1st District Court of Appeal (San Francisco)
Career Highlights: Appointed to 1st District Court of Appeal by Gov. Gray Davis, 2000; judge, Contra Costa County Superior Court, 1995-2000; judge, Contra Costa County Municipal Court, 1980-95; assistant public defender, Contra Costa County, 1973-1980; associate, Cooley, Crowley, Gaither, Godward, Castro & Huddleson, San Francisco, 1971-73
Law School: University of Chicago Law School, 1970
Career Highlights: Appointed to 1st District Court of Appeal by Gov. Gray Davis, 2000; judge, Contra Costa County Superior Court, 1995-2000; judge, Contra Costa County Municipal Court, 1980-95; assistant public defender, Contra Costa County, 1973-1980; associate, Cooley, Crowley, Gaither, Godward, Castro & Huddleson, San Francisco, 1971-73
Law School: University of Chicago Law School, 1970
Mark Simon
SAN FRANCISCO — When attorneys appear before Justice Mark Simons of the 1st District Court of Appeal, they should be prepared to face a host of queries along with requests for in-depth research on legislative history and legal precedent.
“I personally would describe my style as toward involved, toward the very involved,” Simons said.
In oral arguments, he said he leans toward the “hot” ... (continued)
