William L. Todd, Jr.

Justice William L. Todd Jr. was appointed to the Court of Appeal, Fourth Appellate District, Division One by Governor Deukmejian in 1986 and was confirmed by the Commission on Judicial Appointments. He was also elected by the electorate in 1990 and served until he retired in 1994. Prior to this, he was a judge of the Superior Court of San Diego County from 1974-1986. He was also a private law practitioner, assistant city attorney, and a member of various organizations. Justice Todd enjoyed public speaking to school groups, playing golf, jogging, and singing in his church choir.