be in tomorrow."," August 11, 2023
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
