Southern District of California (San Diego)
SAN DIEGO — Amid a judicial career that includes two federal bench appointments and a longstanding commitment to legal education, U.S. District Judge Anthony J. Battaglia makes time for a cornerstone of his childhood: catching waves.
As an avid surfer who grew up near San Diego’s Ocean Beach, Battaglia regularly trades his robe for a wetsuit as part of a hobby he likens to yoga or meditation. His chambers includes a cust... (continued)