Superior Court of California, County of Santa Barbara / Joined 2005 / Active
James Francis Rigali
Judge, Superior Court of California, County of Santa Barbara
James Francis Rigali is a Judge of the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Barbara, serving since 2005. Sources ↓
- Tenure
- Since 2005 · 21 yrs
Judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Superior Court of California, County of Santa Barbara | – | – |
Education
| University of Notre Dame | Economics | 1983 |
| Santa Clara University | 1986 | |
| Santa Clara University | 1986 |
Questions & answers
- How do judges of the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Barbara reach the bench?
- The court's current selection method is merit selection with retention.
- Which court is James Francis Rigali on?
- James Francis Rigali is a Judge of the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Barbara.
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21 years on the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Barbara. Data as of 2026-03-31. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).