John Francis Herlihy

Background

Herlihy, John Francis was born on December 17, 1949 in Atlanta. Son of James T. and Helen Marie (Savoie) Herlihy.

Education

Bachelor with honors, San Jose (California) State University, 1971; Juris Doctor, University of California, San Francisco, 1974.

Career

Private practice, Los Altos, California, 1974-1976; deputy district attorney, County of Santa Clara, San Jose, 1976-1980; commissioner, County of Santa Clara, San Jose, 1980-1983; judge, Santa Clara County Municipal Court, San Jose, 1983-1990; judge, Santa Clara County Superior Court, San Jose, since 1990. Chair, founder Justice Systems Steering Committee, San Jose, since 1986. Board directors Sentencing Alternatives Program, San Jose, 1985-1990, Justice Systems Advisory Board, San Jose, 1986-1991.

Achievements

• John Francis Herlihy has been listed as a reputable Judge, educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Friends of Cupertino (California) Library., since 1980. Board directors San Jose History Museum Association, 1987-1992. Member St. Thomas More Society (president San Jose chapter 1990), University of California-Hastings Alumni Association.

Interests

• Avocations: reading, skiing, tennis, swimming.

Connections

Married Mary Ann Margaret LaPorta, September 4, 1971. Children: Shannon, Jennifer.

Father:

James T. Herlihy

Mother:

Helen Marie (Savoie) Herlihy

Spouse:

Mary Ann Margaret LaPorta

child:

Jennifer Herlihy

child:

Shannon Herlihy