Judges and Judiciary
Oct. 31, 2001
Judge in Long Beach Believes Fairness Is Built Into System
PROFILE
James B. Pierce
Superior Court Judge
Long Beach
Career highlights: Appointed to Los Angeles Superior Court by Gov. Deukmejian, Aug. 9, 1989, subsequently elected in 1990 and 1996; appointed to Long Beach Municipal Court by Deukmejian, April 12, 1988; commissioner, Los Angeles Superior Court, 1986-88; partner, Pierce & Sweet, 1982-86; associate, law offices of Donald B. Caffray, 1981-82; associate, Strantz & Fine, 1980-81; ...
James B. Pierce
Superior Court Judge
Long Beach
Career highlights: Appointed to Los Angeles Superior Court by Gov. Deukmejian, Aug. 9, 1989, subsequently elected in 1990 and 1996; appointed to Long Beach Municipal Court by Deukmejian, April 12, 1988; commissioner, Los Angeles Superior Court, 1986-88; partner, Pierce & Sweet, 1982-86; associate, law offices of Donald B. Caffray, 1981-82; associate, Strantz & Fine, 1980-81; ...