California Court of Appeal / Joined 2017 / Active
William Steven Dato
Associate Justice, California Court of Appeal
William Steven Dato is an Associate Justice of the California Court of Appeal, serving since 2017. He previously served on the Superior Court of California, County of San Diego. Sources ↓
- Tenure
- Since 2017 · 9 yrs
Judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Superior Court of California, County of San Diego | – | – |
| 2017 | California Court of Appeal | – | – |
Education
| San Diego State University | Political Science, Economics | 1977 |
| University of California-Los Angeles | 1980 |
Sources
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9 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).