James John Marchiano

Background

Marchiano, James John was born on June 5, 1943 in Detroit, Michigan, United States. Son of E. James and Rose Louise (Bonfante) Marchiano.

Education

AB, St. Patrick's College, Menlo Park, California, 1965; Juris Doctor, University of California, Berkeley, 1969.

Career

From associate to partner, Bledsoe, Smith, Cathcart, Boyd & Elliot, San Francisco, 1970-1978; partner, Crosby, Heafey, Roach & May, Oakland, California, 1978-1988; judge, Superior Court Contra Costa County, Martinez, California, since 1988. Adjunct Professor law Hastings College of Law, University of California, San Francisco, 1976-1983. Lecturer John F. Kennedy Law School, Orinda, California, 1974-1975.

Member of faculty National College Advocacy, San Francisco, 1977, 79, 81, 84. Civil litigation panelist California Continuing Education of Bar.

Achievements

• James John Marchiano has been listed as a reputable Judge by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member American Board Trial Advocates, California Judges Association, Contra Costa Bar Association(vice chairman bench bar settlement 1987-1988), Association Defense Counsel (board directors 1977-1978, 80-82, President's award 1981), St. Vincent de Paul Society (board directors Contra Costa County chapter 1987-1988), Alameda-Contra Costa Trial Lawyers Association (Trial Judge of Year 1990).

Interests

• Avocations: racquetball, political history.

Connections

Married Claire Angela Donovan, August 24, 1968. Children: Brian, David, Amy, Karen.

Father:

E. James Marchiano

Mother:

Rose Louise (Bonfante) Marchiano

Spouse:

Claire Angela Donovan

child:

David Marchiano

child:

Karen Marchiano

child:

Amy Marchiano

child:

Brian Marchiano