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Richard J. Loftus, Jr.

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Richard J. Loftus Jr.

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Prior offices
Superior Court of Santa Clara County

Education

Bachelor's

University of Detroit Mercy

Law

University of Michigan Law School, 1972


Richard J. Loftus, Jr. was a judge for the Superior Court of Santa Clara County in Santa Clara County, California.[1] He was appointed to the court by Governor Pete Wilson on July 27, 1998.[2]

Elections

2014

See also: California judicial elections, 2014

Loftus, Jr. ran for re-election to the Santa Clara County Superior Court. As an unopposed incumbent, he was automatically re-elected without appearing on the ballot.[3] 

Education

Loftus received his undergraduate degree from the University of Detroit Mercy and his J.D. degree from the University of Michigan Law School in 1972.[2][4]

Career

  • 1998-2017: Judge, Superior Court of Santa Clara County
  • 1979-1998: Local managing partner, Littler Mendelson
  • 1977-1979: Attorney, Paterson & Taggart
  • 1975-1977: Attorney, Hoge Fenton Jones & Appel
  • 1972-1975: Attorney, General Motors Corp. [5]

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