California Court of Appeal / Joined 1987 / Served to 2021
Patricia D. Benke
Associate Justice, California Court of Appeal
Patricia D. Benke was an Associate Justice of the California Court of Appeal, who joined the court in 1987. She previously served on the Municipal Court of California, County of San Diego and Superior Court of California, County of San Diego. Sources ↓
- Tenure
- 1987–2021 · 34 yrs
- Education
- South Florida Bible College and Theological Seminary 1971
Judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Municipal Court of California, County of San Diego | – | – |
| 1985 | Superior Court of California, County of San Diego | – | – |
| 1987 | California Court of Appeal | – | – |
Education
| South Florida Bible College and Theological Seminary | A.B. | 1971 |
| University of San Diego | 1974 |
Sources
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34 years on the California Court of Appeal. Data last verified 2026-06-30. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).