S. James Otero

S. James Otero
Judge of the United States District Court for the Central District of California
Assumed office
February 12, 2003
Appointed by George W. Bush
Preceded by Richard A. Paez
Judge of the Los Angeles Superior Court
In office
1990–2003
Judge of the Los Angeles Municipal Court
In office
1988–1990
Personal details
Born 1951 (age 6465)
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Alma mater California State University (B.A.)
Stanford Law School (J.D.)

S. (Samuel) James Otero (born 1951) is a judge on the United States District Court for the Central District of California.

Early life and education

Otero was born in Los Angeles, California. He received a B.A. from California State University in 1973 and a J.D. from Stanford Law School in 1976.

Career

Otero was an attorney for the Los Angeles City Attorney's Office from 1976 to 1987. He was Regional Counsel for Southern Pacific Transportation Company from 1987 to 1988.

Judicial service

Otero was a judge on the Los Angeles Municipal Court from 1988 to 1990 and then a judge on the Los Angeles Superior Court from 1990 to 2003.

On January 7, 2003, President George W. Bush nominated Otero to a seat on the Central District vacated by Richard A. Paez. He was confirmed by the United States Senate on February 10, 2003, and received his commission two days later.

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Legal offices
Preceded by
Richard Paez
Judge of the United States District Court for the Central District of California
2003–present
Incumbent
  1. Judge says LA land meant for veteran use, The Modesto Bee, August 29, 2013
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