Litigation
Jun. 14, 2003
Bench's 'PC Enforcer' Wins High Praise
MARTINEZ - During her nearly 20 years on the bench in Contra Costa County, Superior Court Judge Barbara Ziga has juggled high-stakes cases in both criminal and civil courts. Since the start of the year she's been back in civil court in Martinez.
Barbara J. Zúñiga
Judge
Contra Costa County Superior Court
Career highlights: Elected to Contra Costa Superior Court 1995 and 1990; appointed to Walnut Creek Municipal Court by Gov. George Deukmejian,1985; deputy district attorney, Contra Costa County 1978-85.
Law school: Golden Gate University, 1976.
Age: 57