John Lyle Williams

Background

Williams, John Lyle was born on October 2, 1944 in Saginaw, Michigan, United States. Son of John Lyle and Jean Elizabeth (Cleary) Williams.

Education

Michigan State University (Bachelor of Arts, 1965). Stanford University (Juris Doctor, 1968).

Career

Thomas v. Superior Court, 54 California Appendix 3d 1054 (1976); People v. Serrata, 62 California Appendix 3d 9 (1976); C.B.S. v. Superior Court, 85 California Appendix 3d 241 (1978).Worked at Manchester & Williams (San Jose, California) specializing in Criminal Defense. Admitted to the bar, 1969, California, United States. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit and United States.

District Court, Northern and Eastern Districts of California.

Instructor, Continuing Education of the Bar, Trial Skills Workshops, 1987, 1989, 1991 and 1993. Member: Santa Clara County Bar Association.

State Bar of California. California Attorneys for Criminal Justice.

American College of Trial Lawyers.

American Inns of Court.

Achievements

• John L. Williams has been listed as a reputable lawyer by Martindale-Hubbell.

Membership

Captain United States Army, 1968-1970. Member California Attorneys for Criminal Justice, Santa Clara County Bar Association, State Bar California, Inns. of Court Santa Clara U. (bencher since 1990).

Interests

• Avocations: reading, biking.

Connections

Married Jane Farmer Edwards, April 19, 1969. Children: Jennifer Leigh, Benjamin Winn.

Father:

John Lyle Williams

Mother:

Jean Elizabeth (Cleary) Williams

Spouse:

Jane Farmer Edwards

child:

Benjamin Winn Williams

child:

Jennifer Leigh Williams