Benjamin Wirtschafter
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Benjamin Wirtschafter is a judge for the Superior Court of Yuba County. He was elected on November 6, 2012.
Education
Wirtschafter received his undergraduate degree from Reed College in 1986 and his J.D. from the University of Oregon in 1990.[1]
Career
Before serving on the Superior Court of Yuba County, Wirtschafter was a public defender in Yuba County. He also served on the Marysville City Council from 2004 to 2010.[1]
2012 election
Wirtschafter won the seat of retired Judge Dennis J. Buckley. He defeated Julius M. Engel and Julius M. Engel in the primary election on June 5, winning 56.82 percent of the vote.[2][3]
- See also: California judicial elections, 2012
Endorsements
Wirtschafter was endorsed by retired Judge Dennis J. Buckley.[1]
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Footnotes
Federal courts:
Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals • U.S. District Court: Central District of California, Eastern District of California, Northern District of California, Southern District of California • U.S. Bankruptcy Court: Central District of California, Eastern District of California, Northern District of California, Southern District of California
State courts:
California Supreme Court • California Courts of Appeal • California Superior Courts
State resources:
Courts in California • California judicial elections • Judicial selection in California