Background
James, Robert William was born on July 5, 1922 in Oakland, California, United States. Son of Reginald William and Antoinette C. E. (Balsden) James.
James, Robert William was born on July 5, 1922 in Oakland, California, United States. Son of Reginald William and Antoinette C. E. (Balsden) James.
Bachelor of Arts California-Berkeley, 1946. Bachelor of Laws, University California-Berkeley, 1949.
Lawyer State of California, Sacramento, 1949—1964, assistant chief counsel, 1964—1975, deputy director Department Water Resources, 1975—1982, acting deputy director, 1982—1983, chief counsel, since 1983. With United States Army, 1942-1945, Europe.
Served with United States Army, 1942-1945, Europe. Member Phi Betta Kappa. Lodge: Elks.
Married Barbara Jean Zaniboni, February 23, 1962. Children: Barbara Marie.