S. Patricia Spear

Background

Spear, S. Patricia was born on September 6, 1947 in Los Angeles, California, United States. Daughter of David and Marion Sochat.

Education

Bachelor, University of California at Los Angeles, 1969; Juris Doctor, U. Pittsburgh, 1974.

Career

Deputy city attorney, San Diego City Attorney' General’ s Office, 1976-1981; associate, Stevens & Rosenbaum, San Diego, 1981-1983; associate counsel, San Diego Trust & Savings Bank, San Diego, 1983-1988; judge, North County Municipal Court, Vista, California, 1988-1990; judge, Los Angeles Municipal Court, since 1990.

Achievements

• S. Patricia Spear has been listed as a reputable Judge by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Adult participant Girl Scouts United States of America, La Costa, 1988-1990. Member North County Bar Association, California Judges Association, National Association Women Judges, Lawyers Club.

Interests

• Avocations: reading, theater, traveling.

Connections

Married Martin J. Spear, February 17, 1991. Children: Dana, Emily.

Father:

David Sochat

Mother:

Marion Sochat

Spouse:

Martin J. Spear

child:

Emily Spear

child:

Dana Spear