Ruben Brooks
Ruben Brooks is a federal magistrate judge on recall status with the United States District Court for the Southern District of California. He was sworn in as a federal magistrate judge on September 2, 1993, and retired from full time service on August 12, 2016. As a recalled federal magistrate, he can be called upon to hear cases if that is required.[1][2][3]
Early life and education
Judge Brooks earned his B.A. from UCLA in 1971 and his J.D. from Yale Law School in 1974.[1]
Professional career
Prior to his judicial appointment, Judge Brooks was an attorney in private practice.[1]
See also
- United States District Court for the Southern District of California
- United States Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, "Magistrate judges' biographies," accessed October 13, 2016
- ↑ Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts, "Judicial milestones - Ruben Brooks," accessed October 13, 2016
- ↑ San Diego Union-Tribune, "Azano prosecutor becomes federal magistrate judge," October 11, 2016
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
