Judge James E. Simmons, Jr. - Professional Background & Legal Expertise

Biography

The Hon. James E. Simmons, Jr. is a judge for the Superior Court of San Diego County in California. He was appointed to the bench by former governor Jerry Brown on November 2, 2017, filling a vacancy created by the retirement of the Hon. David M. Szumowski.

Simmons earned a B.A. from the University of California, Berkeley. He then received a J.D. from Golden Gate University School of Law.

Simmons began his legal career as a deputy city attorney in the Office of the City Attorney of San Diego. Then, in 2006, he joined the Office of the District Attorney of San Diego County, where he served as a deputy district attorney. During his tenure there, he worked in the Juvenile Division, the Superior Court Division, and the Gangs Division.

He has volunteered for Project LEAD, a law-related education program designed to teach children about the criminal justice system.

Simmons was raised in Los Angeles, California by a single mother, a cafeteria worker who earned minimum wage.

He is registered as a Democrat.

Recent Cases by Hon. James E. Simmons, Jr.

Application of the California Department of Food and Agriculture for Inspection and Abatement Warrant for Mexican Fruit Fly Eradication Project, Community of Valley Center, San Diego County, California {IMAGED}

On October 4, 2022 a petitions - other case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Diego County. Judge James Simmons, Jr presiding.

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Oct 04, 2022

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San Diego County, CA

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About

James E. Simmons, Jr.
Current Appointment San Diego County Superior Court	San Diego County Superior Court
Education B.A., University of California, Berkeley J.D., Golden Gate University School of Law	B.A., University of California, Berkeley J.D., Golden Gate University School of Law

Court Info

Court Info
Current Court:	CA - San Diego County Superior Court
Clerk phone:	+1 (760) 201-8014

Career History

Career History
Role	Employer	Where
Deputy City Attorney	Office of the City Attorney of San Diego	San Diego County, California
Deputy District Attorney	Office of the District Attorney	San Diego County, California
Judge	Superior Court of California	San Diego County, California