David Sills (judge)
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David George Sills (March 21, 1938 – August 23, 2011) was an American jurist. Sills served as the presiding justice for the California Court of Appeal for the Fourth Appellate District, Division Three.[1] He was a former mayor of Irvine, California, the largest planned city in the United States.
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David Sills | |
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Presiding Justice for the Fourth District, Division 3 of the California Court of Appeals | |
In office August 28, 1990 – June 1, 2011 | |
Appointed by | George Deukmejian |
Judge of the Orange County Superior Court | |
In office 1985–1990 | |
Appointed by | George Deukmejian |
Mayor of Irvine, California | |
In office 1981 – July 9, 1985 | |
Succeeded by | C. David Baker |
Member of the Irvine City Council | |
In office 1976–1985 | |
Personal details | |
Born | David George Sills (1938-03-21)March 21, 1938 Peoria, Illinois, U.S. |
Died | August 23, 2011(2011-08-23) (aged 73) Irvine, California, U.S. |
Spouse | |
Relatives | Ronald Reagan (ex-father-in-law) |
Alma mater | Bradley University, University of Illinois |
Occupation | Lawyer, judge, politician |
Military service | |
Branch/service | United States Marine Corps |
Years of service | 1960–1965 |
Rank | Captain |
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