Christopher Cottle

Christopher Clarke Cottle
Born(1940-05-18)May 18, 1940
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
EducationB.A. in History, Juris Doctor
Alma materStanford University, University of California, Hastings College of the Law
Occupation(s)Lawyer, Jurist
Years active1966-2001 (Judicial service)


Christopher Clarke Cottle (born May 18, 1940) is an American lawyer and jurist, who served as the Presiding Justice of the California Sixth District Court of Appeal from 1993 to 2001, Associate Justice of that court from 1988 to 1993, and District Attorney of Santa Cruz County from 1975 to 1977.[1][2] Cottle holds the unusual status of having been appointed to judgeships by both Democratic and Republican governors.[3] He is also a former captain of the Stanford University football team.[4][5]

  1. ^ "California Appellate Court Legacy Project – Video Interview Transcript: Justice Christopher Cottle" (PDF). Judicial Council of California. October 15, 2007. Archived from the original (PDF) on June 6, 2012.
  2. ^ "Hon. Christopher Cottle". ADR Services. Archived from the original on November 2, 2011.
  3. ^ Townsend, Peggy (August 26, 2001). "Judge Chris Cottle retires after an amazing career". Santa Cruz Sentinel. Archived from the original on April 25, 2012.
  4. ^ "Stanford 2011 Football Media Guide". Stanford University Athletic Department. pp. 174, 210. Archived from the original on October 8, 2012. Retrieved November 12, 2011.
  5. ^ Judicial Council 2007, p. 3.

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