Judges and Judiciary
Apr. 15, 2010
Northern District Bench Realignment
Santa Clara County Superior Court Judge Edward J. Davila, according to sources, is being vetted by the American Bar Association, an indication that President Barack Obama will nominate him to fill a Northern District judgeship.
Daily Journal Staff Writer
SAN FRANCISCO - For nearly a decade, the Northern District's bench remained relatively stagnant, with only one new district judge and two new magistrates joining it between 2000 and 2008.
But change is coming quickly - or as quickly as it can when it depends in part on action by the U.S. Senate. Since 2008, the district has seen five district and magistrate positions open up and c...
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