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Judges and Judiciary

Oct. 2, 2002

Justice's Rulings Like Rare Jewels

SAN FRANCISCO - When Nickolas John Dibiaso was appointed to the 5th District Court of Appeal, then-presiding Justice George Brown dropped by to offer some advice. Brown invited Dibiaso to reach high on his bookshelf, pull down any law book and open to a random page.

PROFILE
Nickolas John Dibiaso
Associate Justice
5th District Court of Appeal
Career Highlights: Appointed by Gov. George Deukmejian, June 1989; Fresno County Superior Court judge, 1985-89; attorney, Thomas, Snell, Jamison, Russell, Williamson & Asperger, 1970-85; Captain, Judge Advocate General Corps, U.S. Army, 1968-70
Law School: Boalt Hall, 1968
Age: 59

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