California State Court of AppealsCandidate for Justice, District 5
Bruce Smith
Associate Justice, Cal Court of Appeal, 5th Dist.
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My Top 3 Priorities
- Maintain highest standards for judicial integrity, independence and ethics.
- Promote public confidence in the law.
- Ensure equal access to justice.
Experience
Experience
Profession:Associate Justice, Cal Court of Appeal, 5th Dist.
Associate Justice, California Court of Appeal, 5th District — Appointed position (2013–current)
Superior Court Judge, Superior Court of California, County of Fresno — Appointed position (2000–2013)
Partner, Stammer, McKnight, Barnum & Bailey (1993–2000)
Associate Attorney, Stammer, McKnight, Barnum & Bailey (1988–1993)
Deputy District Attorney, Fresno County District Attorney's Office (1983–1988)
Graduate Legal Assistant, Sacramento County District Attorney (1982–1983)
Education
University of California, Hastings College of Law — Juris Doctorate, Law (1981)
University of California at Santa Barbara — Bachelor of Arts, United States History (1978)
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