Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara / Joined 1972 / Served to 1985

J. Barton Phelps

Judge, Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara

J. Barton Phelps was a Judge of the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara, who joined the court in 1972. Sources ↓

Tenure
1972–1985 · 13 yrs

Judicial service

YearCourtAppointed byVote
1972Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara

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How do judges of the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara reach the bench?
The court's current selection method is merit selection with retention.
Which court was J. Barton Phelps on?
J. Barton Phelps was a Judge of the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara.

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13 years on the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara. Data as of 2026-03-31. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).