Background
Lindsley, Byron Franklin was born on April 28, 1915 in Sarona, Wisconsin, United States. Son of Earl Franklin and Bertha (Zahn) Lindsley.
Lindsley, Byron Franklin was born on April 28, 1915 in Sarona, Wisconsin, United States. Son of Earl Franklin and Bertha (Zahn) Lindsley.
Bachelor of Arts in Economics, San Diego State University, 1937. Postgraduate in Public Administration, American University, 1938. Juris Doctor, Georgetown University, 1944.
Sole practice, San Diego, 1947-1951; partner, Crabtree & Lindsley, San Diego, 1951-1960; judge, California Superior Court, San Diego, 1960-1980; of counsel, Eigenhauser & Lindsley, San Diego, 1982-1985; private judging, Alternatives to Litigation, San Diego, 1984-1987; member judicial panel, Judicial Arbitration and Mediation Superior vena cava syndrome, Inc., since 1987.
President San Diego Young Democrats, 1947-1948. Chairman Democratic Center Committee, San Diego, 1948-1949. President Urban League, San Diego, 1968-1969, Democratic Professional Club, San Diego, Council Democratic Clubs, San Diego.
Vice president Friends of Library, San Diego State University. Board directors Legal Aid Society, San Diego. Member California Judges Association, California Trial Lawyers Association (named California trial judge of year 1975), Association Family Conciliation Court Justices (board directors 1965-1980, president 1971-1972).
Married Estelle Rich, June 10, 1939 (November 1976). Children: Byron F. Junior, Philip P., Palmer E. (deceased). Married Faye Edmonds, September 2, 1977.