Chuck Poochigian
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Charles Suren "Chuck" "Pooch"[2] Poochigian (born May 19, 1949)[3] is an American jurist serving as Associate Justice of the California Court of Appeal. A member of the Republican Party, he is also a former California State Senator.
Quick Facts Associate Justice of the California Second District Court of Appeal, Fifth Division, Appointed by ...
Chuck Poochigian | |
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Associate Justice of the California Second District Court of Appeal, Fifth Division | |
Assumed office 2009 | |
Appointed by | Arnold Schwarzenegger |
Member of the California State Senate from the 14th district | |
In office December 7, 1998 - November 30, 2006 | |
Preceded by | Kenneth L. Maddy |
Succeeded by | Dave Cogdill |
Member of the California State Assembly from the 29th district | |
In office December 5, 1994 - November 30, 1998 | |
Preceded by | Bill Jones |
Succeeded by | Mike Briggs |
Personal details | |
Born | Charles Suren Poochigian[1] (1949-05-19) May 19, 1949 (age 75) Fresno, California, U.S. |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse |
Debbie Poochigian ā (m. 1977) |
Children | 3 |
Alma mater | California State University, Fresno (BA) Santa Clara University (JD) |
Profession | Politician Judge |
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He campaigned unsuccessfully in 2006 for California Attorney General, losing to former Governor Jerry Brown in the November general election.