Background
Harrington, Walter Howard was born on August 14, 1926 in San Francisco, California, United States. Son of Walter Howard and Doris Ellen (Daniels) Harrington.
Harrington, Walter Howard was born on August 14, 1926 in San Francisco, California, United States. Son of Walter Howard and Doris Ellen (Daniels) Harrington.
Bachelor of Science, Stanford, 1947. Juris Doctor, Hastings College, University of California, 1952.
; children: Stacey Doreen, Sara Duval. Married second, Hertha Bahrs, September 1974. Admitted to California bar, 1953.
Deputy legislative counsel State of California, Sacramento, 1953-1954, 55.
Member firm Walner & Harrington, Sacramento, 1954. Deputy district attorney San Mateo County, Redwood City, California, 1955-1962.
Private practice in Redwood City, 1962-1984. Judge San Mateo County Municipal Court, 1984-1990, Superior Court, 1990-1996.
Chairman, San Mateo County Criminal Justice Council, 1971-1976, San Mateo County Adult Correctional Facilities Committee, 1969-1971.
Pro tem referee San Mateo County Juvenile Court, 1967-1972.
Member firm Walner & Harrington, Sacramento, 1954. Served as ensign United States Naval Reserve, 1944-1946. Member San Mateo County Bar Association (president 1969, editor publications 1964-1974), State Bar California (editorial board 1968-1981, vice chairman 1969, 74-75, chairman, editor 1975-1976), San Mateo County Legal Aid Society (president 1971-1972), Order of Coif, Delta Theta Phi.
Married Barbara Bryant, June 1952 (divorced 1973). Married second, Hertha Bahrs, September 1974. Children: Stacey Doreen, Sara Duval.