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Peter A. Lynch (California)

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Peter A. Lynch
Superior Court of San Diego County
Tenure
2022 - Present
Term ends
2031
Years in position
3
Predecessor: Amalia L. Meza

Compensation
Base salary
$225,074
Elections and appointments
Last election
March 5, 2024
Education
Law
Southern Illinois University Law School

Peter A. Lynch is a judge of the Superior Court of San Diego County in California. He assumed office on June 16, 2022. His current term ends on January 6, 2031.

Lynch won re-election for judge of the Superior Court of San Diego County in California outright in the primary on March 5, 2024, after the primary and general election were canceled.

Lynch was appointed to the court on June 3, 2022, by Governor Gavin Newsom (D).[1]

Biography

Education

Lynch holds a J.D. from the Southern Illinois University School of Law.[1]

Career

  • 2022–present: Judge, Superior Court of San Diego County
  • 1988–2022: Vice Chair, Office Managing Partner, Cozen O’Connor
  • 1987–1988: Associate, Frank & Freedus
  • 1985–1987: Defense Counsel, Prosecutor and Legal Assistance Officer, USMC Legal Services Support Detachment Yuma[1]

Elections

2024

See also: Municipal elections in San Diego County, California (2024)

Nonpartisan primary election

The primary election was canceled. Peter A. Lynch (Nonpartisan) won the election without appearing on the ballot.

Endorsements

Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Lynch in this election.

Campaign themes

2024

Ballotpedia survey responses

See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection

Peter A. Lynch did not complete Ballotpedia's 2024 Candidate Connection survey.

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