Barton C. Gaut

Barton C. Gaut is a distinguished Associate Justice of the Court of Appeal, Fourth Appellate District, Division Two who was appointed by Governor Wilson to a newly-created position in 1997. He was then confirmed by the Commission on Judicial Appointments and later by the electorate in 1998 to a 12-year term. Prior to this, he served as a judge of the Consolidated Superior and Municipal Courts in Riverside County, appointed by Governor Wilson in November of 1995.

Before entering public service, Mr. Gaut had a successful private law practice in Riverside, California. He was an associate and then partner with Best, Best & Krieger from 1963 to 1995.

Throughout his career, Mr. Gaut has been highly involved in the legal community. He was President of the Riverside County Barrister and Riverside County Bar Association, and a Member of the Leo A. Deegan Inn of Court.

Mr. Gaut earned his Bachelor of Science degree from the University of California, Los Angeles in 1957 and his LL.B from Boalt Hall School of Law, University of California, Berkeley in 1962.

Throughout his career, Mr. Gaut has been highly respected for his excellence in public service and legal practice. He is a distinguished and respected member of the legal community and the Court of Appeal.