Preceded by Richard A. Paez | Name S. Otero Role Judge | |
Education California State University, California State University, Northridge, Stanford Law School | ||
Distinguished Alumni Awards 2009: James Otero
S. (Samuel) James Otero (born 1951) is a United States District Judge of the United States District Court for the Central District of California.
Contents
- Distinguished Alumni Awards 2009 James Otero
- Early life and education
- Career
- Judicial service
- District court service
- Notable case
- References
Early life and education
Otero was born in Los Angeles, California. He received a Bachelor of Arts degree from California State University in 1973 and a Juris Doctor from Stanford Law School in 1976.
Career
Otero was an attorney for the Los Angeles City Attorney's Office from 1976 to 1987. He was Regional Counsel for Southern Pacific Transportation Company from 1987 to 1988.
Judicial service
Otero was a judge on the Los Angeles Municipal Court from 1988 to 1990 and then a judge on the Los Angeles Superior Court from 1990 to 2003.
District court service
On January 7, 2003, President George W. Bush nominated Otero to a seat on the Central District vacated by Richard Paez. He was confirmed by the United States Senate on February 10, 2003, and received his commission two days later.
Notable case
On August 29, 2013, Otero ruled that the West Los Angeles Veterans' Administration land leased for the Jackie Robinson Stadium by UCLA, a film studio storage lot and other businesses is illegal.