Career Highlights: Elected Santa Clara County Superior Court judge, 2010; deputy district attorney, Santa Clara County, 1998-2010; associate, Morrison & Foerster LLP, 1995-98; clerk for U.S. District Judge William D. Keller of the Central District of California, 1994-95
Law School: UC Hastings College of the Law, 1994 (now UC College of the Law, San Francisco)
Santa Clara County Superior Court Judge Julia Alloggiamento opens every trial by addressing 75 to 100 prospective jurors about the critical importance of the judicial system.
In an era when skepticism of the judiciary is peaking as politicians and interest groups criticize the basis and fairness of court decisions, Alloggiamento pushes hard the other way.
With energy and an infectious enthusiasm, she makes the strongest possible case for civility, respect and... (continued)