Robert Cleve Bonner

Background

Bonner, Robert Cleve was born on January 29, 1942 in Wichita, Kansas, United States. Son of Benjamin Joseph and Caroline (Kirkwood) Bonner.

Education

Bachelor, Maryland. U., 1963; Juris Doctor, Georgetown University, 1966.

Career

Law clerk to judge, United States District Court, Los Angeles, 1966-1967; assistant United State Attorneys, United States Atty' General’ s Office (central district) California, Los Angeles, 1971-1975; United State Attorneys, United States Atty' General’ s Office (central district) California, Los Angeles, 1984-1989; judge, United States District Court (central district) California, Los Angeles, 1989-1990; partner, Kadison, Pfaelzer, et al, Los Angeles, 1975-1984; director, Drug Enforcement Administration, Washington, 1990-1993; partner, Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher, Los Angeles, since 1993. Chair California Commision on Judicial Performance, since 1997.

Achievements

• Robert Cleve Bonner has been listed as a reputable Lawyer by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Served to lieutenant commander United States Navy, 1967-1970. Fellow American College Trial Lawyers, Federal Bar Association (president Los Angeles chapter 1982-1983).

Connections

Married Kimiko Tanaka, Oct.11, 1969. 1 child, Justine M.

Father:

Benjamin Joseph Bonner

Mother:

Caroline (Kirkwood) Bonner

Spouse:

Kimiko Tanaka

child:

Justine M. Bonner