Last name pronounced "Jeer-all-a-me"

Elected on June 7, 1988, for a six-year term commencing on January 1, 1989. Appointed by Governor George Deukmejian on September 1, 1998, to fill an unexpired term. Re-elected without opposition for a new term commencing on January 1, 1995. Elected without opposition for new terms commencing on January 1, 1995, and January 1, 2001.

As one of 17 Judges and 4 Commissioners in a consolidated court, have the responsibility for trials of all types. Handled every calendar including having been Presiding Judge for one year (1992-1993).

Municipal Court Judge -- Stanislaus County

Appointed on December 14, 1984, by Governor George Deukmejian and elected without opposition for a new term commencing on January 1, 1987.

As one of 7 Judges and 1 Referee, handled every aspect of the Municipal Court calendar including preliminary hearings, civil and criminal jury trials and motions, small claims court, and arraignments.

Professional Positions

Probate Law Instructor -- California Judicial College
July, 1989

Chief Assistant District Attorney -- Stanislaus County
January 1, 1974, to December 13, 1984

Deputy District Attorney -- Stanislaus County
June 1, 1971, to December 31, 1973

Criminal Law Instructor -- Modesto Junior College (Part-time)
September, 1973, to June, 1975

Insurance Claims Adjustor -- Mutual Service Insurance Co.
January, 1964, to May, 1971

Military Service

United States Army, Artillery, First Lieutenant, 4th Infantry Division
January 1, 1962, to January 1, 1964

California Army National Guard -- 49th Infantry Division
Artillery, Captain, April 1, 1964, to July 1, 1968

U.S. Army Reserves -- Inactive
Artillery, Captain, July 1, 1998, to June 6, 1972

Education

California Judicial College -- Superior Court, July, 1989

California Judicial College -- Municipal Court, July, 1985

Santa Clara University, Doctor of Law, September, 1966, to June, 1970

Santa Clara University, Bachelor of Science and Commerce, September, 1957, to June, 1961

Associations and Organizations

American Judicature Society; 1993 -- Present

American Legion Post 74; 1982 -- Present

Associazione Luccese Nel Mundo; 1996 -- Present

California District Attorney’s Association; 1971 -- 1984

Training Committee; 1980 -- 1983

Legislative Committee; 1983 -- 1984

California Bar Association; 1971 -- 1984

California Judges Association; 1984 -- Present

Fourth Infantry Division Association; 1993 -- Present

Modesto Chamber of Commerce; 1984 -- Present

Modesto North Rotary; 1977 -- Present

President, 1983; Director, 1981, 1993 -- 1995, 1998 -- 2000

Modesto Swim and Racquet Club; 1971 -- 1977
Director, 1979

Our Lady of Fatima School Board; 1974 -- 1977

Sons of Italy in America; 1987 -- Present

Stanislaus County Bar Association; 1971 -- 1984

Stanislaus County Domestic Violence Coordinating Council;
-- 2002, Chairperson 1995 -- 1998

Stanislaus Senior Softball Association -- 1989 -- 2001
Director, 1997 -- 1999

Publications

Sentencing Discretion, The Modesto Bee, April 20, 1990

Co-author of Chapters 3 (pretrial and trial publicity) and 16 (change of venue),

California Criminal Law -- Procedures and Practices (1986)

Retroactivity Revisited in California, Prosecutor’s Brief, Volume V, No. 1,
July-August, 1979

Personal

Born July 24, 1939, in Santa Cruz, California

Raised in San Jose, California

Married Vera Ferrara on January 28, 1961

Two adult daughters, Catherine and Carol

Lived in Stanislaus County since 1971