Chief District Judge
USDC Southern District of California
James M. Carter and Judith N. Keep U.S. Courthouse
Southern District Court of California
Days:
M-F
Courtroom/Floor:
13A
333 W Broadway
San Diego , CA 92101
(619) 557-6262
Nominated by President George W. Bush to U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California, confirmed by U.S. Senate, 2003; judge, San Diego County Superior Court, 1998-2003; judge, North County Municipal Court, Vista, 1995-98; partner, Baker McKenzie, 1992-95; associate, Baker McKenzie, 1989-92; associate, Price, Postel & Parma LLC, 1985-88
McGeorge School of Law, 1985
Judicial Profiles
| Title | Court | Published |
|---|---|---|
| Man of Routine | Southern District Court of California (San Diego) | Jul. 31, 2017 |
| A Man of the Robe, Inspired by Men of the Sword | U.S. District Court (San Diego) | Oct. 20, 2008 |
Rulings
| Case | Category | Published |
|---|---|---|
|
U.S. v. Marin
affirmed
|
International Law | Jan. 17, 2024 |
|
U.S. v. Gonzalez-Godinez
affirmed
|
Immigration | Jan. 3, 2024 |
|
Amended Opinion: U.S. v. Wright
affirmed
|
Prisoners' Rights | Aug. 29, 2022 |
|
U.S. v. Wright
affirmed
|
Prisoners' Rights | Jul. 29, 2022 |
|
Shaw v. Bank of America
affirmed
|
Administrative Agencies | Dec. 30, 2019 |
|
U.S. v. Graves
vacated and remanded
|
Criminal Law and Procedure | May 31, 2019 |
|
U.S. v. Fultz
affirmed
|
Criminal Law and Procedure | May 13, 2019 |
Verdicts & Settlements
| Case Name | Topic | Role | Published |
|---|---|---|---|
| John M. Floyd & Associates Inc. v. First Imperial Credit Union | Contracts | judge | Nov. 24, 2017 |
| David B. Duran v. Omar Mandujo, et al. | Civil Rights | judge | Sep. 29, 2017 |
| Christopher J. Reichman, individually and on behalf of all others similarly situated v. Poshmark Inc. | Consumer Law | judge | Jun. 30, 2017 |
| Penny Peukert v. Ronald Roncone, Christopher Roncone, Ronald M. Roncone, D.D.S., Inc. | Personal Injury | judge | Feb. 10, 2004 |
| Confidential | Contracts | judge | Apr. 1, 2003 |
| Damon A. Bell v. California State University, San Marcos | Employment Law | judge | Apr. 20, 2002 |
| Smith v. Golden West Tacos Inc. dba Taco Bell | Personal Injury (Non-Vehicular) | judge | Oct. 4, 2001 |
| Paul Genter and Susan Genter v. Rhonda Ann Jaich and Mingus Constructors | Personal Injury | judge | Aug. 15, 1998 |
| John Colombero, et al. v. Stephen Wilson, M.D. | Personal Injury | judge | Jul. 26, 1997 |
| Title | Court | Published |
|---|---|---|
| Man of Routine | Southern District Court of California (San Diego) | Jul. 31, 2017 |
| A Man of the Robe, Inspired by Men of the Sword | U.S. District Court (San Diego) | Oct. 20, 2008 |
| Case | Category | Published |
|---|---|---|
|
U.S. v. Marin
affirmed
|
International Law | Jan. 17, 2024 |
|
U.S. v. Gonzalez-Godinez
affirmed
|
Immigration | Jan. 3, 2024 |
|
Amended Opinion: U.S. v. Wright
affirmed
|
Prisoners' Rights | Aug. 29, 2022 |
|
U.S. v. Wright
affirmed
|
Prisoners' Rights | Jul. 29, 2022 |
|
Shaw v. Bank of America
affirmed
|
Administrative Agencies | Dec. 30, 2019 |
|
U.S. v. Graves
vacated and remanded
|
Criminal Law and Procedure | May 31, 2019 |
|
U.S. v. Fultz
affirmed
|
Criminal Law and Procedure | May 13, 2019 |
| Case Name | Topic | Role | Published |
|---|---|---|---|
| John M. Floyd & Associates Inc. v. First Imperial Credit Union | Contracts | judge | Nov. 24, 2017 |
| David B. Duran v. Omar Mandujo, et al. | Civil Rights | judge | Sep. 29, 2017 |
| Christopher J. Reichman, individually and on behalf of all others similarly situated v. Poshmark Inc. | Consumer Law | judge | Jun. 30, 2017 |
| Penny Peukert v. Ronald Roncone, Christopher Roncone, Ronald M. Roncone, D.D.S., Inc. | Personal Injury | judge | Feb. 10, 2004 |
| Confidential | Contracts | judge | Apr. 1, 2003 |
| Damon A. Bell v. California State University, San Marcos | Employment Law | judge | Apr. 20, 2002 |
| Smith v. Golden West Tacos Inc. dba Taco Bell | Personal Injury (Non-Vehicular) | judge | Oct. 4, 2001 |
| Paul Genter and Susan Genter v. Rhonda Ann Jaich and Mingus Constructors | Personal Injury | judge | Aug. 15, 1998 |
| John Colombero, et al. v. Stephen Wilson, M.D. | Personal Injury | judge | Jul. 26, 1997 |