Raul Anthony Ramirez(born March 8, 1944) is a formerUnited States district judgeof theUnited States District Court for the Eastern District of Californiaand is currently anattorneyin private practice serving as an arbitrator and mediator.
Raul Anthony Ramirez | |
|---|---|
| Judge of theUnited States District Court for the Eastern District of California | |
| In office May 23, 1980 – December 31, 1989 | |
| Appointed by | Jimmy Carter |
| Preceded by | Seat established by 92 Stat. 1629 |
| Succeeded by | William B. Shubb |
| Judge of theSacramento Municipal Court | |
| In office 1977–1980 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Raul Anthony Ramirez March 8, 1944[1] Los Angeles,California |
| Spouse | Sharon A. B. Balonek |
| Children | 1 |
| Education | Glendale Junior College(AA) Los Angeles State College(BA) University of the Pacific(JD) |
Education and career
editBorn inLos Angeles,California,Ramirez received anAssociate of Artsdegree fromGlendale Junior Collegein 1965, aBachelor of Artsdegree fromLos Angeles State College(nowCalifornia State University, Los Angeles) in 1967 and aJuris Doctorfrom theMcGeorge School of Lawat theUniversity of the Pacificin 1970. He was alaw clerkfor Judge William Gallagher of theSacramento County Superior Courtin California, from 1970 to 1971. He was in private practice inSacramento,California from 1971 to 1977, and was then a judge of the Sacramento Municipal Court from 1977 to 1980.[2]
Federal judicial service
editOn December 14, 1979, Ramirez was nominated by PresidentJimmy Carterto a new seat on theUnited States District Court for the Eastern District of Californiacreated by 92 Stat. 1629. He was confirmed by theUnited States Senateon May 21, 1980, and received his commission on May 23, 1980. Ramirez served in that capacity until his resignation on December 31, 1989.[2]Ramirez cited low morale among the Judges caused by overwork and low pay in his decision to resign.[3]
Post judicial service
editSince his resignation from the federal bench, Ramirez has engaged in the private practice of law as an arbitrator and mediator. From 1990 to 1996, he served as a Senior Litigation Partner with the law firm ofOrrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe,concentrating in alternative dispute resolution. In 1996, he established his own firm Ramirez Arbitration & Mediation Services, where he serves as an arbitrator and mediator. He remains active as of June 2018.[4]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^Press, Bernan (March 2001).Biographical Directory of the Federal Judiciary, 1789-2000.Bernan Press.ISBN9780890592588.
- ^abRaul Anthony Ramirezat theBiographical Directory of Federal Judges,a publication of theFederal Judicial Center.
- ^"Articles about Raul A Ramirez - latimes".Los Angeles Times.Archived fromthe originalon December 3, 2015.
- ^"About".Ramirez Arbitration & Mediation.
Sources
edit- Raul Anthony Ramirezat theBiographical Directory of Federal Judges,a publication of theFederal Judicial Center.
- Selection and confirmation of federal judges hearing before the Committee on the Judiciary, United States Senate, Ninety-sixth Congress, first session.... pt.6 (1979)
This article incorporates text from this source, which is in thepublic domain.