Alma mater
San Jose State University
15 U.S. federal judges studied here. See where it ranks among law schools by judges produced.
Judges
| Judge | Degree | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Lawrence Crandall | Economics | Judge | 1967 |
| Roger W. Boren | International Relations | Presiding Justice | 1968 |
| Cara Lee Beatty | Judge | 1979 | |
| Thomas Joseph Nixon | Judge | 1981 | |
| Christopher Gayle Rudy | Judge | 1985 | |
| Lisa Ann Novak | Judge | 1987 | |
| My-Le Jacqueline Duong | Political Science, magna cum laude | Judge | 1991 |
| Rafael Vazquez | Judge | 1999 | |
| Matthew R Brower | B.A. History, B.A. French | Judge | 2001 |
| Dora Maria Rios | Judge | – | |
| Jesus Valencia Jr. | Judge | – | |
| Kim Baskett | Judge | – | |
| Lawrence M. Killoran | History | Judge | – |
| Michael W. Sweet | Judge | – | |
| Randa Mcdaniel Trapp | Judge | – |
Source: FJC Biographical Directory. Data last verified 2026-06-30. Verify against the primary source before relying.