Jul. 25, 2012

Edward J. Davila

U.S. District Judge

Edward J. Davila

Northern District (San Jose)

Career Highlights: Took senior status, October 2023; appointed to the Northern District of California by President Barack Obama, 2011; judge, Santa Clara County Superior court, 2001-11; partner, Davila & Polverino, San Jose, 1988-2001; deputy public defender, Santa Clara County, 1981-88

Law School: UC Hastings College of Law

By John Roemer
Daily Journal Staff Writer

SAN JOSE - U.S. District Judge Edward J. Davila displays on his chambers wall a big poster featuring his hero, heavyweight boxer Muhammad Ali, facing off with rival Joe Frazier. Sometimes, when litigation negotiations stall, Davila assembles the fractious lawyers for a look.

"I bring 'em back here to show them what a real fight looks like," Davila said with a smile.

Davila, 60, donned his federal... (continued)

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